5-day Horseback Adventure: Journey To Untouched Nature
About this tour
This 5-day adventure offers a rare opportunity to explore the high-altitude wilderness of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on two of its most magnificent alpine treasures: the remote Terme Lake and the legendary Song-Kul Lake. Your journey begins with a non-touristic, authentic immersion into Kyrgyz life, staying with local hosts Uluk and Aijamal in Oro-Bashi village before embarking on a horseback expedition to the pristine waters of Terme (3640m). Witness traditional horse games, cross the dramatic Jalgiz-Karagay Pass (3437m), and experience the timeless nomadic lifestyle while sleeping in traditional yurt camps at the edge of the world. This eco-tour is designed for those seeking an innocent and untouched connection with nature, combining rugged mountain riding with the warm, genuine hospitality of the Kyrgyz people.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Start our tour driving to Oro-Bashi village (2 hours from Kochkor city), where our riding starts in Naryn province. We are going to Terme lake, the alpine lake 3640m above sea level! In 3-3.5 hours you will get to Oro-Bashi village through Boom gorge, where the horse guide’s with his family will welcome you at their home and prepare the horses to ride. Further, we will start our horse riding. Duration of horseback riding: 4-4,5 hours. Difficulties of riding: easy to moderate Distance to the lake: ~25-30 km Altitude of the lake: 3640 m Overnight: homestay, at our home with our family Meals: Lunch - not included and dinner - included Hosts: Uluk and Aijamal
Day 2: Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan
After having breakfast, hiking to Terme lake - 2-2,5 hours of hike.. Rest with a view of the lake and then we will go back down to our horses. Riding back to Oro-Bashi village. In Oro-Bashi village locals (4 guys) will shoe horse games after having lunch. Overnight: a homestay at Uluk and Aijamal. Dinner- included.
Day 3: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Kilemche, Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan
Oro-Bashy Village – Starting Point: Bazar-Turuk – Ride to Kilemche Jailoo (3240 m) After breakfast, you’ll head toward Kyzart village, where your trekking guide will be waiting for you. Please pack only the essentials, as your driver (with the rest of your luggage) will meet you closer to Lake Son-Kul, and you won’t see him for one night.
Day 4: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Jalgiz-Karagay Pass (3437 m) – Zhaman Echki – Yurt Camp at Song-Kul lake Ride across Jalgiz-Karagay Pass Arrival at Lake Son-Kul Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp at Song-Kul lake Distance: 30 km Duration: approx. 4.5–5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Elevation range: 3437 m → 3016 m
Day 5: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Transfer to Bishkek thought Kalmak-Ashuu pass (3447m) - Kochkor city - Boom gorge - Bishkek
What's included
Transportation hotel-tour-hotel English-speaking guide/driver Accommodation in for 4 nights: homestay and yurt camps with shared bathrooms on breakfast basis Meals: 4 dinner and lunches- 4. (from Day 1 to Day 4) Horse guide and horses
Tips Pick up and drop off at the airport Flights and visa fees, insurance policy Personal expenses (alcohol, souvenirs, etc.) and additional activities not mentioned in the program
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan