from $290
Kyrgyzstan · Mountains & nature
Son-Kul: a horse trek and yurts
A lake at 3,016 m, two days on horseback across the summer pastures and nights in a yurt camp under the stars.
3 nights
Issyk-Kul and Karakol
- Kyrgyzstan
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Mountains & nature
About the tour
A journey around the “pearl of the Tian Shan” in a comfortable minivan. We swim in the lake, walk among the red rocks of Fairy Tale Canyon, stay in Karakol and ride up to the Altyn-Arashan valley and its hot springs. The way back follows the north shore past the Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs. A great first introduction to Kyrgyzstan, including for visitors from abroad.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Bishkek to the south shore
Departure at 8:00, Boom Gorge and Fairy Tale Canyon at sunset. A night at a lakeside guesthouse.
Day 2
Jeti-Oguz
The red “Seven Bulls” and “Broken Heart” rocks, a swim in the lake and the drive to Karakol.
Day 3
Altyn-Arashan
A 4×4 ride up the valley, hot springs and a night in the mountains.
Day 4
Karakol
The Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral and a dinner of ashlan-fu.
Day 5
The north shore
The Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs and free time on the beach.
Day 6
Back to Bishkek
Breakfast and the drive back to Bishkek, arriving around lunchtime.
What’s included
- Minivan and 4×4 transport
- Guesthouses and a hotel, 5 nights
- Breakfasts and dinners
- A guide and entrance fees
Not included
- Lunches
- Horse riding
- Personal expenses
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Central Asia’s best ski resort: runs up to 3,040 m, a two-day ski pass and a hotel by the lifts.
3 nights
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per person · 5 nights