5-day Son Kul Lake Horse Riding Tour
KYRGYZSTAN
5 DAYS
Bishkek - Kilemche - Son Kul lake - Kochkor
5 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.
HORSE RIDING TOUR:
- Individual dates are also available. Please contact us via email.
TRIP DETAILS
SEASON ........................................................June-SeptemberGROUP SIZE........................................max 8pax, min 2pax
LEVEL...............................................beginner & intermediate
PRICE:
2-5 pax - 450 USD per person
5-8 pax - 390 USD 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.
NOTE: Transfer service is not included on the first and departure day.
Participants are requested to arrange their own transportation to the tour’s starting point and for departure day as well.
However, we’ll be happy to assist with arranging accommodation or transfers in Bishkek on arrival or departure day if needed.
Day 1: Kochkor Kyzart- Kilemche (4-6 hours riding)After breakfast, you will start your horseback riding journey from Kyzart village to Kilemche pasture.
The route passes through beautiful green hills and wide summer pastures, resembling a traditional Kyrgyz felt carpet (shyrdak).
Meals: BLD
Horse riding: ~3–4 hours (19 km) (depending on riding pace) 🐎
Day 2: Kilemche-Batay-Aral (via Jalgyz Karagay Pass)
After breakfast, you will ride up to Jalgyz Karagai Pass (3300 m). From Kilemche to Jaman-Echki: ~2–2.5 hours (depending on pace) Lunch at Jaman-Echki. After lunch, continue riding to Batay-Aral: ~2 hours (depending on pace)
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~4–5 hours 🐎
Day 3: Batay-Aral - Tuz Ashuu (along Son Kul Lake)
After breakfast, ride along the lakeshore of Son-Kul toward Tuz Ashuu. From Batay-Aral to Tuz Ashuu: ~2–2.5 hours (depending on riding pace: slow or fast). Lunch at Tuz Ashuu.
If the weather is warm, you can swim in the lake together with the horses — a unique experience 🙂
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~2–2.5 hours 🐎
Day 4: Tuz Ashuu - Tulpar Tash
After breakfast, continue riding along the shore of Son-Kul Lake to Tulpar Tash. From Tuz Ashuu to Tulpar Tash: ~3–4 hours (depending on pace). On the way, you will visit local shepherd families, taste traditional fermented mare’s milk (kymyz), and experience nomadic life.
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~3–4 hours 🐎
Day 5: Tulpar Tash - Kyzart
After breakfast, ride back to Kyzart village via Ozbek Ashuu Pass (3300 m). From Tulpar Tash to Kyzart: ~4–5 hours
(24 km) (depending on riding pace)
Meals: BL
Participants are requested to arrange their own transportation to the tour’s starting point and for departure day as well.
However, we’ll be happy to assist with arranging accommodation or transfers in Bishkek on arrival or departure day if needed.
Day 1: Kochkor Kyzart- Kilemche (4-6 hours riding)After breakfast, you will start your horseback riding journey from Kyzart village to Kilemche pasture.
The route passes through beautiful green hills and wide summer pastures, resembling a traditional Kyrgyz felt carpet (shyrdak).
Meals: BLD
Horse riding: ~3–4 hours (19 km) (depending on riding pace) 🐎
Day 2: Kilemche-Batay-Aral (via Jalgyz Karagay Pass)
After breakfast, you will ride up to Jalgyz Karagai Pass (3300 m). From Kilemche to Jaman-Echki: ~2–2.5 hours (depending on pace) Lunch at Jaman-Echki. After lunch, continue riding to Batay-Aral: ~2 hours (depending on pace)
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~4–5 hours 🐎
Day 3: Batay-Aral - Tuz Ashuu (along Son Kul Lake)
After breakfast, ride along the lakeshore of Son-Kul toward Tuz Ashuu. From Batay-Aral to Tuz Ashuu: ~2–2.5 hours (depending on riding pace: slow or fast). Lunch at Tuz Ashuu.
If the weather is warm, you can swim in the lake together with the horses — a unique experience 🙂
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~2–2.5 hours 🐎
Day 4: Tuz Ashuu - Tulpar Tash
After breakfast, continue riding along the shore of Son-Kul Lake to Tulpar Tash. From Tuz Ashuu to Tulpar Tash: ~3–4 hours (depending on pace). On the way, you will visit local shepherd families, taste traditional fermented mare’s milk (kymyz), and experience nomadic life.
Meals: BLD
Total horse riding: ~3–4 hours 🐎
Day 5: Tulpar Tash - Kyzart
After breakfast, ride back to Kyzart village via Ozbek Ashuu Pass (3300 m). From Tulpar Tash to Kyzart: ~4–5 hours
(24 km) (depending on riding pace)
Meals: BL
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: yurt camps, guesthouses
- Full board meal
- Horse back riding
- English-speaking guide during the tour
- Entrance fees and shows
What’s not included:
- International air fares
- Transportation
- 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
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