Chuy · Issyk-Kul · 6 days
Winter Kyrgyzstan
6 days of snowy mountains, frozen waterfalls, eagles, skiing and hot springs
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Overview
Kyrgyzstan under snow: quiet valleys, frozen waterfalls and hot springs steaming in the cold air. Ride through snowy Chon-Kemin, watch a golden eagle in flight, spend a day at the Karakol ski resort and relax in natural hot springs.
Highlights
- Horse ride through the snowy Chon-Kemin valley
- Golden eagle show in Bokonbaevo
- Skazka canyon in the snow and the frozen Barskoon waterfall
- Ski day at the Karakol resort
- Altyn Arashan and Jyluu-Suu hot springs
Day by day
Day 1
Drive to the Chon-Kemin valley and a horse ride through the snowy forest and meadows. Dinner and night in a modern yurt.
Day 2
The snowy red canyons of Kok-Moinok and a golden eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo. Dinner and night on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul.
Day 3
Skazka canyon in the snow, the frozen Barskoon waterfall and the red rocks of Jeti-Oguz. Dinner and night in Karakol.
Day 4
A day at the Karakol ski resort — ski or snowboard (pass and rental optional), or a snow walk with mountain views. Dinner and night in Karakol.
Day 5
Off-road ride to the snowy Altyn Arashan valley and its hot springs, then on to the thermal springs of Jyluu-Suu. Dinner and night at Jyluu-Suu.
Day 6
Winter walks in the Grigoriev and Semenov gorges on the northern shore and return to Bishkek in the evening.
Included
- ✓Accommodation 5 nights
- ✓Transport and off-road 4x4 to Altyn Arashan
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Breakfasts and dinners
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Horse riding in Chon-Kemin
- ✓Golden eagle show
- ✓Hot springs
- ✓All entrance fees
Not included
- —Lunches
- —Ski pass and equipment rental
- —International flights
- —Hotel in Bishkek before and after the tour
- —Travel insurance
- —Alcoholic drinks
- —Tips for guides and drivers
- —Single room supplement ($200)
Dates 2026 / 2027 & price
- December 19 – 24, 2026
- January 23 – 28, 2027
- February 20 – 25, 2027