Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon

We’ll start our journey with a scenic 2-hour drive before stopping to explore the ancient Burana Tower, a remarkable symbol of Kyrgyz heritage, for about 40 minutes. Afterwards, we’ll continue for another 2 hours to the stunning Konorchek Canyon, where a thrilling 3-hour hike awaits, filled with dramatic landscapes and breathtaking views. In between, we’ll enjoy a delicious local lunch to recharge. Following our hike, we’ll drive for about 3 hours to our final destination—a traditional Kyrgyz yurt camp. There, we’ll relax, experience authentic nomadic hospitality, and enjoy a hearty dinner before spending the night under the stars.

“All remaining drive time will take us around the magnificent Issyk-Kul Lake, which covers 6,236 square kilometers. We first will enjoy eagle hunting show then our first stop will be the enchanting Fairy Tale Canyon, famous for its colorful and uniquely sculpted rock formations. From there, we’ll continue to the Barskon area, where we’ll explore the beautiful Barskon Mountains. We’ll take a light hike in this area—still easy to enjoy, but it does require being in good physical shape and feeling confident on uneven terrain.”

Altyn Arashan

In the wild off-road area of Barskon, we’ll switch into full adventure mode and take a hardcore drive through the rugged mountain terrain with a powerful SUV. After conquering the mountain tracks, we’ll set out on a light hike to reach the remote wild hot springs— horseback ridding an unforgettable place to relax in nature. We’ll finish the day by enjoying our last night surrounded by the untouched beauty of Kyrgyz nature, creating the perfect ending to our journey.

Bishkek

On the fourth day, we’ll make our long drive back to Bishkek, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way as we wrap up our journey, approximately drive back to Bishkek 5 hrs