Program
Duration: 4 days
Seasonality: November to April
Difficulty: Easy
Seasonality: November to April
Difficulty: Easy
Day
1
1
Day
1
1
Bishkek → Karakol (Issyk-Kul North Shore)
- Airport Meet & Greet.
- Warm welcome at Manas International Airport by your local guide.
- Breakfast Stop (included) – Local café on the way to Issyk-Kul.
- Scenic Drive to Karakol (Approx. 7–8 hours)
- Enjoy stunning views of the north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world.
- Stop at Natural Hot Springs – Optional dip to relax and refresh.
- Lunch at a lakeside restaurant (not included)
- Arrival in Karakol – A charming town nestled at the foot of the majestic Terskey Ala too mountains.
- Dinner at a local restaurant with authentic Kyrgyz or Dungan cuisine (not included).
Day 2
Day 2
Karakol City Tour & Mountain Escape
- Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- City Tour of Karakol
- Visit iconic landmarks:
- The Karakol Dungan Mosque (built without nails)
- The Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Lunch at a local restaurant (not included)
- Transfer to Karakol Ski Base
- Enjoy a gentle nature walk, take the ski lift to admire panoramic views of snow-covered peaks. No skiing required – just nature and beauty!
- Check-in at a Mountain Eco-Hotel, surrounded by pine forest and snow.
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant (not included) – warm, mountain cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
Day 3
Day 3
Jyrgalan Valley Adventure OR South Shore Cultural Experience
Option A: Jyrgalan Snow Adventure (weather permitting)
- Breakfast at restaurant (not included)
- Transfer to Jyrgalan Valley – one of the top winter adventure spots in Kyrgyzstan.
- Full-day Snowmobiling Tour (Optional: 120$ per person)
- Experience untouched snowy landscapes and alpine wilderness.
- Optional Russian Banya (Sauna): 35$ (for 4–8 people)
- Lunch & Dinner at local guesthouse (included)
- Overnight in a cozy guesthouse in Jyrgalan.
- Drive to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
- Stop at Jeti-Oguz Gorge – famous for its red rock formations like “The Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls”
- Visit Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka) – colorful sandstone formations shaped by wind and water.
- Optional Eagle Hunting Demonstration – see how golden eagles hunt in this ancient Kyrgyz tradition ($70 per group)
- Overnight in a Traditional Yurt Camp near the lake.
Day 4
Day 4
Scenic Return to Bishkek
- Breakfast (included)
- Return journey to Bishkek, with scenic stops along the way:
- Stop at Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka) en route.
- Visit Kok-Moynok Canyon – a hidden gem of the Issyk-Kul region.
- Lunch stop en route at the restaurant (not included)
- Arrival in Bishkek, check-in at hotel
- Dinner at a local restaurant (not included)
- Overnight in Bishkek hotel
Prices
Tour Price
From $750/ person
Price per person
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Upgraded option
Upgraded option
Airport meet and drop-off
Private transfers (4x4)
Accommodation (private rooms in hotels / guesthouses, yurt stays)
Meals as specified in the program
Entrance fees
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Upgraded option
Upgraded option
Personal expenses
Insurance
Tips for the guide (optional)
Meals at restaurants
