4 Day Horseback Riding To Son Kul Lake
About this tour
Lake Song-Kul, which sits at an elevation of 3100 m, is one of Kyrgyzstan’s signature destinations for horse riding. Surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped summits, this lake is breathtakingly beautiful. Many agencies offer equestrian excursions to Lake Song-Kul, which generally last three full days, with two nights spent staying in yurts. This is an unforgettable experience!
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan
Transfer to the village of Kyzart. You will have lunch at a small local house with your 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). The ride will last approximately 4.5 hours. On the road you can enjoy beautiful small rivers, mountains, flowers, and local houses where shepherds live in winter. After 4.5 hours of horse riding you will arrive in a family yurt camp to spend the night. Dinner and night in the yurt.
Day 2: Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan to Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast, we set off to the Son-Kul Lake through the pass Tuz-Ashuu. (3400 m) At the top you will see a beautiful view on the lake. After a short rest, we will go to the yurt camp where you will spend the night. Lunch in the yurt. After lunch, you can take a walk by the lake and enjoy the silence. Or just get to know the locals. You can try milking a cow or helping in the kitchen (this is optional). Dinner. After dinner, you can enjoy a starry sky without light pollution (if the weather is good). Night in a cozy and warm yurt.
Day 3: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfest at Muras yourtcamp you start riding to Ozbek pass wich is located in North west side of Son kul lake. you will ride along the lake. On the way you will stop for the lunch at another local yourtcamp. Second half of the day you will spend for riding to Ozbek pass.
Day 4: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
After Breakfast, we return to the Kyzart village by the Uzbek Pass (3,200 m). Lunch at Kyzart. We will drive back to Kochkor.
What's included
what includes: -English speaking guide/horse man -All accomodation and meals during the tour -Horse riding -Transfer
what doesnt include: -Alcochol drinks -Dinner for the last day in Kochkor -overnigth for the last day in Kockor
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan