4 Days Of Adventure Around Issyk-kul Lake
About this tour
In this tour you will see the beautiful nature of Kyrgyzstan and the life of a nomadic people who still maintain their ancient customs and traditions.
You will have an exciting journey around the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul. This is a very picturesque region in a country with many rivers with crystal clear water and beautiful gorges that do not resemble each other. On the way to Issyk-Kul you will visit the cultural and historical complex Burana (IX-XI century). In the city of Cholpon-Ata, an open-air museum of petroglyph. Gorges: Kyrchyn, Grigoryevka, Zheti-Oguz, Fairytale Canyon and Barskoon Gorge in Issyk-Kul region.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan to Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Day 1. Bishkek - Cholpon-Ata I will pick you up from the hotel and we start our journey to Issyk-Kul lake. On the way, we will visit the Burana cultural-historical complex (IX-XI centuries). Overnight at the guesthouse
Day 2: Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan to Jety - Oguz, Kyrgyzstan
Day 2. Cholpon-Ata – Jeti-Oguz This day, on the way to Karakol town, we will visit two gorges: Grigoriev and Kyrchyn. In Karakol we will visit historical places of interest such as: Dungan Mosque, which was built by a Chinese architect in 1910 without any metal nail and the Orthodox Church built in 1895. After that, we will drive to Zheti-Oguz Gorge. It is a very beautiful place, which is famous for its unusual color and relief of rocks, which are composed of red sandstone. Overnight at the yurt camp (included) Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 3: Jety - Oguz, Kyrgyzstan to Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
Day 3. Jeti-Oguz - Bokonbaevo After breakfast we will go hiking to the Maiden's Braids waterfall. And the next location is the Barskoon Gorge. This gorge is beautiful with its greenery, forests and rocks and is famous for its waterfalls (hiking trip). Here you can have a great time taking beautiful pictures and videos. The next location for today is Fairy Tale Canyon, which attracts tourists with its unusual rock scenery. Overnight at the guest house
Day 4: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Day 4. Bokonbaevo - Bishkek After breakfast, you have a fascinating show of how ancient Kyrgyz nomads hunted with their eagles. You will also see ancient Kyrgyz dogs that take part in hunting and protect domestic animals from wolves. You will also have experience shooting from a Kyrgyz bow at a target. Arriving in Bishkek, we will have time to visit the city center and souvenir shop. Dinner at a restaurant where you can taste delicious dishes of Kyrgyz national cuisine. Then, I'll take you to your hotel.
What's included
All transfers in comfortable vehicle. Professional driver English speaking guide during the whole trip Accommodation described in the program Meals described in the program Eagle hunting show Mineral water Visit described in the program Entrance tickets
International flight Personal expenses Insurances Optional activities Other items not mentioned as included.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan to Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan