Ski Tour: “Ski Nomads: Adrenaline of the Tien Shan”

✨ This journey is more than skiing — it’s a deep dive into Kyrgyz nature, culture, and spirit

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6 days

Karakol

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Ski Tour: “Ski Nomads: Adrenaline of the Tien Shan”

What awaits you?

⛷️ Three days of skiing at a mountain resor

Skiing at one of the best resorts in Central Asia. Slopes for every level — from beginners to professionals. Improve your technique while enjoying breathtaking views of Issyk-Kul Lake and the surrounding mountain ranges right from the lifts

🌡️ Relaxation in hot springs and sauna

The Ak-Suu Kench hot springs (+38 °C) amid crisp mountain air — the perfect recovery after an active day. The mineral water relaxes your muscles, while the sauna with birch and eucalyptus whisks brings lightness and a sense of renewal

🏔️ Cultural program

Immerse yourself in Kyrgyz traditions: Fairy Tale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfalls, eagle hunting show, and a hands-on yurt installation master class. Spend the night in cozy VIP yurts on the shore of Issyk-Kul, overlooking the lake and mountains

🍽️ National cuisine

Aromatic pilaf, hearty shorpo soup, homemade flatbread, and hand-pulled lagman noodles. Dinners and lunches in national style offer the authentic taste of Central Asia

Tour program

Your journey begins! Meet at Manas International Airport or your hotel, then drive along the northern shore of the legendary Issyk-Kul Lake. 🚶‍♂️ Stop at Kok-Moinok Canyon – red rock formations contrasting with snow create a surreal, Mars-like landscape. 🪶 Visit the Petroglyph Museum in Cholpon-Ata – ancient rock carvings over 2,000 years old tell stories of hunters and shamans. 🍲 Lunch in Cholpon-Ata, then continue to Karakol. Check into a cozy hotel and rest before the adventures ahead. Accommodation: Hills Karakol (or similar)

🏂 Breakfast and transfer to the ski base. One of the best resorts in Central Asia, offering runs for all levels. Instructors are available for beginners. ❄️ Fresh snow, crisp air, and breathtaking views of Issyk-Kul and the Tien Shan mountains — freedom and adrenaline in every descent. 🌡️ Evening relaxation at Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs: thermal pools under the open sky, warm water (+38°C) against frosty mountain air. 🍽 Dinner and free evening in Karakol. Accommodation: Hills Karakol (or similar)

⛷ Another day on the slopes — more confidence, smoother turns, faster runs. Skill grows, and every descent brings pure joy. 🧖‍♀️ Evening relaxation in a traditional Kyrgyz steam bath with birch brooms and eucalyptus aroma — the perfect way to recover after an active day. 🍛 Dinner with the group, sharing stories and laughter. Accommodation: Hills Karakol (or similar)

🏔 Final ski day — enjoy the feeling of harmony with the mountains and snow. 🌡 Evening visit to Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs again: starry sky, warm water, mountain silence. 🍲 Dinner in Karakol, rest and preparation for the cultural journey ahead. Accommodation: Hills Karakol (or similar)

🏙 Morning city tour of Karakol: visit the unique Dungan Mosque (built without nails) and the Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. 🍜 Lunch with a local Uyghur family – homemade lagman noodles and traditional bread fresh from the tandoor. 🌄 Trip to Barskoon Gorge with frozen waterfalls, followed by a yurt-building masterclass — learn how nomads construct their traditional homes. 🌙 Overnight in VIP yurts on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. National dinner, campfire, and starry sky. Accommodation: Ak-Sai Yurt Camp (or similar)

⛰ Visit Skazka Canyon – a wonder of nature with red, orange, and yellow cliffs that look like fairy-tale castles. 🦅 Watch an impressive eagle hunting demonstration – an ancient art that shows the harmony between man and nature. 🥗 Lunch and transfer back to Bishkek. Airport or hotel drop-off. You leave not just with photos, but with memories of freedom, energy, and inspiration that will stay with you forever.