Group Tour to Lake Kel-Suu
The 3-day group journey to the most beautiful lake of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Starting point: Bishkek
Duration:
3 days, 2 nights
3 days, 2 nights
Price:
295$
295$
Difficulty: Moderate
Group size:
from 4 to 14 people
from 4 to 14 people
Comfort level: Adventurous
Weekly Tour to
Lake Kel-Suu
This three-day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Lake Kel-Suu, one of Kyrgyzstan's most breathtaking and inaccessible places, located at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level. This trip is perfect for adventurers eager to explore uncharted trails, families looking for shared adventures, and couples seeking romance in the embrace of nature. Our tour offers a unique mix of thrilling routes, cultural enrichment, and unforgettable experiences.
What Awaits You?
The tour is conducted every Monday from June 17 to mid-September.
What Awaits You?
- Unforgettable Landscapes: From the Kulzhy Bashi and Kok Moynok canyons to the mirror-like turquoise surface of Lake Kel-Suu.
- Active Adventures: Hiking to the lake and the option to explore the lake by boat offer new challenges and discoveries.
- Cultural Immersion: Visiting a shyrdak show in Kochkor will allow you to touch upon the ancient traditions and art of the local population.
- Authentic Accommodation: Overnight stays in traditional yurts under the starry sky of Kyrgyzstan offer a unique experience that brings you closer to nature.
The tour is conducted every Monday from June 17 to mid-September.
Tour program
Departure at 08:00 from Bishkek, the first stop is at Boom Gorge, where nature begins to reveal its magnificence. Next, we visit the Ortotokoy Reservoir, a perfect spot for lovers of scenic views. Lunch is in Naryn, after which we proceed through the Bosogo Panorama to the Kulzhy Bashi Canyons. The evening ends with dinner and an overnight stay in a yurt camp in the valley near Lake Kel-Suu.
The day starts with breakfast, followed by a trip to Lake Kel-Suu. The path to the lake (~7.5 km one way) can be traversed on foot, horseback, or by special transport. At the lake, boat rides, walks, and photo sessions with lunch boxes are waiting for us. Return to the yurt camp, then departure and dinner in a comfortable guest house in Naryn.
Breakfast in the guest house, followed by a visit to a shyrdak show in the village of Kochkor, where you can delve deeper into local traditions. Lunch in a guest house, then departure from Kochkor, with a walk through the Kok Moynok Canyons. The day ends with dinner and rest in Kemin before returning to Bishkek.
Additional information
- The tour price of $295 includes:
- Comfortable transportation
- Overnight stays in a yurt camp and guest house (2-3 person accommodation)
- Guide services
- Breakfast in the yurt camp and guest house
- Entrance tickets as per the program
- Shyrdak show
- Border permit
- Not included in the tour price:
- Meals not mentioned in the program (~$8 per meal)
- Other personal expenses
- Insurance
- Horseback riding (~$17 per person)
- Boat rides (~$12 per person)
- Special transport from the yurt camp to the lake (~$120 for a group of up to 8 people)
- Booking Conditions:
- Participants provide information for documents upon request.
- A 30% prepayment within 3 days after booking and 70% on the first day of the trip.
- The tour takes place provided there are a minimum of 4 participants. If there are fewer than 4, the tour is canceled.
- Organizers reserve the right to alter the itinerary due to weather, local transport specifics, etc.
- It is necessary to follow the instructors' safety instructions.
Important to know
- Book the tour on our website.
- We will contact you to conclude a contract.
- Pay a 30% deposit through the Freedom Pay payment service (Visa and Master cards are supported) or make a bank transfer to our bank account. The deposit can be made by bank transfer in dollars and euros.
- Pay the remaining amount in cash or transfer it on the first day of the journey.
- Passport (which was sent for border permit)
- Warm, comfortable clothing (night temperatures can reach up to -5 degrees Celsius)
- Warm sleeping clothes
- Jacket with moisture and wind protection
- Trekking poles
- Thermal underwear
- Comfortable footwear for walking in mountainous terrain
- Hat/Cap
- Sunglasses
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit, in case you have chronic diseases
The starting and ending point of the tour: Bishkek, Victory Square parking, located at the intersection of Frunze and Shopokov streets.
Transport: For up to 6 people, the journey is in a comfortable minivan, and for more than 6 people, in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter bus.
Accommodation: 2-3 people per room in hotels and guest houses with hot water and in-room bathrooms; in yurts, facilities are located outside.
Guarantees:
Transport: For up to 6 people, the journey is in a comfortable minivan, and for more than 6 people, in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter bus.
Accommodation: 2-3 people per room in hotels and guest houses with hot water and in-room bathrooms; in yurts, facilities are located outside.
Guarantees:
- Service contract.
- An alternative plan in case of force majeure.
- Informational support before and during the trip.
- Experienced guides.
To ensure transparency and fairness in our dealings with our clients, we have established the following conditions for tour cancellation and refund:
Cancellation by the client:
Cancellation by the client:
- If the reservation is canceled more than 30 days before the start of the tour, the full amount of the deposit is refunded minus any bank charges.
- If canceled from 29 to 15 days before the start of the tour, 50% of the deposit is refunded.
- If canceled less than 14 days before the start of the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.
- In the event of tour cancellation by the organizer for any reason, except for force majeure, the client is refunded the full amount paid.
- In case of cancellation due to force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, epidemics), the organizer offers to reschedule the tour or refund the money minus any organizational expenses incurred.
- All refunds are processed within 30 working days from the confirmation of tour cancellation.
- To initiate a refund, the client must provide a written statement indicating the reason for cancellation and details for the refund.
The water level in Lake Kel-Suu can be low every 4-5 years due to precipitation, which is unpredictable. Nonetheless, we will still visit the lake, as even without water, it and the surrounding nature are a magnificent spectacle. Additionally, in such cases, we will also organize a visit to Lake Kel-Tor, located on the way back to Naryn, so our guests can enjoy the beauty of another picturesque corner of Kyrgyzstan.
