Karakol Ski Spa tour, 3 days
About the tour
Karakol Ski & Spa Tour – 3 Days
Winter Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
This Karakol Ski & Spa Tour is the perfect winter getaway for travelers who want to combine skiing, cultural experiences, mountain landscapes, and hot spring relaxation in Kyrgyzstan. During the journey, you will explore the beautiful shores of Issyk-Kul Lake, visit traditional villages, discover local culture, and enjoy skiing in the famous Karakol Ski Base.
Moreover, the Karakol Ski & Spa Tour combines outdoor adventure, authentic local hospitality, and winter landscapes in one unforgettable experience.
Tour period: December – February
Why Choose This Karakol Ski & Spa Tour
- Ski and snowboard at Karakol Ski Resort
- Relax in natural hot springs at Ak-Suu Kench
- Visit Skazka Canyon and Issyk-Kul Lake
- Experience traditional yurt assembly in Kyzyl-Tuu village
- Discover Karakol city and Dungan culture
- Enjoy authentic local cuisine and folklore experiences
Scenic Journey to Karakol
Day 1 – Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Skazka Canyon
After pickup from your hotel in Bishkek, we begin our journey toward Karakol along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
First, we stop in Kyzyl-Tuu village, where a local family will welcome us for lunch. Here, guests can taste traditional Kyrgyz Oromo and participate in assembling a nomadic yurt. In addition, the village is famous for handmade felt products, musical instruments, and yurt-making traditions.
Afterward, we continue toward Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon, famous for colorful rock formations and dramatic winter scenery.
Finally, we arrive at Karakol Ski Resort for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol Ski Resort or Karakol city
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Skiing & Hot Spring Relaxation
Day 2 – Karakol Ski Resort & Dungan Culture
After breakfast, guests will have free time for skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing at Karakol Ski Resort.
Later, lunch will be served at the guesthouse. In the afternoon, we continue with a city tour of Karakol, including visits to the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Dungan Mosque.
Next, we travel to Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs, where guests can relax in outdoor thermal pools surrounded by winter landscapes.
In the evening, we enjoy dinner with a local Dungan family. Additionally, a traditional folklore performance by the “Kylym” music band may be arranged upon request.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return to Bishkek Along Issyk-Kul Lake
Day 3 – Karakol → Cholpon-Ata → Bishkek
After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Bishkek along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
First, we stop at the open-air Petroglyphs Museum in Cholpon-Ata. Afterwards, lunch will be served at the famous local restaurant “Apamdyn Kattamasy” in Kemin, where guests can taste traditional Kyrgyz layered bread served with sour cream.
Finally, we visit Burana Tower before arriving back in Bishkek and transferring guests to their hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Important Travel Information
- Best travel period: December – February
- Ski equipment and instructor services are not included unless requested
- Private and group departures are available
- The itinerary may change depending on weather and road conditions
Included/Excluded
- English speaking guide
- Accommodations (as mentioned in the program)
- Meal (as mentioned in the program)
- Transport as mentioned
- Entrance fees (Karakol city tour, Burana, Ruh Ordo, petroglyphs, hot spring, Skazka canyon)
- Yurt show
- Ski resort (cable car)
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Tour program change spendings after confirmation and during the tour
- Airport transfers
- Ski Equipments, Skiing Instructions
Amenities
Tour plan
9:00 After being picked up from the hotel we will leave the City of Bishkek towards the City of Karakol, We will enjoy the hospitality of a local family and for lunch, we will taste the Kyrgyz style Oromo and build nomadic yurt with the local family in Kyzyl Tuu village (Kyzyl Tuu village is famous for its culture art people that deal with yurt camps, felt products, musical instruments). On the road to Ski Resort Karakol, we will visit the legendary valley of Skazka on the south shore of Yssyk Kul lake. Towards evening we will reach to Ski Resort in Karakol
Lodgings: Guesthouse in Ski Resort Karakol or in Karakol. Meal: LD
We will provide time in Ski Resort Karakol until lunchtime. Then we will have lunch at our guesthouse in Ski Resort and drive to Karakol city for a city tour. So, we will visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan mosque during our Karakol city tour, and proceed to Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs to swim in the outside hot spring pools. Then we will come to Karakol to have dinner with the local Dungan family. According to your wishes, we can invite local cultural musicians band “Kylym” to our dining house and see a folklore show.
Lodgings: Guesthouse in Karakol. Meal: BLD
We will continue our journey to Bishkek city through the north shore of Yssyk Kul Lake, on the road in Cholpon-Ata town we will visit Petroglyphs open sky museum. We will have lunch in locals famous dining place “Apamdyn kattamasy” in Kemin, and taste the cultural bread with sour cream. Then we visit the Burana Tower in Tokmok. Upon arrival at Bishkek we will deliver you to your hotel in Bishkek
Lodgings: No. Meal: BL
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