About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Snow Leopard - 'Ak Ilbirs' in Tong offers family rooms with private entrances and balconies. Each room includes a shower and shared bathroom. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves halal Asian breakfast and local and Asian cuisines for lunch and dinner. Convenient Location: Located 93 mi from Issyk-Kul International Airport, the guest house is highly rated by guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
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Ardaschir
United States“We had a great time at Ak Ilbirs guesthouse. It was clean and comfortable with a nice breakfast in a yurt and a good location for swimming not too far from Issyk Kul. Our hosts gave us a warm welcome and it was fun getting to know them and other...”
Kevin
United States“This place is a gem. I did a 3 week bikepacking tour through Kyrgyzstan and this one of my best accommodations. The views from the second story building are fantastic, and the cool breeze from the lake is perfect for relaxing. Also met some...”
Lola
New Zealand“We had an absolutely amazing stay. Our hosts were so kind and welcoming, gave us lots of help and suggestions and made delicious home cooked food for us throughout our stay. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and we stayed longer than...”
Huy
Vietnam“I had an amazing experience at Guesthouse Snow Leopard in Kyrgyzstan. From the moment I arrived, the host welcomed me with genuine warmth and kindness, making me feel completely at home. She was always ready to help with anything I needed, whether...”
Penny
United Kingdom“Beautiful guest house with the friendliest host and her daughter. Both spoke great English and we were made to feel very welcome.”
Dorien
Belgium“Wonderful guesthouse near the beach and the floor upstairs gives an amazing view over the lake and the mountains. Gulira is a lovely hostess and she even showed us around in the fruit garden that they own with their family. Definitely worth to...”
Olivia
Switzerland“We had a great stay at the guesthouse. The food was incredible and the location close to the lake to relax. We even booked a tour to the canyon with the guesthouse which we really enjoyed! Definitely recommend!!”
Gaviria
Australia“Absolutely loved our time with Gulira and her family. The meals were amazing (particularly Gulira’s famous borscht). Her father tends to a small orchard with some of the best tasting apricots I’ve had in my life. Facilities were modern, clean and...”
Michelle
United Kingdom“A lovely guest house. We stayed in the yurt and it was so nice. The other rooms also looked good.
The family running the guest house were so nice, spoke very good English, were helpful with things to do in the area and how to get to our next...”
Lucinda
Australia“We loved everything about this guesthouse. The hosts are super welcoming and property itself is the perfect set up. Easy walk to the beach, plenty of space in the garden. Meals were the best we have had in any guest house by far and the...”
Managed by Gulira Kasymova
Company review score: 10Based on 39 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
Hello, I'm Gulira. I really enjoy working with new people, having a new expirience, showing our Kyrgyz hospitality. Can't wait to see you, always welcome to our Guesthouse!
Property info
This charming guest house, managed by a local family, offers breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, and apple orchard. A scenic 20-minute walk will take you to the lake, and the nearby town of Tong, with its quaint shop, is just 25 minutes away on foot. The closest city is Bokonbaevo, your likely arrival point from Bishkek, featuring larger shops and restaurants. We provide shuttle services to and from the Bokonbaevo bus station for your convenience.
Our rooms are designed to be cozy at night and comfortably cool during the day. Guests can savor meals in a spacious traditional yurt. In the evenings, we light a campfire where you can relax and stargaze.
Neighborhood info
Ton village is a unique place on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, surrounded by stunning nature and authentic Kyrgyz culture. Nearby, guests can visit the famous Fairy Tale (Skazka) Canyon with its colorful rock formations and the beautiful Ak-Sai canyons. Visitors can also enjoy traditional eagle hunting shows with golden eagles and experience the nomadic spirit of Kyrgyzstan while relaxing by the crystal-clear Issyk-Kul Lake.
Languages Spoken
German,English,Russian,TurkishArea info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Yurt restaurant
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal
Amenities of Guesthouse Snow Leopard - 'Ak Ilbirs'
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
House rules
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Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
