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
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.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake
You will be met by your guide in the Manas Airport and accompanied to Bishkek. The drive till the city centre takes half an hour. Upon arrival in Bishkek you will have a breakfast. This day includes transfer (200 km) to the Issyk Kul Heavenly Lake (1608m.above sea level), that is the biggest lake on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic and the second largest alpine lake in the world. Issyk - Kul is very often also called "the pearl of Central Asia". On the way to Issyk - Kul, we will visit the Burana Historical complex to see the minaret that was constructed in the 11th century and the cemetery of Ballbals (stone warriors) that refer to the Turkic period. After having lunch, we continue our way to the lake through the Boom gorge. We will stop on the northern shore of the lake in the Hotel to have a rest. This day you can lie on the warm sand or swim in the lake, which possesses curative qualities. Your 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
Breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock. This morning will be entirely dedicated to Karakol City Tour. The tour includes 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. You will see also the wooden Orthodox Church, which construction refers to the end of the 19th century. Soon after, you will visit the memorial complex of M.V. Prejvalsky, one of the world's greatest explorers. Prjevalsky biggest success was the great Taklamakan desert crossing and the discovery of more than 4000 animals, including the Horse that was later named after the explorer. We will end the City Tour with a traditional lunch and at 1 p.m. we will leave Karakol and start our trip (70 km) to the impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley. En route, you will see spectacular views of red mountains, but before we will visit the thermal mineral springs in Jeli Suu Village, where you will have an opportunity to take a bath. Later on, it will be a horseback riding tour to the Chong Kyzyl Suu Physical and Geographical station for 1 hour. On the way we will se the yurts of the Kyrgyz nomads. A yurta is an original nomad's dwelling. It is made of a wooden skeleton that is covered by felt. This is a collapsible dwelling that is built without nails. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in yurts.
Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)
After fortifying breakfast, we leave the yurt camp at 9 a.m. starting our horseback riding tour to the (2800m) Ashu Tor Pass. Lunch. After that you will have a rise to an amazing mountain lake on horses, which is replenished with melt water from glacier. You might see mountain goats, ibex. After mountain lake observation we come back to the station. Overnight in yurts. Dinner is served at 8 p.m.
Day 5: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Kishi Kyzyl Suu
After early breakfast at 7 a.m., you will star our (6h) adventure to ride to the valley of Kishi Kyzyl Suu (lunch on the way) - it is a stunning ravine that you will certainly like. At 7 p.m. we will arrive in Kishi Kyzyl Village, where you will have half an hour time 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 o'clock. Atherwards, you will mount your horse to take the ride to Kok Terek Village from Jumakuchak (6h). On the way, you will visit the red cave that is called "500 rams" and a pictorial mountain cascade. The waterfall is situated not far from hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) that are also possible to visit if you wish. You will have your lunch nearby cascade. We continue our way to Kok Terek village after having a rest. Our dinner and overnight will be in a guesthouse.
Day 8: Kok Terek - Bishkek
After packing your stuff, you will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock. (380 km) Drive to Bishkek city by car along the Issyk-Kul Lake southern shore. Approximately at 8 p.m. you will arrive in Bishkek in the Hotel ****, where you will have time for yourself until your pick up. Subsequently you will have a leaving dinner in a restaurant.
Day 9: Bishkek - Europe
Breakfast will be served in the hotel at 8 o'clock. The part of this day will be dedicated to a guided Bishkek city tour. This tour includes the visiting of the Ala-Too Central Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, National philharmonic, Osh Bazaar, Art Gallery and many other interesting places and monuments. You will have lunch at 2 p.m. The rest of this day is at your own disposal. Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
There is also a list of other horse riding tours:
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
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 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
The Kyrgyz very often use the following proverb "Horse is men's wings". Horses played a vital role in the nomad's life since ancient times. It was almost impossible to survive without a horse in the mountainous country of Tien - Shan. During the tour you will be riding a horse along one of the parts of the Great Silk Road that passed through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. This tour uncovers for you the chance to get acquaint with Kyrgyz traditions; try the national drink
Kumis (fermented mare's milk) and delicious national dishes.
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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
During this adventure you will ride a horse in the remote places that are hidden from other people. You will ride it as if you are in the past time... The Kyrgyz nomads always considered horses as a praised possession. There are many traditions and customs in the Kyrgyz culture that are joined with horses. Almost all traditional Kyrgyz games are on the horse backs. It was impossible to live in the mountains without it. The feeling of riding a horse in the mountains is wonderful. You start to feel the taste of life and you understand - the best masterpiece in the world is the Mother Nature! 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
Horse riding tours are particularly popular among tourists and travelers who arrive in Kyrgyzstan. We have many places in Kyrgyz Republic with wild nature to have a remarkable horse riding tour. You will enjoy the astonishing mountain sceneries and will get a lot of good impressions and unforgettable experience. This horse riding tour concludes hidden places of Kyrgyzstan that you can visit while riding a horse. Even now you can still meet some nomads who spend summer months on the mountain meadows with their cattle! It is a good chance to get acquainted with local people and to know more about their life style. 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
We want to present this tour for those people who like horse riding. For the period of this tour you will visit our celestial lakes and it is a great chance to live among nomads in places that are so far from civilization. You will also ride a horse in diverse gorges of Kyrgyz Republic that are so famed among travelers. 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
Kyrgyzstan is the country of mountains where it is difficult to survive there without a horse. That is why horse was always the best possession for the Kyrgyz nomad. This horse riding tour includes visiting of Issyk Kul Lake and our Celestial mountains. You will ride a horse in places with wild nature for many hours. You will feel a complete freedom here.
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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
Come to Kyrgyzstan and enjoy your vacations!
We would like to present you a horse riding tour. Kyrgyzstan is well-known for its gorgeous mountains, nomads and horses. We recommend you to join them and to have a remarkable horse riding tour. You will ride a horse in the Mountains of Tien Shan where it is still possible to come across the authentic nomads! For this tour period you will visit largest mountain Lake of Issyk Kul, you will have a opportunity to ride a horse in Terskey mountains (the northern shore of the lake Issyk - Kul), and you will sleep in nomadic abodes - yurts. Read the tour...
