Son Kol Lake: A Two-Day Tour Experience at 3000 Meters
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Embark on a thrilling two-day tour at Son Kol Lake, 3000 meters above sea level. Experience the wildness of nature, sleep in a yurt, ride horses, and indulge in local cuisine.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Bishkek - Burana Tower - Konorchek canyon - Son Kol lake

Bishkek - In the morning after pickup from your hotel we’ll start our breathtaking journey to Son Kol. The road is gonna take us about 4 hours so picturesque views are ensured.

Burana Tower - On the way, stop in Tokmok town (80km) to have a glance at the famous Burana Tower. This ancient structure was built in the 11th century to serve as a watching tower and is therefore quite worth your visit. Here we’ll spend about 30 minutes enjoying a superb view from the top of the tower, walking around to see balbals (gravestones with depictions) and visiting the archaeology museum. Resuming the road.

Konorchek Canyons - Visiting the picturesque Konorchek canyon for a light but awesome hike with some otherworldly views. Lunch on the way.

Song Kol Lake - Arrival at Son Kol through the serpentine mountain passes. Now it’s time to explore the lake itself, its green pastures and the landscape. Horseback riding on the alpine meadows. Dinner. Bonfire time and stargazing. Overnight in yurts (traditional Kyrgyz dwelling).

Son Kol lake - Kochkor town - Orto Tokoi reservoir - Bishkek

Song Kol Lake - In the morning after breakfast we’re going to start exploring Son Kol a bit deeper. Free time for walking around and even swimming (summer season). After several hours of perfect meditation we’re starting our way back to Bishkek. Descending down the mountain passes.

Kochkor - Lunch in Kochkor town. Moving on.

Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir - Stop by the turquoise Orto Tokoi reservoir. Moving on.

Bishkek - Arrival in the capital city. Drop off at your hotel (not included). This is the end of our short but charming tour, thank you very much!

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • English speaking guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in a yurt
  • Horse riding
  • Admissions
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation on the 2th night
Additional Information

Experience a complete wildness of nature at the height of 3000 meters above sea level with this amazing 2 day tour. Son Kol lake is truly an enchanted place where mystery intertwines with beauty. Sleep overnight in a yurt, ride your horse on the green alpine meadows, eat the national food and enjoy the landscape. Here at Son Kol, you will turn into a real warrior of Kyrgyz highlands!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Triavianti_l
Jul 19, 2024
A must to do activity - Koshmatov is a really nice guy accompanying us as a guide with a lot of insights about cultures and cuisines. Son Kol Lake is definitely a unforgetable experience. Nomad experience by living in a yurt is a must. Definitely worthed every penny. The view during the day and night is amazing.
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Ngjrong
Jun 2, 2024
Absolutely mesmerising with superb tour service by Ventura - Took up a private solo tour to Son Kol lake after 2 other members backed out due to unforeseen circumstances. I initially hesitated as it wasn’t cost effective for a solo traveller to take a private tour. Alternatively I was considering to just engage a private driver without guide instead. Eventually I took up the full package after I was convinced by the sincerity and commitment by Ash, the owner of Ventura Tours, that a guide can bring out the best experience in the tour. True enough, I definitely didn’t regret my choice. Thanks to my decision, I managed to meet with my friendly & bubbly guide Nuriza, along with my humorous driver Ulan. Nuriza was like a travel companion/friend instead of a guide, as we trekked nature together, dined together, did horseriding together and watched shooting stars together under the starry night sky at Son Kol. The tour was made even better by the perfect weather and cloudless blue skies. Most travellers usually plan for Issyk Kol and might skip Son Kol, however I would strongly suggest to include Son Kol in your itinerary as I felt that Son Kol was more peaceful and mesmerising, and I could experience authentic nomad lifestyle better than in Issyk Kol. For a peace of mind in transportation & yurt accommodation, accompanied with quality guided service, I would highly recommend to travel with Ventura Tours, whether by group or solo, whether in shared or private.
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Jelmerp2016
May 23, 2024
Great tour experience - Had a private tour with Ventura tours and the overall experience was great. Went to Burana Tower, trekked at the Kok Moinok Canyon, stopped by for a panoramic view of the Orto Tokoy reservoir and ended thebfirst day at a yurt camp by the Son Kul Lake. Staying a night at the yurt camp was a peaceful and serene experience. Also managed to ride on a horse on the 2nd morning. My guide was Bek and he was knowledgeable, friendly and spoke very good English. The driver was Zhenya and awesome driving skills. Definitely would recommend to join a tour with Ventura Tours!
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S6772brjavierb
Sep 24, 2023
Amazing experience - The tour was amazing. We were accompanied on the tour by Sergei the driver and Nuriza the tour guide. Both of them were very kind, we enjoy a lot the time we spent with them. It takes many hours of car to get to the lake from Biskek, but the stops to see the Burana Tower and the canyon made it appear shorter, the car was very confortable and the landscapes were fascinating, so it definitively does worth. I will always remember riding a horse in a sunny morning on the shores of Lake Son Kol after sleeping in a yurt. Thanks for this unforgeatable experience!
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Adrian_strobel
May 26, 2022
Unforgetable - I was able to add a day at Lake Issyk kul to the specified tour. This additional request was fulfilled without any problems. The nature and landscape during the whole tour were breathtaking and fascinating! Riding in the morning on the shores of Lake Son kul was almost meditative. After I discovered the offer on the internet, the contact with Ash was done very comfortably via Whatsapp! I really appreciated how quickly and competently he responded to my messages. Even when I asked for a one-day postponement three days before the tour, it was no problem. The payment was made without any problems at the hotel in Bishkek by his lovely assistant Aimer. I was accompanied on the tour by Alex the driver and Sezim the tour guide. It is unbelievable how committed both of them were and how much enthusiasm and heart and soul they put into this tour. I owe this unforgettable trip to these two fantastic people! Many thanks... Adrian
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Husain_a
Jul 31, 2021
Featured - Everything was wonderful.. the smile does not leave them, the generosity and the search for complete satisfaction.. I highly recommend this trip
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