Son-Kul is an untouched mountain lake in Naryn Province, not far from Kochkor. As the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, Son-Kul is broad and blue, and is surrounded by wide summer pastures (called jailoo) and rocky mountain peaks. Son-Kul is popular among adventurers who want to spend some time living like nomads in yurts, or who want to go on treks or horseback rides through the surrounding mountains. For those looking for a little quieter time, Son-Kul is a great place to breathe in the clean mountain air and try some traditional Kyrgyz kumiss. Book Son-Kul Lake tours to visit the mountains and jailoo around Son-Kul.
3-day Extension Tour to Son Kul Lake from Bishkek
Experience a nomadic life with Extension Tour to Son Kul Lake from Bishkek. You will have a chance to ride a horse, see edelweiss flowers, camels, yaks, golden eagles, and to see how local women make Kyrgyz national drink – Kymyz.
Bishkek, Son Kul
Details3 Days | end of May-mid of September from US$ 350 per person
5-day Kyrgyzstan Essentials Tour
You will visit the picturesque lake Son Kul, ancient petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata, have romantic walk along the shore of Issyk-Kul lake and plenty of unforgettable memories with our Kyrgyzstan Essentials Tour.
Bishkek, Son Kul, Issyk-Kul
Details5 Days | end of May – mid of September from US$ 645 per person
6-day Classic Tour in Kyrgyzstan
8-day Classic Tour in Kyrgyzstan to the most popular places and sights in Kyrgyzstan. You will enjoy beauties of nature, historical monuments and many others.
Bishkek, Karakol, Bokonbaevo, Son Kul
Details6 Days | June – end of September from US$ 785 per person
6-day Horse Riding Tour in Kyrgyzstan
Horse riding tour will open up essentials of Kyrgyz lifestyle that has inherited and kept much from the nomadic ancestors. You will be transferred to the world of stunning scenery, high mountains, inspiring nature; stay in yurts, try authentic nomadic food and ride around beautiful Son Kul lake.
Bishkek, Kochkor, Kilemche, Jaman Echki, Tulpar-Tash, Tulga-Tash, Son-Kul lake
Details6 Days | July, August
Our one-of-a-kind guided Kyrgyzstan biking tour is a showcase of the area’s natural beauty and allows you to sample delicious local foods, explore charming nomadic culture, and discover history and architectural monuments in the most interesting and interactive way with highly qualifies tour guides.
Bishkek, Kochkor, Tolok village, Son-Kul, Chaek, Kyzyl-Oi
Details6 Days | Mid of June – Mid of September
6-day Classic Kyrgyzstan Small Group Tour 2025
This 6-day Classic Kyrgyzstan small group tour takes you from the birth rituals in the Karkyra Valley to the vibrant wedding customs on the shores of Issyk-Kul and the nomadic beauty of Son-Kul Lake. Highlights include equestrian games, yurt making in Kyzyl-Tuu, bread baking at Son-Kul and a visit to the historic Burana Tower near Bishkek.
Bishkek, Karkyra, South shore of Issyk-Kul, Tash Rabat, Son-Kul
Details6 Days | Spring, summer, autumn US$ 765 per person
7-day Kyrgyzstan’s Best Lakes Tour
Visiting the center of Bishkek, ancient city of Balasagun, temples in Karakol and petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata. You will enjoy Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul, fascinating trips to incredibly beautiful Jety-Oguz, Skazka and Djuuka gorges with our Kyrgyzstan’s Best Lakes Tour.
Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Cholpon-ata, Karakol, Jety-Oguz, Kochkor, Son-Kul
Details7 Days | end of May – mid of September from US$ 880 per person
7-day Among Valleys and Mountains Tour
Among Valleys and Mountains Tour along Kyrgyzstan where you will visit not only popular tourist spots but also see amazing natural sights with special attention given to the mountain lakes Son Kul and the fast flowing Naryn River.
Bishkek, Ala Archa, Kochkor, Son-Kul, Naryn, Tash-Rabat
Details7 Days | end of May – mid September from US$ 815 per person
7-day Kyrgyzstan Horseback Riding Tour: Nomad’s History
Discover the nomadic country of green meadows and celestial mountains on the horse with our Kyrgyzstan Horseback Riding Tour. You will be free to make stops by rivers and gorges and enjoy the beauty of nature at full. In addition, the itinerary is well diversified with cultural sightseeing to get the best Kyrgyzstan offers to tourists.
Bishkek, Ala-Archa, Kochkor, Kelimche, Son-Kul, Jety-Oguz Gorge, Karakol, Cholpon-Ata
Details7 Days | Mid June – mid September
8-day Kyrgyzstan Mountain Life Tour
8-day Mountain Life Tour around one of the main pearls of Kyrgyzstan, Lake Son-kul. The tour starts and finishes in the capital, Bishkek.
Bishkek, Son-Kul, Tash-Rabat, Kochkor, Karakol, Altyn-Arashan, Cholpon-Ata
Details8 Days | end of May – mid of September from US$ 1,055 per person
9-day Ancient Sites of Kyrgyzstan Tour
Unforgettable Ancient Sites of Kyrgyzstan Tour along the country, where the most of the nature consists of snow-capped mountains and pure lakes. For almost two weeks you will be surrounded by natural and cultural richness of Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Toktogul, Arslanbob, Kazarman, Tash-Rabat, Son-Kul, Kochkor
Details9 Days | end of May – mid of September from US$ 1,080 per person
10-day Secrets of Kyrgyzstan Group Tour 2025
Join the Secrets of Kyrgyzstan 2025, our 10-day scheduled group tour exploring the untouched landscapes and rich culture of Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Chon-Kemin, Karakol, Jety Oguz, Son-Kul, Naryn, Kel-Suu
Details10 Days | Summer US$ 1,255 per person
11-day Multiactive Tour around Kyrgyzstan
The cultural and educational excursions are alternated with horse riding and trips to mountains gorges, picturesque valleys and beautiful lakes with our Multiactive tour around Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Karakol, Tamga, Kochor, Son-Kul lake, Chon-Kemin village, Burana
Details11 Days | June – mid September from US$ 1,755 per person
11-day Mountains and Lakes of Tian Shan Trekking Group Tour
This 11-day Mountains and Lakes of Tian Shan Trekking Group Tour is a good choice for trekkers who are in good physical condition and have previous hiking experience at altitudes above 3000 meters.
Bishkek, Son Kul Lake, Karakol, Karakol Gorge, Ala-Kul Lake, Altyn Arashan Gorge, Cholpon-Ata
Details11 Days | Summer US$ 2,140 per person
12-day Silk Road Tour: Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan
Big two-week tour along the route of the Great Silk Road. Silk Road Tour includes visiting Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan.
Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan
Details12 Days | Mid June – mid September
