Issyk-Kul Province
Issyk-Kul Shores & Canyons
The second-largest alpine lake, seen slowly and privately.
Circle the lake between red sandstone canyons, hidden gorges and quiet villages, with time to simply sit at the water's edge.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- Private
- Coordinates
- 42.45° N · 77.20° E
- Skazka Canyon at dusk
- Jety-Oguz red rocks
- Eagle hunters of Bokonbaevo
Day by day
01
North shore
Leave Bishkek for the lake, with a stop at the petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata.
02
Skazka Canyon
Walk the sculpted clay formations as the light turns copper, then swim at a private cove.
03
Eagle hunters
Spend an afternoon with a family of falconers and watch a golden eagle hunt demonstration.
04
Jety-Oguz
Hike the Valley of Flowers and finish with a picnic below the Seven Bulls cliffs.
Issyk-Kul Shores & Canyons