Hiking to the Song Kul's lake

3 days hiking to Song Kul's lake

First in Kyrgyzstan, Nomad's Land invite you all the year around to our yurt camp at the Song Kul's lake.

In winter or in summer, you may enjoy the quietness of the high Song Kul's lake. 

3 DaysWinter toursKyrgyzstan

  • 2 people: $285

  • 3 people: $233

  • 4 people: $207

  • 5 people: $191

  • 6 people: $170

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    Program

      
                                Bishkek - Kilemche Jailoo
    Transfer to Kyzart and hike to the Kilemche gorge
    Bishkek - Kilemche Jailoo
    After breakfast, you will be on the road to reach the high gorge of Kilemche (2500 meter altitude).You will have lunch along the way in a family house in Kyzart village. From Kyzart, by car we reach the entrance of the gorge, then hike to Kilemche gorge. Installation in a shepherd's house, and freetime to have short walk around. Dinner and overnight in the shepherd's house. Kilemche is a gorge situated on the North-East of the Song Kul lake. This day program can be organised the whole year around, in winter we can hike or snowshoe.
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    285 km
    04:30
    03:00
    226 m
    0 m
      
                                Kilemche Jailoo - Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
    Day hiking to the Song Kul's lake
    Kilemche Jailoo - Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
    Early morning, you leave the Kilemche pasture and hike to Song Kul's lake by the Tuz Ashuu pass (3228 meters alt.). We arrive to our yurt camp for lunch, then free time to walk around and visit fishermen. Dinner and overnight in a sherpherd's yurt camp.(In winter, it is also possible to join the yurt camp with snowshoes)
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    13 km
    05:00
    710 m
    210 m
      
                                Kilemche Jailoo - Bishkek
    Hiking down till the village of Kyzart, then drive to Bishkek
    Kilemche Jailoo - Bishkek
    In the morning, we take the road to the valley of Jumgal that we go down to the small village of Aral, from there the road goes up the canyon of Kekemeren, very colorful. Lunch with a Kyrgyz family in the village of Kyzyl Oï. In the afternoon, the road goes up to the Toe Ashuu Tunnel that connects the Suusamyr Valley to the Chuy Valley. Arrival in Bishkek, installation in hotel.
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    303 km
    05:00
    05:00
    210 m
    710 m

    1 week of exploration around Kel-Suu at the top, despite the vagaries of the weather. We can only salute the seriousness and professionalism of the agency. Easy contact, team attentive. In addition to being able to discover a place that is difficult to access for independent hikers - and absolutely superb - we also took a real pleasure in getting into Kyrgyz culture more deeply. A big thank you to our great guide (Fabien) for having been able to motivate us whatever the circumstances, inventing new recipes based on kurut and allowing us to better understand the country. We hope to be able to leave with Nomad’s Land as soon as possible!

    Fanny

    I found within Nomad's Land exactly the values I was looking for: An association on a human scale where the organizers (among others Fabien Selosse and AJ Johnson) get involved personally to meet the needs, requests and desires of the participants. An association whose goal is to discover - and even more: to promote - the populations and local traditions. They take us out of our European comfort with skill and control so that we can get closer to the reality of the nomadic populations of Kyrgyzstan. The local guides who accompanied us were professional, genuine and trustworthy. The landscapes are breathtaking. I was able to practice my passion for two weeks in a magical context and in all serenity. A unique experience, an exceptional trip! I only want to go back! You will understand, Nomad's Land is an association that I recommend 100%.

    Valentine Melly

    Info

    What is included

    • All transportation in a private vehicle

    • All airport transfers

    • Accommodation as described in the program

    • Meals (3 per day)

    • Bottled water (when possible) & tea

    • English-speaking trekking guide

    • Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen

    • Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)

    • All the activities listed in the program

    • Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program

    • Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program

    • Domestic flights mentioned in the program

    • A contribution to our sustainable development projects

    • Organisation of the trip & local taxes

    What is not included

    • International flights

    • International banking fees (PayPal, ...)

    • Travel & repatriation insurance

    • Visas / LOI (if applicable)

    • Alcoholic and soft drinks

    • Personal expenses

    • Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)

    • Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)

    • Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)

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