5-Day Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour: Issyk Kul, Karakol Ski & Yurt Stay

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Bishkek → Burana Tower → Chon-Kemin Valley⌄

   Departure from Bishkek and introduction to your Kyrgyzstan winter adventure. Meet your guide and begin the scenic drive toward historic Silk Road landmarks. Highlights Silk Road heritage site Mountain valley landscapes Cultural introduction to Kyrgyzstan

   Visit the historic Burana Tower, an ancient Silk Road monument near Tokmok. Explore the archaeological complex, see traditional stone balbals, and climb the tower for panoramic views of the surrounding valley. This cultural stop provides insight into Kyrgyzstan’s medieval history and nomadic heritage.

   Continue to Chon-Kemin National Park, a scenic mountain valley known for forests, rivers, and alpine landscapes. Enjoy peaceful nature views and experience rural Kyrgyz hospitality. This stop offers a relaxing introduction to the country’s natural beauty and traditional lifestyle.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: If you are solo traveler single room, if 2 person twin room, if 3 person triple person, if 4 person 2 twin/double room,

2. 2Chon-Kemin → Issyk Kul Lake → Karakol⌄

   Travel along the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake, one of the world’s largest alpine lakes. Enjoy scenic viewpoints and photo stops featuring winter mountain landscapes. Highlights Issyk Kul winter scenery Scenic mountain drive Arrival to ski region

   Arrive in Karakol, a gateway to outdoor adventure in eastern Kyrgyzstan. Explore the town and prepare for upcoming ski activities.

   Meals: Breakfast: typical local breakfast with jam, tea, puncake, fry egg, poridge

   Overnight: guets house

3. 3Skiing in Karakol Mountain Resort⌄

   Spend the day skiing in Karakol Ski Base located in the Tian Shan Mountains. Slopes are suitable for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Equipment included and guide assistance provided. Highlights Skiing in Kyrgyzstan Tian Shan mountain views Adventure winter experience

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: guest house in Karakol with wi fi and hot shower

4. 4Karakol, Seven bulls and Broken heart gorges, Barskoon waterfalls, Bokonbaeva town⌄

   First, we will explore Djeti-Oguz Gorge and Broken heart gorges by car, which takes 1 hour of drive from Karakol city, Arrive and explore, after Barskoon Gorge is one of the amazing gorges, which got some mountain waterfalls, where you will explore with easy hiking, the hike takes around 1-2 hours depending how you good in a hike Highlights Jeti-Oguz canyon landscapes Nomadic lifestyle experience Overnight in traditional yurt

   Jeti Oguz is a sandstone formation about 25 km (15 miles) southwest of Karakol. The name means “seven bulls”, which comes from the fact that the rocks look like seven bulls. Jeti-Oguz Rocks are a protected Nature Monument.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: overnight in a yurt with wi fi and hot shower

5. 5Bokonbaeva, Skazka canyon, Bishkek or airport Manas⌄

   Turning after Tosor village towards Terskey Ala-Too mountains and after passing about 4 km, we will notice how mountains part, and immediately, as if by the wave of a magic stick we will find ourselves in this valley of fairytales. In Russian, the word Skazka means “Fairy Tale” and the place is certainly a magical place, full of mystery and mysticism, sufficient to stimulate the imagination of those with the inclination to stand, stare, and wonder.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner