Issyk-Kul & Canyon Tour Kyrgyzstan: 5 Day Adventure
A 5-day scenic journey along Issyk-Kul with breathtaking canyons, mountain views, and peaceful lakeside landscapes.
Issyk-Kul & Canyon Tour Kyrgyzstan: 5 Day Adventure
This 5 day Kyrgyzstan tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore Issyk-Kul and the most scenic canyons of the region.
Visit Karakol, Chon-Kemin valley and experience horse riding in the mountains.
Discover breathtaking landscapes, red canyons and alpine nature in one unforgettable journey.
Day 1
Day 1 β Discovering Bishkek
- β’ 09:00 β Meet your guide and start the tour
- β’ 09:30 β Visit Victory Square
- β’ 10:30 β Walk around Ala-Too Central Square
- β’ 11:30 β Explore Kyrgyz National Philharmonic
- β’ 12:30 β Visit Osh Bazaar
- β’ 14:00 β Departure to Ala-Archa National Park
- β’ 15:00 β Walking in the park
- β’ 17:00 β Cable car / free time
- β’ 19:00 β Return to Bishkek
Victory Square
Kyrgyz National Philharmonic
Osh Bazaar
Ala-Archa National Park
Day 2
Day 2 β Journey to Chon-Kemin Valley
- β’ 09:00 β Meet your guide and depart from Bishkek
- β’ 11:30 β Arrival in Chon-Kemin and check-in
- β’ 13:00 β Lunch at a guesthouse
- β’ 15:00 β Horseback riding in the valley
- β’ 17:00 β Free time to relax
- β’ 18:00 β End of the day
Chon-Kemin Valley
Horseback riding
Day 3
Day 3 β Canyons and Journey to the Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul
- β’ 08:00 β Breakfast at the guesthouse
- β’ 11:00 β Visit Kok-Moinok Canyons
- β’ 13:30 β Drive along Issyk-Kul Lake
- β’ 15:00 β Explore Aksai Canyons
- β’ 18:00 β Arrival and check-in at the guesthouse
- β’ 19:00 β Dinner
- β’ 20:00 β Free time (optional eagle hunting experience in the morning or evening)
Aksai Canyons
South shore of Issyk-Kul
Day 4
Day 4 β Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul to Karakol
- β’ 08:00 β Breakfast
- β’ 09:00 β Departure from the guesthouse
- β’ 09:30 β Visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon
- β’ 12:00 β Arrival at Barskoon Gorge
- β’ 12:30 β Hike to waterfalls: Manas Bowl and Tears of the Snow Leopard
- β’ 15:30 β Drive towards Karakol
- β’ 17:00 β Stop at Jeti-Oguz (Broken Heart rock)
- β’ 19:00 β Dinner in Karakol
- β’ 21:00 β Hotel check-in
Skazka Canyon
Barskoon Gorge
Manas Bowl & Leopard Tears waterfalls
Jeti-Oguz and the βBroken Heartβ rock
Day 5
Day 5 β Karakol City Tour and Return to Bishkek
- β’ 08:00 β Breakfast
- β’ 09:00 β Karakol city tour
- β’ 12:00 β Departure towards Cholpon-Ata
- β’ 15:00 β Visit Semenovskoye and Grigorievskoye Gorges
- β’ 18:00 β Departure to Bishkek
- β’ 22:00 β Arrival in Bishkek
Semenovskoye and Grigorievskoye Gorges
Dungan Mosque
Comfortable transportation throughout the entire tour with pickup and drop-off in Bishkek.
- 1Pickup from hotel or airport in Bishkek
- 2Meet your guide-driver
- 3Short briefing before departure
- 4Travel across all ΠΌΠ°ΡΡΡΡΡΡ of the tour
- 5Drop-off in Bishkek at the end of the tour
Transport
- 1β4 people β sedan / minivan / SUV
- 5β12 people β minibus
Included
- Transportation throughout the entire tour
- Services of a professional guide and driver
- Double occupancy accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, yurts)
- 1 night β Bishkek (hotel)
- 2 night β Chon-Kemin (guesthouse)
- 3 night β Bokonbaevo (yurt or guesthouse)
- 4 night β Karakol (hotel or guesthouse)
- 5 night β Bishkek (hotel)
- Breakfasts and selected dinners
- Horseback riding experience
- Entrance fees according to the program
- Complimentary gift box from the company
- Environmental fees
Not included
- Airfare
- Single occupancy accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Visa support and invitation letter
- Medical insurance
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes are required
- The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions
- Temperature changes and altitude effects are possible
- Carrying cash is recommended (cards are not accepted everywhere)
- Mobile signal and internet may be limited in remote areas
Ready to start your adventure?
Contact us to book your tour and get full details.