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Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour – 6 Days
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Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour – 6 Days
Discover the Magic of Winter Kyrgyzstan
This Winter Kyrgyzstan Adventure takes you through snowy mountain valleys, frozen alpine landscapes, and authentic nomadic culture. During this unforgettable journey, you will explore the beauty of Issyk-Kul Lake, experience traditional yurt culture, enjoy horse sleigh rides, and relax in natural hot springs.
In addition, this Winter Kyrgyzstan Adventure includes eagle hunting traditions, winter canyons, ski resort activities, and cultural encounters with local families.
Day 1 – Arrival in Bishkek & City Tour
Upon arrival in Bishkek, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
After some rest, we will begin our city tour. During the excursion, we will explore central streets, parks, and squares while learning about the history and culture of the Kyrgyz people.
Later, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Alpinist or similar, Bishkek
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – Burana Tower & Chon Kemin Winter Experience
After breakfast, this Winter Kyrgyzstan Adventure continues toward the ancient Burana Tower, one of the most important historical monuments in the country.
Here, we will visit the archaeological site, Balbal stone collection, and museum while learning about the medieval city of Balasagyn and the Karakhanid Empire.
Afterwards, we will continue to Chon-Kemin Valley for a magical horse sleigh ride through snowy landscapes and peaceful mountain scenery.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at a cozy guesthouse surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Guesthouse Kok Archa, Chon Kemin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Nomadic Traditions, Eagle Hunting & Skazka Canyon
After breakfast, we will travel along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
First, we will stop in Kyzyl-Tuu village, famous for traditional yurt craftsmanship. Here, guests will help a local family assemble a nomadic yurt and learn about Kyrgyz traditions and everyday life.
After lunch, we will continue to Bokonbaevo village for a traditional eagle hunting demonstration.
Later, we will visit the colorful Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon, famous for its dramatic winter scenery and unique rock formations.
In the evening, we will arrive at Jeti-Oguz Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Jeti Oguz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Karakol Ski Resort & Hot Springs
Today we will enjoy winter activities at the famous Karakol Ski Resort.
Guests will have free time for skiing, snowboarding, or simply enjoying panoramic mountain views and fresh alpine air.
After lunch in Karakol, we will continue to Cholpon-Ata to relax in natural mineral hot springs.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant before overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Cholpon-Ata
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Rukh Ordo & Return to Bishkek
After breakfast, we will visit the cultural complex Rukh Ordo Cultural Center to discover Kyrgyz history, traditions, and art.
Afterwards, we will drive back to Bishkek. Along the way, we will stop in Tokmok for lunch with a local Dungan family and experience traditional Dungan cuisine.
In the evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner at a national restaurant.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Alpinist or similar, Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
You will leave Kyrgyzstan with unforgettable memories of snowy mountains, nomadic traditions, and authentic winter adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
Included/Excluded
- Transport 4wd car
- English speaking guide-driver
- Double Accommodations with breakfast as mentioned places
- Entrance fees (Cable car in Karakol ski resort, Burana tower, Skazka canyon, Ruh Ordo, petroglyphs)
- Meal: Full board as mentioned
- Horse Sleighing at Chon Kemin
- Yurt assembly show in Kizil Tuu
- Picture with eagle
- Mineral Hot spring pool in Cholpon Ata
- Airport transfers
- Insurance
- Additional costs that not mentioned above.
- Horse riding optional
- Eagle Hunting show
- Visa
- Spendings in Karakol ski resort(Ski, snowboard renting, other activities)
Amenities
Tour plan
ay 1 Arrival, Bishkek
Meeting at the airport, Transfer to hotel in Bishkek. Bishkek city tour
Accommodation: 3* hotel Lumark or similar in Bishkek, Meal: LD
Day 2 Burana tower, Chon Kemin Nature Park, Horse sleighing
08:00 Early in the morning, we will take you from your hotel in Bishkek.
10:00 The first destination is to visit the Burana Tower, preserved from the times of the ancient city Balasagyn (XI – XIII centuries).
Transfer to Chon Kemin Nature park, horse sleighing in Chon Kemin, dinner and accommodation in Chon Kemin
Accommodation: Guesthouse Kok Archa in Chon Kemin, Meal: BLD
Day 3. Yurt assembly, Eagle hunting, Skazka canyon, Jeti Oguz Valley
After breakfast transfer to Issyk Kul Lake south shore.
We will have lunch with a local family in Kizil-Tuu village, and help them in manufacturing the Kyrgyz yurt camp.
Transfer to Bokonbaevo village for eagle hunting show.
The next point we will visit - Canyon Skazka. People also say it Fairy Tale canyons.
Then we will drive to Jeti-Oguz gorge for accommodation at yurt camp
Dinner at yurt camp
Accommodation: Yurt camp in Jeti Oguz, Meal: BLD
Day 4 Karakol ski resort, Karakol Cholpon Ata
After breakfast, transfer to Karakol ski resort. Free time there about 3 hours. Then transfer to Karakol, Lunch.
Then we will go to the mineral hot springs pool at Cholpon Ata, to swim there
Dinner at local restaurant at Cholpon Ata, accommodation at Cholpon Ata
Accommodation: guesthouse Olimp or similar in Cholpon Ata, Meal: BLD
Day 5 Cholpon Ata, Bishkek
Breakfast
Visit Rukh Ordo Cultural complex in Cholpon Ata
Transfer to Bishkek city
On the way lunch at local Dungan family in Tokmok
Upon arrival at Bishkek dinner and transfer to hotel.
Accommodation: 3* hotel Lumark or similar, Meal: BLD
Day 6 Transfer to airport
Breakfast at hostel, transfer to airport