7 Days in Kyrgyzstan: Song-Kol & Issyk-Kul
"Kyrgyzstan Unveiled: Song-Kol to Issyk-Kul"
Group Tour
Discover the best of Kyrgyzstan in one unforgettable week! Ride horses by the alpine lake Song-Kol, sleep in yurts under the stars, relax on the beaches of Issyk-Kul, and explore red canyons and hot springs. A perfect mix of nomadic culture, wild nature, and local hospitality.
Discover the best of Kyrgyzstan in one unforgettable week! Ride horses by the alpine lake Song-Kol, sleep in yurts under the stars, relax on the beaches of Issyk-Kul, and explore red canyons and hot springs. A perfect mix of nomadic culture, wild nature, and local hospitality.
7 Days
A trip in the most comfortable conditions.A combination of trekking and comfort.
7 places
You will visit such places as: Bishkek, Burana Tower, Lake Son-Kul, Canyons “Fairy Tale”, Lake Issyk-Kul, Karakol city and Jeti-Oguz gorge.
From 1200$
The price includes transfers, accommodation, full accompaniment of a professional guide.
| Tour dates: May - September |
Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek – Welcome to Kyrgyzstan
Arrive in Bishkek, a green capital surrounded by mountains.
You’ll be picked up at Manas Airport and transferred to your hotel.
After some rest, we’ll take a relaxed city tour:
Overnight: 3–4★ hotel in Bishkek
You’ll be picked up at Manas Airport and transferred to your hotel.
After some rest, we’ll take a relaxed city tour:
- Ala-Too Square
- Soviet-era architecture
- Osh Bazaar – colorful, chaotic and full of spices
Overnight: 3–4★ hotel in Bishkek
Day 2: Bishkek – Burana Tower – Song-Kol Lake
(3,016 m)
(3,016 m)
Leave the city.
First stop: Burana Tower – minaret and Silk Road site.
Lunch in a cafe on the way.
Then: scenic drive into the mountains, crossing high passes and green valleys.
Afternoon arrival at Song-Kol, a wild alpine lake where nomadic shepherds spend summers.
You’ll be welcomed with tea and traditional snacks in a cozy yurt camp.
Activities:
First stop: Burana Tower – minaret and Silk Road site.
Lunch in a cafe on the way.
Then: scenic drive into the mountains, crossing high passes and green valleys.
Afternoon arrival at Song-Kol, a wild alpine lake where nomadic shepherds spend summers.
You’ll be welcomed with tea and traditional snacks in a cozy yurt camp.
Activities:
- Optional horseback ride
- Easy hikes
- Relax by the lake
- Watch sunset over the mountains
Day 3: Nomad Culture at Song-Kol
Wake up to fresh mountain air and homemade breakfast with jam, bread, and dairy.
Today is about connection — with nature, locals, and yourself.
You can:
- Ride horses along the lakeshore (with local guides) (optional)
- Watch an eagle hunting demonstration(optional)
- Help make traditional food like boorsok and kymyz (fermented mare’s milk)
- Chat with nomads and learn about their lifestyle
- Take a digital detox (no Wi-Fi – and no stress)
Day 4: Song-Kol – Fairytale Canyon – South Issyk-Kul
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the yurt camp and head toward Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world.
Stop at Skazka Canyon ("Fairy Tale"), a surreal place with sandstone formations shaped like dragons, castles, and animals.
In the afternoon: arrive at a guesthouse near the lake. Time to relax and swim!
Optional:
Stop at Skazka Canyon ("Fairy Tale"), a surreal place with sandstone formations shaped like dragons, castles, and animals.
In the afternoon: arrive at a guesthouse near the lake. Time to relax and swim!
Optional:
- Ride horses
- Beach walk at sunset
Day 5: Issyk-Kul – Hot Springs – Karakol
After breakfast, visit hot springs.
Drive to Karakol, a historic town with a unique mix of Russian, Uyghur, and Dungan influences.
City tour includes:
Overnight: Guest house/hotel in Karakol.
Drive to Karakol, a historic town with a unique mix of Russian, Uyghur, and Dungan influences.
City tour includes:
- Wooden Orthodox Church .
- Colorful Dungan Mosque (built without nails, too)
- Local bazar
- Museum of explorer Przhevalsky
Overnight: Guest house/hotel in Karakol.
Day 6: Karakol – Jeti-Oguz Gorge – Return to Bishkek
Explore the iconic Jeti-Oguz Gorge, known for its red cliffs and alpine scenery.
Optional short hike or horseback ride through the valley.
Picnic lunch in the nature.
Return journey to Bishkek .
Evening arrival in Bishkek.
Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Optional short hike or horseback ride through the valley.
Picnic lunch in the nature.
Return journey to Bishkek .
Evening arrival in Bishkek.
Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Day 7: Bishkek- Ala-Archa-Bishkek
Trip to Ala Archa National Park. Easy walk in the surrounding area. Possible light trekking to the waterfall. Dinner
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