Horse riding 06

Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 06

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Horse riding

Duration: 7 days

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

We want to present you this tour if you like horse riding. For the duration of this tour you will ride a horse in diverse famous gorges of Kyrgyzstan that are so popular among travelers. Moreover you will visit the heavenly lakes and it is a great possibility to live so far from civilization among nomads in particularly splendid places.

Tour summary:

Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol
You will be collected by your guide from Manas International Airport and accompanied to Bishkek. Drive from the Airport till Bishkek takes half an hour. In Bishkek you will start the day with a breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the (1608m.above sea level) celestial Issyk Kul Lake (200 km). The Lake is also called "the treasure of Central Asia". We will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and an open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors) on our way. In Cholpon - Ata you will also have an opportunity to visit ancient stone carvings that are dated back to 800 B.C., including the local museum of Issyk - Kul. National dinner will be in a restaurant at 8 p.m. For additional price you can have a folk show there. Overnight is in a guesthouse.

Day 2: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley
Breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. This day will be dedicated to a guided Karakol city tour, during which you will visit the Dungan mosque, which was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Soon after, you will visit the museum of Prjevalsky, one of the world's greatest explorers. N. Prjevalsky greatest achievements were the crossing of the great Taklamakan Desert and the discovery of more than 4000 species of animals, including the horse that was later named after him. The City Tour ended with a traditional lunch and we leave Karakol town at 1 p.m. starting our (70 km) way to remarkable Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley. You will see red mountains in different shapes on the way. In Jeli Suu we will stop at the place of the mineral sources of hot water, where you will have the possibility to take a have a bath. After, 1 hour horseback riding tour is to the Physical and Geographical station of Chong Kyzyl Suu. Dinner. Overnight stay will be in yurts. A yurta is a collapsible dwelling, an original nomad's habitation. It is made out of wooden frame that is covered with felt. The carcass of yurt is made without a single nail.

Day 3: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)
At 9 a.m. after a strengthening breakfast, we will leave the yurt camp and start our horseback riding tour to 2800m. Ashu Tor Pass. While riding with a bit of luck you might see mountain goats. After your lunch you will have an ascent to an amazing mountain lake on the horses. This lake finds its origin in a glacier. After enjoying the view of the mountain lake we come back to the station. Night is in yurts. At 8 p.m. dinner is served.

Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Jumakuchak
We continue our (6h) horseback riding tour to Jumakuchak from the Kishi Kyzyl Suu valley via the small Jumalai pass, where we stop to have a picnic. You will have a chance to explore its virgin nature on your own. There is a gorgeous view on the sparkling Issyk-Kul Lake surface. At 7 p.m. is traditional dinner. Night is in tents among nomadic yurts of Kyrgyz people in Jumakuchak.

Day 5: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village
At 8 a.m. breakfast will be served. After, you will get on your horse to have 6hours ride from Jumakuchak to Kok Terek Village. En route, you will see a picturesque mountain waterfall and the red cave that is called "500 rams". You will have your lunch nearby cascade. This cascade is situated in the vicinity of hot springs (40 degrees Celsius), which are also possible to visit if you wish. We continue our way to Kok Terek villag after having a rest. Dinner and overnight will be in a home stay.

Day 6: Kok Terek - Bishkek
At 8 o'clock in the morning your breakfast is served. Pack your baggage. Today along the southern shore of the famous Issyk-Kul Lake you will be transferred (380 km) by car to Bishkek. You will arrive in Bishkek around at 7 p.m.   In the hotel **** you will have time for yourself until your pick up. At 8 o'clock you will have a farewell dinner in a café.

Day 7: Bishkek - Europe
Your guide will collect you from the hotel and transferred to the airport.

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