A comfort-tier camp near Tong on the Issyk-Köl south shore: western toilets, hot showers, canteen yurt and easy access to Skazka Canyon.
Bel-Tam Yurt Camp
Lakeshore comfort camp with hot showers and an eagle-hunter evening
Issyk-Köl south shore · Bokonbayevo
- Comfort
- comfort
- Season
- Year-round (per Nomad's Land) — confirm on the day
- Heating
- electric
- Toilet
- shared
- Shower
- hot
- Electricity
- grid
- Wifi
- none
- Meals
- Included
- Price
- US$17–23 pp/night by occupancy (~1,500–2,000 som): single $23, double $19, triple $17. Tent pitch $3/day with facility access. Under-6s free, 50% off ages 6–12. Confirm when you enquire.
- Run by
- operator
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Bel-Tam sits on the south shore near Tong, a short hop from Bokonbayevo, and is one of the easier yurt introductions in the country — you get western toilets, hot showers and mains electricity for charging, which is not the norm at altitude. Meals are taken in a large canteen yurt and the food is varied and workable for vegetarians; there is a separate bar and both an indoor and an outdoor eating area. Sleeping arrangements are mixed and worth asking about when you book: some yurts have conventional single beds, others use toshoks, the traditional floor mattresses. A children's playground and per-age discounts make it a genuine family option. The camp arranges Skazka Canyon trips, trekking, eagle-hunting demonstrations and folk music evenings, and runs its own taxi into Bokonbayevo. A few caveats: there is no wi-fi, laundry is charged extra, and the camp fills up through July and August, so book ahead. Treat the per-person rates as indicative and confirm when you book, and note that yurt count, bed numbers and the exact season window aren't confirmed.
Highlights
- Hot showers and western toilets
- Skazka Canyon on the doorstep
- Eagle-hunting demonstrations and folk evenings
- Family pricing with under-6s free
- Own taxi service to Bokonbayevo
Getting there
On the south shore near Tong village, close to Bokonbayevo. Camp runs a taxi service to Bokonbayevo and nearby towns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bel-Tam Yurt Camp like?
Bel-Tam Yurt Camp is a comfort yurt camp in Issyk-Köl south shore. A comfort-tier camp near Tong on the Issyk-Köl south shore: western toilets, hot showers, canteen yurt and easy access to Skazka Canyon.
When is Bel-Tam Yurt Camp open?
Bel-Tam Yurt Camp is open Year-round (per Nomad's Land) — confirm on the day. Most jailoo camps run only through the short summer, so confirm your dates before travelling.
How much does Bel-Tam Yurt Camp cost?
US$17–23 pp/night by occupancy (~1,500–2,000 som): single $23, double $19, triple $17. Tent pitch $3/day with facility access. Under-6s free, 50% off ages 6–12. Confirm when you enquire.
How do you get to Bel-Tam Yurt Camp?
On the south shore near Tong village, close to Bokonbayevo. Camp runs a taxi service to Bokonbayevo and nearby towns.
Are meals included at Bel-Tam Yurt Camp?
Meals are included. Meals served in a large canteen yurt; vegetarian-friendly. Indoor and outdoor canteens; bar sells beer, vodka, cognac and soft drinks.
How do you book Bel-Tam Yurt Camp?
Enquire on WhatsApp with your dates and we confirm Bel-Tam Yurt Camp, arrange the transfer, and can slot it into a wider route or horse trek.
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Seif and the team reply on WhatsApp 24/7 — trip questions, custom plans and booking help.
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