| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Bishkek – Jeti Oguz
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bishkek. We will travel toward Bokonbaevo along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
12:00 On the way, we will stop in the village of the felt world – Kyzyl-Tuu, participate in assembling a nomadic yurt with a local family, and have lunch with them.
14:00 After lunch, we will visit the Golden Eagle House in Bokonbaevo and watch an eagle hunting demonstration on the way to Skazka Canyon. Then we will explore the canyon, where giant faces formed from sand after rain appear as if they are guarding these lands. Afterwards, we will drive to Jeti-Oguz for accommodation.
Accommodation: Golden Yurt Camp in Jeti Oguz (4-person accommodation)
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Jeti Oguz – Karakol – Cholpon-Ata
After breakfast, we will explore the Jeti Oguz Valley, hike or go horseback riding to the Maiden Braid Waterfall, see the Broken Heart Rock, the Jeti Oguz Rocks, and hear interesting legends and history about the destination.
Lunch at the yurt camp, then we will drive to Karakol city, where we will visit the Dungan Mosque and hear the amazing history of the place. Afterwards, we will continue to Cholpon-Ata. In Cholpon-Ata, we will enjoy a cruise on Issyk-Kul Lake and have free time.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Guesthouse Family in Cholpon-Ata (Bosteri)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Cholpon-Ata – Son Kul
08:00 After breakfast at the guesthouse, we will head toward Son-Kul Lake. On the way, we will pass through Kochkor village and Kalmak Ashu Pass. At Kalmak Ashu, we will have the opportunity to see yaks.
13:00 Upon arrival at Son Kul, we will have lunch in traditional yurts and go for a walk along the lake. On this day, we will also have the opportunity to ride horses (must be booked in advance) and experience the spirit and hospitality of the nomadic people.
In the evening, we will help the owners make the national bread “boorsok” and enjoy it during dinner with kaymak.
Accommodation: Silk Road Yurt Camp (4 people in one yurt)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Son Kul – Bishkek
08:00 After breakfast at Son Kul, we will leave the lake and continue our journey toward Bishkek.
13:00 We will arrive in the settlement of Tokmok for a wonderful lunch with a local Dungan family.
15:00 We will visit the Burana Tower in the ancient Karakhanid city of Tokmok, which was once located on these lands. After visiting the museum near the tower, we will depart for Bishkek.
19:00 Upon arrival in Bishkek, dinner will be served, and we will transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: None
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour Cost Includes:
English-speaking guide
Transportation
Accommodations as mentioned
Full-board meals as mentioned
Entrance fees (Skazka Canyon, Burana Tower)
1 liter of water per day
Yurt manufacturing show in Kyzyl-Tuu
Picture with eagle
Tour Cost Doesn’t Include:
Insurance
Personal expenses
Eagle hunting demonstration
Horse riding at Son Kul Lake and Jeti Oguz (optional, 10–15 USD per person)
Single supplement
Boorsok-making master class at Son Kul (optional)
Cruise on Issyk-Kul Lake (optional)
Airport transfers
