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
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!
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley
You will be collected by your guide from Manas International Airport. Then, 30 min. drive to Bishkek City, where you will start the day with a breakfast. This day is entirely dedicated to a guided Bishkek City Tour. The tour includes the visiting of the National Philharmonic, Ala-Too Central Square, the Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Art Gallery, Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Oriental Bazaar and many other sights. Lunch. After that you will be transferred to the Valley of Chon Kemin to the Kalmak-Ashuu Guesthouse. On the way, we will visit the Burana Tower Historical Complex that includes the tower itself, small museum, the reconstructed foundations of the mausoleums, excavated hill that was probably khan's palace, Balbans (stone warriors) cemetery and petroglyphs. Dinner will be served at 7 pm. You will spend this night in Kalmak - Ashuu guesthouse.
Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Tamga
Breakfast is served at 7 o'clock in the morning. This day our main target is the trip to Tamga Village(380 km,6h) through the picturesque canyon of Boom along the southern shore of the Celestial Issyk-Kul Lake (1608m.above sea level). Issyl - Kul is the second largest mountain lake in the world. The Lake is also known as "The treasure of Central Asia". Our dinner will be served in the Tamga guesthouse, where you will also spend the night.
Day 3: Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu
Fortifying breakfast. After that we will start our (70 km) trip to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley by car. Upon arrival in Chon Kyzyl Suu you will start your (5h) horseback riding along the Terskey mountain range. En route, you will see differently shaped red mountains. We will also visit the mineral sources of Jeli Suu hot springs (Jeli Suu - Dungan Village), where in hot springs you will have the possibility to take a bath. After bathing, a horseback riding tour will be conyinued to the Chong Kyzyl Suu Physical and Geographical station. (1 hour). Dinner and overnight stay will be in yurt camp. A yurta is an original nomad's habitation. It is manufactured of wood, representing skeleton that is covered with felt. This is a collapsible abode that is built without nails.
Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Pass Karatakia - Gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu
Breakfast. After that you will have a horseback riding to the stunning Karatakia Gorge and then over the Pass Karatakia. After enjoying of the surrounding views, you will take fortifying lunch. After lunch it will be (6h) horseback riding down to the Kitshi Kyzyl Suu Valley that is the place where you can try Kyrgyz national drink - Kumis - fermented mare's milk. Night in tents. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.
Day 5: Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Jukutchak
After breakfast you will start 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 is also 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 is served at 8 p.m. Night in tents.
Day 6: Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu
Breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. After breakfast we will commence an ascent on horses to the (3636m above sea level) pass Ashu-Tor, on the way you will see a mountain waterfall and also you can take a bath in sauna. After lunch you will keep on (6h) your horse riding down the gorge of Ashu-Kashka Suu. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. Overnight is in tents.
Day 7: Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge - Kashka-Suu Lake
Your breakfast is at 8 o'clock. After packing your stuff you will have an ascent on the pass of Kashka - Suu (3891m.) on the horses. There you will have a lunch. Afterwards you will ride your horse for 6 hours to the Kashka - Suu Lake. This pure and sparkling lake finds its origin in a glacier. This magnificent mountain lake is situated at 3800 meters hight above sea level. At 7p.m. dinner is served. Overnight is in tents.
Day 8: Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor (3012m)
Just after fortifying breakfast you will start 6 hours horse riding to Kumtor river. You will ride among Ak Shirak Mountains, which have snow even in summer. You will be surprised by the unpredictable weather conditions. It can change from summer heat to winter snowfall within 20 minutes. The River of Kumtor is the most famous site for gold diggers. Even these days there are some natives who make an effort in finding gold there. You will spend the night near the Central Tien Shan Observatory in tents. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Day 9: Kumtor - Arabel Suu
The day starts with a breakfast at 8 o'clock. 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 situated 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. above sea level)
Breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock. After that there is a continuation of horseback riding tour to the Chokoli Lakes. Being lucky you could detect ibexes and Marco Polo sheep there. Not far from the mountain lake you will also visit the glacier. You will spend the night in tents near the lake. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Day 11: Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek (by car)
After packing your luggage, you will be served with breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning. Afterward you will be transferred to Bishkek city by vehicle. You will be in Bishkek in the Hotel*** at around 5 p.m. In the hotel you will have a free time for yourself. At 7 p.m. you will have a farewell dinner in a café.
Day 12: Flight home
Your guide will meet you at the Hotel at the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details and accompany you to Manas International Airport.
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
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.
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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
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!
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 03
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
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.
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 04
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
Kyrgyzstan is criss - crossed by the mountain ridges and it is not easy to survive here without a horse that is why the best possession for nomad was a horse. This horse riding tour includes visiting of Issyk Kul Lake and horse back riding in our heavenly mountains. For many hours you will ride a horse in places with enchantingly beautiful wild nature. During this adventure you will feel complete freedom!
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 05
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chong Kyzyl Suu - gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
In Kyrgyz language there is a saying "Horses are men's wings". During the great period of time horses played a very important part in the life of nomads, because it was almost impossible to survive without a horse in mountainous country. This tour includes horse riding along the Great Silk Road's picturesque parts. While following your tour program, you will get an acquaintance with Kyrgyz customs and culture; try the traditional drink
Kumis(mare's milk) and some particular Kyrgyz dishes.
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 06
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
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!
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 07
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
There is a great chance to feel the freedom of mind if you are tired from civilization. During your horse riding tour you will take pleasure in mountainous Kyrgyzstan untouched nature and visit lakes and waterfalls with pure sparkling water. While staying in Kyrgyzstan you will find out about Kyrgyz culture and customs. The Kyrgyz managed to keep all traditions till now days being nomads for many years.
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