Issyk Ata and Chunkurchak Gorges day tour from Bishkek

Hot springs, a sky bridge, and two gorges in one morning

A day tour from Bishkek into Issyk Ata and Chunkurchak Gorge with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide, visiting hot springs, the Pigeon Waterfall, a sky bridge with panoramic views, and the Supara ethnic complex. Private transportation, bottled water, and sky bridge entry are included. The tour runs 5 to 8 hours depending on pace and conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Issyk Ata and Chunkurchak Gorges

• Venture into Issyk Ata Gorge
• Enjoy views of mountains and streams
• Relax in hot springs
• Visit Chunkurchak Gorge
• See Pigeon Waterfall
• Walk across sky bridge
• Stroll Supara ethnic complex
• Ascend to panoramic viewpoint

The experience

The route starts in Issyk Ata Gorge, where you move through mountain landscapes and clear streams to reach natural hot springs fed by mineral-rich water. You soak in the therapeutic pools surrounded by the gorge walls, then continue to Chunkurchak Gorge, where the Pigeon Waterfall drops in front of you and a sky bridge crosses above the canyon floor, opening views across the surrounding terrain.

After the bridge, the tour climbs to the Supara ethnic complex, a cluster of structures set inside a fir forest. A guide leads you through the grounds and up to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the entire gorge. The day ends from this vantage point, with the drive back to Bishkek following. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel and returns you there. Your guide speaks English throughout and carries bottled water for the route.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• entry to the sky bridge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Casting Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the route without a language barrier. The private vehicle means your group sets the pace at each stop (longer at the springs if you want, or moving through faster) rather than following a fixed schedule tied to other travelers.

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Top questions

What is the Pigeon Waterfall in Chunkurchak Gorge?

The Pigeon Waterfall is a cascade in Chunkurchak Gorge that you visit during the tour. It is the second major waterfall stop after the hot springs in Issyk Ata, and the tour includes time to photograph it and take in the surrounding landscape.

Can I soak in the hot springs for as long as I want?

The tour includes time at the Issyk Ata hot springs, but the exact duration depends on the overall pace of the day and the guide's itinerary. The full tour runs between 5 and 8 hours, with the springs as one of several stops.

What is the sky bridge, and is it safe to walk?

The sky bridge is a crossing structure in Chunkurchak Gorge that provides a vantage point above the canyon. Entry to the sky bridge is included in the tour price, and the guide will lead you across it as part of the route through the gorge.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. The itinerary covers the hot springs, waterfalls, sky bridge, and Supara complex, with bottled water provided throughout the day.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs 5 to 8 hours total. Hotel pickup is included, so your guide will collect you from your accommodation in Bishkek at a time arranged when you book.