Overview

Description:

Lake Song-Kul, situated at the altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, is one of Kyrgyzstan’s signature destinations for horse riding. Surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped summits, this sky-blue lake is breathtakingly beautiful. The equestrian excursions to Lake Song-Kul, which generally last three full days, with two nights spent staying in yurts.With road approach and back to Bishkek it takes five days. This is an unforgettable experience!

 

Itinerary: Bishkek – Kyzart village – Kilemche pasture – Son Kul Lake – Kochkor – Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek – Kyzart Village - Kilemche, (horse riding  4,5 hrs)

Meeting in Bishkek and early morning drive to Kyzart village, located in Kochkor, 280 km, 4-5 hrs. You will have lunch at a small local family house where you meet your trekking guide. After lunch, we will start the tour to the Kilemche pasture (you can leave some things in Kyzart and take only the essentials for 3 days).

Start trekking to Son –Kul lake through the Kyzart Pass (2664m) and then cross Kyzyl-Kiya jailoo, an enormous, relatively flat sea of grass. Continue over the Chaar-Archa Pass (3 061 m) into the Chaar-Archa Valley then cross the river and follow the trail over hills to Kilemche Jailoo. Accommodation and dinner in local Sheperds’ Yurt Inn.

Meals: lunch, dinner.

Day 2

Kilemche – Bala Beit  

After breakfast trekking to Jalgyz Karagai pass (3400 m), over the Song-Kol Mountains and into the lake’s basin. The morning climb affords wonderful views of Kilemche jailoo, and the pass itself is rocky and exciting. After lunch (picnic) at follow the yurt at Bala Beit. Overnight are in a Yurt camp.

 Meals: full board

Day 3

Bala Beit – Son Kul Lake

After breakfast. Start trekking to Jaman Echki, follow the lakeshore east to the yurt at Batai Aral. On the road you can enjoy beautiful small rivers, mountains, flowers. You will meet the shepherd and his family. If you like, you can drink hot tea and kumyz (horse milk), enjoy the last lights of the day to walk around the pastures or just get to know the locals.

As option: Horse Game Kok-Boruogh in Son Kul Lake.

Overnight are in a Yurt camp.

 Meals: full board

Day 4

Son-Kul Lake – Burana -  Bishkek, 350 km

Breakfast. As option: You can do horse riding in Son-Kul lake, 3 hrs or hiking along lakeshore. Lunch in a Yurt Camp. Afternoon meet driver and transfer to Bishkek. Further, on the way excursion to Burana Tower (X-XI century)

Arrival in Bishkek by evening. End of Service.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Price 2024

Price in USD / pp Package of 4 days /3 nights	2	4	6	8	10
Trekking to Son Kul Lake	$787	$522	$414	$397	$357

What's included

Included

• Transportation
• Accommodation: - 3 nights in Yurt Inn in Son Kul Lake
• English speaking trekking guide
• Full board during trekking as per mentioned in the program
• All excursions as mentioned in the program
• Excursion to Buaran Tower
• All local taxes

Not included

• International аir ticket
• Hotel in Bishkek
• Meals en-routes
• Alcohol beverage during tour
• Tips

Notes

1. The horse-riding program must be order in advance at least 7 days before arrival dates. Otherwise, we can guarantee arrangement of the horse-riding tour for such long days.
2. Cook is providing for group more than four persons. For the smaller group up to 3 persons are provided / prepared by horseman assistant and guide-interpreter
3. Weather in the mountain even in August is quite cold at night and it is highly recommended to have warm clothes and raincoat.
4. Four- and Five-star accommodation in available by request. The price of the program will be change accordingly.