Program
Duration: 4 days
Seasonality: Year-round
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Seasonality: Year-round
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Day
1
1
Day
1
1
Bishkek → Ala-Archa National Park → Chon-Kemin Valley
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Warm welcome at Manas International Airport by our English-speaking guide.
- Breakfast Stop on the way to the mountains (included)
- Excursion to Ala-Archa National Park
- Enjoy a short walk in one of the most picturesque gorges near Bishkek, filled with pine forests and alpine rivers.
- Lunch at a local restaurant en route (not included)
- Transfer to Chon-Kemin Valley
- A beautiful valley known for its natural landscapes and rural Kyrgyz charm.
- Horseback Riding Experience (approx. 2 hours)
- Ride through the valley to a scenic panoramic viewpoint with snowy mountains all around.
- Dinner at the guesthouse (included)
- Taste homemade traditional dishes.
- Overnight in a family-run guesthouse in Chon-Kemin.
Day 2
Day 2
Chon-Kemin → Issyk-Kul Lake → Karakol
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (included)
- Scenic drive along the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world.
- Lunch stop at a local restaurant (not included)
- Relax at Natural Hot Springs – rejuvenate in warm mineral waters on the beach of the Issyk kul lake.
- Arrival in Karakol – transfer to a cozy forest hotel located near the ski base.
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Karakol (not included)
Day 3
Day 3
Karakol → Jeti-Ögüz → Skazka Canyon → Issyk-Kul South Shore
- Breakfast at the restaurant (not included)
- Morning excursion to Karakol Ski Base
- Take a short walk in the snowy landscape, then ride the ski lift to enjoy breathtaking panoramic mountain views.
- Departure to Jeti-Ögüz Valley
- Explore the famous “Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls” rock formations.
- Visit Skazka Canyon (Fairy Tale Canyon)
- Marvel at the surreal rock shapes and colorful layers of this unique natural wonder.
- Lunch at a local restaurant en route (not included)
- Arrival at the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake
- Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality in a yurt camp.
- Dinner at the yurt camp (included)
- Enjoy local cuisine in a traditional nomadic setting.
- Overnight in yurts, heated and prepared for winter comfort.
Day 4
Day 4
Ak-Say Canyon → Bishkek
- Breakfast at the camp (included)
- Visit to Ak-Say Canyon
- Discover this lesser-known canyon with stunning red rock formations and views of Issyk-Kul.
- Drive back to Bishkek
- Lunch en route at a local restaurant (not included)
- Check-in at a hotel in Bishkek
- Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant (not included)
- Overnight in Bishkek hotel
- Drop off at the airport
Prices
Tour Price
From $670/ person
Price per person
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Upgraded option
Upgraded option
Local guide / cook
Three meals per day
Horseback riding (≈6-7 hours per day)
Entrance fees
Pack horses for carrying equipment and supplies
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Upgraded option
Upgraded option
Personal expenses
Insurance
Tent and sleeping bag
Budget option
Local horseman / guide (1 person)
Horseback riding (≈6-7 hours per day)
Entrance fees
Pack horses for carrying equipment and supplies
Budget option
Personal expenses
Insurance
Tent and sleeping bag
Food (self-purchased and packed on the horses)
Cooking gear (available for rent)
