Horse riding 06

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 7 days

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

We are glad to present this tour for the people who really like horse riding. During this tour you will ride a horse in marvelous gorges and valleys of Kyrgyzstan that are so exciting for travelers. You will visit our perfect celestial lakes and it is a great opportunity to live so far from the busy civilization with nomads.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol

Your guide will take you from Manas International Airport and attend to Bishkek City. After drive that takes 30 min. drive you will have breakfast in Bishkek city. Then you will be transferred to the imposing Issyk Kul Lake. The distance between Biskek ahd Issik - Kul is 200 km. On the way, we will visit the Burana Tower (ruins of the ancient city the 11th century) and an open air museum of stone warriors - Balbans. Issyk - Kul is called "The treasure of Tien - Shan Mountains" because it is the second biggest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level) and the biggest lake in Kyrgyz Republic. In Cholpon - Ata you will visit ancient carvings on the rocks (dating back to 800 B.C.), and the local museum dedicated to the lake. Your dinner will be served in a restaurant of Karaol at 8 p.m. There you can also have a folklore performance for additional price. Overnight is in a Guesthouse.

Day 2: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley

The morning is dedicated to a guided Karakol City Tour. After breakfast you visit the Dungan mosque made in Chinese style, very beautiful wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral and museum of M.V. Prejvalsky that locates the high shore of Issyk Kul Lake. We leave Karakol at around 1 p.m. and transfer to Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley (70 km). On the way, you will see fancy formed red mountains and have a chance to take a bath in the mineral sources of hot springs at Jeli Suu ( Dungan Village). From there you start 1 hour of horseback riding tour to the old geophysics station of Chong Kyzyl Suu. Dinner and overnight stay will be in yurts - Kyrgyz original nomadic dwelling, made of wooden frame and covered by thick layer of felt. This habitation is very comfortable and easy to be transported, what is very important for nomads.

Day 3: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h.)

After a breakfast at 9 am, there is rising to the Ashu Tor pass (2800m). There you will have lunch before start hike on horses to a magnificent mountain lake. The elevation allows watching mountain goats there. After exploring of the lake and its surroundings we will come back to the station. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. This night you will spend in yurts again.

Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Jumakuchak

Today we start horse riding toward the picturesque Jumakuchak valley. This riding will take about 6 hours. We will have a nice picnic at a small Jumalai pass with a stunning view of the sparling surface of Issyk-Kul Lake. Overnight is in Jumakuchak. You will stay in tents surrounded by colorful yurts of Kyrgyz nomads. Traditional dinner is served at 7 p.m.

Day 5: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village

The day starts at 8 am with a breakfast, and after that we start riding to Kok Terek Village (6h). On the way we cross the unique red cave in rocks that is called "500 rams", after we cross it we will stop for a lunch near the sparkling mountain waterfall. Before we continue our way to Kok Terek village we will visit hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) that are situated nearby and take a bath in hot mineral water. Our dinner and overnight will be in a guest house.

Day 6: Kok Terek - Bishkek

We leave the village after breakfast and drive to Bishkek city along the southern shore of the magnificent Issyk-Kul Lake (380 km). After accommodation in a Hotel **** of Bishkek you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant at around 7 p.m.

Day 7: Bishkek - Europe

You will be transferred from the hotel to Manas Airport at the time arranged according to your departure.

There is also a list of other horse riding tours:

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 01

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

The horse plays a huge role in traditional Kyrgyz culture. It is a sign of wealth of the family and power of the man. We invite you to a horseback riding tour to enjoy beauty and endurance of that amazing animal. And also we offer you to visit our largest mountain lake Issyk Kul and you will have a chance to ride a horse in the heart of the Celestial mountains. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 02

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

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

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 03

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 12 days

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We are glad to give you a chance to run away of civilization because horseback riding is a great way to feel the freedom of mind. You will admire untouched nature of towering mountainous Kyrgyzstan and the virgin lakes with pure shining water. You will also learn Kyrgyz customs and culture, because the Kyrgyz kept all traditions till now days. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 04

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

Horses are men's wings and during this tour you will prove that Kyrgyz saying. We would like to present you a horseback riding tour that will take you through amazingly beautiful gorges of Kyrgyzstan that are so popular among travelers. Also you will visit our divine lakes and it is a great chance to live among nomads in places that are so far from civilization. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 05

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 known for mountains and it is difficult to survive there without a horse. These animals are valued for their beauty, stamina and strength. This horse riding tour will give you chance to enjoy horse riding and godlike beauty of virgin nature. And it will make you feel complete freedom. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 06

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

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 07

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 the best way to explore land of the Celestial Mountains. There are a lot of wonderful places in Kyrgyzstan with virgin nature to have a great horseback riding tour. During this trip you will enjoy the astonishing landscapes and will collect a lot of excellent memories. It is a good chance to get introduced with local people and to find out about the life of free nomads. Read the tour...