3-day tour from Bishkek

Burana Tower, Skazka Canyon Zheti-Oguz and Karakol.

Day 1:Bishkek → Burana → Skazka Canyon

  • 07:30–08:00 — departure from Bishkek
  • Burana Tower
    • 09:30–11:00 — minaret, museum, ancient Balbal stones
    • walk and photo stops
  • 11:00–13:30 — transfer to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake
  • 13:30–14:30 — lunch
  • Skazka Canyon
    • 15:00–17:00 — walk through the canyon
    • viewing platforms, photos
  • 18:00 — check-in at a yurt camp or guest house on the southern shore
  • Dinner, rest

Day 2: Barskoon → Zheti-Oguz → Karakol

  • 08:00 — breakfast and departure
  • Barskoon Gorge: 09:30–11:00
    • Easy hike through the valley and gorge
    • Photo stop
  • 12:30 — Lunch
  • Zheti-Oguz: 14:00–16:00
    • Seven Bulls Rocks
    • Broken Heart
  • 17:30–18:00 — arrival in Karakol
  • Check-in at a hotel or local guest house
  • Dinner, walk around the city

Day 3:— Karakol - Bishkek

  • 08:30 — breakfast
  • Dungan Mosque (Karakol) 09:30–10:30
  • 11:00–12:00 — free time in Karakol
  • (market / Przewalski Museum — optional)
  • 13:00 — lunch
  • 14:00 — departure to Bishkek
  • 20:00–21:00 — arrival in Bishkek

What to expect:

  • Tour type: Sight-seeing, hiking
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Difficulty: Easy

Price Includes:

  • Transportation
  • Meals
  • Yurt and Guesthouse accommodation