3-Day Private Tour Around Issyk Kul Lake with Pickup
Overview
His majesty Issyk Kul. A short but stunning 3 day version of the longer 5 day tour around the second largest alpine lake of the world. A perfect choice for those who want to see the best of the country but don’t have much time or are not accustomed to long trips. Take the best of Kyrgyzstan in the shortest period of time!
Inclusions
- 2x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Burana Tower
- Entry/Admission - Canyon Skazka
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Cholpon Ata town
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and we’ll head straight towards the Issyk Kul region (230km).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Burana Tower, Don-Aryk, Tokmok 722201 Kyrgyzstan
On the way, stop at the famous 11th century Burana Tower. This UNESCO World Heritage site will be of interest to history fiends. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here: climb on top of the tower, visit the archaeology museum and walk around to have a look at balbals (ancient stones with depictions). Resuming our way to Issyk Kul.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Konorchek Canyons, 125 km from Bishkek, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
On the way we're visiting the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike. Moving on. Lunch on the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cholpon Ata, Cholpon Ata, Issyk Kul Province
Upon arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the lake’s north coast) we're checking-in to a hotel. Now we’re driving to the local dock to have a beautiful ship ride out on the lake. After roaming 4km away the ship will stop at the depth of 120 meters. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In the other seasons you will have no less beautiful time on the ship enjoying the lake’s splendor and mountains all around. Free time. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight (Olimp hotel or similar)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel
Day 2: Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev Gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol town - Jeti Oguz valley
Stop At: Cholpon Ata, Cholpon Ata, Issyk Kul Province
In the morning we’re starting to move towards the south coast of the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grigoryevka, Grigoryevka, Issyk Kul Province
On the way we’re visiting the 2 stunning Grigoriev and Semyonov gorges to explore their wonderful landscapes and some hidden alpine lakes. Lunch after hiking.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Karakol, Karakol, Issyk Kul Province
Moving on. Arrival in Karakol town that is located on the line between the north and south coasts. Short city tour: Dungan mosque (1910), Russian Orthodox church (1895).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Kyrgyzstan
Resuming our way along the south coast towards Jeti Oguz valley. Driving deeper into the valley of flowers we’ll arrive at “Jailoo” (green summer pasture) where yurt camps are located. Now it’s time for a magnificent horseback voyage through forests and up the mountains to the lovely Maiden Braids waterfall. Free time for walking on the meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time outside and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in a yurt (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
Day 3: Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Ak Sai village - Bishkek
Stop At: Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Kyrgyzstan
Today is the last day of our lovely journey and it offers you several more exciting activities to experience. In the morning after breakfast we’ll spend some time for a walk in Jeti Oguz.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Canyon Skazka, Tosor Kyrgyzstan
Resuming our way along the south coast. Visiting the fascinating Skazka (Fairy Tale) canyon for a charming hike. Moving on.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
Visiting Ak Sai village where we are going to witness a spectacular Eagle Hunting process (an eagle hunting for its prey). The Berkutchi (eagle’s owner) will tell you more precisely about this traditional way of hunting and after that you’ll participate in the archery part yourself. Picnic on the wild beach of Issyk Kul. Swimming and sunbathing. Short hike to the Canyon of Forgotten Rivers. Now it's time to head back to Bishkek (230km).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Upon arrival in the capital city you'll be dropped off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our intense but awesome tour, thank you very much!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Cholpon Ata town
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and we’ll head straight towards the Issyk Kul region (230km).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Burana Tower, Don-Aryk, Tokmok 722201 Kyrgyzstan
