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3Day Song Kul and Issyk Kul Jeep Tour with Yurt Stay Horse Riding

Bishkek from Max
  • Duration72 hours
  • Max Travelers4 people
  • Category4WD Tours, Adventure Tours

Overview

Travel beyond standard tourist routes with a local driver-guide who knows hidden viewpoints, quiet valleys, and authentic nomadic camps. This private 3-day journey combines Song-Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul Lake, Skazka Canyon, Barskoon Waterfall, and scenic mountain passes in one compact adventure. Stay in traditional yurts, ride horses with local families, enjoy homemade Kyrgyz meals, and experience real nomadic culture — not staged shows. Flexible itinerary, personal attention, and comfortable 4WD transport make this tour ideal for travelers who want both comfort and authenticity. ️

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What's included

  • Bottled water during the trip

  • Fuel and all road taxes

  • 2 nights traditional yurt accommodation ufe0f

  • Entrance fee

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • English-speaking guide

  • Breakfast

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Horse riding experience at Song-Kul Lake

  • Private 4WD transportation with driver-guide

  • Meals

What's Not included

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Tips for guide (optional)

  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

  • Visit the ancient Burana Tower, a historical minaret from the Karakhanid period located along the Silk Road. Travelers can explore the archaeological site, see traditional balbal stone statues, climb the tower for panoramic views, and learn about the history of the region from your guide.

  • Drive across Kalmak-Ashuu mountain pass at over 3,400 meters above sea level and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of alpine valleys and remote summer pastures. Stop for photos and short walks while experiencing one of the most scenic routes used by local nomads traveling to Song-Kul Lake.

  • Upon arrival at Song-Kul Lake, enjoy a short horse riding experience along the alpine pastures and lakeshore, guided by local nomads. This is a perfect introduction to traditional Kyrgyz nomadic cultur

  • After breakfast at Song-Kul Lake, drive through the scenic 33 Parrots mountain pass with spectacular panoramic views over the Issyk-Kul region. Stop for a short walk to a hidden mountain waterfall before continuing to Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon to explore its colorful red rock formations shaped by wind and time. Arrival at Issyk-Kul Lake for overnight stay near the southern shore.

  • After breakfast near Issyk-Kul Lake, drive to Barskoon Gorge to visit its beautiful mountain waterfall surrounded by spruce forests. Continue the journey along the scenic Boom Gorge with panoramic views of the Chu River canyon before returning to Bishkek.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

100% Refund 72 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 72 hours before the start time
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