Trip to Song-Kol & Karakol every week

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You want to experience this special region of Kyrgyzstan. But what if you don’t have the time? We have a short week-long trip that will take you to the most favorite destinations in Song-Kol and Karakol regions at an affordable price.

With the Kyrgyz Tourism project “Trip to Song-Kol & Karakol every week” you can combine all the must-visit place Song-Kol and Karakol region routes on a map and learn about the transportation options from one place to another during the travel. Share your ideas, get advice from other travelers, and explore Kyrgyzstan. 

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  • Itinerary: Bishkek – Burana Tower – Lake SongKol – Bokonbaevo – Karakol – Altyn-Arashan– Bishkek
  • Accommodation: two overnight in the yurt camp, two overnight in the guesthouses
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Best Season: June – August
  • Category: combined –auto/trek
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy to medium
  • Group Size: 4-16 pax
  • Highlights:   Burana, Son-Kol Lake, Barskoon, Jeti-Oguz, Canyon Skazka, Altyn-Arashan 
  • Requirements: Weatherproof warm clothes, trekking boots, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

We will help you to see the main highlights of Kyrgyzstan within a certain time and budget. Explore the route! 

→The tour will be activated if the minimum number of people is at least four (4 pax). If the number of people does not reach 4 pax, the tour will be canceled.

ITINERARY

Wednesday: Morning at 09:00 am departure from Bishkek to Song-Kol Lake. On the way stop in Burana Tower. Short sightseeing. Arrive at Lake Song-Kol for the afternoon. Welcoming in the yurt camp which is located on the northern lakeshore of Song-Kol Lake.  Dine and sleep in the yurt camp (optional horseback riding, and hiking – horse rental is not included). (4-5hours driving). Lunch at a cafe on the way. 

Services: ♦Transport, ♦Touring guide, ♦Bed&Breakast in the yurt camp (Triple Rooms), ♦Dinner.

Tuesday: Spend morning time at the lakeside. Horseback riding, participating in the daily life of the local nomads. After lunch continues traveling to the Issyk-Kol region. On the way stop at the Southlake shore of Issyk-Kol, and meet the Golden Eagle hunters. Eagle show. Late afternoon arrives in the village Bokonbaevo and welcomes to the family-run homestay from the Issyk-Kol region. Dine and sleep in the homestay. (4 hours driving)

Services: ♦Transport, ♦Touring guide, ♦Bed&Breakast in the homestay (TWIN and Triple Rooms), ♦Lunch, ♦Dinner, ♦Golden Eagle hunting show.

Friday: Today travel to Karakol town. On the way visit the canyon Skazka, Barskoon waterfall, and Jeti-Oguz gorge. Lunch picnic in the wild. Late afternoon arrives in Karakol. Accommodation in the guesthouse. Dinner at local cafes. (4 hours driving)

Services: ♦Transport, ♦Touring guide, ♦Bed&Breakast in the guesthhouse (Twin Rooms), ♦Lunch picnic, ♦Enter fees

Saturday: After breakfast off-road adventure and hiking in the mountain valley Altyn-Arashan. On the way stop by the supermarket where everybody can buy some snack and lunch boxes for today. You will be dropped up in the Ak-Suu village where you can start hiking up to the river Arashan for 16 km. Ascend the valley Arashan where you can enjoy the hot springs (entry fees not included). Free time. Late afternoon you will be picked up by off-road vehicle back to Karakol right from Altyn-Arashan Gorge. Accommodation in the guesthouse. (4 hours hiking, 2 hours driving). Dinner at cafes.  

Services: ♦Transport, ♦Touring guide, ♦Bed&Breakast in the guesthouse (Twin Rooms)

Sunday: After early breakfast at 07:30 am visit the every Sunday animal market in Karakol. After a couple of hours spent in the market transfer to Bishkek directly. In Bishkek, you will be around at 17:00 p.m. Lunch at a cafe on the way to roadside cafes. Optional to stop in Cholpon-Ata and see the petroglyph open area museum.  Arrive in Bishkek around late afternoon. End of the tour. (5-6 hours driving)

Services: ♦Transport, ♦Touring guide, ♦Enter fees.

