Winter tour Kyrgyzstan 7 days 6 night
About the tour
Discover Snowy Mountains, Nomadic Culture & Winter Adventures
This Winter Tour Kyrgyzstan is a perfect combination of mountain landscapes, cultural experiences, winter activities, and authentic nomadic traditions. During the journey, travelers will visit historical monuments, explore alpine valleys, stay in traditional yurt camps, and discover the winter beauty of Issyk-Kul Lake.
Moreover, this winter adventure includes horse sleigh rides, eagle hunting traditions, hot springs, freeride activities, and scenic snowy landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains. In addition, guests will experience local hospitality, traditional cuisine, and unforgettable mountain scenery.
Best travel period: December – February
Tour Overview
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Tour type: Winter Adventure & Cultural Tour
- Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
- Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, yurt camp
- Activities: Horse riding, freeride, snowmobile, hot springs, winter sightseeing
Why Visit Kyrgyzstan in Winter
- Explore Burana Tower and Issyk-Kul Lake
- Experience nomadic yurt culture
- Stay overnight in a mountain yurt camp
- Visit Skazka Canyon and Jeti-Oguz Gorge
- Enjoy horse sleigh rides in Chon-Kemin
- Relax in mineral hot spring pools
- Discover Jyrgalan winter activities
Winter Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Bishkek
Arrival at Bishkek and meeting with your guide at the airport.
After transfer to the hotel, we begin a short city tour around Bishkek, exploring the central part of the city, local squares, parks, and cultural landmarks.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Lumark or similar, Bishkek
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Burana Tower & Chon-Kemin Winter Experience
Day 2 – Bishkek to Chon-Kemin
After breakfast, we depart from Bishkek toward Burana Tower, one of the most important Silk Road monuments in Kyrgyzstan.
After visiting the historical complex and museum, we continue toward Chon-Kemin Valley.
Meanwhile, guests may enjoy horse sleigh rides or optional horseback riding through snowy mountain landscapes.
Accommodation: Guesthouse Kok Archa, Chon-Kemin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yurt Assembly & Eagle Hunting Traditions
Day 3 – Issyk-Kul South Shore & Jeti-Oguz
After breakfast, we continue toward the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
First, we visit Kyzyl-Tuu village, famous for traditional yurt production. Here, guests will help a local family assemble a Kyrgyz yurt and learn about nomadic traditions and handicrafts.
Later, we continue to Bokonbaevo village for an eagle hunting demonstration before visiting Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon.
Finally, arrival in Jeti-Oguz Gorge, where we continue by horseback toward the yurt camp in Kok Jayik Valley.
Accommodation: Yurt Camp in Jeti-Oguz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jyrgalan Valley Winter Adventure
Day 4 – Jeti-Oguz & Jyrgalan Valley
After breakfast, we explore Jeti-Oguz Valley and ride horses or hike toward Maiden Braid Waterfall.
Meanwhile, travelers will also see the famous Seven Bulls and Broken Heart rock formations surrounded by snowy mountain scenery.
Later, we continue to Jyrgalan Valley, where guests may choose optional winter activities such as:
- Horse riding
- Freeride skiing
- Snowmobiling
These activities are available for an additional charge and can be booked directly on-site.
Accommodation: Guesthouse Alakol, Jyrgalan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hot Springs & Issyk-Kul Lake
Day 5 – Jyrgalan to Cholpon-Ata
After breakfast, guests may continue winter activities in Jyrgalan until lunchtime.
Later, we transfer toward Cholpon-Ata on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
Upon arrival, we visit mineral hot spring pools where guests can relax and swim surrounded by winter scenery.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Olimp, Cholpon-Ata
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rukh Ordo & Return to Bishkek
Day 6 – Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek
After breakfast, we visit the famous Rukh Ordo Cultural Complex in Cholpon-Ata.
Then, we return to Bishkek. Along the route, lunch will be served with a local Dungan family in Tokmok.
Finally, arrival in Bishkek for farewell dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel Lumark or similar, Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Manas International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included/Excluded
- Transport 4wd car
- English speaking guide-driver
- Double Accommodations with breakfast as mentioned places
- Entrance fees ( city tour, Burana tower, Skazka canyon, Ruh Ordo, Petroglyphs)
- Meal: Full board as mentioned
- Picture with eagle
- Horse Sleighing at Chon Kemin
- Yurt assembly show in Kizil Tuu
- Mineral Hot spring pool in Cholpon Ata
- Airport transfers
- Insurance
- Additional costs that not mentioned above.
- Horse riding optional for extra charge
- Visa
- Eagle Hunting show
Amenities
Tour plan
Arrival, Bishkek
Meeting at the airport, Transfer to the hotel in Bishkek. Bishkek city tour
Accommodation: 3* hotel Lumark or similar in Bishkek, Meal: LD
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 or horse riding in Chon Kemin, dinner and accommodation in Chon Kemin
Accommodation: Guesthouse Kok Archa in Chon Kemin, Meal: BLD
. 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. Upon arrival at Jeti Oguz gorge we will take our horses and we will go by horses until our yurt camp in Kok Jayik mountain.
Dinner at yurt camp
Accommodation: Yurt camp in Jeti Oguz, Meal: BLD
. Jyrgalan Valley freeride
Breakfast at yurt camp, Explore Jeti Oguz Valley, Horse riding and hiking to Maiden Braid waterfall.
Transfer to Jyrgalan valley, According to your choice horse riding, freeride or snowmobile at Jyrgalan Valley for extra charge (we did not include these activities in price because you can choose favorite activity for yourself on the spot)
Lunch, Dinner and accommodation at yurt camp in Jyrgalan Valley.
Accommodation: Guesthouse Alakol Jyrgalan , Meal: BLD
Jyrgalan, Cholpon Ata
According to your choice Horse riding, freeride and snowmobile at Jyrgalan Valley until lunch time. Lunch at guesthouse.
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: 3* hotel Olimp in Cholpon Ata, Meal: BLD
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 the hotel.
Accommodation: 3* hotel Lumark or similar, Meal: BLD
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 the hotel.
Accommodation: 3* hotel Lumark or similar, Meal: BLD
Transfer to airport
Breakfast at hostel, transfer to airport
