Description
Period: Start beginning May till September 10th 2024
Individuals dates available on request
Group size: 2-15 tourists
Son-kul Lake is a mountain lake located 3,000 m above sea level. The lake covers an area of 275 km² and has a maximum depth of 15 m.
Frozen more than half the year, the lake and its dry surroundings welcome nomadic sheep and flocks only during the warm season, usually from June to September.
Son-kul Lake is surrounded by mountains at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. In spring the valley is greeted with various shades of green, in summer the valley is white with edelweiss flowers and in autumn it dries up with orange, yellow and red colors. The area is home to numerous bird species and mammals such as wolves, foxes, marmots and snow leopards.
Additional information
Son-kul Lake is a mountain lake located 3,000 m above sea level. The lake covers an area of 275 km² and has a maximum depth of 15 m.
Frozen more than half the year, the lake and its dry surroundings welcome nomadic sheep and flocks only during the warm season, usually from June to September.
Exclusions
- Early arrival night in Bishkek;
- Single supply
- Visa cost;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Flight tickets;
- Alcohol and soft drinks;
Inclusions
- Tour includes
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Meals as in program
- English speaking guide
- Entry fees
- Horse riding
- 1 liter water everyday
Accommodation
- Guest house in Chon-Kemin -1 night
- Son-Kul lake.-2 night
- Bishkek -1 night 3-4 stars hotel. (which one depends on availability)
Tour itinerary
Bishkek-Chon kemin (170 km drive)
From Bishkek drive to Ala-Archa gorge. Hiking and walking in beautiful gorge. After visit historical tower Burana. Drive to Chon-Kemin. Stay overnight in guest house.
Lunch on the way. Dinner in guest house
Accommodation: Comfortable guesthouse
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Chon-Kemin – Son-Kul (2 nights) (170 km)
Son-kul Lake is surrounded by mountains at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. In spring the valley is greeted with various shades of green, in summer the valley is white with edelweiss flowers and in autumn. In son-kul you can do horse riding. Stay in yurt. Feel how the silent sounds. Walk and hiking to the mountains and swim in lake if you wish. Because the weather in son-kul can be and change anytime from sunny to snowing in same day, highly recommended take worm close with you.
Lunch and dinner in yurt camp.
Accommondation: Yurt camp
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Son-kul Lake
Son-kul Lake is surrounded by mountains at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. In spring the valley is greeted with various shades of green, in summer the valley is white with edelweiss flowers and in autumn. In son-kul you can do horse riding. Stay in yurt. Feel how the silent sounds. Walk and hiking to the mountains and swim in lake if you wish. Because the weather in son-kul can be and change anytime from sunny to snowing in same day, highly recommended take worm close with you.
Lunch and dinner in yurt camp.
Accommondation yurt camp
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Son-kul – Bishkek (300 km)
As its long distance to drive, it takes near 6-7 hours. Lunch on the way. Transfer to hotel. No dinner today. End of the tour
Accommondation: 3-4 star hotel in Bishkek
Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
If 2 persons, than $ 945 per person.
If More than 2 persons the price can be change with discount