Tour Route: Bishkek – Kochkor – Son-Kul Lake – Naryn - Kel-Suu - Isyk-Kol - Karakol – Bishkek

Discover the beauty of our pristine mountains on a horse riding tour, following the trails of nomads from centuries past. In Kyrgyzstan, where the saying goes, ‘Horses are man’s wings,’ you’ll truly feel the connection.

Difficulty:

Trip season: June – September

Type: Cultural, SilkRoad, Trekking

Duration: 10 days/9 nights (3 days trekking)

Accommodation: Homestays, Yurt Camp, tent, Hotel

Groupsize:

Program:

DAY 1: Airport Manas - Bishkek - Son- Kul lake (40km)

You will be picked up at “Manas” airport and transferred to a 3-star hotel in Bishkek. transfer to Song-Kul lake, which is 5-6 hours drive, arrival, stop for the lunch in Kochkor town, optional to do horse trek at the lake, night and dinner in a yurt camp, 320 km drive, meals D (yurt camp)

DAY 2: Son- kul - Kel-Suu

Today early in the morning we take ride to Kel - Suu lake, through 32 parrots pass, on the way stop for lunch in Naryn city, after we continue long drive to Kel - Suu lake, through Kynda and Kok Kyia passes which altitude reaches 3300 m high, lately arrival, night and dinner in a yurt camp, 6-7 hours drive, 300 km drive, meals B, D (yurt camp)

DAY 3: Hike to Kel - Suu. Kel - Suu - Naryn

Early in the morning we will hike to Kel-Suu lake which is 7 km one way, arrival, take a boat trip around the lake, after hike down to the yurt camp, which is another 7 km hike, take a cardrive to Naryn city for the night in a gust house, night and dinner in a guest house. 150 km drive. 4-5 hours hike, 3-4 hours drive. (B,D)

DAY 4: Naryn city - Issyk-Kol

Morning after breakfast at the guest house, we will head to Bokonbaevo town, Issyk-Kul lake, on the way stop for lunch , and stop at Ak-Say canyon for ahike, hiking around the canyon, cross by Kyzyl Tuu village, arrival to Bokonbaevo, have eagle hunting show, optional to have shyrdak show too, night and dinner in a guest house 250 km drive, meals B,D

DAY 5: Bokonbaevo - Skazka Canyon - Kok Jaiyk

Morning drive through south side of Issyk - Kul lake to Kok Jaiyk valley, on the way stop for lunch and at Skazka Canyon easy hike, Djeti Oguz, Broken Heart gorges, arrival to Kok Jaiyk valley, night and dinner in ayurt camp, 150 km drive, meals B, D

DAY 6: Kok Jaiyk - Karakol

Morning we will hike or optional to do with a horses, easy hike or horse trek to waterfall, after lunch in a yurt camp. In the afternonn depart to Karakol city. Night in a guest house, dinner in a restaurant, 50 km drive, meals B

DAY 7: Karakol - Ala-Kol- Altyn Arashan

Early in the morning after the breakfast transfer to Karakol gorge where you will start your trekking tour to Ala-Kol lake, go on your hike through trees and river in KArakol valley. lunch on the way. Night and dinner in a yurt. 8 hours trek, meals B, D.

DAY 8: Sirota camp site -Altyn Arashan

In the morning after the breakfast, we continue our hike to Altyn Arashan hot springs, here you will enjoy with the taking shower in a hot spring, overnight in a guesthouse, 8-10 hours trek, meals B, D

DAY 9: Altyn Arashan - Ak Suu - Karakol

Morning take 4*4 extreme drive to Ak Suu village, after 2 hours bumpy driving arrival take normal car to Karakol, lunch in aKArakol, after drive to Bishkek, lately arrival to Bishkek 450 km drive, meals B, D

DAY 10: Bishkek - City tour - Manas Airport (30 km)

Today after the breakfast at the guest house, we will visit Osh Bazaar,after we will visitAla Too squire, to visit Gallery of Art. Historical museum. Lunch in a city.

Airport transfer depending on your flight-schedule.

Price

The price is influenced by various factors such as group size or season. Therefore, it is difficult to provide a fixed price.

Program price includes:

Transportation as mentioned in the program

Accommodation as mentioned in the program

Guide

Service does not include:

Medical/evacuation insurance

International air ticket

Kyrgyz visa / visa support letter

mats, sleeping bag

Meals en-routes

Alcohol beverage during tour

Food and Water

Water bottle, water purification tablets or filter: For refilling from natural sources.

High-energy snacks: Such as nuts, dried fruit, and energy bars – if needed

Safety

First aid kit: Include bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers, and any personal medications.

Personal hygiene items: Biodegradable soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, wet wipes and quick-dry towel

Medications: Any personal medications, plus extras in case of delays. We are sometimes in very remote areas, so obtaining these items could be difficult.

Sun protection: Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF, hat, sunglasses.

Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in the tour package. It is highly recommended that clients have their own travel insurance to cover illness, injury, and loss or damage to personal belongings. In case of an emergency, the staff will do their best to assist and transport you to a hospital or another point of care. However, if you do not have insurance, you will be required to cover the charges yourself. Your insurance should also cover helicopter services and rescue/search operations in the mountains.

Miscellaneous

Camera or smartphone: To capture the beautiful scenery.

Power bank: To keep your electronic devices charged.

Reusable bags: For carrying trash out of remote areas.