Issyk-Kul & Karakol Loop
Around the second-largest alpine lake: canyons, hot springs and Karakol's old town.
Length4 days
LevelEasy to Moderate
Best seasonMay to Oct
TypeLakes / Mountains
Day by day
- Bishkek → Cholpon-AtaPetroglyphs and a lakeside evening.
- Skazka & Jeti-OguzFairytale Canyon and the Seven Bulls cliffs.
- Karakol & Altyn ArashanOld town, then up the valley to the hot springs.
- Back to BishkekSouth shore road home.
Itineraries are a guide. Every trip is private, so we adjust the route to your group, the season and road conditions.
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