4-Day Winter Tour in Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 4 days
Seasonality: November to April
Difficulty: Easy
Program
Day 1: Bishkek → Karakol (Issyk-Kul North Shore)
- Airport Meet & Greet.
Warm welcome at Manas International Airport by your local guide. - Breakfast Stop (included) – Local café on the way to Issyk-Kul.
- Scenic Drive to Karakol (Approx. 7–8 hours)
Enjoy stunning views of the north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world. - Stop at Natural Hot Springs – Optional dip to relax and refresh.
- Lunch at a lakeside restaurant (not included)
- Arrival in Karakol – A charming town nestled at the foot of the majestic Terskey Ala too mountains.
- Dinner at a local restaurant with authentic Kyrgyz or Dungan cuisine (not included).
Overnight Stay at a cozy hotel in Karakol.
Day 2: Karakol City Tour & Mountain Escape
- Breakfast at the hotel (included).
- City Tour of Karakol
Visit iconic landmarks:- The Karakol Dungan Mosque (built without nails)
- The Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Lunch at a local restaurant (not included)
- Transfer to Karakol Ski Base
Enjoy a gentle nature walk, take the ski lift to admire panoramic views of snow-covered peaks. No skiing required – just nature and beauty! - Check-in at a Mountain Eco-Hotel, surrounded by pine forest and snow.
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant (not included) – warm, mountain cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
- Overnight in the forest lodge.
Day 3: Jyrgalan Valley Adventure OR South Shore Cultural Experience
Option A: Jyrgalan Snow Adventure (weather permitting)
- Breakfast at restaurant (not included)
- Transfer to Jyrgalan Valley – one of the top winter adventure spots in Kyrgyzstan.
- Full-day Snowmobiling Tour (Optional: 120$ per person)
Experience untouched snowy landscapes and alpine wilderness. - Optional Russian Banya (Sauna): 35$ (for 4–8 people)
- Lunch & Dinner at local guesthouse (included)
- Overnight in a cozy guesthouse in Jyrgalan.
Option B: South Shore Cultural Experience
- Drive to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
- Stop at Jeti-Oguz Gorge – famous for its red rock formations like “The Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls”
- Visit Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka) – colorful sandstone formations shaped by wind and water.
- Optional Eagle Hunting Demonstration – see how golden eagles hunt in this ancient Kyrgyz tradition ($70 per group)
- Overnight in a Traditional Yurt Camp near the lake.
Day 4: Scenic Return to Bishkek
- Breakfast (included)
- Return journey to Bishkek, with scenic stops along the way:
If returning from Jyrgalan:
- Stop at Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka) en route.
If returning from Bokonbayevo (south shore):
- Visit Kok-Moynok Canyon – a hidden gem of the Issyk-Kul region.
- Lunch stop en route at the restaurant (not included)
- Arrival in Bishkek, check-in at hotel
- Dinner at a local restaurant (not included)
- Overnight in Bishkek hotel
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Airport meet and drop-off
- Private transfers (4x4)
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation (private rooms in hotels / guesthouses, yurt stays)
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Meals as specified in the program
- Entrance fees
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- <span data-metadata="">Personal expenses
- <span data-metadata="">Insurance
- Meals at restaurants
- Tips for the guide (optional)
Tour Price
Price per person
From
$680
/person
Group price
- 1 pax — $1,650
- 2 pax — $980
- 3 pax — $720
- 4 pax — $680
