The Beauty of the South Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake

Private tour
Price
from $65
Availability
May – September
Duration
8-9 hrs.
Difficulty
Easy
Easy level of difficulty tour. Expect light hiking.
Tour type

Overview

Experience a full-day private tour from Karakol, exploring the untouched natural wonders of the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Visit stunning sites like Jeti-Oguz Red Rocks, Barskoon Waterfall, Issyk-Kul Lake, and Skazka Canyon. Enjoy breathtaking nature and beauty. Transportation and a delicious  lunch are included.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day private tour to the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake
  • Visit natural wonders like: Jeti-Oguz Red Rocks, Barskoon Waterfalls, Issyk Kul Lake, Skazka Canyon
  • Relax with convenient pickup and drop-off directly from your Karakol hotel.
  • Discover most stunning places from Karakol
  • Enjoy the lunch in Barskoon valley

Itinerary

Tour program

Karakol (9:00 AM)
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel/guesthouse to start your tour. We’ll first head to Jeti-Oguz Red Rocks.

Jeti-Oguz Red Rocks (9:45 AM)
Once in Jeti-Oguz, we’ll walk along the stunning red rocks and take hundreds of cool photos. Then, we’ll hike up to a panoramic view, where we’ll enjoy the best view of the entire valley, red rocks, mountains, and village. Afterward, we’ll continue our way to Barskoon Waterfalls.

Barskoon Waterfalls (1:00 PM)
Once we reach Barskoon Valley, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local guesthouse or yurt camp. Then, we’ll hike up to a waterfall. The views from there are breathtaking. Afterward, we’ll drive to Skazka Canyon.

Stop at the Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake (3:30 PM)
On the way to Skazka Canyon, we’ll stop at the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, where we can swim or just relax by the lake. Afterward, we’ll continue to Skazka Canyon.

Skazka Canyon (5 PM)
Once in Skazka Canyon, we can go for a panoramic view or walk up nearby canyons. It is such a unique place, and you’ll love what you see. It is also one of the best spots for taking incredible photos.

Karakol (8:00 PM)
We’ll return to Karakol. Drop-off will be at any place in Karakol. End of the tour! Have a good evening!

Prices

Number of people 1 2 3 4
Price per person (USD) $179 $99 $75 $65

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Included / Excluded

  • Transportation during the tour
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide and driver
  • Lunch in Barskoon valley
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance(not necessary)

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Clothes & Equipment

Recommended:

  • Warm clothes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel and swimming trunks for Issyk-Kul Lake
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