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Guest house and yurt camp "Aktan"

Name: Guest house and yurt camp "Aktan"
Address: Улица Зорька, 7а (возле Боконбаево на берегу озера Иссык-Куль), Issyk Kul, KG
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.7

Улица Зорька, 7а (возле Боконбаево на берегу озера Иссык-Куль)

9.7/10109 reviews

|Updated: Jul 6, 2026

About Guest house and yurt camp "Aktan"

Anchored on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul near Bokonbaevo, Aktan combines a traditional guesthouse with a working yurt camp — one of the few places on the lake where guests can sleep inside a full-kit felt yurt without sacrificing a private bathroom.

The 9.7 rating across 109 reviews is unusually high for unrated rural accommodation in Kyrgyzstan, pointing to hands-on hosting rather than amenity count. Bokonbaevo itself is the hub of Kyrgyzstan's eagle-hunting heritage; trainers from surrounding villages demonstrate the craft within a short drive.

Issyk-Kul's southern coast stays quieter than the resort-heavy northern shore, with cleaner approach roads and fewer beach crowds. The address on Ulitsa Zorka places guests within walking distance of the water.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskBarFamily roomsTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryOutdoor swimming poolPrivate beach areaBeachfrontDesignated smoking areaBBQ facilitiesShuttle serviceSoundproofCarpetedSoundproof roomsClothes rackToilet paperTowelsWine/ChampagneSpecial diet meals (on request)InternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewPrivate check-in/outExpress check-in/outIroning serviceFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSafeThermometers for guests provided by propertyFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedPhysical distancing in dining areasBicycle rentalCooking classCyclingPing-pongShared kitchenSun deckLinensBoard games/Puzzles24-hour securityContactless check-in/outBeach umbrellasBeach chairs/LoungersWalking toursSteam roomSaunaKey accessPicnic areaTour or class about local cultureBike toursPrivate entranceHikingFishingOutdoor fireplaceBeachDartsArcheryCanoeingHorseback ridingSnorkelingShared bathroomShared toilet