Breathtaking Horse Riding Tour
KYRGYZSTAN
7 DAYS
Bishkek - Kilemche - Son Kul lake - Kochkor
7 DAYS
Bishkek - Kilemche - Son Kul lake - Kochkor
Watching the national horse games like Buz Kashi; Gorgeous nature at Lake Issyk Kul and Son Kul; Driving through beautiful valleys and high mountains; Visiting a family of hunters with eagle; Living in a yurt- traditional nomadic dwelling; Tasting national cuisine; Process of making traditional felt carpets and etc.
AVAILABLE DATES:
- Individual dates are also available. Please contact us via email.
TRIP DETAILS
SEASON ........................................................June-SeptemberGROUP SIZE........................................max 8pax, min 2pax
LEVEL...............................................beginner & intermediate
PRICE:
$ 865 (≥ 8 people)≥ 6 people in the group: $ 870 per person
≥ 4 people in the group: $ 935 per person
= 2 people in the group: $ 975 per person
GUARANTEED FROM 2 PAX
Lush meadows, rolling hills, and crystal-clear lake - all about Son Kul Lake. It offers a unique and thrilling riding experience in the spectacular mountains of the Tien Shan range. Whether you’re an experienced rider or just getting started, a trip to Son Kul is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.
Day 1: Airport- Bishkek- Kochkor
Transfer from the airport and walking tour of Bishkek. Visit Victory Square, Oak Park with stone sculptures, Old Square, Parliament, White House, Ala-Too Square and others. After lunch trip to Kochkor village, where you will see the process of making a traditional felt carpet by a local group of needlewomen. Overnight and dinner will be held in a family guest house.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Kochkor Kyzart- Kilemche (4-6 hours riding)
After breakfast we will go to the village of Kyzart where horses will be waiting for you for riding. First we will ride through a small gorge called Chaar Archa. On the way we will have a picnic on the bank of the river. Following the trail, you will reach Kilemche Jailoo. Its name means "like a carpet" and this grass covers entire mountain ranges. We will have dinner and sleep in the yurt of a local family. This will be the best chance to get to know the Kyrgyz people and taste traditional dishes.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Kilemche-Tuz Ashuu- Lake Son Kul (4-6 hours riding)
In the morning, continue your expedition to the Jalgyz Karagai Pass, which is located at an altitude of 3,400 metres above sea level. At the summit, you will have a breathtaking view of the incredible mountains and the alpine beauty of Lake Son-Kul. Son-Kul is the second largest lake at 3016 metres above sea level, set in high altitude lush grassland. On the way, stop at a yurt of local nomads for lunch. The drive will then take you along the shore of the lake. Arriving at the yurt camp, you will have free time to wander around the neighbourhood or take a swim in the lake. The water temperature is cold enough to refresh yourself. The night and dinner will be spent in the yurts. Son-Kul is the best place to see the sky full of stars.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Tuz Ashuu - Tulpar Tash (4-6 hours riding)
On this day you will drive along the southern shore of the lake, where you will have a marvellous view of snow-capped mountains. On the way you will meet friendly shepherds offering to taste their favourite traditional drink - kymyz, fermented mare's milk. The virgin nature and the beautiful blue surface of the lake will be the highlight of the day. Night and dinner will be held in a yurt in Tulpar-Tash. After dinner enjoy a bonfire.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Tulpar Tash- Tulga Tash
After breakfast, you will continue your horseback ride to Tulga-Tash. Today you will explore the stone circles on the southern shore of Lake Son-Kul. "Tulga-Tash" means a heart built of stones. In archaeological literature, they are called "eight-stone memorial fences". They date back to the first century BC. Dinner in a local family and overnight stay in yurts.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Tulga Tash - Kochkor
In the morning you will have time to get acquainted with the life of a shepherd family, observe the process of making traditional drink "Kymyz" and other dairy products. After lunch transfer to Kochkor via Kalmak Ashuu pass (3400 m) On the way you will have a breathtaking view of the valley and a chance to meet a herd of yaks. Overnight and dinner will be at the guest house.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Kochkor- Manas Airport
After breakfast we will head back to Bishkek via the Boom Gorge. If you have free time, take a short hike to Kok Moinok canyons. Transfer to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast
