Best of Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul Lakes
Tour in 4 Days
From 600 USD per person
From 600 USD per person
Tour Overview
Explore the two crown jewels of Kyrgyzstan in one immersive journey. This 4-day tour takes you from the serene alpine pastures of Song-Kul Lake to the crystal-clear shores of Issyk-Kul. Ride horses like a true nomad, hike into hidden gorges and waterfalls, and spend your nights in warm, authentic yurts surrounded by nature and culture.
Tour Highlights
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Song-Kul Lake
Ride horses through vast summer pastures at 3000m altitude and meet local shepherd families.
Issyk-Kul Lake (south shore)
Relax by the world’s second-largest alpine lake and enjoy sweeping views of the Tien Shan.
Yurt Stay
Spend the night in traditional nomadic yurts with homemade meals and starlit skies.
Skazka Canyon
Walk through the magical Fairy Tale Canyon with its unique shapes and colors.
Cultural Moments
Share tea with locals, watch traditional cooking, and explore village life on both lake shores.
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Itinerary
Bishkek → South Issyk-Kul
Morning departure from Bishkek and scenic drive toward the lake.
Skazka Canyon
Stop for a short hike through the Fairy Tale Canyon’s colorful sandstone formations.
Tosor Village
Arrival at a yurt camp near the lake, traditional lunch and rest.
Horseback Riding (Tosor area)
Afternoon ride along the lakeshore or in nearby hills with a local guide.
Overnight in Yurt (Issyk-Kul)
Dinner and overnight stay in a lakeside yurt with views of the mountains.
Drive to Karakol
Scenic drive to Karakol with optional visit to Dungan Mosque or Russian Orthodox Church.
Altyn Arashan Valley
Transfer by 4x4 into the alpine valley; relax in natural hot springs.
Overnight in Altyn Arashan
Mountain dinner and overnight stay in a yurt or simple mountain guesthouse.
Return to North Shore
Descend from the mountains, visit petroglyphs or local market, stay by the lake.
Drive back to Bishkek
Return to Bishkek with lunch stop; arrival in the evening.
What's Included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private transport with driver
- English-speaking cultural guide
- 3 nights in yurts or guesthouse
- Entrance fees (Skazka, canyons)
- All meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners)
Additional Information
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Language
English
Activity level
Moderate (horseback riding, hiking, canyon walking)
Accomodation
2 nights in yurts, 1 night in guesthouse or yurt (depending on weather/location)
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, sunscreen, swimsuit, reusable water bottle, flashlight
Contacts:
Телефон: +996 551 996 600
Почта: orient@travel.kg
Почта: orient@travel.kg
orient-travel, 720001, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek