Kyrgyzstan horse riding 02

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.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley

You will be picked up by your guide at Manas International Airport and transferred to Bishkek city. The day starts with a delicious breakfast. The entire day is dedicated to a guided Bishkek City Tour, including lunch. 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 many others places of interest. Then you will be transferred to the Chon Kemin valley in the Kalmak-Ashuu Guesthouse, where you also will spend the night. On the way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret of the 11 century) and its attached open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors dated back with 7^th century). Dinner will be served at 7 pm.

Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Tamga

Breakfast is at 7 o'clock. Afterwards, you will start your trip to Tamga (380 km,) by car. It will take us 6 hours. We will drive along the southern shore of the celestial Issyk-Kul Lake, which is second largest mountain lake in the world located at the altitude of 1608m.above sea level. The Lake is also known as "the pearl of Central Asia". Dinner will be served in the Tamga Guesthouse, where you will also spend the night.

Day 3: Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu

After a strengthening breakfast we will start our way to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley by car that is 70 km. Then you will start your horseback riding along the Terskey mountain range (5h). 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 in hot springs. 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 a unique nomadic 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 - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu

Right after breakfast you will have a horseback riding to the gorgeous Karatakia gorge and then over the Karatakia pass. After enjoying the view of the pass you will take a wonderful lunch. Afterwards you will have horseback riding down to the Kitshi Kyzyl Suu valley (6h). This is a place where you can get a taste of Kyrgyz national drink - Kumis (fermented mare's milk). Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Night in tents.

Day 5: Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Jukutchak

After breakfast you will begin horse riding to Kashka-Tor pass (3937m above sea level). Afterwards you will ride a horse through the astonishing red canyon. On the way you will come across the red cave that is called "500 rams" and there is also a mountain waterfall. You will have your lunch at the bottom of the waterfall. 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 Jukutchak valley. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. Overnight stay is in tents.

Day 6: Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu

Your breakfast is served at 8 o'clock. Afterwards there is an ascent on horses to the pass Ashu-Tor (3636m above sea level), on the way you will see a mountain waterfall and also you can take a bath in the sauna with thiocyanogen water. After having lunch you will keep on your horse riding down in the gorge of Ashu-Kashka Suu (6h). Your dinner is served at 8 p.m. Overnight stay is in tents.

Day 7: Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge - Kashka-Suu Lake

At 8 o'clock is your breakfast. As soon as you finish with your backpacks you will have an ascent on horses to the pass Kashka-Suu (3891m.), where you will take lunch. Then you will ride your horse to the Kashka-Suu Lake which will take us 6 hours. This lake finds its sources in a glacier that is why the water is so clean and sparkling. This high mountain lake situated at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. Dinner is served at 7p.m. Night in tents.

Day 8: Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor (3012m)

After a wonderful breakfast you will start horse riding to Kumtor river (6h). You will ride among Ak Shirak Mountains, which have snow even in summer. You will be surprised by the changeable weather. It can change from summer heat to winter snow within 20 minutes. Kumtor River is the most famous place for gold diggers. Even today people manage to find gold there. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. You will spend the night in tents close to the Central Tien Shan observatory.

Day 9: Kumtor - Arabel Suu

Breakfast is at 8 o'clock. Afterwards you will ride your horse along Arabel Suu River (5h). Having taken a traditional lunch, we will continue to the valley of mountain lakes. Dinner and night near the Arabel Suu River in tents. There is the valley of eight lakes. They are located nearby to each other and you can see all of them at the same time. Those impressions cannot be forgotten.

Day 10: Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes (3006m)

You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock Then there follows a continuation of horseback riding to the Chokoli Lakes. With a bit of luck you can notice Marco Polo sheep and ibexes there. Also you will visit a glacier not far from the mountain lake. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. You will spend the night in tents close to the lake.

Day 11: Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek (by car)

Breakfast is served right after you are done with your backpacks. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car. You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel*** at around 5 pm, where you will be given time for yourself until your pick up at 7 pm. Then you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant.

Day 12: Flight home

Your guide meets you at the Hotel at the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details and accompany you to Manas International Airport.

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Activity: Horse riding

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 04

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 05

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Activity: Horse riding

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 07

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