On the way, stop at the famous 11th century Burana Tower. This UNESCO World Heritage site will be of interest to history fiends. We’ll spend about 30 minutes here: climb on top of the tower, visit the archaeology museum and walk around to have a look at balbals (ancient stones with depictions). Resuming our way to Issyk Kul.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Konorchek Canyons, 125 km from Bishkek, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
On the way we're visiting the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike. Moving on. Lunch on the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cholpon Ata, Cholpon Ata, Issyk Kul Province
Upon arrival in Cholpon Ata (central town of the lake’s north coast) we're checking-in to a hotel. Now we’re driving to the local dock to have a beautiful ship ride out on the lake. After roaming 4km away the ship will stop at the depth of 120 meters. In the hot season (May-September) you may dive into the water and enjoy a surreal swim (life jackets provided). In the other seasons you will have no less beautiful time on the ship enjoying the lake’s splendor and mountains all around. Free time. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight (Olimp hotel or similar)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel
Day 2: Cholpon Ata - Grigoriev Gorge - Semyonov gorge - Karakol town - Jeti Oguz valley
Stop At: Cholpon Ata, Cholpon Ata, Issyk Kul Province
In the morning we’re starting to move towards the south coast of the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grigoryevka, Grigoryevka, Issyk Kul Province
On the way we’re visiting the 2 stunning Grigoriev and Semyonov gorges to explore their wonderful landscapes and some hidden alpine lakes. Lunch after hiking.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Karakol, Karakol, Issyk Kul Province
Moving on. Arrival in Karakol town that is located on the line between the north and south coasts. Short city tour: Dungan mosque (1910), Russian Orthodox church (1895).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Kyrgyzstan
Resuming our way along the south coast towards Jeti Oguz valley. Driving deeper into the valley of flowers we’ll arrive at “Jailoo” (green summer pasture) where yurt camps are located. Now it’s time for a magnificent horseback voyage through forests and up the mountains to the lovely Maiden Braids waterfall. Free time for walking on the meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time outside and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in a yurt (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).
Day 3: Jeti Oguz - Skazka canyon - Ak Sai village - Bishkek
Stop At: Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Rocks), Kyrgyzstan
Today is the last day of our lovely journey and it offers you several more exciting activities to experience. In the morning after breakfast we’ll spend some time for a walk in Jeti Oguz.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Canyon Skazka, Tosor Kyrgyzstan
Resuming our way along the south coast. Visiting the fascinating Skazka (Fairy Tale) canyon for a charming hike. Moving on.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
Visiting Ak Sai village where we are going to witness a spectacular Eagle Hunting process (an eagle hunting for its prey). The Berkutchi (eagle’s owner) will tell you more precisely about this traditional way of hunting and after that you’ll participate in the archery part yourself. Picnic on the wild beach of Issyk Kul. Swimming and sunbathing. Short hike to the Canyon of Forgotten Rivers. Now it's time to head back to Bishkek (230km).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Upon arrival in the capital city you'll be dropped off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our intense but awesome tour, thank you very much!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
crimson3002
May 2023
I have been to about 20 different countries, and this was the most amazing and comfortable tour I have ever taken. Tour guide Boca and driver Sasha was amazing!! They take care of you a to z and Boca speaks great English. 혹시 지나가는 한국분들 있으시면 이 투어 꼭 추천합니다... 가격이 비싸서 머뭇거려지긴 했는데 진짜 후회 없으실꺼에요. 키르기스스탄을 ...
I have been to about 20 different countries, and this was the most amazing and comfortable tour I have ever taken. Tour guide Boca and driver Sasha was amazing!! They take care of you a to z and Boca speaks great English. 혹시 지나가는 한국분들 있으시면 이 투어 꼭 추천합니다... 가격이 비싸서 머뭇거려지긴 했는데 진짜 후회 없으실꺼에요. 키르기스스탄을 2박3일 안에 다 보고가는 기분ㅠㅠ 그리고 보카라는 가이드가 사진도 너무 잘 찍어줘요 마치 한국인st. 혼자 여행 하시는 분들은 보카 가이드 강추. 건진 인생샷만 몇개인지...Daniel_LMH
April 2023
I have taken a tour around Issyk Kul Lake with Ash and Sascha in the beginning of April 2023. As an experienced traveler myself, I am extremely confident to give this Tour the best review possible. It all starts with an excellent communication from Ash. He took the time to reply to my messages an...
