Horseback Riding Tour to Son-Kul

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Description

Individual dates are available on request
Min group size 2 max 15 persons

Tour available from mid May till October 2024

Son-Kul Lake (Son-kel, Sonkul) is located in the northwestern part of the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. It is the second largest lake in the country after Issyk-Kul.

Translated from Kyrgyz, Son-Kul means “lake inhabited by wild ducks”. The lake is located in the Tien Shan mountain, at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. The area of Son-Kul is 278 sq. km, length – 28 km, width – 18 km. The average depth is 8.6 m, and the maximum is almost 14 m.

Part of the lake is located on the territory of the Karatal-Zhapyryksky National Reserve, established in 1994. The waters of Son Kul are inhabited by such species of fish as white-spotted char, scaly char, rare scaly muskrat, Tibetan char, high char, marinka and peled. It is curious that until 1959, because of the cold climate, there were no fish here. They were brought here for breeding. The lake is also home to many birds

Additional information

Translated from Kyrgyz, Son-Kul means “lake inhabited by wild ducks”. The lake is located in the Tien Shan Gorge, at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. The area of Son-Kul is 278 sq. km, length – 28 km, width – 18 km. The average depth is 8.6 m, and the maximum is almost 14 m.

Exclusions

Single occupancy
Personal expenses
Tips for drivers and guide
International air ticket
Alcoholic beverages
Visa and visa support.
Kyrgyz traditional show games.(Kok-Boru) optional-for extra pay.

Inclusions

Horses rent
English speaking Guide during 3 days horseback trip
2 nights in a yurt
1 night guest house in Chon Kemin valley
Dinner, breakfast and lunch

Transportation with english (base) speaking driver,.whole trip (except, horse riding trip days)
1-5 guests in group – 1 Cook and 1 Horseman
5-10 guests in group – 1 Cook and 2 Horseman
10-15 guests in group – 1 Cook and 3 Horseman

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek – Kyzart village.— Kilemche jailoo

At 8:00 we will leave Bishkek from arranged place. (can be your hotel) to Kyzart village. After lunch you will leave Kyzart village at 2:00 pm where you will start horseback riding. We start horseback riding to Kilemche pasture.The name means “like a carpet,” and this swathe of grass covers whole mountain ranges, with shadings as subtle as any shyrdak (shyrdak is a Kyrgyz felt carpet). Dinner in a yurt.

Horse time: 5 hours. 21km

Accommodation: Yurt camp

Nutrition: lunch, dinner

Day 2

Kilemche – Son-Kol lake

After having breakfast at 8:00, then spend the morning climbing to Jalgyz Karagai pass (3400m), enter the lake basin. The horseback riding offers superb views of grassland and mountain ranges. Then follow the lakeshore west to Tuz ashuu, and meet the host family of Kyrgyz shepherds. Lunch and overnight in yurt，enjoy typical local food, such as fermented mare’s milk.
Horse time: 4 hours

Accommodation: Yurt camp

Nutrition: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3

Son- Kol lake – Kyzart – Chon Kemin valley

After at 8:00, you can ride horse shore of the lake. Go by the Kara Kyya Ashuu pass(3400m) and arrival in Kyzart.
Big lunch 2 different meals with salad.
Horse time 5 hours (28 km)

Accommodation: Guest House

Nutrition: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4

Chon Kemin valley – Bishkek

After Breakfast we will drive to Bishkek. On the way visit historical monument Burana Tower in Tokmok city. Lunch. When we will get to Bishkek its end af the tour. time to say bye.

Accommodation: Guest House

Nutrition: breakfast, lunch