Private Tour
2 days - to the Issyk-Kul Lake with canyons and waterfalls
Overview
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2 days
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You will see the most amazing sights of Chui valley and south shore of the Issyk-Kul lake and have unforgettable overnight stay in a cozy yurt camp in two days!
The place where you will get acquainted with our beautiful lake is a truly secret gem of our trip.
We offer a very convenient and informative full-day tour. It is 100 % private service provided by verified experienced guides and reliable drivers. We are flexible with timing and try to show as much as possible during our tours.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bishkek - Chui Valley - South Shore of the Issyk-Kul lake
Accommodations
Overnight in yurt camp.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Burana Tower
The Burana Tower is the only architectural structure that has survived to our days from the once majestic ancient city of Balasagun, located 70 km from Bishkek. You will also go on top of the tower and can make nice shots with beautiful mountains behind.
Beautiful landscapes of southern shore of the Issyk-Kul lake
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Canyon Fairy Tale
Canyon Fairy Tale - one of the most interesting places in Kyrgyzstan, filled with fantastic sand forms, thanks to which the canyon got its sonorous name. Over thousand years of erosion, red sandstone has taken on shapes resembling the outlines of fairytale monsters and ancient castles from ancient legends.
Barskoon Gorge
Barskoon Gorge is one of the most beautiful gorges on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, famous for high waterfalls and dense spruce forests. The gorge is famous because it was visited by the first man who flew into space – Yuri Gagarin.
What‘s Included
Overnight in one of the best yurt camps
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
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2 days - to the Issyk-Kul Lake with canyons and waterfalls
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fabulous insight into the natural beauty of Kyrgystan
Anne N,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous couple of days with our wonderful guide Maksat. His love for the natural beauty of his country made our experience even better. The yurt camp is eco friendly and very comfortable. Even in October we were cosy inside. The mountains were beautiful but our favourite part was the canyon. It is truly stunning especially if you get a blue sky day like we did. If you only have two days to spare then this trip covers a lot of ground and you will definitely get a great feel for the beautiful and different landscapes of Kyrgystan. Oh and the Kattama bread is truly delicious!
Great guide and tour - highly recommend!
hidemis577,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our 2-day tour at Issyk kul Lake with our amazing guide Daniyar. Visit Bishkek was very helpful in preparing us for the trip beforehand, quick to answer all of our questions to made sure we are comfortable. The highlight of the trip was our wonderful guide Daniyar, who was extremely knowledgeable (we learned so much about this country!), made sure all of our needs are fulfilled and that we had fun. He was flexible to change activities depending on the weather and offered us with optional activities during the tour based on our interests. All the meals, activities, and especially the conversations we had with Daniyar made this trip very special. Thank you so much, and we 100% recommend our guide Daniyar and Visit Bishkek for any tours and activities in Kyrgyzstan.
Great trip and good English speaking guide
StephaneWilliam D,Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip and comfortable stay in yurt. I had a great conversation with my guide Maksat who speaks good English about Kyrgyzstan and his life experience.
Beautiful and unique part of the world
Eliza Z,Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip with Urmat! Such a beautiful and varied terrain. Swimming in the lake was a definite highlight.
Absolutely beautiful sights!
Ahmed P,Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Unfortunately 2 days is all we had but I will be back to do a longer stay at some point. Everything about this tour was amazing from the comfort of the car to the yurt camp, the food, swimming in the lake and the magnificent waterfall. Maksat was our guide - his English is excellent and he was very knowledgeable about each location. Thanks again Maksat for the great company and the great conversation!
Great two day trip to a yurt camp with a stopover at Burana tower
Phileas Blog,May 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a two day tour to Issyk-Kul lake with our guide Aijamil with a slight modification that included a stop at Burana tower during the outbound leg of the trip. Aijamil was mature, knowledgeable and very personable, and an excellent driver, The stop at Burana tower was excellent and just one example of the flexibility that was available to us - this also extended to the type of food that we wanted to eat, and the option to skip parts that did not seem as interesting to us. The yurt camp overlooking the lake was lovely with good food and facilities. On day two, we visited canyons and a waterfall before heading back. Overall, two great days, but a lot of driving so it may be worthwhile extending this to two nights if time permits.
Great experience with Aibek and Daniiyar
chetmate,Apr 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I organized a 3 day tour with Aibek's company in April. It was very easy top talk to him and he was very helpful. Daniiyar )of BooGoo Travels) was our guide and drive for the three days. He was super in all respects - behaviour, knowledge, demeanour, driving etc. We went to Al Archa and Issyk Kul with him. He himself is a ski instructor and well traveled. I would recommend Aibek and Daniiyar highly for your trip to Kyrgyzstan. Note: the drive to Issyk Kul takes more than 5 hours and not less as many websites say. Ala Archa is a must visit place. Worth spending a full day or even more. Beltam Yurt camp is basic but manageable - they could do much more to create better experiences for tourists and make them more aware of the local culture and cuisine.
Nice tour around Issyk-Kul lake
Traveler1811191,Nov 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour around Issyk-Kul lake. It is a good opportunity to see different part of the country like Issyk-kul lake where you can swim in summer time, mountains, canyons and to stay one night in a yourt camp.
A great experience
Vladimir Z,Aug 26, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was well organized. Our guide and driver, Almaz, was brilliant (pun intended), he made sure we had time to see all the sights, ensured our safety when hiking on treacherous terrain, was flexible and adjusted the schedule to our needs. We would’ve loved to spend another day or two around Issyk-Kul, unfortunately our schedule didn’t allow for it. Highly recommend this tour (esp. if a longer tour is not possible).
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Storyteller145390,Nov 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spend two wonderful days with Aibek at Issyk-Kul-Lake. He showed me some wspecial hidden places in this area and I was happy to have a such experienced guide with me
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