4 Day Adventure around Issyk Kul lake

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4 Day Adventure around Issyk Kul lake

By Ventura Tours Central Asia

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
4d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Without a long and eloquent description we want to inform you that we have just created a perfect 4 day private tour for your magical all year round holiday in Kyrgyzstan. To be more precise, this tour had already existed in our arsenal of custom trips for a long time. And it was getting requested so frequently that we thought it would be unfair or even silly not to upload it onto our website and Viator/TripAdvisor. Now, as the justice has been celebrated, you can grab this tour and rock out your holiday with us! During this tour you'll be trying: ship cruising on the second largest alpine lake in the world, horseback riding up some mountains, hiking in jaw-dropping canyons, the delicious Kyrgyz cuisine, participating in the traditional hunting with eagles and archery, relaxing in hot spring pools and much much more!

Activity location

Burana Tower
- Don-Aryk
- 722201, Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Burana Tower
- Don-Aryk
- 722201, Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan

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4 Day Adventure around Issyk Kul lake

4d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

£2,340.94 x 1 Adult£2,340.94

Total

Until Thu, 16 Jul

What's included, what's not

Private transport
All activities according to the programme
Admissions (museums, parks etc.)
Health insurance
Personal expenses: alcohol, souvenirs, etc.

Know before you book

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Chon Kemin - Kok Moinok - Cholpon Ata

4 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Olimp Hotel; or similar

Burana Tower

1h
Admission ticket included

In the morning, we’re heading towards the legendary Issyk Kul lake (230km). Visiting the 11th century Burana Tower on the way (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’re gonna spend about 30 minutes here.

Chon-Kemin National Park

3h
Admission ticket included

Next visit is to the picturesque Chon Kemin valley where we’ll have a fascinating horseback ride up the mountains to a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint (2 hours both ways). Lunch time in a beautiful panoramic restaurant.

Kok Moinok Canyon

1h
Admission ticket included

Moving on and visiting the otherworldly Kok Moinok canyon for a great light walk (1 hour both ways).

Cholpon Ata

Resuming the road and arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the Issyk Kul’s northern coast). Check-in to a hotel. Free time for rest and dinner in a restaurant.

Day 2: Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: 78 hotel; or similar

Ruh Ordo Cultural Center

1h
Admission ticket included

In the morning, we're visiting an open air spiritual centre Rukh Ordo (world cultures and Kyrgyz heritage).

Cholpon Ata

Next, we’re gonna have a magnificent ship ride on the second largest alpine lake in the world - Issyk Kul (1 hour). After roaming 4km away, the ship will stop at the depth of 120m. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In other seasons, you will have no less a beautiful time on the ship, enjoying the lake’s splendour and mountains all around.

Grigor'yevka

Afterwards, we’re starting to move along the north coast towards Karakol town. On the way, we’re visiting the two amazing gorges - Grigoriev and Semyonov - for exploring their wonderful landscapes: scenic hike to a hidden green lake (2,5 hours both ways; may be unavailable in winter). Lunch.

Karakol

Resuming the road and arrival in Karakol (central town between the north and south coasts). Check-in to a hotel (78; Green Yard; or similar): a bit of rest time. Next, we’re driving shortly to the nearby village Ak Suu to have a blissful relax time at hot springs (pools with natural hot water near the forest). Return to Karakol and dinner in a restaurant.

Day 3: Karakol - Ski base - Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Bel Tam yurt camp

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Bel Tam yurt camp

Karakol

Today we’re exploring the beauties around Karakol and transitioning onto the south coast of Issyk Kul lake to continue discovering its wonders. In the morning, we’re heading to the best and biggest Ski Resort of Kyrgyzstan (note: may be unavailable in some months). The chair lift will take us to the height of 3040m above sea level. Here we’re gonna be contemplating some incredible views of the whole lake, glaciers and snowy mountains on the background.

Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)

2h
Admission ticket included

Return to Karakol and a short city excursion: Dungan Mosque 1910; Orthodox Church 1895; local handmade souvenir shop (if you're interested). Next, we’re driving shortly to visit the picturesque Jeti Oguz gorge (“Seven Bulls” rocks). Resuming the road and lunch in a restaurant.

Canyon Skazka

1h
Admission ticket included

Visiting the famous Skazka canyon (Fairy Tale) for an easy but stunning hike.

Bokonbayevo

Next, we’re heading to the final point of today - Bel Tam yurt camp, that’s located on the wild beach of Issyk Kul lake, with mountains all around. Free time outside (walking, swimming, bonfire). Dinner and overnight in yurts.

Day 4: Bel Tam - Ak Sai canyons - Bishkek

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Bokonbayevo

In the morning, after spending some more time at the yurt camp, we’re resuming the road. Visiting the nearby Ak Sai village to witness a breathtaking Eagle hunting process and archery (everyone will participate in this activity). Next, we’re driving deeper into the charming Canyon of Forgotten Rivers to observe some great views: light walk to its panoramic viewpoint (1,5 hours both ways). Picnic on the wild beach: eating, swimming, sunbathing.

Bishkek

Now it’s time to be returning back to Bishkek (230km). Upon arrival in the city you’ll be dropped off at your hotel (not included) Thank you so much for sharing this magnificent journey with us! We hope to see you again! End of the tour.

Location

Activity location

Burana Tower
- Don-Aryk
- 722201, Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Burana Tower
- Don-Aryk
- 722201, Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan

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