Kochkor → Song-Kul transfer
Kochkor to Song-Kul is 90 km — under three hours by 4x4, mostly gravel over the Kalmak-Ashuu pass. The classic way to reach the lake if you came to Kochkor by marshrutka.
- Distance90 km
- Drive time2 h 45 min
- Pricefrom $100
Kochkor → Song-Kul: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Starex / Delica | $100 ≈ 8,800 som | $50 | $33 | $25 | $17 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $110 ≈ 9,600 som | $55 | $37 | $28 | — |
English-speaking driver +$15–20 · return — same price. Prices updated 12 October 2026.
The road
Gravel road through Sary-Bulak and up the pass switchbacks; a Delica minivan manages it in dry weather.
Good to know
- Round trip next day with the same driver: $190.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, tolls
- Meet & greet with name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Pay the driver in cash or card — no prepayment for transfers
Kochkor → Song-Kul: questions
How much is a taxi from Kochkor to Song-Kul?
Locally the whole car is around 3,000 som one way with no guarantees; with us $110 by 4x4 with a confirmed time and English-speaking dispatch.
Is there a shared car?
In July–August a few shared cars leave from Kochkor (about $20 per seat) when full.
How long is the drive?
2.5–3 hours depending on the pass.
Travelling solo? Split the car
Our free travel-buddy board — post your route and dates, find others going the same way, and share the car.
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