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7days Adventure Private Winter Tour to Kyrgyzstan

KYRGYZ ADVENTURE TRIP

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Duration7 days

DifficultyMedium

RegionKyrgyzstan

Exploring Kyrgyzstan in the winter is as exciting and fun as in the summer. Join this comfortable and easy-paced tour. Don’t worry about choosing hotels or meals, we got it all covered!

We will make a round trip along the shores of Issyk Kul lake, the largest alpine lake in Central Asia, making all the possible stops at gorges, sites and views. We will meet eagle hunters and learn about this ancient hunting tradition. Your tour will be full of history, culture and amazing views!

Your itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek – City Tour, 35 km (40 min)

Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting at the airport “Manas” with English speaking guide and Russian speaking driver and transfer to Bishkek (35 km, 40 min).

Check into the hotel and rest. Afternoon city tour in Bishkek: Central Square, Presidential House, White Central Mosque, Oak Park with sculptures of famous Kyrgyz figures, open-air eastern markets, Concert Hall & Ballet, Old Square, National Philharmonic, and other highlights. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: None.

Day 2

Bishkek – Issyk-Kul Lake – Karakol (395 km, 5-6 hrs)

08:00-08:30 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.

09:00 Drive to Karakol along the north shore of celestial Issyk-Kul Lake, the world’s second-largest alpine lake (1,608 m above sea level, 180 km long, 60 km wide). Known as Central Asia’s pearl, it’s sacred to locals for over 1,500 years, with curative salty waters. Stop briefly to see ancient petroglyphs (from 800 B.C.), carved by shamans over 2,000 years ago.

13:30 Lunch at a local Cholpon-Ata restaurant (on your own). Continue to hot springs for 1 hour of relaxation in the outdoor pool.

16:00 Arrive in Karakol. Visit the Orthodox Church and Chinese-style Dungan Muslim Mosque.

Dinner at a local restaurant (on your own). Overnight at 4* hotel (Karagat or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3

Karakol Ski Base

Breakfast. Transfer to Central Asia’s renowned Karakol Ski Base (3,030 m). Enjoy a free day skiing or snowboarding – hire an instructor by the hour if needed. Return drive to Karakol. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4

Karakol – Jety Oguz – Bishkek (400 km)

Breakfast. Drive to Jety-Oguz Gorge, known for striking red rock formations called the Seven Bulls (Jeti Oguz). See Broken Heart Mountain too.

Continue to Fairy Tale Canyon for 1-1.5 hour hike amid bizarre stone and clay shapes from colorful clays, minerals, and rocks.

Meet eagle hunters, watch their eagle hunting show, and learn how they train the birds. Arrive Bishkek by evening. Overnight in Bishkek. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5

Bishkek – Ala Archa – City Tour & Kashka-Suu Ski Resort – Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park, an alpine reserve in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan Mountains (est. 1976, 40 km south of Bishkek). It features Ala-Archa Gorge and peaks—ideal for hikers, horse trekkers, skiers, and climbers tackling ice, rock, and mixed routes.

Next, excursion to Kashka-Suu Ski Resort at 2,100 m (35 km from Bishkek). Breathe fresh air amid stunning Kyrgyz Range and Chuy Valley panoramas, with great tracks and service. Ride the chairlift to the top for views of Bishkek and the range, or ski/snowboard. Return to hotel for overnight in Bishkek. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6

Bishkek – Chon Kurchak Gorge – Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Transfer to Chon Kurchak National Park, an alpine reserve in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan Mountains (about 40 km south of Bishkek). A go-to spot for hikers, horse trekkers, skiers, and climbers seeking ice, rock, and mixed challenges. Spot local shepherds with livestock and visit popular Ethno Complex “Supara” for lunch (on your own).

Try skiing or snowboarding at Chunkurchak Ski Base – great for beginners— or opt for horse riding rental. Return to hotel for overnight in Bishkek. Meals: Breakfast.

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