Private Tour
Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyons
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
The most amazing sights of Chui valley in one day!
Ancient and impressive - Burana Tower stands tall, still surviving as one of Kyrgyzstan’s most outstanding historical sites.
Konorchek Canyon is an amazing tourist destination in the eastern part of the Kyrgyz Range. It looks like a miniature Grand Canyon in the middle of the Tian-Shan Mountains! Thousands of years of soil erosion have made this place incredible.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Elite House
5 Mkr Dom 6 160/1 Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Soluxe Hotel
Ul. Kalik Akieva 117 Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Madison Ave Hotel Bishkek
210 Kiev Street Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
What To Expect
Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon
Our guide will accompany you to the top of the tower and tell the legends about the amazing tower standing alone in the steppe which had swallowed the ancient blossoming Balasagun city.
Konorchek Canyons
The canyons are formed by the red sandy rocks eroded by rain and wind. On the way to central deserted picturesque area you have to pass by 5 small 1- 2 meters high rocky barriers. 2 km of flat path one way - approximately 1 hour of unhurried walk
Options
Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyons
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice trek in a wonderful place
Guillaume D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A superb visit to the Konorchek Canyon and the Burana Tower by Kyrgyzstan.Wonders and by Tariel, our guide. After a two-hour drive, we were able to experience an intermediate-level trek (a little bit of climbing but not too difficult for those who are used to hiking) and half an hour at the top of the canyons exploring the area. Accessible even in high season despite the heat. We finished with the Burana Tower, one of the oldest monuments in Central Asia. A must-do!
Appreciating the Timless Wonders of Kyrgyzstan
Trevor P,
Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time hiking through the picturesque Konorchek Canyons and enjoying fresh apricots atop the canyon. The historical significance of Burana Tower to the Kyrgyz Republic and local history makes it a must see.
Discovering Kyrgyzstan
GeorgesAndre L,
Sep 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with knowledgable guide. An excellent way to discover the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan. Highly recommended
Five stars, fantastic tour, highly recommend!
AmandaF786,
Mar 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t recommend Aibek and Visit Bishkek enough as this was definitely one of the best tours I have ever been to. He is a great guy, friendly, knowledgeable and very funny, we had a great day exploring the canyon which was so beautoful. I was a solo traveller and felt safe and comfortable all the time. Highly recommend, thank you so much Aibek.
Delightful Experience
309mayp,
Dec 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day has been properly planned and schedule was properly executed by Aibek. Never a dull moment! Konorchek Canyons trek was challenging enough and will just make you say "wow" when you reach the canyon viewpoints. It will surely amaze you with how diverse the beauty of nature of Kyrgyzstan can be. Every drive/route was very scenic, like paintings drawn and moving right before your eyes. I highly recommend this tour.
Amazing Kyrgyz countryside experience
Luca HU,
Feb 25, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience, I totally fell in love with Kyrgyzstan! Aibek is a superb guide. He knows so much about the sites, he can talk about geography, cultures, history... anything, really :) The tower with the mountains in the background is an amazing sight while the canyon tour is breathtaking all the way. We also had a Kyrgyz flatbread for lunch, which was very traditional and delicious. This trip was so amazing, even though i had only a short time to explore the country, i fell that this tour really gave a great insight to the beauty of Kyrgyzstan. I really hope I can return to Kyrgyzstan once and continue the exploaration of the countryside with Aibek!
Great tour of Heritage and Mountain Nature
E173TI ,
Jan 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting tour. First, we drove to the Burana tower, visited the museum took good pictures. Our guide Aibek told us the history of the ancient tower. After that, we stopped at a local cafe for local treat kattama bread. Then we drove and walked till the Canyon. There where 4-5 stone barriers which we had to pass. Canyons were amazing. Even its winter day there was almost no snow. Reddish beautiful rocks surrounded the area. The 2,5 km walk was worth of seeing this beauty. Thank you Aibek for a great tour.
not to be missed
yankeecandle15,
Jan 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00not to be missed! Located 30 minutes from the capital, Bishkek. Advised to go by car or taxi (cheap in Tokmok) And take something to eat go eat before or after
Amazing trip to Burana tower and Konorchek Canyon
JuliaW1779,
Dec 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend this trip with Aibek! The correspondence before the trip was perfect and the trip went smoothly. Aibek was informal, easy to communicate with and had a great sense of humor. The scenery is amazing, lunch was great and we were very lucky with the weather conditions. However, due to the traffic, the trip was a bit longer than expected and lasted for approximately 10 hours in total.
AMAZING TOUR
charlod2016,
Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00good day.. i would like to recommend the cheapest yet the best tour operator i have met in Kyrgyzstan.. the car was big for us two.. he knows almost everything in the city.. burwana tower was just gorgeous and i enjoy the walk in the canyons.. the included kyrgyz food was great.. he also offered us if we want to go to the famous lake yssyk with just additional few dollars which we also enjoyed.. it was a really nice experience.. i learned a lot about kyrgyz culture.. i want to go back again..
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