Winter adventure to the Song Kul Lake
The most exciting winter experience in Kyrgyzstan
You will enjoy a real adventure to the Song Kul's lake, and sleep in the only all year around yurt camp. One of the most exciting winter experience you can live with Nomad's Land.
According to your tastes and preferences
This program will be adapted considering your wishes. We can make accent on horseback riding or skiing or snowshoeing, or just hiking.
5 Days • Winter tours • Kyrgyzstan
1 people: $1,163
2 people: $725
3 people: $617
4 people: $534
5 people: $505
6 people: $485
7 people: $456
8 people: $434
Program
On the road to Kyzart village
A day road to Jumgal valley, through the Boom gorge, the Orto Tokoï reservoir, Kochkor and Kyzart pass.
(options for this day: visit of Burana tower, walk of 2-3 hours in the Konorchek canyon, to pass by the west shore of Issyk Kul lake, handicraft show in Kochkor, rafting in Chuy or Chong Kemin river 2-3 hours)
Horseback riding to Kilemche valley
After breakfast, we leave Kyzart village to get to Kilemche jailoo (pastureland). We take horses and ride the 20 km long track up to the pastureland. The winter scenery of this valley is stupendous, and there are still many shepherds with their animals on the pasturelands, as some families live there all year round.
We get accommodated at a shepherd family’s yurt or house and we will have time to get immersed into their daily life.
Heading to Song Kul lake
This morning, we take the path to reach the shores of Lake Song Kul. On skis, snowshoes or on horseback, and depending on the snow conditions, you will choose your favorite activity to reach the immense plateau of Lake Song Kul. All morning, we climb to the Tuz Ashuu pass by road, then from the pass, we descend to the shores of the lake, which we follow to reach our winter camp in yurts.
A winter day on the frozen Song Kul's lake
Skiing in the morning, then drive to Bishkek
In the morning, you horseride till the pass of Tuz Ashuu, then you will enjoy 6 km downhill skiing till the Kilemche river where your driver will be waiting for you. Drive to Bishkek. Dinner in the town. Installation in our guesthouse.
Excellent travel company. The organization of the trip with Bakyt went very smoothly; he was very attentive and flexible regarding our requests. Our guide Aisuluu spoke perfect French (as well as Russian, Kyrgyz, and English) and was always able to answer our questions and was very caring. The driver who accompanied us was also very friendly. We had a wonderful week in Kyrgyzstan. The hospitality of the people who hosted us deeply touched us. Highly recommend the Nomadsland agency for any travel in Central Asia for the quality of their services and their kindness.
Excellent agency based in Bishkek. Quick follow-up on preparations, very attentive, flexible, and above all professional. The itinerary and any potential adjustments were well-managed. The trip went as planned (13 nights) with bonuses. ;-) The guide-driver (quadrilingual!) was a real gem (available, attentive, polite, serious). Learned a great deal in his company and could ask him countless questions (with answers not found in guidebooks). Perfect weather (only a few hours of rain with an incredible rainbow). Good food (to our great surprise). Pleasant accommodations (yurts, homestays, or guesthouses). The trip was 100% successful thanks to the excellent collaboration with Nomad's Land. One desire remains, to return. ;-)
On your way
Kochkor
Kochkor is a town of shepherds located in Naryn oblast 200 km from Bishkek. It is located at 1800m. alt. The city has 17,000 residents.
Kyzart Pass
The pass between Kochkor and the Jumgal valley. Open all the year around. In summer, you can observe some yurt camp around this region.
Kilemche Jailoo
Kilemche valley is situated in Jumgal region, at an altitude up to 3240 m., where some nomads families stay even in farms during the wint
Tuz-Ashuu pass
One of the lowest pass to reach the Song Kul lake, the whole year around. There is a dirty road, but it's risky to cross it by car.
Song Kul lake
Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Kyrgyz landscape, Song Kul Lake, also known as Song Kul, emerges as the quintessential pastureland of nomad
Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
North part of Song Kul's lake. Translated from the Kyrgyz means “Straight Pass” In summer it is a real paradise for nomads and livestock.
Info
What is included
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All transportation in a private vehicle
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All airport transfers
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Accommodation as described in the program
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Meals (3 per day)
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Bottled water (when possible) & tea
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English-speaking trekking guide
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Horses with local saddles
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Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen
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Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)
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All the activities listed in the program
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Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program
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Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program
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Domestic flights mentioned in the program
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A contribution to our sustainable development projects
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Organisation of the trip & local taxes
What is not included
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International flights
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International banking fees (PayPal, ...)
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Travel & repatriation insurance
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Visas / LOI (if applicable)
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Personal expenses
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Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)
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Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)
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Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Phone number
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