Tours Hot Springs Mountains
The Hot Springs & Mountains Tour takes place in Northern Kyrgyzstan and around Lake Issyk-Kul. The tour starts and ends in Bishkek. You can reach the starting point by plane, train, or car.
Main route points: Chon-Kemin Gorge (~145 km from Bishkek), Karakol (northern shore of Issyk-Kul), Altyn-Arashan (hot springs), southern shore of Issyk-Kul (Bokonbaevo area).
The route includes comfortable transfers on paved roads, as well as a light off-road segment on the 3rd day (Karakol → Altyn-Arashan) with a transfer to a UAZ / “bukhanka.” For private tours, transportation is provided for the entire route.
Hot Springs & Mountains
A rich five-day tour for those who want to get the maximum impressions in a short time: Tien Shan mountains, north and south of Issyk-Kul, light off-road to Altyn-Arashan, and relaxation in hot springs. The perfect balance of adventure, nature, and recovery.
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Region: Northern Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul
- Season: May – October
- Difficulty: medium (active but comfortable)
- Format: private tour
- Start / Finish: Bishkek
Distance and Travel Time
- Day 1: ~145 km | 3–3.5 hours
- Day 2: ~340 km | 6–7 hours
- Day 3: ~30 km | 1.5–2.5 hours (off-road)
- Day 4: ~330 km | 7–8 hours
- Day 5: ~315 km | 5–6 hours
Total Distance: ~1,160 km
Distances and travel times are approximate and may be adjusted without losing key locations.
Included
- Private transportation along the route
- Guide-driver services
- Accommodation (guesthouses / yurts)
- Meals as per program
- Horseback riding in Chon-Kemin
- Entry tickets along the route
- Transfer Karakol – Altyn-Arashan (UAZ / “bukhanka”)
