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← Travel Squad Podcast22 Sept · 1 h 16 min

Kyrgyzstan: 4 Days of Yurts, Eagle Hunting & Canyons Around Issyk-Kul Lake

Kyrgyzstan: 4 Days of Yurts, Eagle Hunting & Canyons Around Issyk-Kul Lake22 Sept1 h 16 min

<p>We&#39;re taking you off the beaten path to Kyrgyzstan, and sharing an unforgettable private 4-day tour around Issyk-Kul Lake! We cover the canyon hikes, horseback riding, an eagle hunting show, yurt camping, and hot springs that make this Central Asian gem worth the trip.</p><p><strong>Highlights of Kyrgyzstan:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to get to Kyrgyzstan</p></li><li><p>Where to stay in Bishkek</p></li><li><p>Burana Tower</p></li><li><p>Konorchek Canyons hike (Boom Gorge)</p></li><li><p>Horseback riding in Chon-Kemin National Park</p></li><li><p>Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo</p></li><li><p>Yurt camp &amp; swimming in Issyk-Kul Lake</p></li><li><p>Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyons</p></li><li><p>Barskoon Gorge &amp; waterfall</p></li><li><p>Jeti-Oguz (Seven Bulls) Gorge</p></li><li><p>Ak-Suu Hot Springs</p></li><li><p>Karakol&#39;s Holy Trinity Cathedral &amp; Dungan Mosque</p></li><li><p>Semenov &amp; Grigoriev Gorges</p></li><li><p>Ruh Ordo Cultural Center &amp; boat tour on Issyk-Kul</p></li><li><p>Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs</p></li></ul><p><strong>Hotels in Bishkek we recommend</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/8nfZ7umc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sheraton Bishkek</a> — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tour</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/8JO06FUv"><u>Ak Keme Hotel</u></a></li><li><a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/LerH2Uzs"><u>Orion Hotel Bishkek</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Book a <a href="https://viator.tpk.lu/hsxqYEnG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Private Airport Transfer</a> from the airport to your hotel, and check out the exact <a href="https://viator.tpk.lu/1dEs68wb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">4-Day Issyk-Kul &amp; Chon-Kemin Private Tour</a> and <a href="https://viator.tpk.lu/euxVfnXc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Eagle Hunting Show</a> we booked.</p><p>Check out our curated list of other <a href="https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/travelsquadpodcast/Kyrgyzstan?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=SN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences</a> we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn&#39;t get to.</p><p>Find a great flight deal with <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/a/travelsquadpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Thrifty Traveler Premium</strong></a>&#39;s flight deals. Use our promo code <strong>TSP</stro