🔥 Daily Departure Group Tour
4-Day Mountains, Canyons, Eagles & Issyk-Kul Tour from Bishkek
⭐ The Sky Bridge and Ala-Archa, the Burana Tower and the Martian Kok-Moinok canyons, a night by Issyk-Kul with a free morning, a golden eagle hunter, a yurt and the Barskoon waterfalls.
4-Day Mountains, Canyons, Eagles & Issyk-Kul Tour from Bishkek
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Schedule
Price
Picked up from your hotel at 08:00–09:00 every morning
A new small group and a new guide each day — every guide works in English and Russian
Three nights included — a Bishkek hotel, a guesthouse in Balykchy by the lake and a yurt
No early start on day 3 — a free morning by the lake, and the Issyk-Kul group collects you in Balykchy at lunchtime
Tour Highlights
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Sky Bridge & Ala-Archa—Cross the suspension bridge over Chunkurchak Gorge and walk the pine forests of Ala-Archa National Park on day one.
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Silk Road History & Martian Canyons—Climb the 11th-century Burana Tower, see the balbal statues, then hike the red sandstone labyrinths of Kok-Moinok.
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A Night on Issyk-Kul and a Slow Morning—Stay at a guesthouse in Balykchy instead of driving back to the city; the next morning is yours until lunch.
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Eagle Hunting & Yurt Stay—A live golden eagle demonstration with a berkutchi, traditional archery, and a night in a felt yurt on the southern shore.
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Skazka Canyon & Barskoon Waterfalls—The “Fairy Tale” canyon and the “Tears of the Snow Leopard” waterfall, with an Orto-Tokoy viewpoint on the way home.
Tour
Program
08:00 – 09:00 | Hotel Pickup & Departure from Bishkek
09:00 – 10:30 | Drive to the Sky Bridge We will head to the scenic Chunkurchak Gorge — one of the most beautiful places near Bishkek. Along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and green valleys.
10:30 – 11:30 | Sky Bridge & Panoramic Views A walk across the famous Sky Bridge over the gorge will bring thrilling emotions and spectacular views. You will have free time for photos, relaxation, and enjoying nature.
11:30 – 12:30 | Drive to Supara Chunkurchak Next, we will go to the Supara ethno-complex — a cozy mountain resort in traditional Kyrgyz style. We will make a few stops at viewpoints along the way.
12:30 – 13:30 | Traditional Kyrgyz Lunch A delicious lunch awaits you at the ethno-restaurant serving national cuisine. It’s a great opportunity to relax, try local dishes, and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
13:30 – 14:00 | Walk Around Supara After lunch, you can take a leisurely walk around the complex, take beautiful photos, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of nature.
14:00 – 15:30 | Drive to Ala-Archa National Park Our next stop is the famous Ala-Archa National Park. Once inside the park, we will head closer to the walking trails and the mountain river.
15:30 – 17:30 | Walk in Ala-Archa You will enjoy an easy hike along the river among coniferous forests and mountain landscapes. During the walk, you can spot squirrels, take beautiful photos, and relax in nature with tea and snacks. Optional: take the chairlift up to the panoramic viewpoint.
18:00 – 19:00 | Return to Bishkek After a full day, enjoy a comfortable drive back to the city and overnight at a 2–3★ hotel
In the morning a new group sets out from the city and collects you from the same hotel.
09:00 – 10:30 | Drive to the Sky Bridge We will head to the scenic Chunkurchak Gorge — one of the most beautiful places near Bishkek. Along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and green valleys.
10:30 – 11:30 | Sky Bridge & Panoramic Views A walk across the famous Sky Bridge over the gorge will bring thrilling emotions and spectacular views. You will have free time for photos, relaxation, and enjoying nature.
11:30 – 12:30 | Drive to Supara Chunkurchak Next, we will go to the Supara ethno-complex — a cozy mountain resort in traditional Kyrgyz style. We will make a few stops at viewpoints along the way.
12:30 – 13:30 | Traditional Kyrgyz Lunch A delicious lunch awaits you at the ethno-restaurant serving national cuisine. It’s a great opportunity to relax, try local dishes, and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
13:30 – 14:00 | Walk Around Supara After lunch, you can take a leisurely walk around the complex, take beautiful photos, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of nature.
14:00 – 15:30 | Drive to Ala-Archa National Park Our next stop is the famous Ala-Archa National Park. Once inside the park, we will head closer to the walking trails and the mountain river.
15:30 – 17:30 | Walk in Ala-Archa You will enjoy an easy hike along the river among coniferous forests and mountain landscapes. During the walk, you can spot squirrels, take beautiful photos, and relax in nature with tea and snacks. Optional: take the chairlift up to the panoramic viewpoint.
18:00 – 19:00 | Return to Bishkek After a full day, enjoy a comfortable drive back to the city and overnight at a 2–3★ hotel
In the morning a new group sets out from the city and collects you from the same hotel.
- Hotel pick-up: We pick you up from your hotel in Bishkek in the morning.
- Journey into the past: We head east to the Burana Tower. You’ll climb to the top of this 11th-century minaret, stroll through the “stone garden” of balbal statues and touch the history of the Great Silk Road.
- Kyrgyz hospitality: A traditional lunch — fresh kattama with cream (kaimak) and hot tea, plus your choice of lagman, pelmeni or other local dishes, with vegetarian options available.
