{"id":1867,"date":"2024-02-16T13:45:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T10:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbtkyrgyzstan.kg\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T05:36:10","slug":"english-express-trip-to-issyk-kul-and-song-kol-lakes-3-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbtkyrgyzstan.kg\/en\/summer-travel\/english-express-trip-to-issyk-kul-and-song-kol-lakes-3-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Express trip to Issyk-Kul and Song-Kol lakes (3 days)"},"content":{"rendered":"

TRIP ESSENTIALS<\/strong>
\nTour Type:<\/strong> auto\/trekking
\nTotal Duration:<\/strong> 3 days
\nBest Season:<\/strong> mid-June \u2013 end of September
\nLevel of Difficulty:<\/strong> easy
\nMaximum Altitude on the Trip:<\/strong> 3 000 meters ASL
\nStart and End Point:<\/strong> Bishkek
\nTransport:<\/strong> jeep\/minivan\/minibus depending on the size of the group
\nBest group size:<\/strong> 2- 12 persons<\/p>\n

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Burana Tower<\/strong> – Balasagun was a city in the Chuy region during the Karakhanid Khanate. Excavations have revealed that the double walls of the settlement enclosed 30 sq km, including a fortress, many workshops, bazaars, a bathhouse, and a plot of arable land. Water brought by a large pipe from a neighboring canyon. As the Karakhanid rule was shaken by Mongol invasions, Balasagun began a slow decline, eventually becoming a ghost town in the 15th century.
\nBurana Tower is the most visible remnant of the old city. Built in the 11th century, the tower is thought to have been a minaret. It was originally double it’s current height of 24.6 meters. Historian’s believe the top half to have been destroyed in a 15th century earthquake.<\/p>\n

Issyk-Kul Lake<\/strong> – the crown jewel of the Tian Shan, Lake Issyk-Kul is 6232 sq m of sparkling blue paradise. The second largest saline lake in the world, its name in Kyrgyz means “hot lake”– though surrounded by spectacular snow capped peaks, the water never freezes. Silk Road traders stopped here to recover from the grueling trek over the passes of the Tian Shan, and it is still the most popular destination in Kyrgyzstan to relax for both tourists and locals.<\/p>\n

Lake Son-Kul<\/strong>— in Kyrgyz “the final lake”. Son Kul gleams like a brilliant sapphire on it’s lush green mountain plateau. At 3016 m it is inaccessible during winter months, and even in summer weather conditions can change rapidly. “The Last Lake” is considered one of the most beautiful areas for summer pasturing with an area of 270 km sq. In winter the lake freezes over with ice more than a meter thick.
\nNomads have been making the upland trek to this 3016 m asl lake since ancient times with their livestock. Some left mysterious “standing stone” arrangements.
\nLake Son-Kul is a beautiful place to experience life on a jailoo \u2013 summer pasture. Ride horses in the surrounding mountains, or stay in a yurt and experience an old-fashioned Kyrgyz summer.<\/p>\n

Price includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Accommodation according the program at yurt camps (4 persons in 1 yurta)
\n\u2022 Meals during tour (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), except alcoholic drinks
\n\u2022 Transport services according to the program
\n\u2022 Visiting cultural\/historical places and entrance fees
\n\u2022 Cultural events and show according to the program
\n\u2022 Eagle hunting show<\/p>\n

Price doesn\u2019t include:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 accommodation in Bishkek;
\n\u2022 meals at cafes;
\n\u2022 single supplement;
\n\u2022 English speaking touring guide,
\n\u2022 personal expenses;
\n\u2022 activities out of program;
\n\u2022 travel insurance;
\n\u2022 tips;
\n\u2022 international air fare;
\n\u2022 boat trip and rafting<\/p>\n

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TRIP ITINERARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bishkek \u2013 Bokonbaevo village \u2013 Song-Kol lake \u2013 Bishkek\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 1\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Morning departure to the southern Issyk-Kul Lake, 5 hours. On the way, visit the Burana Tower architectural complex (10-11th century, an important point on the Great Silk Road), 15km from the main road. Continue your trip to Issyk-Kul lake, today lunch will be at Jaychi yurt camp, Also there you will see eagle hunting show. Enjoy your time at the lake-shore. Dinner and overnight are in a yurt camp near the lakeshore.<\/p>\n

Day 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After breakfast transfer to Song-Kol lake via Kalmak-Ashuu pass, arrive to the lake by late lunch time, have a lunch at yurt camp. Free time. Spend the day enjoying a refreshing and well-earned rest at the lake-side. Watch and\/or participate in the everyday life of the shepherds: milking mares; making traditional Kyrgyz milk products like Kymyz (fermented mare\u2019s milk) or Airan (a sour, dense milk product); tending cattle. Optional, horse riding. Dinner and B&B will be at yurt camp.<\/p>\n

Day 3\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After late breakfast transfer to Bishkek via 32 Sloops pass, on the way we will make a stop to do easy walking to waterfall. Upon arrival to Bishkek, end of the tour.<\/p>\n

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