Winter 2026/27 · December to March
Karakol ski week: airport transfer + 7 days of ski shuttle
One price for the whole week. We meet you at Manas or Karakol airport, drive you to your hotel in Karakol, take you up to the ski base every morning and back every afternoon for seven days, then drive you back to the airport.
- Airport ↔ Karakol both ways
- 7 days of private ski shuttle
- Winter tyres, chains, room for skis
- Fixed price per car
Price for the whole week, per car
| Sedan up to 3 · 2 ski bags inside | $520 $173 per person if 3 |
| Minivan up to 6 · roof box | $640 $107 per person if 6 |
| 4x4 up to 4 · Land Cruiser / Prado | $690 $173 per person if 4 |
| Premium SUV up to 4 · Land Cruiser 300 / Lexus LX, English-speaking driver | $1,100 $275 per person if 4 |
Price for the whole car for 7 days, not per person. We confirm the car on WhatsApp within 15 minutes; 30% deposit by card, the rest to the driver.
Prices per car for 7 days
| Car | Per car | Per person, full car |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 · 2 ski bags inside | $520 | $173 |
| Minivan up to 6 · roof box | $640 | $107 |
| 4x4 up to 4 · Land Cruiser / Prado | $690 | $173 |
| Premium SUV up to 4 · Land Cruiser 300 / Lexus LX, English-speaking driver | $1,100 | $275 |
Ski passes, rental and hotels are not included. Longer or shorter stays — ask on WhatsApp. Prices of 16 October 2026.
How the week works
- Day 1. Pickup at arrivals with a name sign, flight tracked, 60 min free waiting. Manas → Karakol is 7–7.5 hours along the north shore of Issyk-Kul; Karakol airport → town is 20 minutes.
- Days 1–7. Every morning the driver picks you up at your hotel and drives the 7 km up to Karakol ski base; after the last lift he takes you back. Times are yours.
- Last day. Back to the airport you choose.
Good to know
- Karakol ski base: 4 chairlifts, top station 3,040 m; the 2025/26 day pass was 1,400–1,700 som.
- Sedan: 2 ski bags inside. Minivan with roof box: 5–6 pairs of skis or 4 boards.
- If MChS closes the road, you get a free new date or a refund for the unused part.
Questions
What exactly is included?
Airport pickup at Manas (FRU) or Karakol (IKG) and the drive to your hotel in Karakol; a private ski shuttle from your hotel to Karakol ski base (7 km) every morning and back after the lifts close, 7 days; the drive back to the airport. Winter tyres, chains and room for skis.
Is the price the same from Manas and from Karakol airport?
Yes. Manas is 7–7.5 hours from Karakol, Karakol airport 20 minutes — one price, so you can book before Asman confirms the flight.
What if we land at Manas at night?
We do not drive the Boom gorge at night in snow. The driver takes you to a Bishkek hotel and you leave for Karakol at 9:00 — same price.
Is the shuttle shared with other people?
No. It is your car and your driver for your group; you choose the times every day on WhatsApp.
Can we ski Jyrgalan (Ala-Too Resort) or go cat-skiing one day?
Yes — swap a shuttle day for a Jyrgalan day; we quote the difference on WhatsApp before you confirm.
How do I book and pay?
Send the dates on WhatsApp. We confirm the car within 15 minutes and send a card link for a 30% deposit; the rest is paid to the driver. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the first pickup.
See also
Manas → Karakol ski base, one way · Karakol → Jyrgalan · Ala-Too Resort status