Kyrgyzstan horse riding 02
Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 02
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 12 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
If you become tired of civilization there is a big opportunity to feel the freedom of mind. You will have a horse riding to enjoy untouched nature of mountainous Kyrgyzstan and to visit numerous lakes with pure sparkling water. During the trip you will learn about Kyrgyz traditions and culture, because the Kyrgyz being nomads for many years managed to preserve all traditions to these days.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley
As soon as your plane lands at Manas Airport you are met by your guide who will escort you to Bishkek where you start the day with a wonderful breakfast. The entire day is dedicated to a guided Bishkek City Tour, including lunch. The tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square dedicated to the deceased in the Great Patriotic War), the Historical Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest. Then you will be transferred to the Chon Kemin valley in the Kalmak-Ashuu Guesthouse, where you also will spend the night. On the way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret of the 11 century located in the Great Patriotic War) and its attached open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors dated back to the 7th century). Dinner will be served at 7 pm.
Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Tamga
Breakfast is served at 7 o'clock. Afterwards, you will start your trip to Tamga (380 km,6h) by car. We will drive along the southern shore of the celestial Issyk-Kul Lake, the second and deepest lake in the world found at the altitude of 1608 m.a.s.l. the coastline of which stretches for the length of 180 km. The Lake is also popular as "the pearl of Central Asia". Dinner will be served in the Tamga Guesthouse, where you will also spend the night.
Day 3: Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu
After a good breakfast we will start our way to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley by car (70 km). Afterwards you will start your horseback riding along the Terskey mountain range (5h). On the way, you will see red mountains in different shapes, just before we will visit the mineral sources of hot springs at Jeli Suu ( Dungan Village), where you will have the possibility to take a bath in hot springs. Afterwards, a horseback riding tour we will continue our trip to the Physical and Geographical station of Chong Kyzyl Suu. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in yurts. A yurta is a unique nomadic dwelling that is portable and collapsible made of wood and felt without using a single nail. For its comfort and portability Kyrgyz people have been using it for more than two thousands years and still haven't found an analogue for it.
Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu
After breakfast you will have a horseback riding to the stunning Karatakia gorge and then over the Karatakia pass. After enjoying the view of the pass you will take a wonderful lunch. Afterwards you will have horseback riding down to the Kitshi Kyzyl Suu valley (6h). This is a place where you can test Kyrgyz national drink - Kumis (fermented mare's milk). Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents
Day 5: Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Jukutchak
Right after breakfast we begin our horse riding to Kashka-Tor pass (3937m above sea level). Afterwards you will ride a horse through the stunning red canyon. On the way you will come across the red cave that is called "500 rams" and there also found a mountain waterfall. You will have your lunch at the bottom of the waterfall. The waterfall is situated not far from hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) that are also possible to visit if you wish. After having a rest we continue our way to Jukutchak valley. Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents
Day 6: Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu
8 a.m. is a breakfast time. Afterwards there is an ascent on horses to the pass Ashu-Tor (3636m above sea level), on the way you will see a mountain waterfall and also you can take a bath in the sauna with thiocyanogen water. After taking lunch you will keep on your horse riding down in the gorge of Ashu-Kashka Suu (6h). Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents.
Day 7: Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge - Kashka-Suu Lake
8 a.m. is a breakfast time. After packing your backpacks you will have an ascent on horses to the pass Kashka-Suu (3891m.), where you will take lunch. Then you will ride your horse to the Kashka-Suu Lake (6h). This lake takes its sources in a glacier, that is the reason why the water is so clean and sparkling. This high mountain lake situated at the altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents.
Day 8: Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor (3012m)
After breakfast we will begin horse riding to Kumtor river. This will take us 6 hours. You will ride among Ak Shirak Mountains, which have snow even in summer. You will be surprised by the changeable weather. It can change from summer heat to winter snow within 20 minutes. Kumtor River is the most famous place for gold diggers. Even in nowadays there are some people who tries to find gold there. Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents near the Central Tien Shan observatory.
Day 9: Kumtor - Arabel Suu
8 a.m. is a breakfast time. Afterwards you will ride your horse along Arabel Suu River (5h). After taking a traditional lunch, we will continue to the valley of mountain lakes. Dinner and night near the Arabel Suu River in tents. There is the valley of eight lakes. They are found nearby to each other and you can see all of them simultaneously. It makes unforgettable feelings to walk there.
Day 10: Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes (3006m)
8 a.m. is a breakfast time. Then there is a continuation of horseback riding to the Chokoli Lakes. With a bit of luck you can see Marco Polo sheep and ibexes there. Also you will visit a glacier not far from the mountain lake. Dinner gets ready for 7 o'clock and overnight stay is in tents near the lake.
Day 11: Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek (by car)
Having packed your backpacks you will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car. You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel*** at around 5 pm, where you will have time for yourself until your pick up at 7 pm. Then you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant.
Day 12: Flight home
You are met by your guide at your hotel at pick up time and transferred to Manas International airport. We wish you a safe trip home.
There is also a list of other horse riding tours:
Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 01
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 9 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek
A Kyrgyz saying sounds as "Horses are men's wings". And this is how they expressed the significance of horses in nomad's life.It is difficult to imagine the life of nomads without a horse. During the tour you will have a chance to ride on a horse along the Great Silk Road like a nomad. Simaltaneously you will get acquainted with Kyrgyz traditions, try the national drink Kumis (mare's milk) and delicious dishes.
Read the tour... Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 12 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
If you become tired of civilization there is a big opportunity to feel the freedom of mind. You will have a horse riding to enjoy untouched nature of mountainous Kyrgyzstan and to visit numerous lakes with pure sparkling water. During the trip you will learn about Kyrgyz traditions and culture, because the Kyrgyz being nomads for many years managed to preserve all traditions to these days.
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Activity: Horse riding
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Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek
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Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Tamga - pass Karatakia - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
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Read the tour... Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 8 days
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Read the tour... Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
We are happy to present you a horse riding tour. Kyrgyzstan is famous for its mountains, nomads and horses. We suggest you to combine them and to have an unforgettable tour. You will ride a horse in the heart Tien Shan Mountains where it is still possible to meet real nomads! During this tour you will visit our biggest mountain lake Issyk Kul and you will have a chance to ride a horse in Terskey mountains. Also you will sleep in nomadic dwellings yurts. A yurta is a unique nomadic dwelling that is portable and collapsible made of wood and felt without using a single nail. For its comfort and portability Kyrgyz people have been using it for more than two thousands years and still haven't found an analogue for it. Come to Kyrgyzstan and enjoy your holidays!
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Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
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Places to visit: Bishkek - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
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