Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek, Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul Lake |
| Price From | $840 per person (twin share, small group 1-16) |
| Tour Style | Small Group Introduction — Best for First-Timers |
| Data Source | Asia Odyssey Travel — 2026 verified pricing |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Bishkek
Airport transfer. Walking tour: Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Osh Bazaar. Welcome dinner with traditional Kyrgyz cuisine. Overnight in Bishkek.
Day 2: Burana Tower — Cholpon-Ata
Drive to the 11th-century Burana Tower and balbal field. Continue to Issyk-Kul Lake’s northern shore. Visit the Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs — thousands of rock carvings dating from 1500 BCE to 500 CE, depicting ibex, deer, and hunting scenes. Overnight in lakeside resort.
Day 3: Issyk-Kul Lake — Grigorievskoe & Semienovskoe Gorges
Explore the Tian Shan foothills. Visit the twin gorges of Grigorievskoe and Semienovskoe — alpine valleys of pine forest, wildflower meadows, and snow-capped peaks. Picnic by a mountain stream. Afternoon: eagle hunting demonstration. Evening: lakeside relaxation. Overnight at Issyk-Kul.
Day 4: Karakol — Dungan Mosque & Przhevalsky Museum
Drive to Karakol at the eastern end of Issyk-Kul. Visit the extraordinary Dungan Mosque — built in 1910 without a single nail by Chinese Muslims fleeing persecution. Its pagoda-style architecture blends Chinese, Islamic, and Russian influences. Visit the Przhevalsky Museum, honoring the great Russian explorer who died here preparing for his final Tibet expedition. Afternoon: Jeti-Oguz Gorge with its famous “Seven Bulls” red sandstone formations. Overnight in Karakol.
Day 5: Return to Bishkek — Depart
Scenic drive along Issyk-Kul’s southern shore. Stop at Skazka Canyon. Arrive Bishkek for departure.
Inclusions
- 4 nights (hotel + lakeside resort)
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers
- Burana Tower, petroglyphs entries
- Eagle hunting demo
- English-speaking guide
