Horse Riding Tour To Son Ku Lake - 3 Days
About this tour
Lake Song-Kul, situated at the altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, is one of Kyrgyzstan’s signature destinations for horse riding. Surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped summits, this sky-blue lake is breathtakingly beautiful. The equestrian excursions to Lake Song-Kul, which generally last three full days, with two nights spent staying in yurts.With road approach and back to Bishkek it takes five days. This is an unforgettable experience!
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Kilemche, Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek – Kyzart Village - Kilemche, (horse riding 4,5 hrs) 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.
Day 2: Kilemche, Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan to Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Kilemche – Son-Kul Lake (horse riding 5-6 hrs.) 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
Day 3: Song-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Son-Kul Lake (horse riding, 3 hrs) - Bishkek, 350 km 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.
What's included
Package includes: 1. Transportation 2. Accommodation: - 2 nights in Bishkek 3* on twin / double sharing basis - 2 nights in Yurt Inn in Son Kul Lake 3. Horses for horse riding (3 days) 4. Horsemen including their meals 5. English / French speaking guide from day 1 to day 5 including horse, salary, meals and accommodation 6. Full board during horse trek 7. Bottled water 7. All excursions as mentioned in the program 8. All entrance fees 9. Bottled water 10. All local taxes Not included: 1. International аir ticket 2. Kyrgyz visa / visa support letter (by request) 3. Meals en-routes 4. Alcohol beverage during tour 5. Tips
Not included: 1. International аir ticket 2. Kyrgyz visa / visa support letter (by request) 3. Meals en-routes 4. Alcohol beverage during tour 5. Tips
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Kilemche, Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan