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3-day summer trip to Son-Kul and Issyk-Kul lakes

3-day summer trip to Son-Kul and Issyk-Kul lakes

By Visit Bishkek
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This is the best summer tour during which you can see many beautiful places. The tour program was compiled taking into account the wishes of many of our guests who wanted to see the two main sights of Kyrgyzstan in a short period of time - Son-Kul and Issyk-Kul lakes.

Ages 16-70
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, English
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  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Burana Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Canyon Fairy Tale

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
    Victory square
Pickup details
  • We pick fron any hotel, hostel or apartment in Bishkek
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Manas International Airport, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 196997P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
      • If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 196997P1

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      Itinerary
      Overview
      Full Map
      6 stops
      Day 1
      Bishklek - Son-Kul lake
      Day 2
      Son-Kul - Issyk-Kul
      Day 3
      Barskoon gorge - Fairy tale...
      About the operator
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      • Visit Bishkek
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        Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
        Joined in September 2019
      • Wanderlust77N
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing 2 day tour of Kyrgyzstan
        I had a great 2 day tour to Isyk kul lake, canyons, Burana tower & other places and staying in a yurt camp. My tour guide/driver Ruslan was very professional, helpful & knowledgeable. All the sights we visited were stunning. I loved staying in the yurt & swimming in the lake was so refreshing. There was a delicious small local restaurant/shop where we stopped for lunch the first day which had amazing bread called “kattama” this bread was so delicious Ruslan was happy to stop there the following day so I could buy more to take back to Bishkek. I highly recommend this tour & my guide/driver Ruslan.
        Written September 5, 2024
      • Traveler688277
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        4 day to Issy kul lake and Kirgystan
        I did 4 day tour with Aljamal from visit.bishek and it was a fabulous experience from beginning to end.The mountains,lakes,rivers are amazing and Aijamal was an excellent driver/guide.She went out of her way to make my trip comfortable, memorable and unique.I highly recommend this company and Aijamal to anyone interested in following my footsteps. Thanks for your care and excellent service.
        Written August 2, 2024
      • Lukas5194
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An amazing experience of Kyrgyzstan in 5 days!
        We went on the 5 day trip with visit Bishkek in July 2024 and it has been absolutely stunning! Our amazing driver and tour guide Ruslan has navigated us through the streets of Kyrgyzstan and showed us the highlights of this hidden gem. From sleeping in a traditional Yurt camp the Son-Kul lake at 3.000m elevation to wonderful mountain and canyon views near the Issyk Kul lake, the tour had it all in a very compact amount of time. I can recommend this experience to everyone who wants to have a great overview of the country in a short time. Once again - thank you to Ruslan for the great experience!!
        Written July 10, 2024
      • TriggerTrippy
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Tour & Guide! 6 days customized tour in Kyrgyzstan!
        Excellent tour company! Everything was smooth and Aibek was very responsive and helped to customize our tour to suit our travel style and needs. We enjoyed our 6 days tour in Kyrgyzstan with the guide, Aijamal. She was very interactive and shared with us a lot of Kyrgyzstan. We understood more about Kyrgyzstan's culture through her. We had an enjoyable trip with her who made it fun and interesting. We always felt safe in her hands. I would recommend tourists who are coming to Kyrgyzstan to book with this company! Excellent! Keep it up!
        Written June 19, 2024
      • AlexanderA1572
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A good way to get a taste of Kyrgyzstan
        Well organized trip with a private guide. You will drive with a 4x4 from Bishkek to Son-Kul and around Issyk-Kul back to Bishkek. The food and accommodations (4 nights, 2 of them in Yurt camps) where good! The daily activities are somewhat flexible (i.e. if you want to do horse riding or stop somewhere for a swim). A good way to get a taste of Kyrgyzstan :) Thanks to my guide Ruslan!
        Written June 17, 2024
      • hidemis577
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great guide and tour - highly recommend!
        We enjoyed our 2-day tour at Issyk kul Lake with our amazing guide Daniyar. Visit Bishkek was very helpful in preparing us for the trip beforehand, quick to answer all of our questions to made sure we are comfortable. The highlight of the trip was our wonderful guide Daniyar, who was extremely knowledgeable (we learned so much about this country!), made sure all of our needs are fulfilled and that we had fun. He was flexible to change activities depending on the weather and offered us with optional activities during the tour based on our interests. All the meals, activities, and especially the conversations we had with Daniyar made this trip very special. Thank you so much, and we 100% recommend our guide Daniyar and Visit Bishkek for any tours and activities in Kyrgyzstan.
