In the morning, attend a pre-arranged golden-eagle demonstration with a local berkutchi in Bokonbaevo. Then travel east to Skazka Canyon, where a walk among the colourful sandstone formations offers wide views over Issyk-Kul. Continue east along the southern shore to Jeti-Oguz Gorge to see its distinctive red rock formations. Arrive in Karakol in the evening. This is a full sightseeing day, so an early start is recommended.
Distance: Approximately 200–230 km
Driving time: Approximately 5–6 hours, excluding sightseeing and meal stops
Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Overnight: guesthouse in Karakol
Altitude: Bokonbaevo and Skazka Canyon — 1,650–1,800 m; Jeti-Oguz — 2,000–2,200 m; Karakol — 1,770 m