Barskoon gorge is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk Kul, 80 km far from Karakol. The length of the valley is about 30 km. At the beginning of the gorge grow rare shrubs and steppe grasses. On both slopes of the canyon rise huge Tien-Shan spruce trees. Above 2800 m grow juniper groves.

Barskoon Gorge

Along the road running through the gorge of Barskoon there are unusual monuments such as the Soviet truck on the platform and a bust of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, vacationing on the southern shore of Issyk Kul after his flight into space.

From the gorge you can see the snowy peaks of the surrounding mountains, the highest and most beautiful ones are the Peak of Panfilov Heroes (4610 m) and the Peak of the World Peace Council (4310 m). Barskoon gorge is famous for its cascading waterfalls. The most picturesque have interesting names: Tears of a Bars, Oldman Beard, Splashes of Champagne and Cup of Manas.

Through the gorge runs the road to the Kumtor gold mine, and it is noteworthy that in many small tributaries of the river can be seen the pieces of golden sand shining in the sun.

Tours, where you will visit Barskoon Gorge:
1 day

Jeep tour to Fairy Tale canyon and Barskaun gorge from Karakol

We offer a great one-day jeep tour to 2 picturesque gorges on the south shore of Issyk-Kul lake: Fairy Tale canyon and Barskaun gorge.

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$90
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12 days

Photo tour in Northern Kyrgyzstan

In this bright unforgettable tour you will visit such enchanting places as Konorchek canyon, Skazka canyon, Arabel plateau, Djety Oguz gorge, Karakol Sunday cattle market, Son Kul Lake and m ...

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19 days

On Horseback in the unique Tien-Shan

Horses are absolutely unique animals. A relationship between a person and a horse develops and allows the person to engage with nature through a beautiful and peaceful animal. This aids in b ...

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2099
Price from 2099 EUR to 3191 EUR per person (the price depends on a group size). The price 2099 EUR per person is available for groups of 4 people.
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5 days

Jeep Tour around the Issyk-Kul region (5 days)

We offer you to join us in the very interesting 5 days tour around rhea Issyk-Kul Lake. You will never forget this inexpressible blue water surrounded by the snow mountains. Route: Bishkek ...

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$1310
Price from 1310 USD to 3243 USD per group (the price depends on a group size).
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1 day

Offroading Games: Karakol - Kajy-Sai (Issyk-Kul Lake)

Beautiful nature, scenic landscapes, fantastic mountain gorges, historical sites – all of these you will see during the amazing tour to the southern shore of the gorgeous Issyk-Kul Lake. ...

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$150
Price from 150 USD to 225 USD per group (the price depends on a group size). The price 43 USD per person is available for groups of 5 people.
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19 days

Exiting Kyrgyzstan tourism packages to the Khan Tengri Mountain

We offer you to visit captivating Tien Shan Mountains. During the tour you will meet famous Inylchek Glacier that is located to the east of the Issyk-Kul Lake in the highest and the most dif ...

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2310
Price from 2310 EUR to 3810 EUR per person (the price depends on a group size). The price 2310 EUR per person is available for groups of 6 people.
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10 days

Unique Tours in Kyrgyzstan silk road: A Yoga Mountain Vacation

Escape the daily stresses and pressures of life for a relaxing yoga vacation in the mountains of nomadic Kyrgyzstan. Not only will you practice yoga every day, but you will also be able to v ...

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$1480
The price depends on a group size. The price 1480 USD per person is available for groups of 3-10 people.
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5 days

Festivals of Kyrgyz Culture 2020

Kyrgyzstan is a small mountainous country in Central Asia where mountains cover 93% of the landscape. People have been inhabiting the mountains of Kyrgyzstan silk road for thousands of years ...

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$880
The price depends on a group size. The price 880 USD per person is available for groups of 2 people.
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8 days

Lake Issyk Kul Wonders

This trip takes you to several destinations located all around Lake Issyk Kul, the world’s second largest alpine lake (6,236 km²): Chon Kemin, Cholpon Ata, Karakol, Altyn Arashan, and Tamga. ...

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$1150
The price depends on a group size. The price 1150 USD per person is available for groups of 4 people.
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