Best of Issyk Kul Tour
So you are coming to Kyrgyzstan and landing in Bishkek…
The bad news is that you have only a few days.
The great news is that my reliable partners have your back and arranged a perfect itinerary to get the best of Kyrgyzstan. Within just 5 days, you will experience the perfect blend of nature, culture, history, and cuisine by traveling around the pearl of Kyrgyzstan: the lake Issyk Kul.
Highlights of the trip
- Customizable multi-day tour around Issykul
- Natural and Historical Highlights
- Cultural experiences
- Stories, facts and delicious food
Tour Details
| Price | Negotiated directly with partners |
| Schedule | Upon request |
| Duration | 5 days (can be customized) |
*If your visit doesn’t match the itinerary, don’t hesitate to customize this tour to your requests. We’ll do our best to adjust to your schedule.
Itinerary
Meeting at the airport and straight to action!
Driving to Chon-Kemin valley and embracing the magnificence of Kyrgyz nature. A short hike or horseback riding to stretch up after a long flight and driving. Dinner and overnight at guesthouse.
Charging your body and spirit with a soulful homemade breakfast and heading towards the pearl of Kyrgyzstan: the lake Issykul.
– Behold the beauty of diverse Kyrgyz nature while driving along the sea-like alpine lake.
– Witness how pastures and lush green hillsides metamorphose to desert landscapes.
– Be aware of lake tempting your urge to swim. Well, we don’t mind letting you to enjoy the water.
– Your day culminates with cultural experiences as you will join the eagle show and the making of traditional Kyrgyz yurt (mobile housing of nomads)
– Only after this, we will let you enjoy your dinner and rest at the yurt camp/guesthouse
Have your breakfast as we are heading to Karakol. On our way, we will hit the landscapes from another planet. The Skazka (Fairy tale) Canyon: a stunning sandstone formations that will amaze your eyes with its resemblance with the planet of Mars. After Skazka Canyon you will see other red rock formations in the face of Jeti Oguz (seven bulls) and Broken Heart rock and hear the mysterious local legends about their origins.
Finally, you will arrive in Karakol: one of the most vibrant cities in Kyrgyzstan. Here you will dive into the melting pot of different cultures and visit the top sights such as Dungan Mosque, Orthodox Church, and Karakol bazaar. The Dungan family atmosphere will decorate your dinner and introduce you to the cuisine and culture of a unique community in Kyrgyzstan.
After breakfast, we are heading back to Bishkek from Karakol via the north shore of Issykul. On the way back, you will have a detour to the open-air petroglyph museum in Cholpon-Ata and get a glimpse of Islamic Medieval Islamic Architecture in the face of Burana Tower.
By the evening, you are in Bishkek again to enjoy your dinner in a restaurant and your well-deserved rest in a hotel.
You might be a bit sad as your visit to Kyrgyzstan ended. But hopefully, this sadness will motivate you to plan your next visit to Kyrgyzstan immediately. Maybe for more days. And possibly to see other regions.
Transfer to the airport and farewells until next time.
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