Kyrgyzstan horse riding 01

There is a Kyrgyz proverb "Horses are men's wings". Since times immemorial horses have played a vital role in the nomad's life. It has been very difficult to survive without a horse in our mountainous country. During the tour you will be riding a horse all along the Great Silk Road like a nomad. At the same time you will get acquainted with Kyrgyz traditions and try the national drink Kumis (mare's milk) and delicious dishes.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake

You will be picked up by your guide at Manas International Airport and transferred to Bishkek city. The day starts with a delicious breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the celestial Issyk Kul Lake (200 km), the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). The Lake is also called "the pearl of Central Asia". On our way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and an open air museum of Balbals (stone warriors dated with the 7^th century). After having taken a traditional lunch, we continue our way to the lake. As soon as we are in Hotel you will have a rest on the northern beach of the lake where you can lie on the warm sand or swim in the lake. Thanks to the salty water, Issyk Kul Lake possesses curative properties. Your dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Day 2: Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol

The day starts with a delicious breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you are given free time to swim in the lake till 12 pm. Afterwards, you will start your trip to Karakol city by car (200 km). On the way, we will make a short break to give you the opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.), including the local museum. You will have a second stop during the trip at 12 o'clock, where you can enjoy lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Then we continue our way to Karakol city along the northern shore of the sparkling pearl of Central Asia, which's beauty you will be able to enjoy to the full during another break, where you go on a one hour cruise on a steam boat. Then you will be transferred to Karakol city. National dinner will be served in a restaurant at 8 p.m. Also for additional price you can have a folklore show there. Night is in a Guesthouse.

Day 3: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley

The day starts with a delicious breakfast at 8 o'clock. The entire morning is dedicated to a guided Karakol City Tour. The tour includes the visit of the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This is followed by the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. Later, you will visit the museum of M.V. Prejvalsky, one of the world's greatest explores. His biggest achievements were the crossing of the great desert Taklamakan and the discovery of more than 4000 animals, including the Horse of Prejevalsky. We will end the City Tour with a traditional lunch and leave Karakol at 1 p.m. and start our way to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley (70 km). On the way, you will see red mountains in different shapes, just before we will visit the mineral sources of hot springs at Jeli Suu ( Dungan Village), where you will have the possibility to take a bath. Afterwards, a horseback riding tour to the Physical and Geographical station of Chong Kyzyl Suu is waiting for you (1 hour). Your dinner and overnight stay will be in yurts. A yurta is unique nomad's dwelling which is made of a wooden skeleton that is covered by felt. This is a collapsible dwelling that is built without nails.

Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)

After a wonderful breakfast, we will leave the camp at 9 am and start our horseback riding tour to the Ashu Tor pass (2800m). After your lunch you will have an ascent on horses to an amazing mountain lake that finds its sources in a glacier. With a bit of luck you may see mountain goats. After enjoying the view of the mountain lake we come back to the station. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. Overnight in yurts.

Day 5: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Kishi Kyzyl Suu

After an early breakfast that is served at 7 am, you will ride off to the valley of Kishi Kyzyl Suu (lunch on the way) - it is a gorgeous canyon that you will definitely like. It will take us 6 hours. You will be carried away by the amazing scenery offered through views the untouched nature. We will arrive in Kishi Kyzyl village at 7 pm, where you are given half an hour time to settle in your tents, before being served a traditional dinner.

Day 6: Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak

After a good breakfast we continue our horseback riding tour from the Kishi Kyzyl Suu valley to Jumakuchak (6h) via the small Jumalai pass. This is where we will have a picnic. There is a gorgeous sight of the surface of Issyk-Kul Lake. You will have a chance to explore its virgin nature on your own. Traditional dinner is served at 7 p.m. Overnight is organized in Jumakuchak in tents among nomadic yurts of Kyrgyz people.

Day 7: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village

The day starts with a breakfast at 8 am. We start our ascent on horses from Jumakuchak to Kok Terek Village under the hoofs (6h). On the way you will come across the red cave that is called "500 rams" and a striking mountain waterfall. The lunch is to be given at the bottom of the gorge. The waterfall is located not far from hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) that are also possible to visit if you wish. After having a rest we continue our way to Kok Terek village. Our dinner and overnight is in a home stay.

Day 8: Kok Terek - Bishkek

As soon as you have packed your backpacks you are served breakfast. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car along the southern shore of the legendary Issyk-Kul Lake (380 km). You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel **** at around 8 pm, where you will have time for yourself until your pick up at 7 pm. A farewell dinner is in a restaurant.

Day 9: Bishkek - Europe

Today breakfast is served at 9 o'clock. Then we start our Bishkek city tour (the capital of Kyrgyzstan). The tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the Historical Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and much other sightseeing. At 2 p.m. you will have lunch. The rest of the day is at your own disposal. You are picked and transferred to airport.

There is also a list of other horse riding tours:

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 01

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 9 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 02

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 12 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

If you become tired of civilization there is wonderful opprotunity to feel the freedom of mind. You will have a horse riding to enjoy pristine nature of mountainous Kyrgyzstan and to visit numerous lakes with pure sparkling water. During the trip you will find out about Kyrgyz traditions and culture, because the Kyrgyz being nomads for many years have managed to keep all traditions to these days. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 03

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 7 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek

Nomads have been appreciating horses for centuries. They have many traditions and customs connected with these beautiful creations of nature. Almost all Kyrgyz games are played with horses. It has been unimaginable to live in the mountains without it. You also can ride a horse in the places that are hidden from other people. You will ride it as if you are in the past time... The feeling of riding a horse in the mountains is uncomparable. You start to feel the taste of life and you understand - the best architecture in the world is the Mother Nature! Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 04

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 8 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Tamga - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

Horse riding is one of the most popular activities among tourists. We have many places in Kyrgyzstan with wild nature to have an unforgettable tour. During this trip you will enjoy the incredible landscapes of our mountains and will get a lot of good memories and unforgettable impressions. This tour includes hidden places of Kyrgyzstan that you can visit while riding a horse. Even nowadays you still meet some nomads there! It is a good chance to get acquainted with local people and to find out about their life. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 05

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 8 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chong Kyzyl Suu - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

We would like to present you this tour for horse riding amateurs. During this trip you will ride a horse in different gorges of Kyrgyzstan that are very popular among travelers. Also you will visit our celestial lakes and it is a wonderful oportunity to live among nomads in places that are so far from civilization. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 06

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 8 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

We would like to present you a wonderful horse riding tour. Kyrgyzstan is eminent for its mountains, nomads and horses. We suggest you to combine them and to have an unforgettable trip. You will ride a horse in our Tien Shan Mountains where you can meet real nomads! During this tour you will visit our largest mountain lake named Issyk Kul and you will have a chance to ride a horse in Terskey mountains. Also you will spend the nights in nomadic dwellings yurts. Come to Kyrgyzstan and enjoy your vacations! Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 07

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 7 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan is the country of beautiful mountains and it has been difficult to survive there without a horse. That is the reason why horses played a vital role in the life of nomads. This horse riding tour will include visiting of Issyk Kul lake and horse back riding in our celestial mountains. You will ride a horse for many hours in places with wild nature where you are going to feel a complete freedom there. Read the tour...

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