- Road to “Mars”: Through the scenic Boom Gorge to the Kok-Moinok Canyons. A light hike (about 1.5 hours) through labyrinths of red sandstone.
- First encounter with Issyk-Kul: We drive to the western shore of the lake and stop to walk and take photos.
- A night by the lake: Instead of driving back to Bishkek, you stay at a guesthouse in Balykchy — dinner and overnight.
Morning — Free time in Balykchy: sleep in, breakfast at the guesthouse, walk down to the lake
Lunchtime — The Issyk-Kul group, which left Bishkek this morning, collects you in Balykchy; traditional Kyrgyz lunch together
Afternoon — Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul and take a short panoramic hike to a hilltop viewpoint over the colorful Ak-Sai canyons and the lake
Late afternoon — Free time in Bokonbaevo: swim in the lake or stroll the shoreline (seasonal)
Early evening — Eagle hunting show: meet a berkutchi and his golden eagle, take photos, try archery
Evening — Homemade dinner and overnight in a traditional felt yurt
Lunchtime — The Issyk-Kul group, which left Bishkek this morning, collects you in Balykchy; traditional Kyrgyz lunch together
Afternoon — Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul and take a short panoramic hike to a hilltop viewpoint over the colorful Ak-Sai canyons and the lake
Late afternoon — Free time in Bokonbaevo: swim in the lake or stroll the shoreline (seasonal)
Early evening — Eagle hunting show: meet a berkutchi and his golden eagle, take photos, try archery
Evening — Homemade dinner and overnight in a traditional felt yurt
- Morning — Breakfast at the yurt camp
- Late morning — Explore Skazka "Fairy Tale" Canyon and its surreal sandstone formations
- Midday — Barskoon Gorge: short hike to the "Tears of the Snow Leopard" waterfall
- Lunch — Traditional lunch in a yurt or a café (depending on season)
- Afternoon — Return to Bishkek with a photo stop at the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir viewpoint; hotel drop-off at approximately 21:00–22:00
All timings are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, and group pace.
Additional
Information
- The tour price includes:✅ Hotel pickup in Bishkek on days 1 and 2, drop-off at your hotel on day 4
✅ Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout
✅ Guide in English and Russian every day
✅ All entrance tickets and eco fees: Ala-Archa National Park, Sky Bridge, Burana Tower, Skazka Canyon, Barskoon Gorge
✅ Golden eagle hunting demonstration and traditional archery
✅ 4 lunches, 3 dinners (days 1, 2 and 3), 3 breakfasts (days 2, 3 and 4)
✅ One night in a 2–3★ hotel in Bishkek
✅ One night at a guesthouse in Balykchy on the Issyk-Kul shore
✅ One night in a traditional yurt on the Issyk-Kul shore
✅ Bottled water every day - The tour price does not include:❌ Chairlift ride in Ala-Archa
❌ Breakfast on day 1 — pickup is at 08:00–09:00
❌ Dinner on day 4 — you are back in Bishkek at 21:00–22:00
❌ Drinks, personal expenses and souvenirs
❌ Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
❌ Travel insurance - Price & payment$530 → $400· you save $130
The struck-through figure is what these four days cost booked separately, including both the hotel and guesthouse nights with dinner and breakfast.
Payment
✅ No prepayment — book now, pay nothing today
✅ Pay in full on the first day of the tour
✅ By card at the bank, or in cash to your guide
✅ Cash in Kyrgyz som at the National Bank rate on the day
✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Have
questions?
- Pickup on day 1 between 08:00 and 09:00; return to Bishkek on day 3 at 21:00–22:00
- Small groups, limited to 12 travellers
- Yurt accommodation is shared, with bedding provided; facilities are simple but authentic
- Riders should be at least 8 years old and under 100 kg
- Swimming in Issyk-Kul is possible roughly June–September, weather permitting
- All hikes are short and easy, suitable for most fitness levels
- Not suitable for children under 7 or wheelchair users
- The order of stops may change due to weather, traffic or group pace
- Comfortable walking shoes, plus long trousers and closed shoes for the horse ride
- A warm layer for the evenings — nights in the valley and in the yurt are cold, even in summer
- Layers and a light jacket for the daytime
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- Swimwear and a towel for Issyk-Kul (June–September)
- A small backpack for water and personal items
- An overnight bag — you are away from Bishkek for two nights
Yes, from age 7 for the tour and from age 8 for the horse ride. The days involve a fair amount of driving.
No. Each day runs with one of our regular small groups, each with its own guide and driver. All of our guides work in English and Russian, and your Too.kg coordinator stays with you on WhatsApp for the whole package.
Night 1 at a 2–3★ hotel in Bishkek with dinner and breakfast, night 2 at a village guesthouse in the Chon-Kemin valley, night 3 in a traditional yurt on the shore of Issyk-Kul. All three are included.
You don't have to arrange anything. On the morning of day 3 a new group drives out from Bishkek towards Issyk-Kul and collects you on the way past the Issyk-Kul. From there you travel with them.
There is no prepayment. You pay the full amount on the first day, either by card at the bank or in cash to your guide. Cash is paid in Kyrgyz som at the National Bank rate on the day.
A traditional felt yurt at a camp on the southern shore, shared with other travellers in your group, with bedding provided. Facilities are simple - this is a working camp, not a hotel - but it is clean and comfortable, and dinner is home-cooked.
From day 2 onwards, yes — you leave Bishkek and return only on the final evening. Your luggage travels with you in the vehicle.
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