Issyk-Kul Grand Loop + Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs
Issyk-Kul Grand Loop + Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs
Private or Shared
Private or Shared
Private or Shared
1-13 Guest
1-13 Guest
1-13 Guest
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
700$ for person
700$ for person
700$ for person
The Experience
A complete Issyk-Kul circuit with time in Karakol and the off-grid valley of Altyn-Arashan. Red sandstone, turquoise lakes, and steam rising from wooden hot tubs make this route a perfect blend of scenery and comfort.
Facilities
Expect clean guesthouses around the lake and a simple mountain lodge in Altyn-Arashan. Dinners and breakfasts are home-style; snacks + water are provided on drives. Limited signal/power in the valley - bring a power bank.
Activity
Short hikes (easy–moderate), hot-spring soaking, cultural stops in Karakol, photography at Jeti-Ögüz, and relaxed lakeside time.
The Experience
A complete Issyk-Kul circuit with time in Karakol and the off-grid valley of Altyn-Arashan. Red sandstone, turquoise lakes, and steam rising from wooden hot tubs make this route a perfect blend of scenery and comfort.
Facilities
Expect clean guesthouses around the lake and a simple mountain lodge in Altyn-Arashan. Dinners and breakfasts are home-style; snacks + water are provided on drives. Limited signal/power in the valley - bring a power bank.
Activity
Short hikes (easy–moderate), hot-spring soaking, cultural stops in Karakol, photography at Jeti-Ögüz, and relaxed lakeside time.
Boutique guesthouses around Issyk-Kul (twin/double)
Boutique guesthouses around Issyk-Kul (twin/double)
Mountain yurt in Altyn-Arashan
Mountain yurt in Altyn-Arashan
Hot spring baths (wooden tubs, pay on spot)
Hot spring baths (wooden tubs, pay on spot)
Breakfast & dinner included daily
Breakfast & dinner included daily
Snacks on the road
Snacks on the road
Luggage handled by 4×4 transfer into the valley
Luggage handled by 4×4 transfer into the valley
Hot water on demand
Hot water on demand
Jeti-Ögüz “Seven Bulls” viewpoint walk
Jeti-Ögüz “Seven Bulls” viewpoint walk
Soaking in Altyn-Arashan hot springs
Soaking in Altyn-Arashan hot springs
Light hike in alpine meadows & river valley
Light hike in alpine meadows & river valley
Karakol city walk (Dungan mosque & wooden church)
Karakol city walk (Dungan mosque & wooden church)
Lakeside stops on Issyk-Kul north & south shores
Lakeside stops on Issyk-Kul north & south shores
Local food tasting: ashlyan-fu / manty (subject to availability)
Local food tasting: ashlyan-fu / manty (subject to availability)
Boutique guesthouses around Issyk-Kul (twin/double)
Mountain yurt in Altyn-Arashan
Hot spring baths (wooden tubs, pay on spot)
Breakfast & dinner included daily
Snacks on the road
Luggage handled by 4×4 transfer into the valley
Hot water on demand
Jeti-Ögüz “Seven Bulls” viewpoint walk
Soaking in Altyn-Arashan hot springs
Light hike in alpine meadows & river valley
Karakol city walk (Dungan mosque & wooden church)
Lakeside stops on Issyk-Kul north & south shores
Local food tasting: ashlyan-fu / manty (subject to availability)
Images from the past tours
