Winter Ski Horse Riding Trip Kyrgyzstan
About this tour
Are you a ski lover? Whant to see the famous brutal nomadic game Kokboru? Want to get on the kyrgyz horse and say Chu , Chu to horse, see a real nomadic way of making felt? Than this is the right trio to go for! Get you cameras and lets dive into the adventure.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan
Arrival to airport, meet and drive to Chonkemin valley, at arrival see national famous horse game of nomads Kokboru (the blue wolf), after horseriding to around the village, in the evening rest in a homestay
Day 2: Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
This day our road goes along the north shore of the biggest lake of the country, the Issikkul lake, on the road there will be short stops in Gregoriev and Semenov gorges for some nice picnics and coffee breaks. Arriving to Karakol city, short visits of the beautifull dungan mosque dating back to 19 century and russian orthodox churche with the same age, both built in a unique way out of the wood and with a good taste that attracts tourists. Rest in a guesthouse
Day 3: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
A skiing day, early in the morning we drive to the biggest ski base of the country. Have some picnic during the skiing and get back to the hotel in the evening
Day 4: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan
This day we leave Karakol to drive along the south shore this time, so we making a round trip of the Issikkul lake, seeing the biggest lake of the country from all perspectives, along the way there are some nice stops for taking photos in a places like Barskoon to see its frozen waterfalls, Jetyoguz valley to see its unique red rocks, skazka canyon to see its interesting rocky formations of different colours caused by the minerals and wind with water. At arrival see very interesting show by the local eagle hunters, listen to their interesting stories of how they have been training the eagle for centuries. Rest in a homestay
Day 5: Bokonbayevo, Kyrgyzstan to Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
The trip continues to Kochkor town, it is a relax day and at arrival we can see a nice show of how kyrgyz nomads used to make a felt out of the fur of sheeps in krder to use it for the yurt cover, national felt hats, national shyrdaks ( a kyrdyz carpet) with unique nomadic patterns being developed for centuries. Rest in homestay
Day 6: Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The last day of the trip we visit several nice places like: konorchok, burana tower and Shamshy valley. At arrival to Bishkek rest in a hotel.
Day 7: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan
A fin day of the trip, after a short visits of the main spots of the xiry we unfortunately have to say goodby or see you next time)
What's included
What to know
This is a trip of mixed activities, should be cool for those who is a lover of nature, skiing, horseriding
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan