Kyrgyzstan horse riding 2

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 12 days

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Pass Karatakia - Gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - River Kumtor - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek

We want to present this tour for the adorers of horse riding. During this tour you will ride a horse in different gorges of Kyrgyzstan that are so famous among travelers. Also you will visit our celestial lakes and it is a perfect possibility to live so far from the busy civilization amid nomads.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley

From Manas International Airport you ill be collected and accompanied to Bishkek City by your guide. (30 minutes drive from the Airport to Bishkek). You will start this day in Bishkek with a breakfast. This whole day will be devoted to a guided City Tour, including lunch. This sightseeing tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Oak Park (Duboviy Park), Victory Square (Pobeda Square), the Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, National Concert Hall, Osh Bazaar, Kyrgyz Museum of Fine Arts and many others places of interest. Transfer from Bishkek city to Chon Kemin Valley to the Guesthouse of Kalmak-Ashuu, where you also will spend the night. Dinner will be served at 7 pm.On the way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret of the 11 century) and its attached open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors).

Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Tamga

At 7 o'clock breakfast is served. After breakfast, it will be 6 hours drive from Chon - Kemin to Tamga Village (380 km.) along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Celestial Lake(1608m.above sea level), which is the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world. This Lake is also known as "The pearl of Tien - Shan". Your dinner will be served in the Guesthouse of Tamga, where you will also spend this night.

Day 3: Tamga - Chong Kyzyl Suu

Fortifying breakfast. After that we will start our (70 km) trip to impressive Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley by car. Upon arrival in Chon Kyzyl Suu you will start your (5h) horseback riding along the Terskey mountain range. En route, you will see differently shaped red mountains. We will also visit the mineral sources of Jeli Suu hot springs (Jeli Suu - Dungan Village), where in hot springs you will have the possibility to take a bath. After bathing, a horseback riding tour will be conyinued to the Chong Kyzyl Suu Physical and Geographical station. (1 hour). Dinner and overnight stay will be in yurt camp. A yurta is an original nomad's habitation. It is manufactured of wood, representing skeleton that is covered with felt. This is a collapsible abode that is built without nails.

Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - pass Karatakiya - Gorge Kitchi Kyzyl Suu

You will have a horseback riding to the gorgeous Karatakia gorge after breakfast. We will ride over the Karatakia Pass. You will take a strengthening lunch. Afterwards you will have horseback riding down to the valley of Kitshi Kyzyl Suu (6h). Enjoy the views of this marvelous Valley. This is a place where you could try the Kyrgyz national drink (fermented mare's milk) - kumis. At 7 p.m. dinner is served. Night is in tent camp.

Day 5: Kitchi Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukutchak

You will start horse riding to (3937m above sea level) Kashka-Tor pass after breakfast. Later on, you will ride a horse through the striking red ravine. En route we will visit the red cave that is called "500 rams". It is said that in olden times the nomads used this cave for their cattle. But some time later the part of the cave was destroyed by the earthquake. But even now it is possible to imagine the original size of this cave for 500 rams. There is also a mountain cascade. The waterfall is situated not far from hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) that are also possible to visit if you wish. You will have your lunch nearby cascade. We will continue our way to Jukutchak valley after having a rest. At 8 p.m. dinner is served. Night is in tents.

Day 6: Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu

At 8 o'clock your breakfast will be served. After breakfast there is a rise on horses to Ashu-Tor Pass (3636m. above sea level). En route you will see a mountain cascade and also you can take a bath with thiocyanogen water in the sauna. After having lunch you will go on your (6h) horse riding down to Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge. At 8 p.m your dinner will be served. Overnight is in tent camp.

Day 7: Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge - Kashka-Suu Lake

Breakfast is at 8 o'clock. After doing all necessary preparations you will have an ascent on horses to (3891m.) Kashka-Suu Pass, where you will have a lunch. After lunch you will ride your horse for six hours to the Kashka - Suu Lake. Kashka - Suu Lake finds its origin in a glacier that is why the water is so pure and sparkling. This lake situated 3800 meters high above sea level. At 7 p.m. dinner is served. Night is in tent camp.

Day 8: Lake Kashka-Suu - river Kumtor (3012m.)

Fortifying breakfast. After that you will start your six hours horse riding to Kumtor River. Kumtor River is the most famous place for gold diggers. Even in nowadays there are some people who try to find gold there. You will ride among the Mountains of Ak - Shirak, which have snow even in summer. You will be surprised by the changeable weather. It can change from summer heat to winter snow within 20 minutes. At 7 p.m. dinner will be served. You will spend the night near the Central Tien Shan Observatory in tent camp.

Day 9: Kumtor - Arabel Suu

At 8 o'clock, the day starts with a breakfast. After breakfast you will ride your horse along the River of Arabel Suu for five hours. After having traditional lunch, we will continue to the valley of mountain lakes. Overnight near the Arabel Suu River in tents. There is the valley of eight lakes. They are situated nearby to each other and you can see all of them simultaneously. It makes unforgettable feelings to walk there. Dinner.

Day 10: Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes (3006m.)

At 8 o'clock you will be served with your breakfast. After breakfast there is a continuation of horseback riding to the Lakes of Chokoli. You will visit a glacier not far from the mountain lake. Also with a bit of luck you can notice Marco Polo sheep and ibexes. At 7 p.m. dinner will be served. You will spend the night near the lake in tents.

Day 11: Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek (by car)

You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock after packing your baggage. After that you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car. You will arrive in Bishkek approximately at 5 p.m. In the hotel you will have time for yourself until your pick up at 7 pm. Then you will have a farewell dinner in a café.

Day 12: Flight home

At the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details your guide will meet you at the totel and accompany you to Manas International Airport.

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