I have taken a tour around Issyk Kul Lake with Ash and Sascha in the beginning of April 2023. As an experienced traveler myself, I am extremely confident to give this Tour the best review possible. It all starts with an excellent communication from Ash. He took the time to reply to my messages and emails, giving me as much information as I wanted and always with great precision and an impeccable English. It was clear, from the very beginning, that Ventura Tours was not an ordinary agency. Ash is here to really give you the best personalised service in Kyrgyzstan. The Tour itself was very well organised. I did not feel pressured at all and could always walk, hike and visit at my own pace. It is an organised tour, but you have a lot of flexibility in your itinerary. It is amazing how little the world knows about the beauty and the diversity of the landscape of Kyrgyzstan. I have spoken with many tourists in the Yurt Camp where we stayed but also at the airport and on the plane that was bringing me back home via Istanbul. I shared my experience and my itinerary with them, telling them what I visited and how. All those who were travelling without guides said that they were probably missing out on many things on the way around Issyk Kul. And even those with guides were actually amazed when I told them how good Ash and our driver Sascha were and what we had visited. I have also heard their stories and their experience on their tours. And from that, I can confidently say that the service offered by Ash has a professionalism level that is definitely and clearly unmatched in Kyrgyzstan. The Hotel and the Yurt Camp where we stayed at were authentic, clean and had very welcoming staff. Ash always chose restaurants that offered typical authentic food. I always had water and snacks on the road. The organisation from Ventura Tours was outstanding. Also, a big thank you to our driver, Sascha, who was always in a good mood and smiling. He brought me on off-roads terrains to admire the splendid beauty of Kyrgyzstan pristine nature.Zosia L
March 2023
I had the most amazing time on a solo tour with Ash and Alex. It was my second time in Kyrgyzstan so we decided to adjust the itinerary a bit. I had to fly out of Almaty, Kazakhstan and Ash was very flexible and arranged for a driver to pick me up from the border and drive me to the airport. Ever...
I had the most amazing time on a solo tour with Ash and Alex. It was my second time in Kyrgyzstan so we decided to adjust the itinerary a bit. I had to fly out of Almaty, Kazakhstan and Ash was very flexible and arranged for a driver to pick me up from the border and drive me to the airport. Everything was just perfect and definitely one of the most memorable trips ever!Axel S
January 2023
I did a private tour of 3 days with Ash and Alex and it was absolutely fantastic. Ash prepared a fantastic itinerary and he maximise the time to be able to see as much as possible. Alex is a fantastic driver and even if he does not speak English at all we understand each other. They were both a ...
I did a private tour of 3 days with Ash and Alex and it was absolutely fantastic. Ash prepared a fantastic itinerary and he maximise the time to be able to see as much as possible. Alex is a fantastic driver and even if he does not speak English at all we understand each other. They were both a fantastic company and we had lots of fun together. The restaurants and hotels included in the program were great too. I can fully recommend Ash company to organize your tour in Kyrzygstan.martin53a
August 2022
This 3-day tour was a total gem. Everything went smoothly and we really appreciated the fact that it was a private tour. Our guide, Begimai, was terrific in every aspect. She spoke great English, was sociable (but considerate!), ready to answer our questions, show us around, and make modification...
This 3-day tour was a total gem. Everything went smoothly and we really appreciated the fact that it was a private tour. Our guide, Begimai, was terrific in every aspect. She spoke great English, was sociable (but considerate!), ready to answer our questions, show us around, and make modifications according to our wishes. Even though there were four of us travelling, the company still booked us a van which meant that we had lots of space during the drive. We also want to praise the driver, Jyrgal, for his careful driving and always putting safety first. The three days were intense but there was always enough downtime to recover in between the sights. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience; we would never have seen all these sights on our own. Cheers from Estonia!stanislav_chel
May 2022
We have just returned from this 3-Day Tour and we want to repeat it again and if we can we would like to spend more days (5 or 7) there! It was exciting! Our journey started in Bishkek in a Tayota Sequoia large off-road car. Guide Alexander tried to show us the best places in Kyrgyzstan. He told ...
We have just returned from this 3-Day Tour and we want to repeat it again and if we can we would like to spend more days (5 or 7) there! It was exciting! Our journey started in Bishkek in a Tayota Sequoia large off-road car. Guide Alexander tried to show us the best places in Kyrgyzstan. He told us that he can stop anywhere we want to take a photo. And he knows every beautiful corner, every path and stone among the mountains. Nature is wonderful, every valley is picturesque. We really liked the places that the tour team chose. All expenses are included and you do not need to take your wallet with you during the tour. You won't be able to visit all these places without a guide, because many of them are hidden from popular routes. Among the mountains, you realize that your problems are too small compared to the age and size of the mountains. Alexander brought us to several picturesque places on the way back. We took tons of photos and our friends are jealous and now we have only one desire - to repeat it all!