Private Tour
3Day Song Kul and Issyk Kul Jeep Tour with Yurt Stay Horse Riding
Overview
Available languages
3 days
Mobile ticket
Travel beyond standard tourist routes with a local driver-guide who knows hidden viewpoints, quiet valleys, and authentic nomadic camps. This private 3-day journey combines Song-Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul Lake, Skazka Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and scenic mountain passes in one compact adventure. Stay in traditional yurts, ride horses with local families, enjoy homemade Kyrgyz meals, and experience real nomadic culture — not staged shows. Flexible itinerary, personal attention, and comfortable 4WD transport make this tour ideal for travelers who want both comfort and authenticity. ️
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Bishkek to Song-Kul Lake via Burana Tower and Kalmak-Ashuu Pass
Accommodations
Traditional Kyrgyz yurt stay at Song-Kul Lake
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Burana Tower
Visit the ancient Burana Tower, a historical minaret from the Karakhanid period located along the Silk Road. Travelers can explore the archaeological site, see traditional balbal stone statues, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about the history of the region from your guide.
Kalmak-Ashuu
Drive across Kalmak-Ashuu mountain pass at over 3,400 meters above sea level and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of alpine valleys and remote summer pastures. Stop for photos and short walks while experiencing one of the most scenic routes used by local nomads traveling to Song-Kul Lake.
Son Kul Lake
Upon arrival at Song-Kul Lake, enjoy a short horse riding experience along the alpine pastures and lakeshore, guided by local nomads. This is a perfect introduction to traditional Kyrgyz nomadic cultur
Song-Kul → 33 Parrots Pass → Waterfall → Skazka Canyon → Issyk-Kul
Accommodations
Traditional Kyrgyz yurt stay at Issyk-Kul Lake
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Meals included : breakfast lunch and dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Canyon Skazka
After breakfast at Song-Kul Lake, drive through the scenic 33 Parrots mountain pass with spectacular panoramic views over the Issyk-Kul region. Stop for a short walk to a hidden mountain waterfall before continuing to Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon to explore its colorful red rock formations shaped by wind and time. Arrival at Issyk-Kul Lake for overnight stay near the southern shore.
Issyk-Kul Lake → Barskoon Waterfall → Boom Gorge → Bishkek
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Barskoon Gorge
After breakfast near Issyk-Kul Lake, drive to Barskoon Gorge to visit its beautiful mountain waterfall surrounded by spruce forests. Continue the journey along the scenic Boom Gorge with panoramic views of the Chu River canyon before returning to Bishkek.
What‘s Included
Bottled water during the trip
Fuel and all road taxes
2 nights traditional yurt accommodation ️
Entrance fee
Lunch
English-speaking guide
Fuel surcharge
Horse riding experience at Song-Kul Lake
Private 4WD transportation with driver-guide
Meals
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for guide (optional)
Travel insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
3 day Song-Kul Issyk-kul lake
Yurt accommodation (2 nights a
Duration: 3 days
Full board meals
Bishkek – Kalmak Ashuu Pass – : Song-Kul Lake – 33 Parrots Pass – Waterfall – Skazka Canyon – Issyk-Kul Lake – Barskoon gorce-Boom gorce
Private 4WD vehicle
Pickup included
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