Private Tour
Day Trip to Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyons
Overview
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If you're looking for a quick day trip from Bishkek but don't want anything too remote, then it is the best choice. During this full-day private tour, the guide will introduce you to the history of Silk-Road-era Burana Tower, with a hiking to the marvelous trails of Konorchek Canyon.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver(hotel pick-up and drop-off included)
Admission tickets to Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyons
Lunch at a traditional Kyrgyz restaurant
Bottled water and light snacks
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from a hotel to start your exciting tour. We’ll head towards Burana Tower to the small town of Tokmok (80km from Bishkek). You will drive along the border with Kazakhstan and, if the weather is clear, you will see the beautiful scenery of the Tien Shan mountains. Tokmak was the second largest industrial city in Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet times, and you can see some of the Soviet monuments while driving through the city. Then you will pass through several small but picturesque villages, and you will be able to see the life of the locals outside the capital.
Burana Tower
Your guide will show you the mausoleums and other buildings discovered by archaeologists during excavations, you will have a chance to climb to the top of the ancient tower, where there is a beautiful view of the Chui valley and the Tien-Shan mountains open. Visit the small museum, which presents various archaeological artifacts, as well as an open-air museum, which contains ancient gravestones, rock drawings, and other interesting historical objects found on the territory of our country.
Options
Day Trip to Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyons
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Kara H,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good tour. The tour guide, Faruk, was really friendly and knowledgeable, and he shared a ton of interesting insights into life in Kyrgyzstan. He was also flexible with the pace of the hike, and the timing for some of the basics like food and restroom stops, and I think that made it a very comfortable day vs how many other tours (with different providers of course) can often feel over-produced. Also, the canyon itself was a good hike/walk, with nice views, and the entire stop for the tower was interesting and well worth it. I have some great photos and memories I'll be taking with me from the tour, thank you!
Amazing Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon Trip!
Roberto S,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Faruk made this day a wonderful time for myself and my co-travellers. He brought us to a very nice local place to eat. He is very knowledgeable of the history of the Burana Tower. He is a very kind guide!
Great mix of history and nature/exercise!
Shawn S,
Feb 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a great time on this tour. Farukh is a fantastic guide and really knew the history and geography of the places we visited. He also cracked some great jokes and had a really fun demeanor. Burana Tower is such a cool historical site and the hike in the canyon led to some incredible views. All in all it was a great day.
Great experience
Grant J,
Nov 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great sites and well organized with guide Faruk. Private car and we felt very taken care of. Highly recommend.
Trustworthy and fun guide
Abby C,
Jun 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Anvar who was my guide was fluent in English, punctual and friendly, and also very knowledgeable. The trip was exactly as expected and it was very enjoyable.
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