# Ak-Say Canyons & Barskoon Falls - Day Trip

A full day on the quieter south shore of Issyk-Kul. We walk the red Ak-Say Canyons, where the lake and the snowy ridges share one view. Then we hike through forest to the Barskoon waterfalls at a pace you choose. Lunch is in a yurt by the shore or by the river. It suits travellers who want more than the busy north shore.

- Duration: 1 day
- Type: Day trips
- Best season: All year round
- Starts and ends in: Bishkek
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Activities: hiking - 1 day
- Price: from $230 per person (the exact price depends on group size and season). No prepayment to enquire.
- Group: small group or fully private, with a local English-speaking guide
- Page: https://azattours.com/tours/ak-say-canyons-barskoon-falls-day-trip/

## Highlights

- Red rock viewpoints in the Ak-Say Canyons
- Forest trail to the Barskoon waterfalls
- Lunch in a yurt by the lake or by the river
- Samovar tea and kattama at a local stop

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Bishkek to Ak-Say and Barskoon and back

We pick you up from your hotel in Bishkek early in the morning. The road runs through valleys and mountains to the south shore of Issyk-Kul. On the way we stop at a small local place for kattama with sour cream and tea from a samovar. A simple breakfast is possible too.

First comes the Ak-Say Canyons, a maze of red rock that few visitors reach. People often compare it to Mars. From the viewpoints you see the red canyon, the blue lake and the snowy peaks together. There is time for short walks and photos.

Lunch is your call: a yurt on the shore of Issyk-Kul or a picnic by the river. Then we head into Barskoon Gorge. The walk can be an easy 30 minutes or a longer forest hike, and your guide sets the pace with you. At the end you reach the waterfalls, cold air and water falling between cliffs and trees.

If you like, we can add an eagle hunting demonstration in Bokonbayevo in the evening as a paid extra. Then we drive back to Bishkek and drop you at your hotel late in the evening, around 10 to 11 pm.

- Activity: Hiking · 30 min or longer
- Meals: Snacks and lunch

## Common questions

**How long is this tour?** It runs 1 day, starting and ending in Bishkek.

**When is the best time to go?** The season runs All year round. June to September brings the warmest days, and the high-pasture yurt camps are open.

**How fit do I need to be?** It's moderately paced, with 1 days hiking. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing.

**How much does it cost?** From $230 per person. The exact price depends on group size and season, and we confirm it for your group within 24 hours.

## How to book

Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability and a tailored price within 24 hours: https://azattours.com/tours/ak-say-canyons-barskoon-falls-day-trip/#book

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- Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan