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Northern Kyrgyzstan: Mountains, Culture and Issyk-Kul — 5 Days / 4 Nights
Northern Kyrgyzstan: Mountains, Culture and Issyk-Kul — 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour code: 5D15551
Tour details
🌍 Tour Overview
Route overview
Day by day program
Leave Bishkek for Ala-Archa National Park and enjoy a walk among mountain peaks, forested slopes and streams. Continue to Burana Tower to explore this Silk Road site and the remains of ancient Balasagun. In the afternoon, drive to Chon-Kemin and check in at a local guesthouse.
Driving distance: 180–220 km
Driving time: 3.5–4.5 hours
Walking time: 1–2 hours
Altitude:. 800–1,800 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Chon-Kemin village
Driving distance: 180–220 km
Driving time: 3.5–4.5 hours
Walking time: 1–2 hours
Altitude:. 800–1,800 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Chon-Kemin village
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
Travel through Boom Gorge to Issyk-Kul’s northern shore. In Cholpon-Ata, visit the open-air petroglyph site and see ancient carvings set against the lake and mountains. Continue along the shore to Karakol and check in at the hotel.
Driving distance: 280–320 km
Driving time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: 1,600–1,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel in Karakol city
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Driving distance: 280–320 km
Driving time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: 1,600–1,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel in Karakol city
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Visit Karakol’s Dungan Mosque and wooden Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, two landmarks that reflect the city’s cultural history. Spend the afternoon at Ak-Suu hot springs and enjoy a relaxing soak.
Driving distance: Approx. 10–50 km
Driving time: 30 minutes–1.5 hours
Walking time: 1–2 hours
Altitude: 1,700–1,900 m
Accommodation: Hotel in Karakol city
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Driving distance: Approx. 10–50 km
Driving time: 30 minutes–1.5 hours
Walking time: 1–2 hours
Altitude: 1,700–1,900 m
Accommodation: Hotel in Karakol city
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Explore Jeti-Oguz Gorge, known for its red cliffs and Seven Bulls rock formation. Enjoy a horseback ride with a local guide, then continue along Issyk-Kul’s southern shore to Bokonbaevo. Meet a local eagle hunter and watch a demonstration, subject to weather and availability.
Driving distance: . 170–210 km
Driving time: Approx. 3.5–5 hours
Horseback riding: Approx. 1–2 hours
Walking time: Approx. 1–2 hours
Altitude: Approx. 1,600–2,200 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Bokonbaevo village
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Driving distance: . 170–210 km
Driving time: Approx. 3.5–5 hours
Horseback riding: Approx. 1–2 hours
Walking time: Approx. 1–2 hours
Altitude: Approx. 1,600–2,200 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Bokonbaevo village
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Follow Issyk-Kul’s southern shore towards Bishkek, with stops to enjoy the lake and mountain views. Continue through Balykchy and Boom Gorge, then finish the tour with drop-off at the agreed location.
Driving distance: Approx. 280–320 km
Driving time: Approx. 4.5–6 hours
Altitude: Approx. 800–1,800 m
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Driving distance: Approx. 280–320 km
Driving time: Approx. 4.5–6 hours
Altitude: Approx. 800–1,800 m
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Tour price
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1 ppl - € 1700 per person
2 ppl - € 1000 per person
3 ppl - € 800 per person
4 ppl - € 750 per person
5 ppl - € 745 per person
6 ppl - € 740 per person -
7 ppl - € 700 per person
8 ppl - € 670 per person
9 ppl - € 640 per person
10 ppl - € 620 per person
11 ppl - € 600 per person
12 ppl - € 570 per person
Price details
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Included
- Private transportation throughout the itinerary: a 4WD vehicle for up to 5 guests or a minibus for larger groups, with a professional driver, fuel and road expenses.
- Four nights’ accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Horseback riding in Jeti-Oguz Gorge, including horse rental and a local horse guide.
- Golden eagle demonstration near Bokonbaevo, subject to suitable weather and local availability.
- Visits to the attractions listed in the itinerary.
- Airport pick-up on Day 1 and drop-off on Day 5, if required
- Visit to Ak-Suu hot springs, including the entrance fee.
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Not included
- International flights.
- Accommodation in Bishkek before or after the tour.
- Visa fees and visa support.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Drinks, snacks, tips and personal expenses
Optional services
- Boat trip on Issyk-Kul — €10 per person
- Bishkek city tour — €100–150 per group
- Single-room supplement — €20–50 per night
- Accommodation upgrade — €30–70 per person per night
Let the pictures briefly talk about this tour
Ala-Too Square in Bishkek
Mountain Trail Hike in Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Archa Gorge
Burana Tower on the Silk Road
Chon-Kemin Valley and Grazing Horses
Tien Shan River Valley
Pier on Lake Issyk-Kul
Ancient Petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata
Stone Markers at an Open-Air Heritage Site
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Karakol
Dungan Mosque in Karakol
Monument in a Kyrgyzstan Town Square
Red Rock Formations of Jeti-Oguz
Wooden Gateway in the Kyrgyz Mountains
Yurt at Sunset in Kyrgyzstan
Mountain Valley and River in Kyrgyzstan
Winding Mountain Road in the Tien Shan
Yurt and Horse in Kok-Jaiyk Valley
Seven Bulls Cliffs at Jeti-Oguz Gorge
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