A small six-yurt family camp on Song-Köl, best known among the handful who have stayed for grilled meat and samovar tea.
Bakai Yurt Camp
Six yurts, shashlyk off the grill and tea from the samovar
Song-Köl · Kochkor
- Comfort
- basic
- Altitude
- 3016
- Yurts
- 6
- Heating
- dung stove
- Meals
- Included
- Price
- US$29-123 per night (~2,550-10,750 som). Confirm when you enquire.
- Run by
- family
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Bakai is a small family camp of six yurts on Song-Köl, and what guests remember is the cooking — shashlyk off the grill and tea poured from a samovar. Horse riding is arranged. A few things aren't spelled out — toilets, showers, wi-fi, electricity and the season window — so it's worth checking them when you make contact; the yurts are heated, though the exact arrangement isn't described. Quotes for a night vary widely, so agree the price directly when you enquire. Come with the standard Song-Köl assumptions: pit toilets, cold nights at 3,000 m even in July, no signal, and cash. If you want a small camp with good food and are happy to make contact before committing, it's a reasonable bet; if you'd rather know exactly what you're getting before you leave home, choose a camp that publishes its rates.
Highlights
- Six yurts — small and family-run
- Shashlyk and samovar tea
- Horse riding arranged
- Top-ranked in its district, on a small review base
Getting there
Song-Köl, Kochkorka district. Issyk-Köl airport (BSZ) about 45 km away; Manas International about 135 km.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bakai Yurt Camp like?
Bakai Yurt Camp is a basic yurt camp in Song-Köl. A small six-yurt family camp on Song-Köl, best known among the handful who have stayed for grilled meat and samovar tea.
How much does Bakai Yurt Camp cost?
US$29-123 per night (~2,550-10,750 som). Confirm when you enquire.
How do you get to Bakai Yurt Camp?
Song-Köl, Kochkorka district. Issyk-Köl airport (BSZ) about 45 km away; Manas International about 135 km.
Are meals included at Bakai Yurt Camp?
Meals are included. Shashlyk and tea from a samovar; guests describe the food as very good.
How do you book Bakai Yurt Camp?
Enquire on WhatsApp with your dates and we confirm Bakai Yurt Camp, arrange the transfer, and can slot it into a wider route or horse trek.
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