Naryn → Kel-Suu transfer
Kel-Suu is a turquoise lake in a slot canyon near the Chinese border — 130 km from Naryn on rough tracks, so a two-day 4x4 trip with the driver waiting overnight at the yurt camp.
- Distance260 km
- Drive time6 h
- Pricefrom $290
Naryn → Kel-Suu: price per car
| Car | Per car for 2 days, driver's night included | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $290 ≈ 25,400 som | $145 | $97 | $73 | — |
English-speaking driver +$15–20 · return — same price. Prices updated 12 October 2026.
The road
Naryn → At-Bashy on asphalt, then dirt tracks across the Ak-Sai plateau to Kok-Kiya and the yurt camps; the last stretch to the lake is on foot or horseback.
Worth stopping
- Yurt camp near the lake (meals included in camp price).
Good to know
- Border-zone permit required: apply at least 7 working days ahead — send us passport scans and we arrange it ($25 per person).
- Price is per 4x4 for both days.
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
Naryn → Kel-Suu: questions
Do I need a permit for Kel-Suu?
Yes, it is in the border zone. Allow at least a week; we apply for you.
How much does a jeep to Kel-Suu cost?
$290 per 4x4 for the two-day round trip from Naryn. Locally 13,000–20,000 som depending on the driver.
When is it possible?
Late June to mid-September.
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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