7 days adventure around Issyk Kul Lake

7 days adventure around Issyk Kul Lake

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Overview

Explore the stunning Tien Shan Mountains and the beautiful shores of Issyk-Kul Lake on this immersive 7-day Jeep tour. Traverse breathtaking landscapes, from red clay canyons to alpine meadows, and engage with the rich nomadic culture of Central Asia. Enjoy guided hikes, local cuisine, and comfortable accommodation in yurts and guesthouses while discovering more than 10 remarkable locations. This tour caters to active travelers seeking adventure and cultural experiences in a unique setting.

Experience diverse terrains and climates, traveling over 1,500 km across Kyrgyzstan
Enjoy meals including breakfasts and packed lunches with local flavors
Stay in cozy guesthouses and authentic yurts, with guided hikes tailored to various skill levels
Engage with local culture through visits to museums and traditional music experiences

Activity location

Konorchek Canyons
- 125 km from Bishkek
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sprachwelt
- 119a Akhunbayev Street
- Bishkek, Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

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What's included, what's not

Transportation during the tour
Accommodation in hotels and yurts (6 nights)
Group guide/driver
Alcoholic beverages
Dinners on Days 3, 4, 5, 6 (you need 10EUR per dinner)
Overnight stay in Bishkek on the last day
Flight tickets & insurance

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Issyk Kul Lake and Konorchek Canyons

2 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Bar Bulak Yurt Camp (Issyk-Kul)

Konorchek Canyons

1d

Departure from Bishkek at 9:00 AM. In 2.5 hours, we reach Boom Gorge and start trekking in Konorchek Canyons. ● Hiking time: ~3 hours ● Distance: 8 km ● Elevation gain: 200 m After the hike, lunch at a café, then we continue to Bar Bulak and stay overnight in a yurt camp on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Dinner at the yurt camp.

Issyk Kul Province

1d

Departure from Bishkek at 9:00 AM. In 2.5 hours, we reach Boom Gorge and start trekking in Konorchek Canyons. ● Hiking time: ~3 hours ● Distance: 8 km ● Elevation gain: 200 m After the hike, lunch at a café, then we continue to Bar Bulak and stay overnight in a yurt camp on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Dinner at the yurt camp.

Day 2: Barskoon Gorge, Aksai and Fairy-Tale (Skazka) Canyons

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hotel Sound Beach & Natali

Barskoon Gorge

1d

Then, we will visit 3 locations. In the morning, we go to Ak-Sai Canyon, hike up to a panoramic viewpoint, and have a photo session. Next — Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon: walking through the canyon, bright and unusual photos. Lunch by the lake. After lunch, we head to Barskoon Gorge, drive up to 3,450 m, reach a panoramic viewpoint, and take photos with glaciers. Then we visit waterfalls, hike to them, take photos, return to the car, and go to the guesthouse. Check-in, rest and dinner.

Canyon Skazka

1d

Then, we will visit 3 locations. In the morning, we go to Ak-Sai Canyon, hike up to a panoramic viewpoint, and have a photo session. Next — Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon: walking through the canyon, bright and unusual photos. Lunch by the lake. After lunch, we head to Barskoon Gorge, drive up to 3,450 m, reach a panoramic viewpoint, and take photos with glaciers. Then we visit waterfalls, hike to them, take photos, return to the car, and go to the guesthouse. Check-in, rest and dinner.

Day 3: Joku & Jeti-Oguz (Seven Bulls) Gorge

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Tagatay

Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks)

1d

In the morning, we head toward new adventures. We will visit Joku Gorge — the most beautiful location on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. We drive to the middle of the gorge and hike along a mountain trail. ● Distance: 8 km ● Elevation gain: 250 m After hiking and taking photos, we will have lunch. Then we go to Jeti-Oguz Gorge to see the red rocks “Seven Bulls” and “Broken Heart,” followed by a short walk. After that, we drive to Karakol, check-in to a guesthouse, and have dinner at a local café.

Day 4: Karakol Gorge & Museum

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Tagatay

Karakol Gorge

1d

After breakfast, we hike in Karakol Gorge. ● Distance: 9 km ● Elevation gain: 470 m ● Hiking time: ~3 hours After the trek, we will have lunch at the national restaurant Dostorkon. Then we will visit the Old Mill Museum. After the museum, we return to the guesthouse and rest.

Day 5: Northern Issyk Kul & Grigoryev Gorge

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Zaton Guesthouse or similar (Cholpon-Ata)

Chon-Ak-Suu Gorge (Grigoryevskoe Gorge)

1d

That day, we will travel to the northern shore of Issyk-Kul. After a couple of hours, we will arrive at Chon Uryukty village and visit a trout farm. Fresh trout will be caught and cooked for us. While the fish is being prepared, we hike into the mountains and climb to a viewpoint overlooking the valley and Lake Issyk-Kul. Afterwards, we will return to the trout farm for lunch. After lunch, we will go to Grigoryev Gorge for a walk along the mountain river and to see spruce trees growing on rocks. Then we check-in to a guesthouse and have dinner at a local café.

Day 6: Baktuu-Dolonotu Gorge

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Zaton Guesthouse or similar (Cholpon-Ata)

Baktuu-Dolonotu

1d

On day 6, we will visit a very beautiful place — Baktuu-Dolonotu Gorge. ● Active trek: 10 km ● Elevation gain: 560 m ● Duration: 4–5 hours We will stop in the mountains for a packed lunch prepared in advance. After the trek, we go to relax in hot mineral pools. Free time and rest afterward.

Day 7: Chu River Canyon - Tokmok - Bishkek

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse

Bishkek

1d

In the morning, we will depart for Bishkek. On the way, we’ll make a short stop to visit the Chu River Canyon. In Tokmok city, we stop at a national café for lunch. After lunch, we continue driving. If you fly out in the evening, we will take you to the airport. If you stay overnight in Bishkek, we will take you to your hotel and then to the airport the next day

Location

Activity location

Konorchek Canyons
- 125 km from Bishkek
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sprachwelt
- 119a Akhunbayev Street
- Bishkek, Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

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