4-Day Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour from Bishkek

Morning pick-up from your hotel in Bishkek. We’ll start the journey to visit the ancient Burana Tower, a remnant of the 11th-century Balasagun city. Walking among the balbals — ancient stone figures — you’ll feel the quiet echo of the Silk Road.

Lunch will be on the way, where you’ll taste Kyrgyz kattama, a traditional layered bread served with sour cream.

Afterward, we continue to Ak Sai Canyon, located along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Here, you’ll enjoy a gentle hike to the panoramic viewpoint, opening a vast scene of canyons and the blue stretch of Issyk-Kul beneath.

By evening, we arrive at Bokonbaevo village, where you’ll settle into a warm guesthouse and enjoy dinner.

Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse

After breakfast, we drive along the lakeshore to explore Skazka Canyon (Fairy Tale Canyon) — a place where wind and rain have shaped the cliffs into castles and dragons of red and gold.

Next, we continue to Barskoon Gorge, famous for its waterfalls and mountain pine forests. A short hike will take you to a viewpoint overlooking the valley, and waterfalls.

Later, we head to Jeti Oguz Rocks, where the “Seven Bulls” rise in deep red contrast against the green slopes. Here, we’ll walk to a panoramic viewpoint.

By evening, we reach Karakol town, the cultural heart of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Dinner at a cozy local café and overnight in a guesthouse or small hotel (optional upgrade to 3★).

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Guesthouse or small hotel (optional upgrade to 3★)

After breakfast, we’ll head to the Karakol Ski Resort, taking a cable car ride up to 3,040 meters for a breathtaking view over the Tian Shan mountains. You’ll enjoy the fresh alpine air and lunch at the resort café.

In the afternoon, we’ll explore the Karakol Gorge, where optional activities like snow tubing (~$6 extra cost) or horseback riding (~$12-$16 extra cost) are available.
Dinner will be in town, giving you a taste of Karakol’s local cuisine and warm evening atmosphere.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Guesthouse or small hotel (optional upgrade to 3★)

After breakfast, we’ll drive along the north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way, we stop at Cholpon-Ata Hot Springs for a relaxing dip in the warm mineral waters.

Lunch along the route. Then we’ll stop at Kok Moinok Canyon, a quiet spot for photos and a short walk among its bright clay formations.

By evening, we return to Bishkek, with drop-off at your hotel or any preferred location in the city.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: None