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Chunkurchak Snow & Hot Springs - Day Trip
A winter day in Chunkurchak Gorge, about an hour from Bishkek. We see the frozen Pigeon Waterfall and the Sky Bridge, then spend the middle of the day at the Chunkurchak ski resort. Ski or snowboard on gentle beginner slopes, ride the cable car, go tubing or take a short ride in the snowy forest. We end the day in a natural hot spring. Fun for all ages.
Why you'll love this tour
Good to know
- Activities: snow activities - 1 day
- Departures from: Bishkek
- Best time to go: November to April
- Local certified English-speaking guide
- Private transport & airport transfers
- Small group or fully private
- 24/7 support team in Bishkek
What to pack
- Thermal base layers, top and bottom, to stay warm in deep cold
- An insulated hat and warm, waterproof gloves
- Heavy socks and warm, waterproof boots for snow
- Sunglasses and sunscreen: snow doubles the high-altitude glare
- A power bank, since the cold drains phone batteries fast
Full packing list and arrival tips: Easy from abroad: visas, arrival and logistics
Before you go
- Visa: most Western and East-Asian passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days within any 60-day period (the rule changed at the end of 2025), so check your own nationality on evisa.e-gov.kg
- Money: the local currency is the Kyrgyz som; carry cash for villages and camps, as card payments mostly work only in towns
- Connectivity: mobile data is decent in towns, but there is usually no signal at high mountain yurt camps, so let people know you may be offline
- Winter weather can change the day's plan; your guide adjusts the route for snow and road conditions
- Drinking water: stick to bottled or boiled water, and bring enough for stretches where none is available
Read before you go: When is the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan?
Day-by-day itinerary
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Your guide meets you at your hotel and goes over the plan as we drive out of Bishkek toward the mountains. If you want to ski or snowboard, we stop at a rental shop on the way and your guide helps you pick the right gear.
The first stop is the frozen Pigeon Waterfall, a wall of blue ice among snowy cliffs. A short walk away is the Sky Bridge, strung between two cliffs above the white valley. Your guide shows the best viewpoints and helps with photos.
Next is the Chunkurchak ski resort, known for gentle slopes where beginners feel at home. Your guide sorts out lift passes, gear and an instructor if you want a lesson. Ski, snowboard, ride the cable car, go tubing or try the balloon sleds. Prefer it quiet? Take a short horse ride through the snowy forest or warm up in a café. We break for a hot lunch at the resort.
On the way back we stop at a natural hot spring. You sit in warm mineral water with snow all around. Dinner here is possible if you like. Then we drive back to Bishkek and drop you at your hotel.
Sights visited on this tour
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan's leafy, Soviet-planned capital and the gateway to the mountains.Gallery
Common questions
It runs 1 day, starting and ending in Bishkek.
The season runs November to April. June to September brings the warmest days, and the high-pasture yurt camps are open.
It's relaxed-paced, with 1 days snow activities. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing.
From $100 per person. The exact price depends on group size and season, and we confirm it for your group within 24 hours.
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