Jeep Tour: Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and Issyk-Kul
A nine-day journey through Kyrgyzstan, visiting the high-altitude lakes Son-Kul and Kel-Suu, the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, canyons, and mountain gorges. The program includes off-road trips, horseback riding, a hike to Kel-Suu, and an introduction to traditional eagle hunting.
You will embark on a journey through the most picturesque places in Kyrgyzstan. You will visit the high-altitude lake Son-Kul, travel to the remote Kok-Kiya valley to Kel-Suu lake, get acquainted with nomadic traditions, and witness eagle hunting. The route also passes through Ak-Sai and Skazka canyons, Barskoon gorge, and Kok-Jayyk valley. The journey will conclude with a trip to the Altyn-Arashan mountain valley and a return to Bishkek.
Day-by-day program
Departure from Bishkek Transfer through Boom Gorge Visit to Kok-Moinok Canyon Continuation of the route through Kochkor Ascent to the high-altitude lake Son-Kul Arrival and accommodation in a yurt camp
Breakfast at the yurt camp Exploration of the high-altitude lake surroundings Horseback riding for about 2 hours Free time for rest and photos Return to the yurt camp
Breakfast at the yurt camp Departure from the Son-Kul area Transfer through Naryn Region Continuation of the route to the remote mountain valley of Kok-Kiya Arrival and accommodation in the valley area
Breakfast Hike to Kel-Suu lake Journey through mountainous terrain Exploration of the high-altitude lake and its surroundings Return to Kok-Kiya valley
Breakfast Departure from Kok-Kiya valley Transfer to Naryn city Arrival and accommodation Free time for rest
Breakfast Departure from Naryn Visit to Ak-Sai Canyon Continuation of the route to Bokonbaevo Demonstration of traditional eagle hunting Introduction to Kyrgyz traditions Arrival and accommodation in Bokonbaevo
Breakfast Departure from Bokonbaevo Visit to Skazka Canyon Transfer to Barskoon Gorge Exploration of the natural attractions of the gorge Continuation of the route to Kok-Jayyk valley Horseback riding to the Hidden Waterfall Arrival and accommodation in Kok-Jayyk
Breakfast Departure from Kok-Jayyk Pictorial 4x4 off-road trip Transfer to the mountain valley of Altyn-Arashan Exploration of the valley surroundings Accommodation and rest
Breakfast Return from Altyn-Arashan by 4x4 off-road vehicle to Karakol Transfer from Karakol to Bishkek Lunch stop Arrival in Bishkek Transfer to the airport End of the tour
What's included
- Transportation along the route
- 8 nights accommodation
- Meals according to the tour program
- Horseback riding at Son-Kul for about 2 hours
- Horseback riding to the Hidden Waterfall
- Hike to Kel-Suu lake
- Demonstration of traditional eagle hunting
- 4x4 off-road transfers to Altyn-Arashan and back
- Not included: International airfare
- Not included: Visas, if required
- Not included: Medical insurance
- Not included: Personal expenses
- Not included: Tips
- Not included: Alcoholic beverages
- Not included: Additional services and activities not included in the program
Meeting
Hotel pickup or meeting point: Bishkek Airport or a pre-arranged meeting point
The exact address and the guide's phone number arrive after prepayment.
Good to know
The route includes long car transfers on mountain roads A hike to Kel-Suu lake is planned Horseback riding is included in the tour program Weather conditions and road conditions may affect certain activities To visit the Kel-Suu area, it is necessary to clarify border requirements and permit procedures in advance It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes, a head covering, and personal medications
Not suitable for
- People with severe mobility limitations
- Participants for whom hiking and horseback riding are contraindicated
- People not prepared for long journeys on mountain roads
- Participants not prepared for walks in mountainous terrain
Cancellation
