2-Day Small-Group Nomadic Adventure to Song Kul Lake
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable jeep/minibus with a professional driver
- Small-group tour (min 3 and max 15 passengers)
- Overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp
- Admission to Burana Tower
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunches and other personal expenses
- Horse riding
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bishkek Railway Station1 Erkindik Ave, Oktyabrskiy 720040, Kyrgyzstan
The meeting point is the Main Train Station in Bishkek (Prospekt Erkindik 1). Transport depends on group size: jeep(3–4), Minivan (4–6), or Bus (6+). One day before the trip, our support manager will confirm driver/guide details and the meeting time/point via WhatsApp or Email.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Bishkek - Burana Tower - Orto Tokoy - Kalmak Ashuu Pass - Song Kul Lake
6 Stops
1
Bishkek
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Burana Tower
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kochkor
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Kalmak-Ashuu
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
6
Song Kol Lake
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Yurt Camp in Song Kul Lake(3-5 people per yurt)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Song Kul Lake - 33 Parrots Pass - Waterfall - Bishkek
4 Stops
1
Song Kol Lake
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
33 Parrots Waterfall
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kochkor
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Bishkek
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 23 reviews
Raoul_v, Jul 2026
It was an amazing trip and I enjoyed it a lot. Sleeping in a yurt is a never forgetting experience, the horse riding was also super nice. (It was my first time horse riding)
Orozaly is a great guide who’s an amazing driver and very patient and helpful. I’d definitely recommend this trip to everybody who wants to visit Son-Kul.
olegkh008, Jun 2026
Great trip experience, the guide Ulan was very nice and organized everything on the top
level. Good choice to see stunning views, and ride a horse. If you travel solo - it’s a good choice to make new friends and have a fun trip. Recommended!
Michael_S, Jun 2026
Fantastic tour and one of the highlights of my time in Kyrgyzstan. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the guide made the experience both fun and informative. The scenery around Song Kul Lake was absolutely stunning, with beautiful mountains, open grasslands, and a real sense of Kyrgyz nomadic life. I especially enjoyed the horse ride and the overnight stay in a yurt. A great experience for anyone wanting to experience Kyrgyzstan’s incredible nature and culture.
Choatm, Jun 2026
This was amazing, already dreaming about going back. Guide and driver really great, would highly recommend
Arvind_A, Jun 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An absolutely magical experience and the highlight of my Kyrgyzstan trip. Song Kul Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, and staying in a traditional yurt under a sky full of stars was unforgettable. The tour was well organized, authentic, and offered a wonderful glimpse into nomadic life. Highly recommended!
Yair_R, May 2026
Just do it! 😂 What a trip! Excellent way to see some of the best of the best for this amazing country....from breathtaking pictures across the valleys or driving above the snow line over 3500 meters on jaw dropping roads. The camp was excellent with very tasty home cooked food, toasty yurts and you get to have two hours riding horses!! What else do you need?
Guide was thoughtful and very helpful to explain things and also allowed for many photo stops along the way. One of the best, if not the best activity you can do in Kyrgystan!
Elizabeth_E, May 2026
Wonderful tour to see the beauty of the Kyrgyz Republic! Tariet was professional, knowledgeable, and ensured your safety the entire time. Must take this tour! Just be advised, it is a lot of time driving. Song Kul is 5 hrs away from Bishkek. But well worth the trip!
panos_m, Feb 2026
Anvar was the greatest guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
The tour was really good and totally recommend it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Panos,
Thank you very much for your great review!
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Anvar will be especially pleased to know you appreciated his friendliness and knowledge.
Thank you for your recommendation — it truly means a lot to us. We hope to see you again in Kyrgyzstan!
Shandana_k, Dec 2025
Song-Kul was closed for winter, so I joined the 2-day Issyk-Kul trip instead and it was amazing. Anvar is an incredible person and tour guide. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and always going above and beyond. He kept us engaged, answered all our questions, and shared so much about Kyrgyz culture and the places we visited. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Shandana,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the 2-day Issyk-Kul trip and had such a great experience with Anvar.
He will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thank you for recommending the tour — it means a lot to us!
TOMOKO_O, May 2026
It was a great tour!
The guides were really kind and always thinking about us and moving forward, so we felt safe.
The Eagle Show was also very powerful and an unforgettable experience.
It was raining on the second morning and I thought the horseback ride I was looking forward to might be cancelled, but the guide adjusted the schedule and changed it to the afternoon.
Thanks to that, it was sunny in the afternoon and I was able to experience horseback riding safely!
I really appreciate the flexibility they've been able to provide.
It was a really great memory!
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