Kyrgyzstan horse riding 1

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 1
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   

Tour summary:  

Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake
From the Manas International Airport you will be picked up by your guide and accompanied to Bishkek (the capital city) (30 minutes drive). Your first day in Bishkek will start with a nice breakfast. After breakfast you will be transferred to the heavenly Issyk Kul Lake (distance - 200 km.), the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level) and the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan. This lake is also very often called "the pearl of Central Asia". While going to Issik - Kul, on the way we will visit the Burana Tower - minaret from the 11th century, and its open air Balbans museum ("Balbal" means "stone warrior"). After traditional lunch, we keep on our way to the lake. Thanks to the salty water, Issyk Kul Lake possesses curative qualities. As soon as we are in Hotel you will have a rest on the northern beach of the lake where you can lie on the warm sand or swim in the lake. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.  

Day 2: Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol
This day starts with a breakfast that is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. You will have free time to swim in the lake till 12 p.m. Then, you start your trip (200 km) to Karakol town by car. En route, we will make a short halt to visit ancient stone carvings that dated back to 800 B.C., including the museum of Issyk - Kul. You will have 2nd stop during the trip, where you can enjoy lunch in a calm atmosphere, before continue our way to Karakol alongside the sparkling pearl of Central Asia northern shore, which's splendor you will be able to admire during one more break, where you go on 1 hour for sail on a steam boat. Next you will be transferred to Karakol town. Traditional national dinner will be at 8 p.m. in a restaurant.  Also, for additional price you can have a folklore show there. Overnight in a guesthouse.  

Day 3: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley
Your breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. This whole morning is devoted to a guided City Tour in Karakol. This excursion includes the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. This will be followed by the visit of the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail.  Soon after, you will visit the M.V. Prejvalsky museum. Prjevalsky is one of the world's greatest explores, whose biggest achievements were the crossing of the great desert Taklamakan and the discovery of more than 4000 species of animals, including Prejevalsky Horse. We will end this city tour with a traditional lunch. After lunch, at 1 p.m.  we leave Karakol and start our (70 km) trip to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley. En route, you will see differently shapeed red mountains. We will visit also the mineral hot springs sources of Jeli Suu Village ( Dungan settlement), there you will have the possibility to take a bath. Afterwards, (1 hour) horseback riding tour is waiting for you to the Physical and Geographical station of Chong Kyzyl Suu. Dinner and overnight will be in yurts. The yurts are original nomad's dwellings. They represent wooden skeleton that is covered with felt mats. Yurta is collapsible abode that is built without a single nail.  

Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)
After a strengthening breakfast, we will leave the camp at 9 am and start our horseback riding tour to the Ashu Tor pass (2800m). After your lunch you will have an ascent on horses to an amazing mountain lake, which finds its origin in a glacier. With a bit of luck you might see mountain goats. After enjoying the view of the mountain lake we come back to the station. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. Overnight in yurts.  

Day 5: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Kishi Kyzyl Suu
At 7 a.m. breakfast will be served, and you will ride off (6h) to Kishi Kyzyl Suu valley - it is a gorgeous ravine that you will definitely like. Lunch is on the way. You will be carried away by the astonishing landscapes presented through views the untouched natural environment. At 7 pm is arrival in the village of Kishi Kyzyl, there you will have half an hour to settle in your tents. After that traditional dinner will be served.  

Day 6: Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak
We continue our (6h) horseback riding tour after breakfast from Kishi Kyzyl Suu Valley to Jumakuchak via small Jumalai Pass. There is a gorgeous sight of the surface of Issyk-Kul Lake. There we will have a picnic. You will have a chance to explore its virgin nature on your own. At 7 p.m. traditional dinner is served. Night is in tents in Jumakuchak among yurts of the nomadic Kyrgyz people.  

Day 7: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village
We start our day with breakfast at 8 a.m.  Afterwards we will mount your horse to take the ride to Kok Terek Village from Jumakuchak. 6 hours ride. En route, we will visit the red cave that is called "500 rams" and a picturesque mountain cascade.  Your lunch will be near the mountain waterfall. This waterfall is situated not far from (40 degrees Celsius) hot springs, which also could be visited if you wish. We continue our way to Kok Terek village after having a rest. Dinner. Overnight will be in a home stay.  

Day 8: Kok Terek - Bishkek
After packing your backpacks, you will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car along the southern shore of the famous Issyk-Kul Lake (380 km). You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel **** at around 8 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 9: Bishkek - Europe
9 o'clock breakfast. After breakfast we start our city tour in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This sightseeing includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, the Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan,  Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Art Gallery, Pobeda Square (Victory Square), National Philharmonic, Oriental Osh Bazaar, and many other interesting places. You will have lunch at 2 p.m. The rest part of the day is at your own disposal. Transfer from the hotel to the airport of Manas. 

 

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 1
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 

In Kyrgyzstan there are many places with wild untouched nature to have an impressive tour. During this trip you will get pleasure from the astonishing views of our mountains and will get a lot of good impressions. This tour concludes hidden places of Kyrgyzstan that you can visit while riding a horse. Even nowadays you can still meet some nomads there! It is a good chance to get acquainted with local people and to find out about their life. Horse riding is very popular among tourists! Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 2
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  

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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 3
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 7 days 
Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek 

Come to Kyrgyzstan and enjoy your holidays! Our travel company would like to present you a horse riding tour. Kyrgyzstan is famous for its beautiful mountains, nomads and horses. We suggest you to unite them and to have a memorable tour. You will ride a horse in our Tien - Shan Mountains where it is still possible to meet real nomads. For the duration of this tour you will visit our largest mountain lake Issyk Kul and you will have a chance to ride a horse in Terskey mountains. Also you will sleep in yurts - the dwellings of the nomadic people. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 4
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
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

For many centuries nomads have been appreciating their horses. There are many traditions and customs that are connected in their life and culture with horses. Almost all Kyrgyz festivals and celebrations are accompanied with games on the horses. It is difficult to imagine the life of the nomad in the mountains without horse. During this tour you also can ride a horse in the places that are hidden from other people and remote from busy cities and towns. You will ride it as if you are in the past times, like you are a medieval traveler. You start to feel the taste of life and you understand - the best architecture in the world is the Mother Nature! The feeling of riding a horse in the mountains is amazing! Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 5
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chong Kyzyl Suu - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek 

There is a great chance to feel the freedom of mind if you are tired of civilization. You will have a trekking tour to take pleasure in untouched nature of mountainous Kyrgyzstan and to visit abundance of lakes with its pure sparkling water. During the trip you will find out interesting facts about Kyrgyz customs and traditions, culture, because the Kyrgyz being nomads for thousand years, and they managed to keep all their wonderful customs and traditions till now days. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 6
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 want to present this tour for the adorers of horse riding. During this tour you will ride a horse in different gorges of Kyrgyzstan that are so famous among travelers. Also you will visit our celestial lakes and it is a perfect possibility to live so far from the busy civilization amid nomads. Read the tour...

 

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 7
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 7 days 
Places to visit: Bishkek - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek  

Since ancient times horses played a vital role in the nomad's life. There is a Kyrgyz saying "Horses are men's wings". It was impossible to survive without a horse in our mountainous country. During the tour you get acquainted with Kyrgyz traditions, try the national drink Kumis (mare's milk) and delicious dishes. At the same time you will be riding a horse like a nomad along the Great Silk Road. Read the tour...