Quick Trip Around Issykkul Lake In 2 Days
About this tour
If you dont have much time to visit all the beautiful places of Kyrgyzstan - you can take a short trip around Issykkul lake (overall 700 km).
Stops and attractions which you will be able to see are:
-Burana tower, Orto-tokoy water reservoir, Issykkul lake, Boom gorge. Barskoon gorge, Fairtytale canyons, Jety-Oguz mountain with Kok-Jaiyk valley, Chinese Dungan Mosque in Karakol, Karakol city (founded in the 19th century by Russian Empire).
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Early morning departure to the Issykkul region. (first day 350 km/ approximately 5-6 hours driving including stops at Burana tower and Boom gorge and Orto-tokoy water reservoir). We will start the trip at 9-00 a.m. by 10-30 a.m. we will stop and explore Burana tower (40 minutes) . By 12 a.m. We will stop for lunch in Boom gorge. At 1 p.m. we will be near Orto-Tokoy water reservoir where we will stop for 10 minutes. At 3 p.m, We will stop near Issykkul lake shore on the best place to see whole scenery of the lake. (spent some time there) At 7 p.m. We will stop in Karakol guest house and we will have dinner and a little walk around the city. End of the first day.
Day 2: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
After the breakfast we will start our jouney to explore South part of Issykkul lake. Around 10 a.m. we will be in Jety-oguz and Kok-Jaiyk valley. (Spend some time there). At 12 a.m. lunch (either picnic in the mountains or the cafe if you want. I suggest picnic in Kok-Jaiyk valley) At 2 p.m. we will be in Barkoon - we will visit waterfalls, trekking and hiking. at 5 p.m. we will be in the Fairytale canyons until the dinner. around 9 p.m. we will be in Bishkek city.
What's included
What to know
This tour can be customized. Everything is subject to change. You can stay in yurt, tent or a flat, Timing is approximate, so that its just a standart time, if you wish we can spend more time at any point and skip any point upon your desire. Please get in touch with me. Tour package Includes: Car guide and driver. And petrol
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan