Winter Tour of Kyrgyzstan
Winter · Dec – Feb

Winter Tour
of Kyrgyzstan

Snow, canyons & hot springs

6 days · 5 nightsStart & finish in Bishkek · 07:00
6 / 5days / nights
~3,000 mhighest point
Yurt · hotel · tiny housea different stay every night
Hot springsbathe in the snow at Altyn-Arashan
About the tour

Snow, canyons & hot springs

The Winter Tour of Kyrgyzstan is a six-day journey through the other side of the country: snowy spruce forests of the Tian Shan, red-rock canyons on the shores of Issyk-Kul, frozen waterfalls and steaming mountain hot springs.

It packs everything into one trip: horseback riding in Chon-Kemin, a night in a modern yurt, a traditional eagle-hunting show, the Fairy-Tale Canyon, the Seven Bulls of Jeti-Oguz, and a free day in Karakol for skiing or exploring the town.

A small-group journey with a balance of adventure, culture and time to simply enjoy the winter mountains.

Departure dates

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January
2027
February
2027

Winter season 2026–2027 · private dates on request. Price on request.

Program

Day by day

Start & finish in Bishkek · 07:00. Tap a day to open it.

Included mealNot included
Day1Bishkek → Chon-KeminHorse riding · yurt night
Bishkek → Chon-Kemin
  • 07:00 — Departure from Bishkek
  • Arrival in Chon-Kemin National Park
  • Horse-riding basics with an instructor
  • Guided horseback ride in the mountains
  • Dinner and overnight in a modern yurt
Dinner
Day2Kok-Moinok → Issyk-KulRed canyons · eagle hunting
Kok-Moinok → Issyk-Kul
  • Breakfast at the yurt camp
  • Kok-Moinok red canyons
  • Traditional eagle-hunting show
  • Drive to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul
  • Dinner and overnight by the lake
BreakfastDinner
Day3Bokonbaevo → KarakolFairy-Tale Canyon · frozen waterfall
Bokonbaevo → Karakol
  • Breakfast
  • Skazka — the Fairy-Tale Canyon
  • Barskoon Gorge and the frozen waterfall
  • Jeti-Oguz — the Seven Bulls rocks
  • Check-in at a hotel in Karakol, dinner
BreakfastDinner
Day4KarakolSki day or city tour
Karakol
  • Breakfast
  • Option 1 — a full day at Karakol ski base
  • Option 2 — city tour of Karakol
  • Dinner and overnight in Karakol
  • Ski pass, rental and lessons are paid separately
BreakfastDinner
Day5Altyn-Arashan → Jyluu-Suu4x4 ride · hot springs · tiny house
Altyn-Arashan → Jyluu-Suu
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Altyn-Arashan by special 4x4 vehicle
  • Snowy gorge and natural hot springs
  • Drive to Jyluu-Suu
  • Dinner and overnight in a tiny house
BreakfastDinner
Day6Return to BishkekSemenov & Grigoriev gorges
Return to Bishkek
  • Breakfast
  • Semenov and Grigoriev gorges
  • Stop at the Old Bazaar
  • Evening arrival in Bishkek
Breakfast

Included

  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • Guide service
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Horse-riding activity
  • Entrance tickets to listed locations
  • Special 4x4 vehicle to Altyn-Arashan
  • Traditional eagle-hunting show
  • Mountain hot springs
  • Medical insurance

Not included

  • Meals during road transfers
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Extra horse riding beyond the plan
  • Ski pass, equipment rental and lessons

What to bring

  • Warm jacket and thermal layers
  • Hat and gloves
  • Insulated shoes and warm socks
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Swimsuit for the hot springs
  • Personal medication if needed
  • Power bank
  • Small backpack
Good to know

Important information

Winter conditions vary: nights are colder and the route reaches around 3,000 m above sea level. The itinerary and access may change depending on weather and road conditions.
Duration6 days / 5 nights, start and finish in Bishkek
Highest pointAround 3,000 m
StaysYurt, lakeside, hotel in Karakol, tiny house
MealsBreakfasts and dinners, traditional Kyrgyz cuisine
TransportMercedes Sprinter; special 4x4 vehicle to Altyn-Arashan
Places to visit

What you will see

Transport

Mercedes Sprinter — during the tour
Mercedes Sprinter — during the tour
Special 4x4 — to Altyn-Arashan
Special 4x4 — to Altyn-Arashan
Winter Tour6 days · 5 nights
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