        Written October 14, 2023
      • Phileas_Blog
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great two day trip to a yurt camp with a stopover at Burana tower
        We took a two day tour to Issyk-Kul lake with our guide Aijamil with a slight modification that included a stop at Burana tower during the outbound leg of the trip. Aijamil was mature, knowledgeable and very personable, and an excellent driver, The stop at Burana tower was excellent and just one example of the flexibility that was available to us - this also extended to the type of food that we wanted to eat, and the option to skip parts that did not seem as interesting to us. The yurt camp overlooking the lake was lovely with good food and facilities. On day two, we visited canyons and a waterfall before heading back. Overall, two great days, but a lot of driving so it may be worthwhile extending this to two nights if time permits.
        Written May 30, 2023
      • Jeremy J
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A peaceful day
        It was a perfect sunny day with my guide Maksat and the beautiful landscapes of the park. Maksat has so many knowledge on his country and the nature around us and he is very kind and helpful. I highly recommend Maksat who is a wonderful guide.
        Written May 23, 2023
      • chetmate
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience with Aibek and Daniiyar
        I organized a 3 day tour with Aibek's company in April. It was very easy top talk to him and he was very helpful. Daniiyar )of BooGoo Travels) was our guide and drive for the three days. He was super in all respects - behaviour, knowledge, demeanour, driving etc. We went to Al Archa and Issyk Kul with him. He himself is a ski instructor and well traveled. I would recommend Aibek and Daniiyar highly for your trip to Kyrgyzstan. Note: the drive to Issyk Kul takes more than 5 hours and not less as many websites say. Ala Archa is a must visit place. Worth spending a full day or even more. Beltam Yurt camp is basic but manageable - they could do much more to create better experiences for tourists and make them more aware of the local culture and cuisine.
        Written April 9, 2023
      • Georgiagogo
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely day in the mountains
        We had a wonderful day trip with Aibek to visit the Burana tower and the Sanatorium. Aibek was very knowledgeable, willing to answer all our funny questions, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was also very flexible with us allowing us to modify the itinerary to suit our needs. Wonderful wonderful day touring the mountains around Bishkek!
        Written February 20, 2023
      • JohnnyF129
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        4 Day Tour with Aibek
        I completed the 4 day tour of son-kul lake, lake Issy-Kul, Chui valley and Karakol with Aibek and the experience was excellent! Aibek is very knowledgeable about the history, nature, cuisine and folklore pertinent to Kyrgyzstan, as well as being a very talented photographer and videographer, he is able to capture the perfect photographs and footage which will provide you with forever everlasting memories of Kyrgyzstan. Whatever your interests Aibek is able to alter his itineraries to your wishes. I highly recommend any tour with Aibek and his company Visit Bishkek!
        Written November 15, 2022
      • Traveler1811191
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice tour around Issyk-Kul lake
        Nice tour around Issyk-Kul lake. It is a good opportunity to see different part of the country like Issyk-kul lake where you can swim in summer time, mountains, canyons and to stay one night in a yourt camp.
        Written November 14, 2022
      • Clarence_Aarav
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful Country with a lovely guide
        Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country but many of the must visit lakes and sights are far spread across the country. The terrain is beautiful but very challenging to self drive. The history is varied and culture is diverse. This is where Visit Bishkek was so good and ensured that we a enjoyable and rewarding experience in this country. Aibek is a great guide. He pays so much attention to every little details. A man very genuine and very experienced in his field. The hotels and home stays and yurts were carefully selected and the food choices were adapted to our dietary needs. Changes, even if a the last minute, were gladfully accommodated into the itinerary. Aibek did everything he could to ensure we had a fantastic stay in Kyrgyzstan. I will strongly recommend his services
        Written November 5, 2022
      • AmandaF786
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        Five stars, fantastic tour, highly recommend!
        I 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.
        Written March 9, 2022
      • 309mayp
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        Delightful Experience
        The 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.
        Written December 19, 2021
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