Transfer from the airport and walking tour of Bishkek. Visit Victory Square, Oak Park with stone sculptures, Old Square, Parliament, White House, Ala-Too Square and others. After lunch trip to Kochkor village, where you will see the process of making a traditional felt carpet by a local group of needlewomen. Overnight and dinner will be held in a family guest house.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Kochkor Kyzart- Kilemche (4-6 hours riding)
After breakfast we will go to the village of Kyzart where horses will be waiting for you for riding. First we will ride through a small gorge called Chaar Archa. On the way we will have a picnic on the bank of the river. Following the trail, you will reach Kilemche Jailoo. Its name means "like a carpet" and this grass covers entire mountain ranges. We will have dinner and sleep in the yurt of a local family. This will be the best chance to get to know the Kyrgyz people and taste traditional dishes.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Kilemche-Tuz Ashuu- Lake Son Kul (4-6 hours riding)
In the morning, continue your expedition to the Jalgyz Karagai Pass, which is located at an altitude of 3,400 metres above sea level. At the summit, you will have a breathtaking view of the incredible mountains and the alpine beauty of Lake Son-Kul. Son-Kul is the second largest lake at 3016 metres above sea level, set in high altitude lush grassland. On the way, stop at a yurt of local nomads for lunch. The drive will then take you along the shore of the lake. Arriving at the yurt camp, you will have free time to wander around the neighbourhood or take a swim in the lake. The water temperature is cold enough to refresh yourself. The night and dinner will be spent in the yurts. Son-Kul is the best place to see the sky full of stars.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Tuz Ashuu - Tulpar Tash (4-6 hours riding)
On this day you will drive along the southern shore of the lake, where you will have a marvellous view of snow-capped mountains. On the way you will meet friendly shepherds offering to taste their favourite traditional drink - kymyz, fermented mare's milk. The virgin nature and the beautiful blue surface of the lake will be the highlight of the day. Night and dinner will be held in a yurt in Tulpar-Tash. After dinner enjoy a bonfire.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Tulpar Tash- Tulga Tash
After breakfast, you will continue your horseback ride to Tulga-Tash. Today you will explore the stone circles on the southern shore of Lake Son-Kul. "Tulga-Tash" means a heart built of stones. In archaeological literature, they are called "eight-stone memorial fences". They date back to the first century BC. Dinner in a local family and overnight stay in yurts.
🏠 Yurt Camp
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Tulga Tash - Kochkor
In the morning you will have time to get acquainted with the life of a shepherd family, observe the process of making traditional drink "Kymyz" and other dairy products. After lunch transfer to Kochkor via Kalmak Ashuu pass (3400 m) On the way you will have a breathtaking view of the valley and a chance to meet a herd of yaks. Overnight and dinner will be at the guest house.
🏠 Guesthouse
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Kochkor- Manas Airport
After breakfast we will head back to Bishkek via the Boom Gorge. If you have free time, take a short hike to Kok Moinok canyons. Transfer to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast
Note: If you would like to have individual program, we can create your private itinerary that perfectly matches your wishes, just drop an email to us.
What’s included:
- Accommodation: 4* hotels, guesthouses, yurt camps
- Full board meal
- Transportation
- English-speaking guide during the tour
- Entrance fees and shows
What’s not included:
- International air fares
- Hotel charges for additional services
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
- Gratuity to (guides & drivers)
USEFUL INFO:
- Horse carries 12 kg of the client's staff. If you have more luggage, please let us know in advance so we could hire extra horse.
- This tour can be in a group or you can also opt to book the whole itinerary as a private tour.
- For tours we require all travelers on our group tours to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company.
- Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan, visit Visa Regulation for Kyrgyzstan
- Read more about Kyrgyzstan Travel Information
- Check out Terms & Conditions here
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