3 Days Horse Back Riding Tour To Song Kul Lake
About this tour
Experience nomadic life in a traditional Kyrgyz dwelling boz-ui (yurt)
Enjoy views of alpine lake, fields, and immense mountains
Get a taste of nomadic Kyrgyzstan on horseback
Visit Song-Kol Lake
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kyzart to Killemche
in the morning, it will be time to saddle up for a horseback ride to beautiful Kilemche valley. As you will leave the village behind, follow the trail as it gradually climbs up the west bank of the stream of Chaar-Archa river. By the river you will stop and enjoy picnic provided by your guide. Then you will break off to the right towards the valley of Kilemche - a summer pasture of the local nomads. After your arrival and cup of tea, get ready to enjoy the smooth atmosphere of the valley with a sweeping views. Keep your camera handy to catch beautiful sunset over the mountains. Release the horses for overnight with your guide and go for the dinner at boz-ui - a traditional dwelling of the nomad Kyrgyz people.
Day 2: Killemche to Son-Kol
After breakfast in Kilemche, you will continue the journey on horse to Jalgyz-Karagai pass (3400m) on the way to Song-Kol Lake. The pass provides a great panoramic view to both – Song-Kol lake and Kilemche valley on other side. After a while enjoying the view and giving a break for the horses, the ride continues across grassy hills, home to grazing herds of sheep, goat, horse, and cattle. In the warm summer months, nomad families will be busy with daily chores including milking cows and horses. You will arrive in yurt camp by the lake for lunch and fuel up with a hearty lunch before hitting the road again. You will have about two hours more of horse riding on the trail by the lake until you reach the Tuz-Ashuu pasture, where the local shepherd’s family will cordially welcome you with a bowl of kymyz – a national Kyrgyz drink made from horse milk. The remainder of the day you will spend with the family watching their daily life. For hiking lovers, the valley is a great place to stroll over the mountains around.
Day 3: Son-kol lake to Kyzart
Take some extra time to enjoy the scenery of Song-Kol lake before you start the journey. With mountains in the background, the lake looks even more beautiful in the morning sunlight. Once you get on your horse again, choose the upper trail for better views of the lake and make your way towards Kara-Kiya pass (3350 m). From here, the ride is fairly moderately strenuous as you will descend towards the village, then spend the last hours of smooth riding until you will reach the village. On arrival, you will have a lunch at guesthouse. Following your plans, you’ll either continue your trip or stay at homestay relaxing after three days on horse.
What's included
All services will be included in the price
Other services are not possible
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Kyzart to Killemche