Trekking and horseriding to Son Kul lake

Discover the heart of Kyrgyzstan and of the kyrgyz culture thanks to this 4 days trek through Kilemche Jailoo to Son Kul lake.

A nice program for nature lovers who want to horseride for the first time and leave the possibility to hike when you want.

4 DaysAdventure toursKyrgyzstan

  • 1 people: $1,670

  • 2 people: $980

  • 3 people: $750

  • 4 people: $670

  • 5 people: $600

  • 6 people: $550

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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 - Batay Aral (Song Kul)
    Horseback riding to Song Kul (Batai-Aral)
    Kilemche Jailoo - Batay Aral (Song Kul)

    In the morning we take our horses, we go up gorge Kilemche and returning to Lake Son-Kul. 20 km riding (5 h). Then we cross the pass of Jalgyz-Karagay (3437 m). lunch in yurt jailoo Jaman-Echki. After lunch we go up to the mountain of Ak-Tach for a panoramic view of Lake Son-Kul. Then we descend to the lake Batai-Aral (2h). Dinner and overnight in yurts.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    20 km
    05:00
    900 m
    400 m
      
                                Batay Aral (Song Kul) - Batay Aral (Song Kul)
    Horse riding day around yurt camp
    Batay Aral (Song Kul) - Batay Aral (Song Kul)

    One-day walking on the horses in the Son-Kul. We will discover nomad’s life. We will walk around the yurts and go up high mountains with shepherd... Coming back to the yurts camp. We will spend the night and have a dinner in the yurt.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
      
                                Batay Aral (Song Kul) - Bishkek
    Transfer to Bishkek
    Batay Aral (Song Kul) - Bishkek

    In the morning, you drive along the North-East shore of the Song Kul's lake. Many nomads stand their yurt in the valley of Ak-Tash during the summer time. You cross the pass of Kalmak Ashu at 3446m where you can often observe yak's cattle. Yet, the road goes down into the Tiulek valley contrasted between the red stone desert of high steppes and green meadows. Lunch at Kochkor and visit of a artisan's women center. In the afternoon, you follow the main road linking Kashgar to Bishkek, and you visit the ancient city of Balasagun and its Burana's tower. Arrival in Bishkek in the late afternoon and arranging visit or shopping with your guide. 

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    280 km
    05:00

    Excellent trustworthy professionals that will definitely go the extra mile for making your holidays unforgetable!

    Mphae

    Tailor-made trip, flexible and welcoming team, super friendly guide and hikes adapted to our abilities and our desires. Wonderful way to discover Kyrgyzstan!

    Julie Francois

    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

  • Horses with local saddles

  • 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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