Issyk-Kul / Lakes
Issyk-Kul
An inland sea beneath a skyline of snow.
Issyk-Kul
A great blue lake, red-rock canyons and the trails of the eastern Tian Shan.
A CLOSER LOOK
Alamedin Ravine in pictures.
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A DIFFERENT SIDE OF KYRGYZSTAN
Get to know Issyk-Kul.
A great blue lake, red-rock canyons and the trails of the eastern Tian Shan. Let local knowledge guide you to the routes, places and experiences that fit your season and your pace.
Every region has its own rhythm. Leave time for conversation, ask about local customs and keep a little space in the itinerary for the unexpected.
Places to begin.
Issyk-Kul / Trekking
Ala-Kul
Every step leads to a different shade of blue.
Issyk-Kul / Cities
Cholpon-Ata
Lake days and ancient petroglyphs on the northern shore.
Issyk-Kul / Cities
Karakol
A trailhead with a rich cultural life of its own.
Issyk-Kul / Trekking
Altyn-Arashan
Forest paths open into a broad mountain valley.
Issyk-Kul / Nature
Jeti-Oguz
Red sandstone cliffs, green meadows and mountain air.
Issyk-Kul / Nature
Skazka Canyon
A landscape of warm earth and unexpected shapes.