Kyrgyzstan · Horse Riding

7-Day Kyrgyzstan Adventure Tour with Son-Kul Lake Horse Riding

7 Days Round trip from Bishkek city walk Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the awe-inspiring Son-Kul Lake
02 Enjoy horse riding through Kyrgyzstan's natural landscapes
03 Visit the famous Burana Tower and the incredible Balbals stone statues
04 Drive through the beautiful Kalmak Ashuu Pass
05 Sightsee Kurmanjan Datka and the Lenin Statue in Bishkek

Embark on a 7-day journey across Kyrgyzstan's prominent attractions and fascinating landscapes. Explore Ala-Too Square and the Art Gallery in Bishkek, visit Kyzart Village and the famous Burana Tower, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Son-Kul Lake. Enjoy an exciting horse ride from Tuz Ashuu to Chaar Archa while taking in the natural scenery, and experience the local lifestyle and culture along the way.

Enjoy an exciting horse ride from Tuz Ashuu to Chaar Archa while taking in the natural scenery, and experience the local lifestyle and culture along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bishkek, Tian Shan

Languages English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Bishkek City Walk

Arrive at the airport and meet your tour guide. Transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, go for a city walk to sightsee Ala-Too Square, the Government Buildings, the Art Gallery, Kurmanjan Datka and the Lenin Statue, Victory Square from World War 2, Osh Bazaar, and a local mosque and church.
Have lunch at a local cafe and dinner at any place of your choice.
After dinner, spend some free time.

Day 02

Drive to Kyzart Village via Burana Tower

Drive to Kyzart Village.
On the way, visit Burana Tower, the Balbals stone statues, and the small museum. Eat lunch on the way.

Accommodation and dinner in a local house in Kyzart.

Day 03

Horse Riding to Son Kul Lake

After breakfast, transfer to the bridge where the horse riding tour starts. Enjoy horse riding from Tuz Ashuu to Chaar Archa. Have a picnic lunch.
Then, head to the amazing mountain lake, Son Kul.
Later, meet a shepherd family in Tuz Ashuu. Dinner and accommodation in the yurt.

Day 04

Horse Riding and Hike at Tulpar Tash

After breakfast, enjoy horse riding along the lake and then go for a small hike.
Eat lunch at the yurt camp, Tulpar Tash. Taste local dairy products, kurut and kumyz.

Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.

Day 05

Ride Along Son Kul to Tuulga Tash

Ride along Son Kul Lake and eat lunch at Kambar Ata yurt camp.
Observe different types of birds and flowers.
Continue riding to Tuulga Tash.

Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.

Day 06

Return to Bishkek via Kalmak Ashuu Pass

After breakfast, drive to Bishkek through Kalmak Ashuu Pass in the Tien Shan. Lunch on the road.
Check in to the hotel in Bishkek. Go shopping and have your last dinner with the guide. Receive small presents.

Optional - folklore show, traditional instruments.

Day 07

Departure from Bishkek

After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport.

End of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Son-Kul Lake, Kalmak Ashuu Pass, Burana Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bishkek city walk 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation
Breakfast
Transport
English- and Kyrgyz-speaking tour guide
Horse rental

What's Not Included

Single supplement
Personal expenses
Tips for the driver and guide
Flights
Folklore show

What to bring

Warm clothes
Waterproof riding pants
Helmet - for your safety during the horse ride
Sun protection
Sleeping bag - for comfortable accommodation
Sunglasses
Water purification tablets
Lipstick
Thermal underwear

Know before you go

There are some difficulties on the trip, so you should be fit enough to do horse riding for up to 4-5 hours.
Summer temperatures in Bishkek can reach up to 40 C.
In the mountains, temperatures could be below zero, around -2 to -4 C.
Please bring comfortable clothes with you.
Take all the medicine you need with you, as there are not many pharmacies.
Make sure that you have local currency. We can exchange it in Bishkek.

Logistics