Trip to Song-Kol & Karakol every week

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May 29, 2024 - Wed

Jun 2, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jun 5, 2024 - Wed

Jun 9, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jun 12, 2024 - Wed

Jun 16, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jun 19, 2024 - Wed

Jun 23, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jun 26, 2024 - Wed

Jun 30, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jul 3, 2024 - Wed

Jul 7, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jul 10, 2024 - Wed

Jul 14, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jul 17, 2024 - Wed

Jul 21, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jul 24, 2024 - Wed

Jul 28, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Jul 31, 2024 - Wed

Aug 4, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Aug 7, 2024 - Wed

Aug 11, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Aug 14, 2024 - Wed

Aug 18, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Aug 21, 2024 - Wed

Aug 25, 2024 - Sun

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$390

Aug 28, 2024 - Wed

Sep 1, 2024 - Sun

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$390

FAQ

It is included

  • Transport from Bishkek to Bishkek
  • English-speaking driver
  • Meals: Breakfast and meals in the guesthouse and yurt camps 
  • All enter fees
  • Golden Eagle Hunting show
  • Off-road vehicle transport picking up from Altyn-Arashan Valley 
  • Accommodations: Yurt camp in Song-Kol, Yurt camp in Bokonbaevo, two overnights in Karakol guesthouse

It is not included

  • Meals at cafes
  • English-speaking tour guide 
  • Lunch box in Altyn-Arashan and hot spring entry fees
  • Bishkek hotels
  • SNG supplement accommodation
  • Horse rental in Songkol Valley  
  • Other services out of the program

We will be waiting for you at 8.00 a.m. on the day of departure at the Kyrgyz Tourism office – Abay,21 ( Olive Hotel) 

If you have time before the departure day, you are welcome to our office for the briefing, meeting and to have a cup of tea.

Sure, you can stay in Song-Kol for more days and plan your trip independently. Your guide can advise you on the best options and help you to find the local service providers for long-distance trekking or horseback riding in the Song-Kol area. 

Of course. Karakol is the region where are various options to do activities like trekking, hiking, horseback riding, and planning the trip to the places like Alakol, Jyrgalan, Khan-Tengri park, Ingilchek, and so on.  And your guide would be useful to give you all the information and reach the right people to have the best itinerary or to find other groups to join some expeditions. 

If you will have an extension, the rest of the tour and route you need to organize by yourselves, and that’s for the additional expenses. The rest of the 390 USD will not be returned. 

If you agreed and took this tour, but will use only part of the program or services, we cannot refund you even part of the money. For example, if you only want to drive as far as Karakol and end the tour on Day 3, you still pay a fixed amount of 390 USD. This is because shuttle bus services are paid for the set program and an itinerary.

Children from 12 years old, together with their parents, can join the tour with full payment, as for an adult. Young children require more attention and demands. This is also to avoid disturbing other travelers along the route. We recommend taking a private tour for families with small children. We are a child-friendly company and would like to offer a tour for families with children.  Please see here – Children’s Quiz tour
Family traveling in Kyrgyzstan

The additional price for the single supplement is 80 USD. 

During the tour, some activities and meals are not included. 

  • Horse rental in Songkol Valley will be approximately 250 KGS per hour ($2.8). Personal horseback guide instructor $10 per hour
  • Entry fees in Altyn Arashan hot springs are about 300 KGS per person ($3.4)
  • Meals at cafes about 600-800 KGS per person ($6-$8)

 

We will have to cancel the tour due to the fact that we will not be able to cover all costs at cost.
Prepayments will be refunded.

(→The tour will be activated if the minimum number of people is at least four (4 pax). If the number of people does not reach 4 pax, the tour will be canceled.)

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