Top 6 Mountain Lakes of Kyrgyzstan

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Top 6 Mountain Lakes of Kyrgyzstan

By Susanin Tours

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Overview

Explore the stunning mountain landscapes of Kyrgyzstan on this epic Jeep tour to the breathtaking Son-Kul and Kel-Suu Lakes. This adventure-packed journey is ideal for active travellers looking to immerse themselves in nature and experience the rich nomadic culture. Expect daily treks to picturesque mountain lakes, exhilarating horseback rides, and cosy evenings in traditional yurt camps. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and the warm hospitality of Kyrgyz villagers as you traverse through gorgeous canyons and valleys. This is a unique opportunity to discover the beauty of Kyrgyzstan like never before.

Duration: 8 days of adventure through stunning scenery
Accommodation in guesthouses and yurt camps with breakfast included
Daily trekking, horseback riding, and scenic boat rides
Expert local guides ensure a culturally enriching experience

Activity location

Balykchy
- Balykchy, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

119a Akhunbayev St
- 119a Akhunbayev Street
- 720055, Bishkek, Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

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Top 6 Mountain Lakes of Kyrgyzstan

8d
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00 AM

Price details

NZ$2,100.23 x 1 AdultNZ$2,100.23

Total

Until Sun, 14 Jun

What's included, what's not

Transport for the entire trip
Entrance fees to gorges and nature reserves
Border permit for Kel-Suu Lake
Group guide-driver for the whole tour
Accommodation in hotels and yurt camps (7 nights, breakfast included)
Felt-making master class
Alcohol
Flight Tickets and Insurance
Horseback Riding from yurt camp to Kel-Suu Lake if you don't want to go by foot (around 35 EURO)
Boat ride at Kel-Suu Lake (around 25 EURO)
Dinners at cafés on days 1, 4, 6, 7, 8 (you will need around 10EUR for one dinner)
Overnight stay in Bishkek on the final day

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Issyk Kul Lake: Bishkek - Balykchy - Kochkor

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Bagysh Hotel or Guest House Baytur

Balykchy

Departure from Bishkek at 9:00 AM. We head to the town of Balykchy. We will drive through the Boom Gorge, leave the asphalt road, and ascend to the Kulambel Pass (3,350 m). From here, a panoramic view of Issyk-Kul Lake opens up. After a short walk and photo session, we will continue to a café for lunch. After lunch, we will stop at the beach, swim in Issyk-Kul Lake, and take photos with Zeus and Poseidon standing on the shore at the water’s edge. After all the activities, we will drive to Kochkor, check into a guesthouse, and have dinner.

Day 2: Kel-Ukok (Kol-Ukok) Lake

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Bagysh Hotel or Guest House Baytur

Kol-Ukok Lake

After breakfast, we head to the mountain lake Kel-Ukok. We will go up the gorge and begin trekking. Distance: 8 km Elevation gain: 450 m We will walk along the lake shore, take many beautiful photos, have lunch, descend lower into the gorge, see a small waterfall, and return to the vehicle. We then return to the guesthouse. In the evening, you will attend a felt-making master-class, and national dinner Beshbarmak will be prepared.

Day 3: Son-Kul Lake & Ak-Kel Lake, Khan Salyk Canyon

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Silk Road Yurt Camp or similar

Ak-Kul'

Breakfast and back on the road. On day 3, we will visit Khan Salyk Canyon and drive along the turbulent Kokomeren River. We trek to Ak-Kel Lake: Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 250 m Lunch by the lake, then we return to the vehicle and head towards Kara-Keche Pass. After crossing the pass, we reach our destination for the day — Son-Kul Lake. Accommodation in yurts, dinner, and rest. After dark, we will observe the starry sky — such a night sky exists nowhere else!

Son Kul Lake

Day 4: Naryn: Horseback Riding, 33 Parrots Pass & Teshik Canyon

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Kezgin Guest House or Sanat

Naryn

In the first half of the day, we go horseback riding with an experienced guide. The guide will give a full briefing on how to handle and ride a horse, help you mount, and accompany you on the ride. Duration: 2 hours After the ride, we will drive to Naryn city. On the way, we will stop for a photo session at the stunning Terskey Topok Pass, also known as “33 Parrots.” Next is Teshik Canyon. We trek to the canyon: Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 250 m Lunch, then by evening we arrive in Naryn. Accommodation in a guesthouse, dinner at a café.

Day 5: Kel-Tor Lake

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Yurt Camp

Kol tor lake

Breakfast and back on the road. Today, we will visit Kel-Tor Lake and reach a yurt camp in the Kok-Kiya River valley. Drive time to Kel-Tor: about 2.5 hours, with many scenic stops for photos. Before reaching the lake, we leave the vehicle and start trekking: Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 300 m We walk along the lake, have lunch, return to the vehicle, and continue towards Kel-Suu Lake. Arrival at the yurt camp, dinner, and rest.

Day 6: Kel-Suu Lake

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Kezgin Guest House or Sanat

Kel-Suu Lake

Early breakfast. Today we trek to Kel-Suu Lake: Distance: 15 km return Elevation gain: 350 m At the lake, we take a boat ride, visit a cave, and take many vibrant photos. We return to the yurt camp, have lunch, then drive to Naryn. Accommodation in a guesthouse and dinner at a café.

Day 7: Kichi Naryn Canyon

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Azimut Hotel

Naryn Province

We travel through the incredibly beautiful Kichi Naryn Canyon. A roaring river along the road, cliffs covered with Tian Shan spruce, and snowy mountain peaks — all of this can be seen only here. The drive takes the entire day, with photo stops and short walks. Lunch by a mountain river. By evening, we arrive at our hotel, check in, and rest. Dinner at a café

Day 8: Kok Moinok Canyon

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Kok Moinok Canyon

Our final day. Departure no later than 8:00 AM. First stop: Kok-Moynok Canyons. We drive to the canyons and explore labyrinths of red clay. A couple of hours walking, then lunch at a café. After lunch, a short walk in the Chu River Canyon (no more than 30 minutes). Return to the vehicle and drive to the airport. Arrival at 15:00, check-in, and departure home. If you are not flying out this day, we will take you to your chosen hotel in Bishkek and transfer you to the airport the next day, 3 hours before your flight.

Location

Activity location

Balykchy
- Balykchy, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

119a Akhunbayev St
- 119a Akhunbayev Street
- 720055, Bishkek, Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

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