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Kegeti + Issyk-Ata + Burana
The most requested one-day route from Bishkek: Burana Tower, Kegeti waterfall and Issyk-Ata hot springs. RU/EN guide, hotel pickup.
Hotel pickup in Bishkek. Kegeti waterfall is usually a 25–40 minute easy walk. Issyk-Ata water is about 40–50 °C, with changing rooms and showers. Lunch is not included — a café near Burana or packed food. Year-round; in winter the fall can freeze.
Start
Bishkek
Level
Easy
Season
Year-round
Group
2–6
Highlights
- 11th-century Burana Tower and balbals
- Short trail to Kegeti waterfall
- Soak in 40–50 °C springs
- Same-day return to Bishkek
Itinerary
0108:00–08:30 — Hotel pickup in Bishkek
0209:20–10:50 — Burana: tower, balbals, museum
0311:00 — Lunch stop or packed snack
0411:40–13:40 — Kegeti Gorge, walk to the waterfall
0515:30–17:30 — Issyk-Ata thermal pools
0619:00–19:30 — Return to Bishkek
Included
- Hotel transfer in Bishkek
- Guide in Russian or English
- Entrance: Burana and Issyk-Ata pools
- Drinking water in the car
Not included
- Lunch
- Swimwear, towel, flip-flops
- Personal expenses and tips
Good to know
- “From” price is per person in a group of 3–4. A couple is quoted separately.
- Minimum 2 guests.
- Pickup at your Bishkek hotel.
- In winter the waterfall path can ice over — wear treaded soles.
- Timing can shift ±30–40 minutes because of traffic.
What to bring
- Comfortable sneakers
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Flip-flops
- Light jacket
- Cash for lunch
Common questions
How much walking?
Kegeti waterfall is usually 25–40 minutes each way. Burana and Issyk-Ata involve almost no hike.
Kids?
Yes. We can shorten the waterfall walk for preschoolers. Skip the tower climb with small children — the stairs are tight.
In winter?
Yes. The springs work year-round. The waterfall often freezes.
Price from
3 050 сом
per person
For a group of 3–4. Couples and peak dates are quoted separately.