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Chon-Kemin, the Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, Karakol, the Jeti-Oguz and Barskoon gorges and sunrise in Skazka Canyon — a loop around Issyk-Kul in four days.
Route: Bishkek → Chon-Kemin → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Jeti-Oguz → Barskoon → Tosor → Skazka → Bishkek.
The north and south shores of Issyk-Kul in one trip: ancient rock art, the old merchant town of Karakol, red cliffs, waterfalls and nights with local families.
MorningA quick visit to Ala-Too Square and Burana Tower.
AfternoonDrive to the Chon-Kemin Valley; walk in the pine forest and along the river.
EveningDinner with a local family and overnight in Chon-Kemin. Lunch and dinner included.
Meals: lunch, dinner Guesthouse in Chon-Kemin
MorningDrive to Cholpon-Ata on the north shore. The Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs open-air museum: over 5,000 rock carvings from 2000 BC to the 4th century AD — ibex, hunters, camels — Scythian and Turkic art.
AfternoonContinue to Karakol, a Russian colonial town founded in 1869. Check in and walk around the bazaar.
EveningVisit the Dungan Mosque, then free time. Overnight in Karakol.
Guesthouse in Karakol
MorningJeti-Oguz Gorge — hike to the viewpoint; an optional one-hour horse ride through alpine meadows.
AfternoonBarskoon Gorge — two waterfalls, a piece of Soviet space history and a panorama of Issyk-Kul from 2,500 m. Drive to Tosor.
EveningHomestay in Tosor with a home-cooked dinner.
2500 m Homestay in Tosor
MorningSkazka Canyon at sunrise — the best light for photos of its red castles and Great Wall formations.
AfternoonEagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo, then drive back to Bishkek through the Boom Gorge.
EveningDrop-off. End of the tour.
30% deposit to book, the remaining 70% before the trip. Cancellation 14+ days before — 100% of the deposit refunded; 7–13 days — 50%; less than 7 days — non-refundable (except where required by law).
A manager will check availability and contact you. A request is not a confirmed booking.
Bishkek & Chuy Valley
Discover the essence of Kyrgyzstan in four unforgettable days — the perfect first journey: Bishkek and Ala-Archa, Burana Tower, Chon-Kemin, red canyons and the south shore of Issyk-Kul.
Dates on request
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$460
Issyk-Kul
All of Kyrgyzstan in one epic journey: Bishkek, Ala-Archa, Chon-Kemin, a loop around Issyk-Kul, Karakol, the canyons and a horseback crossing to Son-Kul. If you have the time, take this one.
Dates on request
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$898
Issyk-Kul
The old merchant town of Karakol, the red rocks of Jeti-Oguz and the Altyn-Arashan hot springs, reachable only by a 4×4 UAZ.
Dates on request
from · per person
$460
