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 Days • Adventure tours • Kyrgyzstan
1 people: $1,670
2 people: $980
3 people: $750
4 people: $670
5 people: $600
6 people: $550
Program
Transfer to Kyzart and hike to the Kilemche gorge
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.
Horseback riding to Song Kul (Batai-Aral)
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.
Horse riding day around yurt camp
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.
Transfer to 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.
On your way
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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