Tour to the picturesque high mountain lake in the heart of the Kyrgyz Tien Shan.
Starting Point: Bishkek
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Price: from 190$
Difficulty: Moderate
Private tour to the Kel-Suu lake
A unique journey to one of the most mysterious and picturesque places in Kyrgyzstan. Lake Kel-Suu, located in a remote mountainous area, is known for its unusual beauty and inaccessibility, making the trip there a real adventure. This tour is suitable for those who seek solitude with nature, wish to experience the spirit of adventure, and are ready for physical activity. It promises to be not only a journey through the most beautiful landscapes but also an immersion in the unique culture of this region. The best time to visit the lake: mid-June to mid-September Cost per person depending on the size of your group:
1 participant: $880 per person
2 participants: $490 per person
3 participants: $360 per person
4 participants: $295 per person
5 participants: $270 per person
Private tour to the Kel-Suu Lake
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Tour program
Departure from Bishkek at 7:00 AM.
Traveling a distance of 460 km, which will take approximately 9 hours.
Short stops planned at Boom Gorge and the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir along the way.
Lunch in the city of Naryn.
The route will pass through the Ak-Sai Valley and Kulzha-Bashi Canyon.
Arrival in the evening at a yurt camp near Lake Kel-Suu.
Free time for walks, photo sessions, and horseback riding.
Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.
A walk to Lake Kel-Suu, approximately 7.5 km one way. Optionally, horses or special transport can be used.
The lake is located at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level.
Opportunity for boat rides on the lake.
Picnic on the lake shore.
Return to the yurt camp.
Departure from the camp in the morning to return to Bishkek.
Visit to the Bosogo Gorge.
Lunch in the city of Naryn.
Visit to the Burana Tower.
Arrival in Bishkek by evening.
Additional information
The tour price includes:
Comfortable crossover or SUV transportation.
Border permits
Overnight stays in a yurt camp (2 nights).
Guide services.
Breakfasts in the yurt camp.
Entrance tickets as per the itinerary.
The tour price does not include:
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Other personal expenses.
Insurance.
Horseback riding (~20$ per person)
Boat riding (~15$ per person)
Transfer to the lake on a Soviet UAZ-Bukhanka (~$120 for a group of up to 8 people)
Booking conditions:
The tour must be booked at least a week in advance (a surcharge applies for bookings made 3 days before the trip) as it is necessary to prepare a border pass for Lake Kel-Suu for you.
Participants are to provide information for the documents upon request.
Important to know
Passport (which was sent for the border permit)
Warm, comfortable clothing (nighttime temperatures can drop to -5 degrees Celsius)
Warm sleeping attire
Comfortable footwear for walking in mountainous terrain