Lake Song-Kul – lovely place for nature lovers. Express trip to the Song-Kul Lake gives an opportunity to enjoy alpine meadows, feel Kyrgyz Hospitality and enjoy shepherd’s life at high mountain pastures. Just leaving from the city Bishkek in the morning and do driving about for 5-6 hours you get the place blooming your mind with huge space mountain valley and open sky area, nomad’s culture, a lot of cattle feeding on the wild pasture and white tiny yurts are everywhere like mushrooms after the raining season. Enjoy the landscape and change the crowded and noisy city life quickly to natural wildlife with nomads.
Early morning at 08:00 is a departure from Bishkek to Song-Kol. The road goes due Kochkor region and all distance takes about 4-5 hours driving. On the way visit Burana Tower. Arrival in Song-Kol for late lunchtime. Welcome to local yurt camp and free time for exploring the wildlife. Dine and sleep in yurt camp.
Spend morning time at the lakeside. Optional to do walking or horseback riding around the place. Visit the local shepherd’s yurt. Panorama viewpoint hiking. After late lunch transfer back to Bishkek.
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The tours start upon request. The itineraries can be adjusted individually to fit into your schedule and provide you with the best experience. Furthermore, we are happy to create tailor-made tours according to your wishes.
After having solved all the questions and programs confirming we issue an invoice for payment. You can make a bank transfer or pay upon your arrival time in Bishkek before the trip starts.
Song-Kul mountain is a high altitude valley (3000m above sea level). We recommend you train with sport or jogging 2-3 times a week in the run-up to your trip.
Clothing for hiking in temperatures from +25C to -0C. A detailed kit list will be sent to you when you book on.
Yes, you can change the trekking route on the second day for horseback riding. Then the price will be changed for the horseback option. For more details contact us.
Kyrgyz Republic. Bishkek city
Mon – Sat 9.00 – 18.00 Sunday CLOSED
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