3-day Winter Tour around Issyk Kul lake

Private tour

Price

Price on request

Availability

All year around

Duration

3 days

Difficulty

Easy

Tour type

Winter

Overview

Explore Kyrgyzstan’s rich history and stunning landscapes. Visit ancient sites like Burana Tower and the Petroglyph Museum, enjoy an eagle hunting show, and relax in natural hot springs. Hike in breathtaking canyons, gorges, and valleys, and stay in cozy guesthouses or yurts by Issyk-Kul Lake. Perfect for a mix of culture and adventure!

Highlights

Visit popular Issyk Kul lake
Visit gorges and waterfall
Meet local eagle hunter
Visit best canyons
Visit historical sights(Burana tower & museum of petroglyphs)
Drive around Issyk Kul lake

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek - Burana tower - Ak Sai canyon - Bokonbaevo village(by Issyk Kul lake)

Morning pick-up from Bishkek.

Drive to visit the Burana Tower, an ancient site from the 11th century. Explore the small museum and see stone statues called balbals.

Have lunch on the way.

Stop at Ak-Sai Canyons on the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Enjoy a short hike to the viewpoint with stunning views of the canyon, lake, and mountains.

Arrive at Bokonbaevo village for dinner and an overnight stay in a guesthouse or yurt camp.

Total Drive: 300 km / 5 hours.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Guesthouse/Yurt camp

Day 2. Bokonbaevo - Eagle hunting show - Skazka canyon - Barskoon waterfall - Jeti Oguz Rocks - Karakol town

After breakfast, meet a local eagle hunter and watch a live demonstration of hunting skills with golden eagles.

Drive to Skazka Canyon to walk among its colorful and unique rock formations.

Head to Barskoon Gorge for a short walk to see a frozen waterfall, followed by a visit to the Jeti Oguz Red Rocks. Enjoy a hike to a viewpoint with amazing views of the rocks, river, and forested mountains.

End the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Karakol.

Total Drive: 200 km / 3 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel/Guesthouse

Day 3. Karakol - Hot Springs in Cholpon Ata - Museum of Petroglyphs - Bishkek

Drive to Cholpon Ata for a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs.

Visit the Petroglyph Museum, an open-air site with ancient rock drawings, stone circles, and statues from 2,000 BCE to the 4th century AD.

Have lunch along the way, then drive back to Bishkek for a final dinner and drop-off at your chosen location in the city.

Total Drive: 400 km / 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Prices

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Included / Excluded

Accommodation – as per program
English speaking driver/guide
Meals – as per program
Entrance fees and tickets
Transport services during all the tour
Eagle hunting show
Drinking water
All activities

Personal expenses
Alcohol and soft drinks
International airfares
Travel insurance
Tips for driver and guide(optional)

Map

Gallery

Additional info

Clothes & Equipment

You can bring everything you need, but remember that winter in Kyrgyzstan can get as cold as -20°C. Be prepared for sudden weather changes.

Recommended:

Warm gloves
Insulated boots
Thick coat and warm trousers
Thermal underwear
Multiple layers of clothing
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Swimwear (for hot springs or heated pools)
Small towel

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