Day trip to Burana Tower plus hiking to waterfall and hot springs of Issyk-Ata
Overview
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8 hours
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A medium-sized, non-category hike that does not require special skills in the mountains. This is a beautiful and uncomplicated route
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Burana Tower
Ancient and impressive - Burana Tower stands tall, still surviving as one of Kyrgyzstan’s most outstanding historical sites.
Issyk-Ata Gorge
Issyk-Ata gorge which is famous for its spring waters. It takes 1 hour of walking through green meadows and groves and you will see the picturesque watrefall of Issyk-Ata gorge. You can get acquainted with the history of the Soviet sanatorium in Issyk-Ata. Here are the mineral springs in which you can enjoy swimming. Mentions of sacred springs gushing from the bowels of the earth are found in the manuscripts of medieval historians and travelers along the Great Silk Road since the 7th century AD. For a long time, the mineral water outlet area has been a popular place of pilgrimage for the local population. In 1892, a resort was organized on the basis of mineral springs. Issyk - Ata Gorge houses a stone with the image of Buddha on it, displaying evidence that Buddhism existed in Kyrgyzstan centuries ago.
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Day trip to Burana Tower plus hiking to waterfall and hot springs of Issyk-Ata
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What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beware of this Scam!
pdreher13,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We booked this tour well in advance and received a confirmation email. We waited at the time and place but no one showed up or bother to contact us. I tried to contact Visit Bishkek through Trip Advisor, their phone number and their email. No one contacted me. PLEASE DO NOT USE VISIT BISHKEK!!!!! They are a scam!
Wonderful Day with an Amazing Guide!!!
David K,Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I were the only clients for our tour. Our tour guide, Aijamal, was amazing! She took us first to Burana Tower, where we spend our time looking at the oldest minaret in Asia, and its surroundings. Aijamal was super to talk to, and filled us in on a lot of the history of the area, of which we were only partially aware. We saw the carved headstones of fallen enemies and ancestors, interestingly almost all with a cup in their hands to sustain them in the afterlife!! After the Tower, we went to the Issyk-Ata Gorge, where we drove through the beautiful foothills of the Tien-Shan mountains. The area was full of fields and pastures, with yurts used by horse-herds and farmers. While we drove, we continued to talk with Aijamal about the history of the area and surroundings, from ancient to current. From the end of the road up the gorge, at the old Soviet sanitorium, we made our way on foot up to the waterfall, and then back down to the hot mineral pools. Those we skipped, as the late June sun was a bit too fierce, and we were pretty tired ;). All in all, a really super day, with one of the best guides we have ever enjoyed time with!!! It was much better than we had expected, and we highly recommend the tour!
Lovely day in the mountains
Georgiagogo,Feb 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day trip with Aibek to visit the Burana tower and the Sanatorium. Aibek was very knowledgeable, willing to answer all our funny questions, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was also very flexible with us allowing us to modify the itinerary to suit our needs. Wonderful wonderful day touring the mountains around Bishkek!
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