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Family Adventure in Kyrgyzstan – 9 Days of Horses, Hikes and Hot Springs

Duration
9 days
Difficulty
3 · Moderate
Group
2–12
Season
March – September
Dates
Private, any date
Price
On request

Overview

This 9-day family adventure in Kyrgyzstan is an active private holiday for parents and children from about 7 years. Every day has one easy outing of 1–3 hours: a walk in Ala-Archa, a first horse ride in Chong-Kemin, the hot springs of Altyn-Arashan, a hike to the Barskoon waterfalls and the alpine lake Kol-Ukok. In between you meet an eagle hunter, make felt with a village family and spend a day with nomads at Song-Kol (3,016 m). Nights are in hotels and guesthouses with proper beds — no tents.

Highlights

  • A first horse ride for the whole family in the Chong-Kemin valley
  • Golden eagle hunter, felt-making and a yurt — Kyrgyz culture children can touch
  • Bathing in the natural hot springs of Altyn-Arashan
  • Short hikes to the Barskoon waterfalls, Kol-Ukok lake and in Ala-Archa
  • A day with nomad families at Song-Kol (3,016 m)

Is this tour right for you?

  • Age: best from about 7 years; younger children are possible with a child seat and shorter walks
  • Level: easy — walks of 1–3 hours, the Kol-Ukok hike is the longest (about 11 km return, can be shortened)
  • Driving: 2–5 hours on most days; we stop often for children
  • Comfort: hotels and family guesthouses with twin rooms and own bathrooms where possible; no camping
  • Altitude: day trips up to 3,450 m, all nights below 1,800 m
Difficulty
3 / 5 · Moderate

Route & days

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Prices

The price is calculated individually: it depends on group size, dates and accommodation level. Send a request and we will prepare an offer for your group.

Private family tour on any date from March to September; the Song-Kol day is possible from June to mid-September. Price on request — it depends on the number of adults and children; send us your dates and the ages of your children.

Included:

  • English-speaking guide used to travelling with children
  • Private car or 4×4 with driver, child seats on request
  • 8 nights in hotels and guesthouses
  • Horse ride, eagle hunting demonstration, felt-making workshop, entrance fees
  • Meals as in the program, drinking water

Not included:

  • International flights, travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips
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Good to know

Season. From March to May the mountains are green below and snowy above — Song-Kol is then replaced by a second valley walk. June to mid-September is best for the full program.

Children. Tell us their ages: we plan shorter walks, child seats, simple food and breaks. Helmets for the horse ride are provided.

What to bring. Light hiking shoes, warm layers and rain jackets for everyone, swimwear for the hot springs and the lake, sun hats and sun cream.

Booking. 10–30% deposit by bank transfer or card, the rest on arrival in Bishkek.

FAQ

From about 7 years it works best: children can walk 1–3 hours and sit on a horse with a horseman leading. Younger children are welcome too — we shorten walks and the horse ride is then on a led horse.

Yes. You travel privately with your own guide and driver, the cars have seat belts and child seats on request, horses are calm and led by local horsemen, and all nights are in hotels or guesthouses below 1,800 m.

Hotels in Bishkek, Chong-Kemin and Karakol, family guesthouses in Bokonbaevo and Kochkor — twin or family rooms, mostly with own bathroom. No camping and no yurt nights on this tour.

The price depends on the number of adults and children and the season. Send us your dates and your children’s ages — you get an exact family price within 24 hours. A 10–30% deposit confirms the booking.

Children who love games: the Children’s Quiz Adventure turns the trip into treasure hunts and includes a yurt night. Only a few days: the 3-day Song-Kol horse riding tour for families with older children. More options: multi-activity tours.

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  • Small deposit, the rest on arrival

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