Issyk-Kul South Shore Tour from Karakol – Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon Waterfalls & Fairy Tale Canyon

The Beauty of the South Shore of Issyk-Kul Lake

Private Tour
Price
from $85
Availability
All year around
Duration
8-9 hrs.

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. Optionally meet a local eagle hunter and see eagle hunting demonstration. Transportation and a delicious  lunch are included.

Itinerary

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.

Then, we can meet a local Eagle hunter who will tell his story and demonstrate the eagle hunting show for you (optional; 70 USD per group).

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!

ℹ️ Note: Driver-guide doesn’t speak English(or speaks little English), but will take to all the places. Also, he can easily communicate via translator.

The tour program is flexible and can be adjusted to match your schedule, interests, and individual travel preferences.

Prices

85 USD 4+ people
105 USD 3 people
140 USD 2 people
265 USD 1 person

Price per person

Included

  • Transportation during the tour
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide and driver
  • Lunch in Barskoon valley

Excluded

  • Personal expenses
  • Eagle hunting demonstartion (optional; 70 USD per group)
  • Insurance
Private Tour

Tour Booking

85 USD 4+ people
105 USD 3 people
140 USD 2 people
265 USD 1 person

Price per person

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