Horseback riding from Kilemche – Son-Kul Lake
Bishkek - Kyzart village - Kilemche pasture - Son Kul Lake - Kochkor - Bishkek
- Visit Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and see its modern architecture, such as the Ala-Too square and the Fine Art Museum of Kyrgyzstan
- Visit Issyk-Kul Lake, a famous lake in northeastern Kyrgyzstan surrounded by the Tien Shan mountains. It is the second-largest alpine lake in the world and never freezes in winter, which is why it is called the “Warm Lake”
- Stay in a yurt, a traditional Kyrgyz tent
- Trip Map
- Reviews
- Itinerary
- What is included
- Essential Information
Itinerary
Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting at the airport “Manas. Transfer to hotel. Rest. Bishkek sightseeing: Visit Central Ala-Too Square, White Central Mosque, Oak Park with sculptures and statues of Famous Kyrgyz People, open air eastern markets, Old Square. Dinner in restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: no
Breakfast. Early morning drive to Kyzart village, located in Kochkor, 280 km, 4-5 hrs. You will have lunch at a small local family house where you meet your Horse guide. After lunch, we will start the tour to the Kilemche pasture (you can leave some things in Kyzart and take only the essentials for 3 days).
Start horse trekking to Son –Kul lake through the Kyzart Pass (2664m) and then cross Kyzyl-Kiya jailoo, an enormous, relatively flat sea of grass. Continue over the Chaar-Archa Pass (3 061 m) into the Chaar-Archa Valley then cross the river and follow the trail over hills to Kilemche Jailoo. Accommodation and dinner in local Sheperds’ Yurt Inn.
Meals: full board
After breakfast riding to Jalgyz Karagai pass (3400 m), over the Song-Kol Mountains and into the lake’s basin. The morning climb affords wonderful views of Kilemche jailoo, and the pass itself is rocky and exciting. After lunch (picnic) at Jaman Echki, follow the lakeshore east to the yurt at Batai Aral. On the road you can enjoy beautiful small rivers, mountains, flowers. You will meet the shepherd and his family. If you like, you can drink hot tea and kumyz (horse milk), enjoy the last lights of the day to walk around the pastures or just get to know the locals.
As option: Horse Game Kok-Boruogh in Son Kul Lake. Free time. Overnight are in a yurt camp.
Meals: full board
Breakfast. Horse riding in Son-Kul lake, 3 hrs. Lunch in a Yurt Camp. Afternoon meet driver and transfer to Bishkek. Lunch in Kochkor village where you will see manufacture of felt carpet. Further, on the way excursion to Burana Tower (X-XI century). Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport “Manas”. Departuree. Meals: breakfast
What's included / excluded
- Transportation
- Accommodation:
- 2 nights in Bishkek 3* on twin / double sharing basis
- 2 nights in Yurt Inn in Son Kul Lake - Horses for horse riding (3 days)
- Horsemen including their meals
- English / French speaking guide from day 1 to day 5 including horse, salary, meals and accommodation
- Full board during horse trek
- Bottled water
- All excursions as mentioned in the program
- All entrance fees
- Bottled water
- All local taxes
- International аir ticket
- Kyrgyz visa / visa support letter (by request)
- Meals en-routes
- Alcohol beverage during tour
- Tips
reviews
It was a great experience to visit Turkmenistan in a company of very knowledgeable, having tour guide and kind drivers. We had an opportunity to see the extraordinary city of Ashgabad, we were able to feel the hospitality of locals in Nokhur, we dived into the desert and slept in yurts next to the "Gates of hell". All the above and much more have made the trip unforgettable.
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Maksat is a great guide that together with his driver made us feel like we were traveling with friends. He is a professional, eager to share his country's history with you and while his doing that he's taking care that you have all the possible comfort and all your needs are fulfilled.
Turkmenistan is a must-do exotic experience with the highlights being. Ashgabat and Darvaza, but all the historical sites are worth seeing and the night spent in the yurt is unforgettable.
It was a great experience to visit Turkmenistan in a company of very knowledgeable, having tour guide and kind drivers. We had an opportunity to see the extraordinary city of Ashgabad, we were able to feel the hospitality of locals in Nokhur, we dived into the desert and slept in yurts next to the "Gates of hell". All the above and much more have made the trip unforgettable.
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Maksat is a great guide that together with his driver made us feel like we were traveling with friends. He is a professional, eager to share his country's history with you and while his doing that he's taking care that you have all the possible comfort and all your needs are fulfilled.
Turkmenistan is a must-do exotic experience with the highlights being. Ashgabat and Darvaza, but all the historical sites are worth seeing and the night spent in the yurt is unforgettable.