3Day Song Kul and Issyk Kul Jeep Tour with Yurt Stay Horse Riding

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Travel beyond standard tourist routes with a local driver-guide who knows hidden viewpoints, quiet valleys, and authentic nomadic camps. This private 3-day journey combines Song-Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul Lake, Skazka Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and scenic mountain passes in one compact adventure. Stay in traditional yurts, ride horses with local families, enjoy homemade Kyrgyz meals, and experience real nomadic culture — not staged shows. Flexible itinerary, personal attention, and comfortable 4WD transport make this tour ideal for travelers who want both comfort and authenticity. ️

What's Included

Bottled water during the trip
Fuel and all road taxes
2 nights traditional yurt accommodation ️
Entrance fee
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
English-speaking guide
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Horse riding experience at Song-Kul Lake
Private 4WD transportation with driver-guide
Meals
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for guide (optional)
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from any hotel, guesthouse, or apartment in Bishkek. Airport pickup from Manas International Airport is also available upon request. Please send your pickup location after booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bishkek to Song-Kul Lake via Burana Tower and Kalmak-Ashuu Pass

    3 stops
  • 1
    Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon

    Visit the ancient Burana Tower, a historical minaret from the Karakhanid period located along the Silk Road. Travelers can explore the archaeological site, see traditional balbal stone statues, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about the history of the region from your guide.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kalmak-Ashuu

    Drive across Kalmak-Ashuu mountain pass at over 3,400 meters above sea level and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of alpine valleys and remote summer pastures. Stop for photos and short walks while experiencing one of the most scenic routes used by local nomads traveling to Song-Kul Lake.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Son Kul Lake

    Upon arrival at Song-Kul Lake, enjoy a short horse riding experience along the alpine pastures and lakeshore, guided by local nomads. This is a perfect introduction to traditional Kyrgyz nomadic cultur

    16 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Song-Kul → 33 Parrots Pass → Waterfall → Skazka Canyon → Issyk-Kul

    1 stop
  • 4
    Canyon Skazka

    After breakfast at Song-Kul Lake, drive through the scenic 33 Parrots mountain pass with spectacular panoramic views over the Issyk-Kul region. Stop for a short walk to a hidden mountain waterfall before continuing to Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon to explore its colorful red rock formations shaped by wind and time. Arrival at Issyk-Kul Lake for overnight stay near the southern shore.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Issyk-Kul Lake → Barskoon Waterfall → Boom Gorge → Bishkek

    1 stop
  • 5
    Barskoon Gorge

    After breakfast near Issyk-Kul Lake, drive to Barskoon Gorge to visit its beautiful mountain waterfall surrounded by spruce forests. Continue the journey along the scenic Boom Gorge with panoramic views of the Chu River canyon before returning to Bishkek.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Max

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Seasonal
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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