Program
Duration: 10 days
Seasonality: Mid June to October
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Seasonality: Mid June to October
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Day 1
Day 1
Bishkek → Kegety Gorge
- Pick-up in Bishkek (around 9:00 AM)
- Scenic drive to Kegety Gorge via Toguz-Bulak viewpoint
- Short walk to Kegety Waterfall
- Arrival at yurt lodge by lunchtime
- Lunch at the yurt camp
- Archery and free time
- Dinner and overnight in a yurt lodge
Day 2
Day 2
Kegety Gorge → Kegety Pass
- Meet horses and horsemen
- Riding instructions and preparation
- Horseback riding toward Kegety Pass (3,800 m)
- Picnic lunch on the way
- Camp setup in the mountains
- Dinner and overnight in tents
Day 3
Day 3
Kegety Pass → Koltuk Gorge
- Cross Kegety Pass and descend into Koltuk Gorge
- Horseback riding along rocky mountain trails
- Picnic lunch on the way
- Camp near the river
- Dinner and overnight in tents
Day 4
Day 4
Koltuk Gorge → Sarala-Saz Valley
- Horseback riding to Sarala-Saz Valley (high-mountain jailoo)
- Open alpine landscapes and nomadic pastures
- Picnic lunch on the way
- Camp near nomads
- Dinner and overnight in tents
Day 5
Day 5
Sarala-Saz Valley → Sook Valley
- Ride toward Sook Valley
- Cross Sook Pass (3,000 m)
- Picnic lunch during the ride
- Camp near the Sook River
- Campfire, dinner, and overnight in tents
Day 6
Day 6
Sook Valley → Sandyk Valley → Sary-Kol Lake
- Horseback riding through Sandyk Valley
- Picnic lunch halfway
- Arrival at Sary-Kol Lake
- Camp near the lake
- Dinner and overnight in tents
Day 7
Day 7
Sary-Kol Lake → Oktorkoi Valley
- Descend into Oktorkoi Valley
- Horseback riding through rivers and spruce forests
- Picnic lunch near the river
- Continue toward Doskulu village area
- Dinner and overnight in tents near winter pastures
Day 8
Day 8
- Horseback riding to Kilemche Valley
- Lunch stop on the way
- Arrival in the afternoon
- Accommodation in traditional yurts
- Dinner and overnight in a nomadic yurt
Day 9
Day 9
- Horseback riding to Song-Kol Lake
- Arrival at yurt camp by the lake
- Lunch with a nomadic family
- Free time at Song-Kol Lake
- Dinner and overnight in a yurt
Day 10
Day 10
- Horse riding back to Kyzart Village
- Cross Kara-Kuia Pass (3,400 m)
- Lunch in a local family’s home
- Scenic drive to Bishkek
- Drop-off at the hotel
Daily rhythm:
- Riding starts around 10:00 AM
- Lunch around 1:00 PM
- Riding until approximately 5:00 PM
- First and last days have shorter riding distances
Prices
Tour Price
From $1400/ person
Price per person
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Transfer to Kegety Gorge
Transfer back to Bishkek
English-speaking guide
Local horseman support
Yurt accommodation (3 nights)
Meals as per the program
Saddle bags (personal, 30 liters per person)
Helmets
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses
Insurance
Tent and sleeping bag
