Kyrgyzstan Highlights: Burana Tower & Lake

Discover Kyrgyzstan’s wonders in a day: Burana Tower, Kok-Moinok Canyons, and Lake Issyk-Kul. Perfect for families and adventurers. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Burana Tower - A minaret from the 11th century and an archaeological site located on the historic Silk Road.
  • Cholok - At a local café, savor the traditional Kyrgyz flatbread known as kattama, accompanied by tea and a hot soup. A vegan option is also available.
  • Kok Moinok Canyon - Features Mars-like red sandstone formations and offers…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Discover the best of Kyrgyzstan in just one day with this thrilling tour departing from Bishkek. Begin your journey at the remarkable 11th-century Burana Tower, where you can stroll through a ‘garden of stones’ and delve into the history of the Great Silk Road. Savor a traditional Kyrgyz delight, kattama, accompanied by tea and a hearty soup (with a…

Location
Сувенирный магазин Saima
Chuy Avenue
Ala-Too Square, parking area near the police office at the intersection of Orozbekov Avenue and Chuy Street (north of the flagpole). Look for our guide with a sign "Too.kg".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gayathri_m
Feb 24, 2026
A fun-filled, full day in Kyrgyzstan - The country as such is a beautiful country. But our guide was super experienced and knowledgeable. The tour covered diverse aspect of the country from history to culture to nature. It was a long day, but very well planned and they had thought of everything. We just needed to show up and enjoy the sites. Scenery is breathtaking. Hot tea by the lake was a thoughtful gesture. Lunch was delicious. Snow covered mountains everywhere and there wasn’t a single bad view.
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Mayu
Feb 21, 2026
It was a great experience. - He was at the pickup point earlier than the meeting time. He explained each tourist destination in detail. It was very friendly.
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Jay_a
Feb 20, 2026
Gem! - One of the best tours I joined. Ilias was very kind and knowledgeable. He explained the significance of the locations we visited and was very excited on capturing moments for you. It was also nice that he prepared a cappuccino in the morning and in every location, he gave us ample time to admire the breathtaking views of Kyrgyzstan. I will definitely book again a tour with Ilias, maybe the multi-day tour in other locations. Kyrgyzstan is very underrated and worth exploring!
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Michael_a
Feb 19, 2026
Awesome Experience - Burana Tower was breathtaking, with amazing views of the surrounding areas. There is both an open-air and inside museum that accompany the tower with multiple artifacts that showcase the region's amazing history. The lunch was purely delicious and filling. Konorchek Canyon was cinematic and magical, providing both great pictures and great spot to meditate. Issyk Kul was the cherry on top, being a scenic lake with tall mountains surrounding it. Ilias, our guide, tied it all together by giving us wonderful insight and making our experience engaging.
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Seaside16206053644
Feb 18, 2026
Worth the day! - Having limited time and willing to see more than just the capital city of Bishkek, this tour provides all you need to capture the beautiful landscape for just one day. Our driver AND guide Ilias added knowledge, fun and passion to the tour. I feel like we were lucky to see the country at its best. Thank you Ilias for your time, passion and amazing memories! Ramadan Kareem! 🌙
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Explorer00607162062
Feb 17, 2026
We spent a day, lunch is including, nice scene. - Good trip, nice guide, I don't wanna go home once I meet our best guide Ilya! Scenes are nice and we have a comfortable car in our tour. 旅程愉快,導遊很親切,自從遇到我們的導遊伊利亞之後就不想回家了!整個行程風景優美,而且我們這個小團的車也很舒適。
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P5142qjhannahk
Feb 17, 2026
A Must do! - I have had an amazing day in this tour. Our guide Ilias was just so kind. He welcomed us with a warm coffe, brought us to the most beautiful places and organized a lovely lunch. At the lake he gave provided some snacks and a warm tea. The price is so generous in relation to what is all included all in just one day. I am definitely this tour!!
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Dineshku483qa
Feb 16, 2026
Great - Its was great experience and friendly host
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Navigate65092416383
Feb 10, 2026
Wonderful trip - Such a wonderful day trip! Everything was perfectly organized. The guide was very friendly, the places were beautiful and the views at Issyk Kul were absolutely breathtaking. I especially loved the canyon and the cozy stop for tea and local food. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyrgyzstan! Emily Carter
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Ataiz2026
Feb 10, 2026
Everything was great, highly recommend! - Everything was great! Burana Tower is really interesting, the kattama with tea was tasty, Kok-Moinok Canyons are beautiful, and Lake Issyk-Kul is amazing. Perfect for a one-day trip from Bishkek. Highly recommend!
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From $70
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).