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Offered languages
- German
- English
Discover Son-Kul on a three-day horseback adventure from Bishkek, with a small group of no more than 10 travelers. Follow mountain trails through Kilemche Valley, cross Tuz-Ashuu Pass to reach the lake, and return to Kyzart via Kara-Kiya Pass.
Spend two nights in traditional shared yurts, enjoy meals together, and learn about Kyrgyz culture from your English-speaking guide. A local horse guide accompanies the riding journey, while the autumn landscapes give each day its own character.
Round-trip transport from Bishkek, horses, guided riding, yurt accommodation and meals are included, bringing the journey together in one organized experience. Expect an outdoor adventure with simple accommodation and changing mountain weather — ideal for travelers who want to explore Kyrgyzstan on horseback.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your People Travel guide outside the entrance to People Hostel in Bishkek. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We will confirm the exact meeting time and location before the tour. Round-trip transportation between Bishkek and Kyzart is included.
Please meet us at the main entrance to People Hostel, at 35 Baytik Baatyr Street, Bishkek. Look for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus outside the hostel.
Itinerary
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Kyzart (Pass by)
Arrive in Kyzart after your transfer from Bishkek. Meet your local horse guide and get ready for the horseback journey to Kilemche.Ride from Kyzart to Kilemche through open mountain landscapes. Spend the evening in the valley, enjoy dinner and settle into a traditional yurt for your first overnight stay.
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Son Kul Lake (Pass by)
Continue on horseback from Kilemche towards Song-Kul, crossing Tuz-Ashuu Pass along the way. Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and take in the changing scenery as you approach the lake.Reach Song-Kul Lake on horseback and spend time enjoying the lakeside scenery. Your English-speaking guide will share stories about Kyrgyz culture and traditions. Enjoy dinner and spend your second night in a traditional yurt.
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Bishkek (Pass by)
Leave Song-Kul and ride towards Kyzart via Kara-Kiya Pass. Enjoy the mountain scenery on the final day of your horseback adventure before returning to the village.Finish your horseback journey in Kyzart and meet your driver for the return transfer to Bishkek.
Bishkek → Kyzart → Kilemche
Kilemche → Tuz-Ashuu Pass → Son-Kul
Son-Kul → Kara-Kiya Pass → Kyzart → Bishkek
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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