Description
Period: from mid June till mid August 2024-2025
Individuals dates available on request
Group size: min 2 – max 14 persons
5 Days | Bishkek, Kochkor, Kilemche, Jaman Echki, Tulpar-Tash, Tulga-Tash, Son-Kul lake.
Developing Kyrgyzstan is one of the best destinations for equestrian tours. The Telegraph’s expert Chris Moss says this ‘rugged country’ has long been favored for horseback riding. Horse riding tours teach the essence of the Kyrgyz way of life, much of it inherited and preserved from their nomadic ancestors. You’ll stay in yurts, taste authentic nomadic cuisine and ride horses around the beautiful Son-kul Lake in Naryn region.
Prerequisites: You must be able to get on and off a horse without assistance, walk in the saddle and trot on level ground in a relaxed and controlled manner.
Tour notes: A local guide and rider will look after you and your horse throughout the tour. Riding time is approximately 4-6 hours per day. The altitude varies between 800-2500m.
Additional information
5 Days | Bishkek, Kochkor, Kilemche, Jaman Echki, Tulpar-Tash, Tulga-Tash, Son-Kul lake Starting from mid june till mid august 2024-25. Individuals dates are available on request. Group size min 2-14 persons.
Accommodation:
- Bishkek – 1 night (twin room) 3-4 star hotel
- Guesthouse – 1 night (twin room)
- Yurt camp – 3 nights (2-4 people in 1 yurt)
1) Accommodation in dormitories
The yurts included in the itinerary are for 4-5 people.
– The Jaman-echki yurt camp has outdoor showers and toilets.
– The CBT yurts in Tulpar Tash are rustic shepherd yurts. Simple meals. Toilets are very basic and there is no shower.
– Tash Dobo yurt camp has showers and normal toilets outside.
2) Horses and luggage
You will ride on a shepherd’s Kyrgyz horse. The horses are not big but they are very strong and can run long distances on high mountain roads.
The horses are equipped with traditional Kyrgyz saddles similar to those of American cowboys. They are also equipped with bags for personal belongings.
Some may want to take some of their belongings with them. There is plenty of room in the saddlebags. The rest of the luggage is delivered to the last yurt camp.
Luggage horses are also available for an additional fee to carry only luggage.
What do you need?
Down jacket, warm sweater, silk sleeping bag liner, raincoat (waterproof pants with openings on the outside at the base of the legs so they can be put on and taken off without taking off the trekking boots), two or three pairs of warm socks, waterproof trekking boots, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen with good UV protection UV protective lip balm, horse protectors and a safety riding helmet.
safety helmets can be rented for an additional fee. Rental fees are US$40 for whole tour for helmets.
Health
If you suffer from certain illnesses, bring a first aid kit and necessary medicines.
Note: Please note that in certain circumstances, activities may be shortened or canceled without refund or reimbursement. Such circumstances include weather, earthquakes, other natural disasters, injuries or other health issues. You are not entitled to a refund or other reimbursement in the event of any of the above circumstances.
Exclusions
- Early arrival night in Bishkek;
- Single supply
- Visa cost;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Flight tickets;
- Alcohol and soft drinks;
- Folklore show in Bishkek.
Inclusions
- Double room accommodation in Bishkek and Kochkor;
- Four-people accommodation in the yurt;
- Meal- full board
- Mineral water 1 L per person a day
- English speaking tour guide;
- Personnel for trek (stableman);
- Horses rent
- Transport for all transfers according the program.
Tour itinerary
Bishkek city – Kochkor town
From hotel in Bishkek, will start a city tour. Visit the Central Square and Osh Bazaar (Eastern Market). Then transfer to Kochkor village (260 km) for lunch. Optional visit to a felt carpet workshop where you can buy souvenirs and make your own carpets. Dinner with Kyrgyz family. Overnight in family-run accommodation.
Accommodation: Family house
Nutrition: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Kochkor town – Jaman-echki
After an early breakfast, transfer to Jumgal valley, the starting point for horse riding below the Kizart Pass. You will be met by your guide and rider. Kizart Kiya Jayloo is a relatively flat sea of grass. Cross the Char Archa Pass (3061m) and enter the Char Archa Valley. Lunch at Kilemchi Jayloo with a view of Mount Baba Ata (4,400m).After lunch, cross the Jaljis Karagai Pass (3400m) and cross the Son-kol Mountain Range.Driving time approximately 5-6 hours.Dinner and overnight at the Yurt Camp.
Accommodation: Yurt camp
Nutrition: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Jaman Echki – Turpar Tash
Breakfast. Horseback riding along the lake for about 4-6 hours. From June to September local people live and graze their animals in the grasslands (jayloo) around the lake. A taste of the open air and the free life of nomadic people. You can also taste the traditional Kyrgyz drink kimyz (fermented mare’s milk). Riding time is about 4-6 hours. Dinner and overnight in Yurt.
Accommodation: Yurt camp
Nutrition: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Tulpar Tash – Tulga-Tash (Son-Kul lake)
After breakfast 4-6 hours horseback riding. Explore the Stone Circle on the southern shore of Son-kul Lake. ‘Tash Tulga’ or ‘Tulga Tash’ means ‘heart made of stone’. In archaeological literature it is called the ‘Eight-Stone Memorial Fence’. Its history dates back to the 1st century BC. Duration approximately 4-6 hours. Dinner in Yurt Camp.
Accommodation: Yurt camp
Nutrition: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Son-kul Lake – Bishkek
After breakfast transfer to Bishkek (350 km). On the way, visit the 11th-century Burana Tower in the ancient city of Balasagun on the Great Silk Road. Arrival in Bishkek.Overnight in hotel.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Bishkek
Nutrition: Breakfast / lunch / dinner
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
2 person – $1435 per person
3 persons – $1150 per person
Theres discount for groups
Available tour booking dates
- Monday
10 June 2024 - Saturday
15 June 2024
- Wednesday
10 July 2024 - Monday
15 July 2024
- Saturday
10 August 2024 - Thursday
15 August 2024
