Issyk Kul Lake Tour: Scenic Beauty and History

Escape to Issyk Kul from Bishkek: Explore Burana Tower, enjoy a scenic boat ride, and relax in healing hot springs. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bishkek - The adventure begins at 7:20 AM, where the guide and fellow travelers will gather at the designated meeting spot in Bishkek. Following a brief introduction, everyone will board a comfortable minibus for a full-day excursion to Issyk Kul Lake, traveling through stunning mountain scenery.
  • Burana Tower - The first stop is Burana Tower,…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable mini bus during the day
  • Bottled water
  • Admission tickets to Burana Tower, Boat Tour, and Petroglyphs
What's Not Included
  • Lunch not included
  • Admissions to Ruh Ordo and Hot Springs (around 6USD per person)
Additional Information

Leave the city behind and explore the stunning Issyk Kul Lake on a small-group day excursion from Bishkek. Start with a stop at Burana Tower, a historic minaret from the ancient Silk Road, before traveling to the pristine waters of Issyk Kul. Enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery on a picturesque boat ride (April–October), and then relax in natural hot…

Location
Bishkek Railway Station
Erkindik Avenue
The meeting point is at the Main Train Station in Bishkek (Prospekt Erkindik 1). Look for the white bus on the west side of the station entrance, where your guide will be waiting.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rafe_y
Jun 13, 2025
Great day around Yssyk Köl Lake - So I was taken on time by the driver and guide Eldar. So we headed off to our first point Burana Tower. Eldar explained a lot about the history. Afterwards we went the ruins of Balasugun City, where we walked around at our own pace. Then we visited a Thermal Spa, which was a nice experience, they even sold bathing cloths, if you didn't consider to visit it before, that was super handy. Last point was a ferry ship trip on Issyk kul, which was also very nice and rounded off this relaxed trip. Eldar wasn't always able to describe everything in English, but he was a safe driver and an affectionated as well as an attentive guide. Highly recommended!
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Andrii_r
May 13, 2025
A great tour at a... - A great tour at a reasonable price. There were several stops, museums, snacks, a new vehicle, and a boat cruise on the lake.
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Jatish_s
Jun 13, 2025
A day trip to Issy Kul - A long drive to the lake and back. Plan to stay overnight to get full lake experience... Wonderful lake and surroundings. Petrogluphs were not very impressive.
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Mauricio_a
Jun 2, 2025
Not a serious provider - This company should be excluded from viator. They sent me a message cancelling my tour less than 12 hour before the trip and told me point blank: “we wont give your money back”. Avoid it
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Prettomauricio
Jun 2, 2025
Not a trustworthy and professionally company - I’ve booked this tour and the day before I sent them a message confirming the departure time because i did not receive any message. The company reached out to me and said due to weather issues the tour was cancelled, less then 12 hours before the start. There was no weather issues, they just didn’t want to do the tour, also they sent me a message saying they woudnt give my money back. AVOID!
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).