Issyk-Kul Grand Loop
Five days around the lake: canyons, eagles, hot springs.
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- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Season
- On request
- Group
- Private, max 4
- From
- $990 / guest
A private five-day loop around Issyk-Kul in a Land Cruiser: the Burana tower, a golden-eagle show, the red Skazka canyon, Jeti-Oguz, Karakol and its hot springs, the north shore, and a horse ride in Chon-Kemin on the way home.
Issyk-Kul region
5 days, one road
- Day 1
Burana tower & the eagle hunters
From Bishkek to the 11th-century Burana tower, then a burkut (golden eagle) show on the south shore.
- Day 2
Skazka canyon & Barskoon
The red 'fairy-tale' canyon, then the Barskoon waterfall known as the Snow Leopard's Tears. Night in Jeti-Oguz.
- Day 3
Karakol
The cable car above Karakol (a ski base in winter) and an evening in the hot springs.
- Day 4
The north shore
Kyrchyn gorge and an Issyk-Kul beach, then on to Chon-Kemin for the night.
- Day 5
Horses in Chon-Kemin
A morning horse ride in the Chon-Kemin valley, then back to Bishkek.
- Private Toyota Land Cruiser 200 with a local driver-guide
- 4 nights' lodging with breakfast
- Lunches and dinners
- Eagle show, Skazka canyon, Karakol cable car, hot springs, horse ride
| 2 guests | $1,350 |
|---|---|
| 3 guests | $1,080 |
| 4 guests | $990 |
10% below our GetYourGuide price. The whole car is yours: the price per guest drops as your group grows. Prices as of 2026-11-12.
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