Experience one of Kyrgyzstan’s most unforgettable horseback adventures through alpine valleys, mountain passes, and traditional nomadic yurt camps. Ride to the breathtaking Soñ-Köl Lake while discovering authentic Kyrgyz culture.
🐎 3-Day Horse Riding Tour
Kyzart village – Kilemche Valley – Soñ-Köl Lake – Kyzart village
Total duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Season: June – September, winter is possible as well but depends on the weather conditions
Difficulty: Moderate (suitable for beginners with basic riding ability)
Accommodation: Yurt stays
Highlights: High mountain passes, vast jailoo pastures, nomadic life, Soñ-Köl Lake
Day 1: Kyzart village – Kilemche Valley
Riding time: ~4–5 hours
In the morning, meet your local horsemen in Kyzart village (≈2,200 m). After a short safety briefing, the ride begins toward the wide alpine pastures of Kilemche Valley.
The trail gradually ascends through rolling hills and open jailoo landscapes, with panoramic views of the Inner Tien Shan. Along the way, you’ll see shepherd camps, grazing herds, and traditional nomadic life.
Arrival in Kilemche Valley, one of the most scenic summer pastures in the region. Dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt camp.
Meals: lunch or Lunch box, Dinner Overnight: Yurt in Kilemche valley
Day 2: Kilemche – Soñ-Köl Lake (via Tuz-Ashuu Pass)
Riding time: ~4-5 hours
After breakfast, continue riding upward toward the Tuz-Ashuu Pass (≈3,450 m). This is the most impressive day of the journey, offering wide open views, dramatic mountain ridges, and endless green pastures.
From the top of the pass, enjoy a breathtaking descent toward the high-altitude plateau of Soñ-Köl Lake (3,016 m). The vast lake, surrounded by gentle hills and snow-capped peaks, is considered one of Kyrgyzstan’s most iconic landscapes.
Arrive at the lakeshore and settle into a nomadic yurt camp. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to walk along the lake, observe nomads milking mares, or simply relax and take in the silence.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch box or lunch, Dinner Overnight: Yurt at Soñ-Köl Lake
Day 3: Soñ-Köl Lake – Kyzart village
Riding time: ~4-5 hours
After breakfast, begin the return ride toward Kyzart village, taking a slightly different route across rolling pastures and gentle mountain slopes. This final day offers wide views of the Soñ-Köl lake basin and a peaceful ride back into lower elevations.
Arrive in Kyzart by late afternoon. End of the horse trekking tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What’s included
•Horses and horse equipment
•. Helmets
•Experienced local horsemen
•All meals during the trek (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
•Private yurt accommodation (2 nights)
•Basic bedding in yurts
What to bring
•Warm clothing (weather can change quickly)
•Comfortable riding pants
•Sturdy shoes
•Rain jacket
•Sunscreen & sunglasses
1 pax 300€
2 pax 500€
3 pax 660€
4 pax 900€
5 pax 1050€
6 pax 1200€
🐎 2-Day Kyzart – Son Köl lake Horse Riding Tour
Total Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night Starting Point: Kyzart Destination: Son Köl lake (3,016 m)
Day 1 – Kyzart to Son Köl Lake
Distance: approx. 18–22 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours (including breaks)
Highest Point: approx. 3,400 m mountain pass
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Program:
•Meet your local horse guide and receive safety briefing.
•Start riding through rolling hills and wide valleys.
•Gradual ascent toward the mountain pass.
•Picnic lunch on the way (1-hour break).
•Continue riding uphill with panoramic views of alpine pastures (jailoo).
•Reach the mountain pass (~3,400 m) and descend toward Son Köl Lake.
•Arrival at yurt camp near the lakeshore in the late afternoon.
🏕️ Overnight: Traditional yurt
🍲 Lunch&Dinner included
Terrain: Dirt trails, mountain paths, some rocky and steep sections during ascent and descent.
