Horse trek in Kyrgyzstan: Naryn to Kel-Suu lake

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore this magnificent Kel Suu Lake surrounded by rocky walls of Koll Too Mountains of big Tian Shan Mountain Range. This alpine lake standing at 3500 meters stretches about 10 km through narrow mountain gorge towards the Chinese border. The vast and lush valleys of Ak Say Valley and craggy peaks of At Bashy Range on the way gives a sense of Awe. Look up at millions of stars in the night sky blinking in a close distance. Some travelers claim it Must Go destination across the country.

What's Included

Private transportation
Cook
English speaking guide
Equipment: (Tent, mat, cooking dishes, gas etc)
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Horseman + Horses
Hotels in Bishkek
Health insurance
Sleeping bags
Bottled water
Meals in Bishkek

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up from any hotels within Bishkek city

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Bishkek to Naryn

    1 stop
  • 1

    Driving distance/time: 315 km / 4 hours Transfer from Bishkek city to the Naryn city. Start the trip on a scenic paved road once used to be the main transport road on The Great Silk Road. The road goes through a nice Boom Gorge over picturesque. Night and dinner in the guest house.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Towards the foot of Bogoshty Pass

    1 stop
  • 2

    Riding distance/time: 7.0 km, 3 hours Transfer to starting point of horse trek in Birinchi May village. Meet your team and get some riding instructions. We head up to the foot of Bogoshty Pass through the lush and scenic valley with spruce trees covering the mountain slopes. Cross the gushing rivers fed by the glaciers. Arrival around lunch time and set your tents. This is not a big riding day and good for a start.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    To Ak Sai Valley over Bogoshty Pass

    1 stop
  • 3

    Riding distance/time: 30 km, 7 hours Start your riding. A trail climbs southwest between craggy mountain walls to the summit Bogoshty Pass standing at 3928 m. Great Accomplishment. Enjoy the views of stunning towering glaciated peaks of At Bashy Range on the pass. Descend the pass overlooking an impressive and vast Ak Sai Valley. Arrival at the campsite and set up your tents near the roaring Ak Sai River.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    To Kok-Kiya Valley

    1 stop
  • 4

    Riding distance/time: 25 km / 6 hours After breakfast, we head on to Kok Kiya Valley where our yurt camp is located. We ride through the rolling hills of Ak Say Valley. Lunch en route. Take a photo of grazing sheep and yaks in the valley. Continue direction to the yurt camp Kok-Kyia following the mountain’s trail. Arrival at yurt camp and be accommodated. Nice home-cooked dinner after a long day of riding.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    To Kel Suu Lake – Naryn City

    1 stop
  • 5

    Riding distance/time: 12 km / 3 hours, No rush on this day. Experience morning life of nomads busy with milking cows and baking bread. After a nice breakfast with fresh cream, we mount on our horses and ride to Kel Suu Lake along a small stream running along the trail. We ride up to the hill and see the highlight of our tour. The jaw-dropping view of alpine lake Kell Suu opens up. Enjoy your day walking around and taking photos. We return to our yurt camp for lunch and say goodbye to our host. Transfer to Naryn city. Accommodation in a homestay.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    To Bishkek city

    1 stop
  • 6

    Transfer to Bishkek city. Arrival at lunchtime and accommodation at your hotel.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Visit Alay - Travel Company

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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