# Issyk-Kul Canyons, Eagles & Yurt - 2 Days

Two days on the quiet south shore of Issyk-Kul. We hike Konorchek and Skazka canyons, hold a golden eagle in Bokonbayevo, ride horses by the lake and sleep in a yurt camp on the shore. It is a private trip with your own guide, and it fits travellers who have a short window but want more than a city break.

- Duration: 2 days
- Type: Combined
- Best season: All year round
- Starts and ends in: Bishkek
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Activities: hiking - 2 days, horse riding - 1 day
- Accommodation: 1 night at yurt
- Total driving: 630 km
- Price: from $500 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/issyk-kul-canyons-eagles-yurt-2-days/

## Highlights

- Hike the red sandstone walls of Konorchek Canyon
- Hold a golden eagle at a live hunting show
- Ride 1-2 hours on the lakeshore or in the hills
- A night in a yurt camp on the Issyk-Kul shore

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Bishkek to Bokonbayevo via Burana Tower and Konorchek Canyon

Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby, talks you through the day and drives you in a private air-conditioned car. It is just your group and us.

First stop is Burana Tower, a Silk Road minaret from the 9th to 10th century. You walk through the small archaeology museum and past the old stone balbals. Then you climb the tower for a view of the Tien Shan.

Next we drive into Boom Gorge to Konorchek Canyon. The hike takes 2 to 3 hours along narrow paths between red and orange cliffs, and you do not need special fitness. It ends at a high point above the whole canyon.

In the evening we reach a yurt camp on the south shore. A champion berkutchi shows how he hunts with his golden eagle, and then the bird sits on your arm. Dinner is home-cooked: fresh bread, hot soup and slow-cooked meat.

- Transfer: Bishkek to Bokonbayevo · 280 km · 4-5 h
- Activity: Canyon hike · 2-3 h · Eagle show
- Meals: Lunch, dinner
- Overnight: Yurt camp on the Issyk-Kul shore

### Day 2: Bokonbayevo to Bishkek via Barskoon and Skazka Canyon

Breakfast is in the dining yurt by the water. After it, a local horseman gives you a short briefing and stays with you the whole ride. No experience is needed.

You choose the route. Ride along the shore with the blue lake beside you, or climb into the hills for a view over the lake and valley. The ride lasts 1 to 2 hours.

Then we drive to Barskoon. Take the easy 30-minute walk to the lower viewpoint, or the 3-hour hike to the upper waterfall. Your guide comes along either way.

Lunch is at a local cafe near Skazka Canyon. Afterwards you get about an hour among its red and gold rocks, carved by wind. In the afternoon we drive back and drop you at your hotel in Bishkek.

- Transfer: Bokonbayevo to Bishkek · 350 km · 5-6 h
- Activity: Horse riding · 1-2 h · Waterfall hike
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch

## Common questions

**How long is this tour?** It runs 2 days, 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 2 days hiking and 1 days horse riding. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing.

**Do I need horse-riding experience?** No. Our guides match each horse to your level and keep the first day gentle, so complete beginners ride this route every season.

**Where will I stay?** A mix over the trip: 1 night at yurt.

**How much does it cost?** From $500 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/issyk-kul-canyons-eagles-yurt-2-days/#book

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- Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan