Kelsuu Lake Tour
About this tour
Kyrgyzstan is home for the magnificent Tien Chan mountain range, which offers many trails for lovers of trekking. Hiking through the valleys, forests and mountain trails is a great way to spend a vacation and explore the natural beauty of the country.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Köl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek – Kelsuu (ca. 585 km, 9h) We have 3 pick-up points: Bishkek, Kochkor and Naryn. First meeting point in Bishkek – Ala Too place at 6:30. Departure at 7:00. We don’t wait after 7:00. Second meeting point in Kochkor village – Kochkor post office at 10:00. Departure at 10:30. Lunch at 12:00 in Naryn. Third meeting in Naryn city – Bus station at 13:30. Departure at 14:00. Departure to Kelsuu lake. We arrive at lake at about 16:30 – 17:00. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp. Meals included: no meals included Accommodation: Yurt camp Note: 4 people per yurt. Toilets, shower, sauna are outside. We have 3 pick-up points: Bishkek, Kochkor and Naryn. First meeting point in Bishkek – Ala Too place at 6:30. Departure at 7:00. We don’t wait after 7:00. Second meeting point in Kochkor village – Kochkor post office at 10:00. Departure at 10:30. Lunch at 12:00 in Naryn. Third meeting in Naryn city – Bus station at 13:30. Departure at 14:00. Departure to Kelsuu lake. We arrive at lake at about 16:30 – 17:00. Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp. Meals included: no meals included Accommodation: Yurt camp Note: 4 people per yurt. Toilets, shower, sauna are outside.
Day 2: kelsuu lake to Kel-Suu At-Bashy, Kyrgyzstan
Kelsuu (free day). Breakfast in the yurt. Today you will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in the country – Kelsuu Lake (3514m). It takes about 2-hours of walking to reach this place. Kel-Suu is an alpine lake of glacial origin, considered as one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Kyrgyzstan. Located in an inaccessible area in the western part of the Kokshaal-Too mountains, near the border with China at an altitude of 3500 meters. The lake is remarkable for its magnificent views – the water is bright blue and contrasts very well with the surrounding rocks. It is one of the most beautiful and inaccessible places in Kyrgyzstan. Picnic by the lake. Dinner and overnight in the yurt. Meals included: breakfast Accommodation: Yurt camp Note: 4 people per yurt. Toilets, shower and sauna are outside
Day 3: Kel-Suu At-Bashy, Нарын, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast at the yurt camp. Departure is at 9:00. First departure point is in Naryn at the bus station. Second departure point is in Kochkor at the post office. Third departure point is in Bishkek at the Ala Too place. Meals included: breakfast Accommodation: not included
What's included
• Group transfers in comfortable and air conditioned vehicle: - SUV: for 2-4 pax • Experienced English-speaking driver for 2-4 pax • Accommodation described in the program yurt camp – up to 4 pax per yurt • Border Permit - it takes around 2 weeks to prepare it. Please book in advance. • Meals included: 2 breakfasts
• International flights • Visa and consular fees • Private airport transfer: - 1-2 pax: 25 USD per car one way • Full board (set menu ) – 120 USD per person • Accommodation in Bishkek • Single accommodation in yurt – 35 USD • Insurance • Personal expenses • Tips for guide, driver etc. • Porters at the airport and hotels • Alcohol drinks • Other services not mentioned as included
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Köl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan