Best Sustainable Tour of Kyrgyzstan 2023 – award winner. On this 10-day group horse trek you ride 177 km across the Central Tian Shan, from the village of Kyzyl-Oi to Song-Kol Lake. You cross eight passes above 3,000 m, camp by the mountain lakes Sary-Kol and Kokondu, drink kymyz with herding families and sleep in yurts at Kilemche and Song-Kol. No riding experience is needed: calm horses and local horsemen look after you. Small international group of 4–12 riders, departures in July and August.
| Departure | End | Status | Price | Book |
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| Tue, 13 Jul 2027 | Thu, 22 Jul 2027 | Available | $2,000 | |
| Fri, 13 Aug 2027 | Sun, 22 Aug 2027 | Guaranteed Available | $2,000 | |
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Cancellation: 30 days or more before departure – full refund of the deposit; 15–29 days – 50% of the deposit (minus bank fees); 14 days or less – the deposit is not refunded.
The trek runs from 4 riders. If fewer people book, you get your deposit back in full or move to another date.
$2,000 per person. Supplements: single tent $90, single room in the host family and yurt camps $180. Shorter rides: the 3-Day Horseback Adventure to Song-Kol or the 6-day Kel-Suu horse trek as a private tour on your dates.
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What to bring A warm sleeping bag, rain jacket and trousers, warm layers and a hat (nights can be close to freezing), long trousers for riding, closed shoes with a small heel, gloves, sun hat and sunscreen, headlamp, water bottle and personal medicine. Keep your luggage soft and light – it travels on a pack horse. Safety Follow the guides’ instructions around the horses and never walk directly behind a horse. Shepherd dogs protect the herds: do not touch or feed them. Drink only boiled or treated water.
Choose your date and pay the deposit of $300 per person online with the “Pay deposit” button next to your date. The remaining $1,700 per person is paid on arrival in Bishkek before the tour starts, in cash or by credit card.
No. Most of our riders have little or no experience. We use calm, sure-footed horses, and the horsemen show you how to ride and handle your horse on the first day and stay with the group all the time.
A small international group of 4–12 riders, most of them aged 25–45. You should be fit, enjoy camping and be open to sharing the adventure with new people.
Horses can react to sudden noises, so always follow the guides’ instructions. Shepherd dogs protect the herds – do not touch or feed them. Mountain weather changes quickly, and the altitude of up to 3,550 m can cause headaches in the first days; drink plenty and tell your guide if you feel unwell.
Yes. Your insurance must cover horse riding and activities at high altitude, including emergency evacuation. We also recommend cancellation insurance.
Yes: a single tent costs $90, a single room with the host family and in the yurt camps $180 for the whole trek.
The trek runs from 4 riders. If fewer people book, you get your deposit back in full or can move to another date.
Tell us your dates and group size. You get a personal offer within 24 hours, no commitment.
