Song-Kul & Issyk-Kul
A night in a yurt at 3,016 m, then the shores of Issyk-Kul.
Photos coming soon — only real photos from our trips go here
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Season
- June to September
- Group
- Private, max 4
- From
- $1,010 / guest
Five private days in a Land Cruiser: over a high pass to Song-Kul for a night in a herders' yurt camp and a ride along the shore, then down to Issyk-Kul for the eagle hunters, the Skazka canyon, the Barskoon waterfall and Karakol. Song-Kul is open only in summer.
Naryn & Issyk-Kul regions
5 days, one road
- Day 1
Up to Song-Kul
From Bishkek through Kochkor and over the Kalmak-Ashuu pass to Song-Kul lake at 3,016 m. Dinner and the night in a yurt camp.
- Day 2
Horses & the eagle hunters
A morning horse ride along the shore, then down to the south shore of Issyk-Kul for a burkut (golden eagle) show. Night in Bokonbaevo.
- Day 3
Skazka canyon & Barskoon
The red 'fairy-tale' canyon, then the Barskoon waterfall known as the Snow Leopard's Tears. Night in Jeti-Oguz.
- Day 4
Karakol & the north shore
Karakol and its wooden Dungan mosque, then along the north shore of the lake for a swim in summer.
- Day 5
Burana tower & Bishkek
On the way home, the 11th-century Burana tower, then back to Bishkek.
- Private Toyota Land Cruiser 200 with a local driver-guide
- 4 nights' lodging, including a yurt night at Song-Kul
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 5
- Mandatory tourist insurance
- Horse ride at Song-Kul, eagle show, Skazka canyon
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Warm layers: nights at Song-Kul are cold even in July
| 2 guests | $1,400 |
|---|---|
| 3 guests | $1,130 |
| 4 guests | $1,010 |
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.
Check your dates →Other journeys
Build your
journey
Tell us your dates. We'll shape the road. Book direct and pay 10% less than on GetYourGuide.