Winter Nomadic Horseback Expedition – Song-Kol & Issyk-Kul (8 Days)

The tours start upon request. The itineraries can be adjusted individually to fit into your schedule and provide you with the best experience. Furthermore, we are happy to create tailor-made tours according to your wishes. You can contact us by email: [email protected]

After having solved all the questions and programs confirming we issue an invoice for payment. You can make a bank transfer or pay upon your arrival time in Bishkek before the trip starts.

The price of the tour depends on the number of people and the season. According to the request and interest, we can negotiate the optimal price for your budget.

The average temperature will be about -5C in the daytime. The most extremal part will be the tour to the lake Song-Kol which is located on the mountains with 3000 m altitude and crossing the one pass 3400m above sea level. The itinerary to lake Song-Kol will be windy and cold. The minimum temperature we expect can be -30 C.

Most of the overnight will be in the local family guesthouses and one overnight in the yurt which is located in Song-Kol valley.

No professional riding experience is required.
Most travelers with good physical condition and a positive, confident mindset can manage this tour comfortably.

Our horses are calm and well-trained, and experienced local horsemen provide full guidance and support throughout the journey. Even beginners with basic fitness and balance can participate successfully.

The basic hints for travelers.

• During your travel time, please respect local culture, customs, traditions, and religion.
• Try to buy local products and make a benefit for the local economy.
• Always give fair prices for lodging, food and other services.
• Take off your shoes, when entering home or yurt stay.
• Smoking is prohibited at home.
• Please share your ideas on food and accommodation preferences.
• Ask people for photographing them.
• Be friendly and try to get in contact.
• Be careful during the evening and night time and aware of mass meetings.
• Be careful with your documents, money and valuable items.
• Be aware of pickpockets and strangers at bazaars and streets.
• If someone asking for documents, wallets or cameras, saying that they are from the police, ask them to go police together.
• Never give your belongings to strangers.
• Wear good hiking shoes for outdoor activities.
• Bring warm waterproof clothes even in summer.
• Have your torch sunscreen and repellent.
• Do not drink very cold water from unknown sources.
• Drinking alcohol at high altitudes is unsafe.
• If the food is fat or not acceptable for you can taste a bit and say thanks.
• Do not drink cold water after eating out, better hot tea or c It helps in high altitude digestions cases.
• Wear warm clothes in the mountains, usually after eating out.
• Bring your medicines and first aid kit.
• If you feel unsafe or have issues to discuss, please share with your staff, host, or tour manager.
• Collect your litter. Pack up all non-biodegradable rubbish.
• Please don’t drop cigarette butts or litter.
• High altitude vegetation is very fragile. Save the environment.
• Use toilets in nature wherever available. Where are none, stay at least 40-50 m from streams and water sources and bury all waste and paper.
• Leaving footprints, take just your photographs.