📝 Details

📅 Duration: 4 days

🐎 Enjoy a short horseback riding adventure to one of the best horse-riding destinations in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬. Son Kul Lake 💙 is the country's second-largest alpine lake, located at an altitude of 3,016 m. During this journey, you will discover untouched wilderness 🌿 and experience authentic nomadic life in the high mountains. 🏔️

🛖 Spend your nights in traditional yurts, taste delicious nomadic cuisine 🍽️, and feel the strength of the famous Kyrgyz horses 🐎 as you cross the spectacular Kyz Art Pass at 3,400 m. Our experienced local horse guides will ensure your journey is both safe and enjoyable. 🤝

✨ Highlights

📍 Kochkor Town

🏛️ Burana Tower

🏞️ Scenic mountain views

⛰️ Kyz Art Pass

💙 Son Kul Lake

🌿 Jaman Echki

🏔️ Tuz Ashuu Pass

🛖 Batay Aral

🗺️ Itinerary

🏙️ Bishkek ➜ 🏔️ Kyz Art ➜ 🏘️ Kochkor ➜ 💙 Son Kul Lake ➜ 🏙️ Bishkek

☀️ Trip season

🌸 End of May – October

💰 PRICE

💵 The price is influenced by various factors such as group size 👥 and season 🌤️. The accessibility of some places may change during the year 🏔️, therefore it is difficult to provide a fixed price.

❤️ Why you will love this tour

• 🛖 Experience nomadic life in a traditional Kyrgyz dwelling boz-ui (yurt)
• 🏔️ Enjoy breathtaking views of alpine lakes, open fields, and majestic mountains
• 🐎 Discover authentic nomadic Kyrgyzstan on horseback

🥾 Program🐎 Day 1 / Bishkek – Kochkor

🏨 Pick up from your hotel in Bishkek and begin your journey north. 🚐 Visit the famous Burana Tower 🏛️ on the way. Enjoy lunch 🍽️ at Boom Gorge, followed by a 2-hour hike 🥾 through the spectacular Konorchek Red Canyons. 🌄

📸 Stop at Orto-Tokoy Reservoir before arriving in Kochkor. Visit a local felt workshop 🧶, watch a traditional felt-making demonstration, and enjoy a homemade Kyrgyz dinner 🍽️ accompanied by local folk traditions. 🎶

🚐 Transfer: 210 km

🏡 Accommodation: Guesthouse (Shower/WC)

🐎 Day 2 / Horseback Ride – Kilemche Pastures

🍳 After breakfast, drive to the Jumgal Region (60 km). 🚐 Meet your horses at Kyz Art Pass and begin your horseback adventure. 🐎

🏔️ Ride through beautiful Tian Shan landscapes, rolling green hills, and wide-open mountain steppes. 🌿 Enjoy a picnic lunch 🍱 along the trail and experience exciting gallops across the valleys. 🌄

🛖 Arrive at the Kilemche Yurt Camp for dinner and overnight.

🍽️ Meals: B / L / D

🐎 Horse riding: Approximately 5 hours

🐎 Day 3 / Horseback Ride – Son Kul Lake

🌄 Today's ride takes you across Tuz Ashuu Pass (3,400 m). 🏔️ Enjoy a picnic 🍱 at the summit while admiring breathtaking panoramic views of Son Kul Lake. 💙

Continue riding to Batay Aral Yurt Village, located at 3,016 m above sea level. 🛖 Spend the afternoon walking around the lake 🚶 or even swimming 🏊 if the weather allows.

🍽️ Meals: B / L / D

🐎 Horse riding: Approximately 6 hours

🛖 Accommodation: Traditional yurt

🐎 Day 4 / Son Kul Lake – Bishkek

🚐 Return to Bishkek via Kochkor.

🍽️ Enjoy lunch at Boom Gorge before arriving back at your hotel in Bishkek. 🏨

👋 End of the tour.

ℹ️ Additional information

📍 Location: Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

👨‍👩‍👧 Age: 12+

📅 Dates: End of May – October 🌸

✅ Good to know

• 🐎 Horse riding experience is not required.
• 📩 If you would like information regarding the price of this tour, please send us a request.