Kapriz Karakol Hotel & Ski Resort

Modern year-round hotel at the Karakol ski base

Hotel rooms

2,300 m

Altitude

3,040 m

Highest run

30+ km

Trail network

7 km

From Karakol

Kapriz Karakol is a modern year-round hotel on the Karakol ski base, 7 km from Karakol town in the Issyk-Kul region — combining comfort, dining, and alpine activities in every season.

The resort combines high service standards, comfortable accommodation, quality cuisine, and active leisure options in every season — from winter skiing to summer mountain stays.

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• 48 comfortable hotel rooms
• Karakol ski base chairlifts
• Panoramic Tien Shan & Issyk-Kul views
• Pine forest slopes
• Olympic training heritage

À faire

• Downhill skiing November – March
• Freeride and off-piste routes
• Snowmobile access to remote slopes
• Year-round mountain stays at the hotel
• Combine with Karakol town & Issyk-Kul

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Room categories

• 36 Twin Rooms (up to 2 guests)
• 4 Superior Rooms (up to 2 guests)
• 8 Suite Rooms (up to 4 guests)

Room amenities

• Private bathroom with shower
• Satellite TV
• Telephone
• Modern furniture
• Household appliances
• Tea set

Check-in & check-out

Check-in: from 19:00

Check-out: until 17:00

Location & climate

The hotel sits at 2,300 m above sea level on the slopes of the Küngey Ala-Too range, among the pine forests of Karakol National Park.

The region's unique climate is shaped by nearby unfrozen Lake Issyk-Kul. In winter, daytime temperatures rarely fall below -5 °C, and abundant sunny days let guests enjoy skiing and mountain sunshine at the same time.

Modern construction & comfort

• Aerated concrete walls with extra insulation
• Facades with decorative plaster and natural stone
• Triple-glazed windows
• Metal roof tiles
• Electric heating
• Quality wooden entrance and interior doors

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Karakol ski base history

The Karakol ski base has a rich history — in Soviet times, athletes from the USSR Olympic team trained here.

Today it is one of Central Asia's best ski centres. Since 2009 the slopes have been served by four modern chairlifts: two triple and two double.

Freeride & active leisure

Off-piste routes through forest sections and untouched east-facing snow slopes are available for advanced skiers.

Snowmobile transfers to remote skiing areas can be arranged for deep-snow and freeride enthusiasts.

Unforgettable scenery, clean mountain air, and vast snowfields create a true sense of freedom in Karakol.

Ski slopes

• Season: November – March with stable snow cover of 1.5–2.5 m
• Total trail length: over 30 km
• Run length: 800 m to 4.5 km
• Highest skiing point: 3,040 m
• Vertical drop: 740 m
• Minimum slope: 7% · Maximum slope: 53%
• Most trails pass through scenic pine forests
• Prepared slopes and wide off-piste areas available
• Panoramic summit views of the Tien Shan and Issyk-Kul
• Trails groomed by modern Prinoth snowcats

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Comment s'y rendre

7 km from Karakol town — about 20 minutes by car along the road to the ski base.

1From Bishkek: 6–7 hours by road via the southern shore of Issyk-Kul (Bokonbayevo → Barskoon → Karakol).
2From Karakol town: 20 minutes uphill to the hotel and ski lifts.
3Private transfer or taxi recommended in winter; AKKUU TRAVEL can arrange door-to-base transport.

Meilleure période

November – March for skiing; June – September for hiking and summer mountain stays.

Où séjourner

Stay directly at Kapriz Karakol on the ski base — standard, superior, and suite rooms available.

Circuits recommandés

🏔 5 jours / 4 nuits

Aventure hivernale Kirghizistan

Burana, 2 jours ski à Karakol, Jeti-Oguz et sources chaudes.

Bichkek → Burana → Karakol → Jeti-Oguz → sources chaudes → Bichkek

ModéréPrivé ou groupeDécembre – mars

À partir de $1,090 / personne

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Enjoy the magnificent Tien Shan, premium service, and the best of winter and summer in one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful corners.

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