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Journey to Lake Son-Kul along the Great Silk Road.
This tour will allow you to learn about the history of the Great Silk Road, see one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful high-altitude lakes, and experience the atmosphere of nomadic life among the Tien Shan Mountains.
Son-Kul Lake is one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful high-altitude lakes. It is located at an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters among the pastures and mountain ranges of the Tien Shan.
Book via WhatsApp Son-Kul Lake is one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful high-altitude lakes. It is located at an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters among the pastures and mountain ranges of the Tien Shan.
Tour program of "Journey to Lake Son-Kul"
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Tour type: Nature + cultural
Accommodation: Yurt camp
Tour price: $900 per participant
- Accommodation
- Meals at the accommodation
- Horseback riding (one-time)
- Transfer
- Entrance fees
Day 1: Bishkek → Burana → Kochkor → Son-Kul.
8:00 AM — Departure from Bishkek. Begin your journey towards the Naryn region.
9:30 AM — Visit to the Burana Tower historical complex.
Tour of the ancient city of Balasagun, one of the centers of the Great Silk Road. Visit the 11th-century minaret, museum, and ancient stone sculptures—balbals.
12:30 PM — Lunch in the village of Kochkor.
1:30 PM — Visit to a craft center.
Introduction to traditional Kyrgyz crafts and a felt carpet-making workshop—Shyrdak.
3:00 PM — Transfer to Lake Son-Kol via the picturesque Kalmak-Ashuu Pass (approximately 3,400 m). Panoramic views of the mountain valleys open up along the way.
6:00 PM — Arrival at Lake Son-Kol.
Accommodation in a traditional yurt camp.
7:30 PM — Dinner. Introduction to nomadic culture and the shepherds' way of life.
9:30 AM — Visit to the Burana Tower historical complex.
Tour of the ancient city of Balasagun, one of the centers of the Great Silk Road. Visit the 11th-century minaret, museum, and ancient stone sculptures—balbals.
12:30 PM — Lunch in the village of Kochkor.
1:30 PM — Visit to a craft center.
Introduction to traditional Kyrgyz crafts and a felt carpet-making workshop—Shyrdak.
3:00 PM — Transfer to Lake Son-Kol via the picturesque Kalmak-Ashuu Pass (approximately 3,400 m). Panoramic views of the mountain valleys open up along the way.
6:00 PM — Arrival at Lake Son-Kol.
Accommodation in a traditional yurt camp.
7:30 PM — Dinner. Introduction to nomadic culture and the shepherds' way of life.
Day 2: Sun-Kul Lake
8:00 AM — Breakfast at the yurt camp.
9:00 AM — Walk around the lake.
Son-Kol Lake is located at an altitude of approximately 3,016 m and is surrounded by vast summer pastures called jailoos.
11:00 AM — Horseback ride along the lake.
Introduction to the traditional mode of transport of nomads.
1:00 PM — Lunch at the camp.
3:00 PM — Free time.
Possible activities:
8:30 PM — Stargazing.
Thanks to the clean mountain air and the absence of city lights, you can see the bright starry sky here.
9:00 AM — Walk around the lake.
Son-Kol Lake is located at an altitude of approximately 3,016 m and is surrounded by vast summer pastures called jailoos.
11:00 AM — Horseback ride along the lake.
Introduction to the traditional mode of transport of nomads.
1:00 PM — Lunch at the camp.
3:00 PM — Free time.
Possible activities:
- Walks along the lakeshore
- Photo session against the backdrop of mountain landscapes
- Introduction to the life of shepherd families
8:30 PM — Stargazing.
Thanks to the clean mountain air and the absence of city lights, you can see the bright starry sky here.
Day 3: Son-Kol → Kochkor → Bishkek
8:00 AM — Breakfast.
9:00 AM — Departure from the lake.
11:30 AM — Photo stop on the famous 33 Parrots serpentine road.
This is one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Kyrgyzstan.
1:30 PM — Lunch in Kochkor village.
2:30 PM — Transfer to Bishkek. Along the way, we'll stop by the picturesque Kok-Moinok canyons.
6:00 PM — Arrival in Bishkek.
9:00 AM — Departure from the lake.
11:30 AM — Photo stop on the famous 33 Parrots serpentine road.
This is one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Kyrgyzstan.
1:30 PM — Lunch in Kochkor village.
2:30 PM — Transfer to Bishkek. Along the way, we'll stop by the picturesque Kok-Moinok canyons.
6:00 PM — Arrival in Bishkek.
