This 5-day horse trek takes you from the village of Isakeev in the Kochkor region to the alpine lake Kol-Ukok (3,050 m) and on into wild country that sees few visitors: about 83 km in the saddle over the Sary-Bel pass (about 3,500 m) and the Ukok pass (3,870 m), down the remote Tuura-Suu gorge and back over the gentle Semiz-Bel pass, where on the last day you can gallop as far as you like with the support car right behind. One night in a family yurt camp at the lake, three nights in tents, pack horses and a 4×4 support car for the luggage, full board. July to September, private trip from Bishkek for 2–12 riders.
Price per person, depends on group size
Private horse trek for your own group – the price per person depends on group size (see the table). Single tent supplement: $70 per person. Send us your dates and we will confirm within 24 hours.
Included
Not included
Your final list of services is confirmed in your personal offer.
Luggage
Pack a soft duffel bag or backpack that can be tied to a saddle – no hard suitcases. Extra luggage stays in the car; you get it back on the last day.
Safety on horseback
Always follow the guide’s instructions, mount and dismount from the left, never stand directly behind a horse, ride in single file with 1.5–2 m between horses, and no phone use or filming while riding. If you feel tired or unwell, tell your guide – the route can be adjusted.
What to bring
A warm sleeping bag (comfort to about 0 °C – ask us if you need to rent one), long trousers and closed shoes for riding, warm layers and a down jacket for cold evenings, rain jacket or poncho, sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, headlamp, power bank, swimwear for the sauna, personal medicine.
Basic riding experience is recommended: you spend 4–7 hours a day in the saddle, with steep climbs to two passes and optional gallops on the last day (you can switch to the car at any time). The mountain horses are calm and sure-footed, and the guide adapts the pace to the group. Minimum age is 15.
Night 1 in a family yurt camp at Kol-Ukok lake, nights 2–4 in tents in wild camps below the Ukok pass, in the Tuura-Suu gorge and in the Tuura-Suu valley. Tents, sleeping mats and a kitchen tent are provided; bring a warm sleeping bag.
Pack horses carry the camping gear and your bags; from day 4 the 4×4 support car follows with all luggage. Use a soft bag that can be tied to a saddle. Extra luggage stays in the car until the last day.
Yes, if you follow the guide’s instructions. You ride with experienced local horsemen on well-trained horses, wear a helmet and keep to simple rules: single file, 1.5–2 m between horses, no phones while riding and no alcohol before or during the ride. The weather can change fast, so bring layers and rain gear.
The price per person depends on group size: from $700 per person in a group of 11–12 riders to $1,500 for 2 riders (see the price table). Single tent: +$70. Send us your dates and we will confirm within 24 hours.
Choose this trek for 5 days on horseback over the Ukok pass. On foot over a similar route: the 4-day Kol-Ukok trek to Tuura-Suu. Short on time: the 2-day Kol-Ukok express by 4×4 with a yurt night. All horse treks: horse riding tours in Kyrgyzstan.
Tell us your dates and group size. You get a personal offer within 24 hours, no commitment.
