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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. -
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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