| Duration: | 7 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Schedule:
The Issyk Lake Tour is available daily from January to December, except on days with avalanche or mudflow danger. The tour departs at 11:00. The Tour duration - is 7 hours.
Tour Description:
The tour route to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans traveled. On the way, you will learn a lot about the nature and history of this region and see the burial mounds of the Saka period, where the famous "Golden Man" was found, which has become the state symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Also, you will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, where you will see the expositions dedicated to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapons, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound.
Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago due to a colossal landslide, which resulted in the formation of the natural dam 300 meters in height.
On the lake, you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. Also at the lake, you will have a picnic and free time for recreation in nature.
Private Tour Rates:
Please Contact us for the prices.
* Tour rates include 1L bottled water per person, lunch, all environmental and admission fees and tickets, hotel pickup/drop-off
The total tour price should be paid no later than 24 hours before the tour.
Accepted methods of payment: Cash, wire transfer, bank card.
50% of the total tour price is not refundable in case of tour cancellation less than 24 hours before the tour
100% of the total tour price is not refundable in case of tour cancellation less than 12 hours before the tour or in case tourists fail to appear at the appointed time.
