Karven Four Seasons
Sary-Oi, Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
At a Glance
- Spectacular location on the golden beaches of Lake Issyk-Kul
- Large resort-style property with a wealth of facilities and activities on offer
Within easy reach of Cholpon Ata, with its field of Bronze Age petroglyphs
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Landlocked and surrounded by mountains, Kyrgyzstan enjoys sunshine and low rainfall for most of the year. In winter, the Arctic winds bring in precipitation, snowfall and cold sub-zero temperatures. As such, Kyrgyzstan is particularly good to visit between spring to late autumn (April-October).
Insider's View
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Description
Located on the north shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, a short drive from Cholpon Ata city centre is the Karven Four Seasons, a resort-style property located on a sandy beach with views of the surrounding mountain scenery.
Accommodation
Rooms at the Karven Four Seasons are quite simple, with muted colours and basic yet comfortable furnishings. All have en-suite bathrooms and modern facilities, whilst the larger cottages have separate seating areas and multiple bedrooms.
Experiences
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Boat Ride at Issyk Kul Lake
Enjoy a private one-hour cruise through Issyk Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world.
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Burana Tower
Visit Burana Tower, a minaret completed in the 11th century and take the stairway up to the top for a view of the Chuy Valley.
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Jeti Oguz Canyon
You will be driven up to the hill top to admire the view of Jeti Oguz. Afterwards, enjoy a short walk at the top of Jeti Oguz with picturesque rolling hills before you are driven back down for a brief photo stop by the river.
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Karakol City Tour
Explore Karakol's unique religious heritage: Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan Mosque and the insightful Przhevalsky Memorial and Museum.
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Karakol Sunday Animal Market
On every early Sunday mornings, observe locals bargain over horses and livestocks at one of Kyrgyzstan's biggest animal markets.
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Lunch at Local Kyrgyz Family Home
Get acquainted with delicious Kyrgyz dishes on a local family house.
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Meet the Eagle Hunters
Enjoy a demonstration of traditional hunting with berkut (eagles). A berkutshi (eagle keeper) whose ancestors were hunters as well, will tell you about birdkeeping and about different hunting traditions.
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Picnic Lunch at a Valley
Picnic lunch is one of the best ways to slowly take in the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan valleys. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, fresh and dried fruits, chocolate bars and boxed juices.
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Rock Petroglyphs
View rock petroglyphs dating from 1500 BC in Cholpon Ata.
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Suyab
Visit Suyab, an ancient Chinese city best known as the birthplace of Li Bai, a Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty era.
Holiday Ideas
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Off The Beaten Track Silk Road Jeep Safari
Bishkek, Cholpon Ata, Osh, Ferghana, Khujand, Iskanderkul, Dushanbe & Almaty
from SGD $9800 pp 13 nights
- The ultimate intrepid journey takes you to some of the most remote heartlands across 4 Stans
- Traverse some of the highest mountain ranges in the world, including Tianshan (Heavenly Mountain) and Pamir-Alay
- Unravel Ferghana Valley's intricate craftmanship—ancient center of silk, ceramic and artisan production
Location & directions
Sary-Oi, Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
The Karven Four Seasons is located in the village of Sary-Oy, approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the city of Cholpon Ata, on the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul.
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