Cholpon-Ata & Petroglyphs Tour (Issyk-Kul North Shore)

A day trip to Cholpon-Ata on Issyk-Kul's north shore, including the open-air petroglyph field with thousands of ancient rock carvings.

Highlights

• Open-air petroglyph field
• Issyk-Kul north shore scenery
• Cholpon-Ata resort town
• Easy, mostly walking pace

Itinerary

1. Pickup from Karakol (or Bishkek, ask us for that routing).
2. Drive along Issyk-Kul's north shore to Cholpon-Ata.
3. Guided walk through the petroglyph field.
4. Free time in Cholpon-Ata before the return drive.

What's included

• Transfer
• Guide
• Petroglyph field entrance

Not included

• Lunch

Frequently asked questions

Can this be done from Karakol, not just Bishkek?

Yes — it's a full day either way since it's the opposite shore of the lake from Karakol, but very doable as a day trip.

How much does Cholpon-Ata & Petroglyphs Tour (Issyk-Kul North Shore) cost?

The group rate is $70 per person. A private version just for your group is $110 per person.

How long does Cholpon-Ata & Petroglyphs Tour (Issyk-Kul North Shore) take, and how hard is it?

It runs 1 day and is rated "Easy" — no special fitness or experience needed.

Can I pay online for this tour?

Yes — this is one of our instant-booking tours, so you can pay online right away instead of waiting for a reply.