Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! Your guide meets you at the airport and we begin our scenic drive toward the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The road is smooth and comfortable with beautiful mountain views throughout the way. Along the way, enjoy the views of snow-covered valleys and traditional Kyrgyz villages. Upon arrival, check in to your cozy lakeside hotel and enjoy the first highlight of the trip — natural open-air hot springs. Warm water, crisp winter air, snow-covered mountains… a perfect start to your winter adventure. If time and weather allow, we visit the Open-Air Petroglyphs Museum in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cholpon-Ata
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 260 km / 4–4.5 hours / Good paved road
Altitude: Bishkek 800 m → Issyk-Kul 1,600 m
Optional activity: Visit to the Issyk-Kul Open-Air Petroglyphs Museum. Evening lakeside walk at sunset.

Today you explore two of the most picturesque winter valleys of the north shore — Grigoriev and Semenov gorges. Snowy fir trees, frozen rivers and clean mountain air create a perfect winter fairy tale.
Lunch is served at a local trout farm where fish is cooked fresh from the water. Short scenic stops and easy walks (20–40 minutes) allow you to enjoy frozen lakes, pine forests, and panoramic viewpoints. By evening you arrive in Karakol, a charming mountain town. A warm and delicious traditional Dungan family dinner awaits you.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 180 km / 3–4 hours total / Partly paved, partly snowy mountain roads (accessible & safe)
Altitude: 1,600–2,200 m
Optional activity: Horse riding in winter landscape.

A full day of winter fun at the Karakol Ski Resort, the best ski area in Central Asia. Ski equipment and clothing are available for rent directly at the resort.
Choose your adventure: Skiing or snowboarding / Tubing / Panoramic gondola ride / Ice skating / Winter paragliding (optional, advance booking required). For those who don’t ski, the resort offers plenty of easy walks, cafés, and scenic platforms for amazing photos. On the way back, swim in the natural hot springs. Optional "spa / sauna" in Karakol
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 20 km / 30 minutes / Good access road, sometimes snowy
Altitude: Base 2,300 m → Top station 3,040 m
Optional activity: Private ski or snowboard instructor. Sauna / Russian banya or spa evening visit in Karakol.

We drive deep into the mountains, crossing the impressive Chon-Ashuu Pass at 3,822 meters. The route is wintery and adventurous, but fully safe with our experienced drivers and reliable vehicles.
You will visit the abandoned Soviet mining town of Enilchek, once home to hundreds of workers during the gold and tungsten era. A unique highlight of the day is bathing in wild hot springs in the middle of untouched nature. Enilchek zone sometimes requires an entry permit ( arranged by our team ).
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 180 km / 6–7 hours (depending on snow) / Winter mountain road, slow driving, very scenic
Altitude: Pass 3,822 m
Optional activity: Guided walk through abandoned Soviet mining zones.

Special transport: 4 x 4 or expedition vehicle
Today is one of the most memorable days of your journey!
We ascend into one of the most magical valleys of Kyrgyzstan — Altyn-Arashan. The drive itself is an adventure: snowy forest, wooden bridges and winter mountain landscapes. You can enjoy short scenic walks along the snowy river valley before or after the hot springs. At the top, enjoy open-air hot springs among pine trees and mountains. A picnic lunch in nature completes the experience.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 40 km / 3.5–4 hours (off-road) / Off-road, snow track, accessible only by special 4x4 trucks
Altitude: 2,600 m
Optional activity: Snowy forest walk with photo stops. Horse riding in Altyn-Arashan valley.

A beautiful day with three iconic landscapes:
Jeti-Oguz Gorge — famous “Seven Bulls” red rock formations
Barskoon Gorge — frozen waterfalls & scenic pine forests
Skazka Canyon — colorful and surreal fairy-tale shapes
By evening, you arrive at your yurt camp near Issyk-Kul Lake. Warm, cozy, beautifully decorated yurts create an unforgettable atmosphere. Your winter yurt camp offers heated, cozy interiors with warm beds and traditional Kyrgyz decorations — a magical atmosphere by the lakeshore.
Accommodation: Yurt camp (heated, comfortable beds)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving: 150 km / 3.5–4 hours / Good paved road with short snowy sections
Altitude: 1,600–2,200 m
Optional activity: Horse riding in Jeti-Oguz Gorge. Short winter hike to frozen waterfalls in Barskoon

In the morning, take a relaxing walk through the bright and colorful Aksai Canyon, a perfect spot for final photos.
After lunch, we drive back to Bishkek through the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. On the way, stop at Burana Tower, to explore the 11^th-centuries famous minaret in Central Asia. Upon arrival, your tour officially ends — but the memories stay forever. If you wish, your guide can recommend restaurants or places to explore in Bishkek for your final evening.
Accommodation: not included.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner in Bishkek not included)
Driving: 300 km / 4.5–5.5 hours / Good paved road
Altitude: 1,600 m → 800 m
Optional activity: City tour around Bishkek capital city.