Horse riding 04


Kyrgyzstan horse ridingTour 04

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 9 days 

Places to visit: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek 

There is a Kyrgyz saying "If god gave you only one day of life, spend half of it in the saddle". We offer you the great opportunity to experience nomadic life in the virgin Kyrgyz nature. In this horseback riding tour you will get acquainted with Kyrgyz traditions and customs moving along the Great Silk Road. 


Tour summary:
 
Day 1: Bishkek - Issyk Kul Lake
You will be picked up by a guide at Manas International Airport and accompanied  to Bishkek City (30 min. drive) - the capital city of  Kyrgyzstan. Then you will be transmitted to the unique Issyk Kul Lake (200 km), the second largest high-mountain lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). Before you reach the northern beach of the lake you will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and museum of stone warriors (Balbans). After having taken a traditional lunch, we continue our way to the lake. As soon as we are in Hotel you will have a rest in relaxing atmosphere on the shore the lake. Thanks to the salty water, Issyk Kul Lake possesses curative properties. Your dinner will be served at 7 p.m. 
 
Day 2: Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol
8 a.m. - breakfast  and  free time to swim in the lake 12 p.m. - start of the  trip to Karakol city by car (200 km). On the way, there will be  a short stop to see ancient stone inscriptions (dating 800 B.C.) and  the local museum. Before continuing our way to Karakol city we will have lunch and a one hour cruise on a steam boat. Then you will be transferred to Karakol city. Dinner and  a folklore show will wait for you in a restaurant  at 8 p.m.. Night in a Guesthouse. 
 
Day 3: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley
after  delicious breakfast at 8 o'clock you will be guided by Karakol City . During the tour you visit  the unique  Dungan mosque and  wooden Orthodox Church. Afterwards, you will visit the museum of M.V. Prejvalsky, the person who first crossed  the great desert Taklamakan and the discovered  the famous  Horse of Prejevalsky. We will leave Karakol at 1 p.m. and start our way to Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley (70 km). On the way, you will see impressive red mountains cut in different shapes by water and winds, and  will visit the mineral sources of hot springs at Jeli Suu ( Dungan Village) We arrive to Chong Kyzyl Suu after 1 hour of  a horseback riding tour.  Here you will spend a night and have a traditional dinner in yurts. (It is original nomad's dwelling which made of a wood and felt and built without nails. It is very easy to collapse and transport a yurt for long distances) 
 
Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)
After a strengthening breakfast, we  will cross the Ashu Tor pass (2800m). After your lunch you will have an ascent on horses to an glaring mountain lake. There is a territory of inhabitation of mountain goats. After enjoying the view of the mountain lake we come back to the station. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. Overnight in yurts. 
 
Day 5: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Kishi Kyzyl Suu
After an early breakfast at 7 am, you will ride off to the valley of Kishi Kyzyl Suu (lunch on the way) - it is a gorgeous canyon that you will definitely like (6h). You will not be able to forgt this views. Arrival to  Kishi Kyzyl village at 7 pm. Dinner and overnight in tent. 
 
Day 6: Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak
This day we start with riding  from the Kishi Kyzyl Suu valley to Jumakuchak (6h) via the small Jumalai pass. There is a gorgeous sight of the surface of Issyk-Kul Lake and here we will have a lunch. You will have a chance to explore its untouched nature on your own. Traditional dinner is served at 7 p.m. Overnight in picturesque Jumakuchak  gorge in tents among nomadic yurts of Kyrgyz people. 
 
Day 7: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village
8 am - breakfast and start of the trip to Kok Terek Village (6h). You will come across the picturesque red cave that is called "500 rams" and a shining  mountain waterfall, where you will have a lunch. The waterfall is situated close to hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) so it is easy to visit them if you wish. After a short rest we continue our way to hospitable Kok Terek village. Our dinner and overnight will be in a home stay. 
 
Day 8: Kok Terek - Bishkek
After packing your backpacks and  breakfast you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car (380 km). You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel **** at around 5 pm, where you will have time for yourself. Then you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant at 7 pm. 
 
Day 9: Bishkek - Europe
Breakfast is served at 9 o'clock. Then we start our Bishkek city tour (the capital of Kyrgyzstan).The guide will show you  the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park),Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest. The city tour ends at 2 p.m. with a lunch. You will be picked up and transferred  from the hotel to the airport according to your flight details.

 

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