Issyk Kul Adventure: Nomadic Life & Yurt Stay

Embark on a 2-day Issyk Kul adventure: yurt stay, eagle show, horseback riding, and cultural exploration. Discover Kyrgyzstan’s natural beauty and traditions.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek Canyons - Issyk Kul Lake

Bishkek - Join your guide and fellow travelers at 8:00 AM at the specified meeting location in Bishkek. After a brief introduction, board a comfortable minibus and set off towards the southern shore of Issyk Kul, enjoying the picturesque landscapes along the way.
Burana Tower - The…

What's Included
  • Admission to Burana Tower & Canyons
  • Comfortable sedan/minibus during the day
  • Eagle training demonstration
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp
  • Small-group tour (min 3 and max 15 passengers)
  • Guided hikes in Konorchek & Skazka Canyons
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol beverage
  • Lunches and other personal expenses
  • Horse Riding
  • Gratitudes
Additional Information

This small-group tour is ideal for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in nature, culture, and local traditions in a comfortable and meaningful manner. Participants will journey along the stunning south shore of Issyk Kul Lake, experience nomadic life, and spend the night in a traditional yurt amidst mountains and open landscapes. The tour features…

Location
Bishkek Railway Station
Erkindik Avenue
The meeting point is the Main Train Station in Bishkek (Prospekt Erkindik 1). Transport depends on group size: Sedan (3–4), Minivan (4–6), or Bus (6+). One day before the trip, our support manager will confirm driver/guide details and the meeting time/point via WhatsApp or Email.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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74kanas
Jun 15, 2026
Amazing experience of Kyrgystan - Our guide Mirlan he made our trip unforgettable and it was amazing experience! We did a few different hiking and enjoyed the view all the time :) Also as a solo traveler, the price was reasonable and I felt safe all the time. I’m happy to come back and big thank you to our guide!!
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Sharon_o
Jun 7, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed - This was a thoroughly enjoyable 2 day trip, Manas was our guide and he was excellent throughout, our driver was Aza who we felt extremely safe with, even on the many kms of unmade roads! We had a small group of 7 of us, and it was a lovely mix of people. The overnight stay in the yurt and food provided was exceptional, and the visits to the canyons and waterfalls were breathtaking. The eagle show was an incredible experience. Manas really was extremely knowledgeable and the best host throughout the trip, and despite the rain that we were unfortunate to encounter, it didn't stop us from seeing everything that was on the itinerary, although there was a slight change to the canyon visited on the first day due to inaccessibility. Horse riding was thoroughly enjoyable, and we would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore some of the beautiful landscape that Kyrgyzstan has to offer.
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Nicole
Jun 7, 2026
Book this trip! - Absolutely amazing 2 days exploring Kyrgyzstan’s beautiful landscapes and Issyk Kul lake. Our guide, Manas, was absolutely fabulous as was our driver Aza. They both made the trip even that much better and couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Felt like traveling with friends, with all the benefits of a guide. The company is also very well organised, super communicative and everything was just as smooth as can be. Thanks all for an amazing time!!!
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Meander40229499770
Jun 5, 2026
A cost-effective journey - A cost-effective journey. The guide miga was conscientious, handed out a fridge sticker to each person when we met, invited us for lunch on the way (not included in the itinerary), took us to attractions and at the end of the journey took us each to our own hotel, a very attentive and thoughtful guide.
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Eliud_g
Jun 1, 2026
The tour guide is great!... - The tour guide is great! Faruk is very easy to talk to and cracks a lot of jokes. It makes the activity fun and the long drives pass quickly
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Road17132521810
May 29, 2026
Your - The tour was great, I think it hit all of the major locations to see. Nurbek was a great guide, extremely helpful.
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Helena_f
May 29, 2026
Magical - I loved this tour we were able to see everything that was in the description of the trip Magical moments with wonderful landscapes and we had a very careful attention from the guide who was very helpful.
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Yee_t
May 28, 2026
Amazing experience - Great overall tour! Manas did a wonderful job taking our group around. We had a small group of 7 people of different nationalities and spoke different languages. He tried his best to ensure everyone was comfortable and safe. We loved every part of the tour from the beautiful hikes to Konorchek Canyon and Skazska. The views were amazing at all places. Beltam Yurt Camp was wonderful. It was a beautiful yurt which was heated and had hot showers! The dinner and breakfast available was also very good. No complaints!
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Cole_s
May 26, 2026
I had an incredible... - I had an incredible experience on this 2-day tour! The sites we went to were beautiful, the hikes were all reasonable, and the group had great dynamics. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and greatly enhanced the experience (I feel terrible for forgetting how to pronounce/spell his name, but this was the tour may 23-24th — give him his flowers!!!). The horseriding and eagle hunting demonstrations were highlights for sure. The van was comfortable and not at all overcrowded, and our driver was great. The yurt site had a lot more around than I expected (other yurt camps and some other small buildings/people), but being on the shores of the lake was great —and there was WiFi, which was nice! Beautiful stars at night too. Note - while we expected we’d be back in bishkek around 8pm on day 2, we ended up making it there at 10pm. But this was likely to us taking our time and not rushing at our stops on day 2! I definitely recommend this to all travelers!
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Rebeccajd4
May 25, 2026
Recommended for visiting a variety of places in Kyrgyzstan - This was a great and well organized tour to a variety of different places - Burana tower, hiking in a gorge to a canyon, seeing an eagle demonstration (up close!), sleeping in a yurt next to the lake, then the next day visiting fairy tale canyon and a waterfall. I ended up with a private tour because of the minimum number requirement, but it was also nice to be able go at my own pace, and Azamat was helpful, especially when I needed help not to fall.
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From $260
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).