3-Day Private Tour Around Issyk Kul Lake, all year round

This package is valid from December 3, 2024 until December 2 2025. This voucher is good for one person only, minimum of two persons to book. Above rate is good for one person. 10541 address

AED 4180.00

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Overview

Cover the highlights of Kyrgyztan’s stunning Issyk-Kul region during this customizable three-day private tour. Enjoy multiple canyon hikes, spend a night in a traditional felted yurt, travel up into the mountains by horseback, and visit a 19th-century mosque and church. Meals, door-to-door transportation, and your own designated driver and guide are also included.

  • A private, 3-day tour of Kyrgyzstan’s alpine lake district of Issyk-Kul 

  • Experience diverse landscapes, from rocky canyons and forests to lakeside shores

  • Get hands-on support and context from your private guide

  • Tours include door-to-door transportation, including hotel transfers in Bishkek

At a glance

  • 3 days (approx.)Starting at 08:00 AM

  • Pickup offeredExplore pickup options below

  • Instant mobile ticketConvenient, fast, paperless

  • Available in English

    Also in Russian

What's Included

  • Lunch (3)

    Lunch

  • Dinner (3)

    Dinner

  • Breakfast (2)

    Breakfast

  • Hotel Accomodation in Kausar Hotel

  • Free Travel Insurance 

    What's Not  Included

    • Surcharge for single accommodation, if required

    • Alcoholic Beverages

    • Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Day 1

Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Cholpon Ata town

4 Stops

1

Bishkek

In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and we’ll head straight towards the Issyk Kul region (230km).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Burana Tower

On the way, stop at the famous 11th century Burana Tower. This UNESCO World Heritage site will be of interest to history fiends. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here: climb on top of the tower, visit the archaeology museum and walk around to have a look at balbals (ancient stones with depictions). Resuming our way to Issyk Kul.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Konorchek Canyons

On the way we're visiting the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike. Moving on. Lunch on the way.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

4

Cholpon Ata

Upon arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the lake’s north coast) we're checking-in to a hotel. Now we’re driving to the local dock to have a beautiful ship ride out on the lake. After roaming 4km away the ship will stop at the depth of 120 meters. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In the other seasons you will have no less beautiful time on the ship enjoying the lake’s splendor and mountains all around. Free time. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight (Olimp hotel or similar)

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev Gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol town - Jeti Oguz valley

4 Stops

1

Cholpon Ata

In the morning we’re starting to move towards the south coast of the lake.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Grigoryevka

On the way we’re visiting the 2 stunning Grigoriev and Semyonov gorges to explore their wonderful landscapes and some hidden alpine lakes. Lunch after hiking.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

3

Karakol

Moving on. Arrival in Karakol town that is located on the line between the north and south coasts. Short city tour: Dungan mosque (1910), Russian Orthodox church (1895).

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

4

Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)

Resuming our way along the south coast towards Jeti Oguz valley. Driving deeper into the valley of flowers we’ll arrive at “Jailoo” (green summer pasture) where yurt camps are located. Now it’s time for a magnificent horseback voyage through forests and up the mountains to the lovely Maiden Braids waterfall. Free time for walking on the meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time outside and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Ak Sai village - Bishkek

4 Stops


Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Stroller accessible

  • Service animals allowed

  • Most travelers can participate

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Hotel Information 

Kausar Hotel

3 Star

51 Kurganskaya Street, 720033 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Kausar Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Bishkek. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room has air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a city view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. You can play table tennis at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Manas International Airport is 25 km away.


Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.