4-Day Horseback Adventure to Song-Kul Lake
Ride through mountains, live like nomads and explore one of the most beautiful lakes in Kyrgyzstan.
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About the Tour
“Ride Through the Mountains, Sleep Beneath the Stars” Tour Highlights: Ride on horseback across alpine valleys and breathtaking passes
Sleep in traditional yurts at high altitude beside the stunning Song-Kul Lake Experience Kyrgyz nomadic culture firsthand Small group, off-the-beaten-path adventure
Day 1
Bishkek → Kyzart → Kilemche
Depart Bishkek in the morning for a scenic drive to Kyzart village (approx. 5 hours).
🍽️ Lunch with a local family upon arrival.
In the afternoon, saddle up for your first horseback ride (3 hours) through rolling pastures and alpine trails to the Kilemche Valley.
🌄 Arrive at a cozy yurt camp hosted by local shepherds.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt under the stars.
Day 2
Kilemche → Song-Kul Lake (Via Tuz-Ashuu Pass)
After a hearty breakfast, continue the journey on horseback over the scenic Tuz-Ashuu Pass (~3 hours ride) with panoramic views of Song-Kul Lake appearing in the distance.
🏞️ Arrive at the shores of Song-Kul, a pristine alpine lake at 3,016 meters above sea level.
🍽️ Lunch at the yurt camp and free afternoon to relax, walk along the lake, or visit local herders.
🌅 Dinner and overnight in yurts beside the lake.
Day 3
Song-Kul (Tuz-Ashuu) → Kyrjol Camp (Lakeside Ride)
Enjoy a calm morning at Song-Kul before beginning a 3-hour lakeside ride from Tuz-Ashuu to Kyrjol camp, offering new vistas and a deeper connection to the lake's tranquil beauty.
🍽️ Lunch upon arrival, with a free afternoon to rest, read, or explore.
🌌 As evening falls, enjoy a warm dinner and another peaceful overnight in yurts with a view of the wide-open steppe.
Day 4
Kyrjol → Kyzart → Return to Bishkek
After breakfast, mount your horse for the final 3-hour ride back to Kyzart village.
🍽️ Enjoy a farewell lunch with local hosts.
🚐 After lunch, return by vehicle to Bishkek (~5 hours), arriving in the evening with unforgettable memories.
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