6 days of horsebackriding in the great Kyrgyz mountains. A trip including some great side activities / rides with in total 7 + 2x 1/2 day in the saddle.
AT A GLANCE
Dates
A. 7.7 until 20.7.2025 ( 14days only!!, -day 3 of the program, 4 saddles free)
B.26. or 27.7 until 9. or 10.8.2025 ( 3 saddles free)
Price
2'200.- CHF (from 4 people)
Group Size
3-6 Persons
Duration
15 Days
Origin/Destination
Bishkek
TRIP PROFILE
We live 100% outside during the trekking. A wonderful experience but with bad weather it can be hard.
During the whole trekking we sleep in our tents. This area of Kyrgyzstan is very wild, cold nights or unexpected snowfall can always be the case.
Most of the time we are in the saddle, some steep or dangerous stretches we walk next to our horses. We will be most of the time between 2000 and 4000m a.b.s.l.
For experienced horse riders. Although we move pretty slow the terrain is challenging. Not for people who scared off riding on narrow, steep tracks. This trekking is also open to hikers to join the crew.
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WHAT IT IS ABOUT
We spend most of our time together with our horses. With enough animals for luggage and ourselves we are able to ride long distances and spend multiple days in a row in nature. Occasionally we might get some extra energy at a shepherds family’s yurt. We discover open valleys and beautiful camp spots along the route, and cook for ourselves on camp fires or stoves.
HIGHLIGHTS
The one-of-a-kind horse riding experience
Traveling Kyrgyzstan in the most authentic way. Even the locals agree on this! If you know how to deal with horses, you will enjoy the freedom riding through wide landscapes with little to no baggage, and be impressed of the horses’ confidence in difficult terrain.
living a simple nomadic life
Not much more to do than caring for our horses and ourselves, and making some progress along the route. Sounds not much. Yet in the end always enough to be tired in the evening.
Scenic landscapes
From meandering rivers in open valleys to wild waters in narrow gorges. From rocky mountain peaks to mellow pasture lands. From dense forests to sparse highlands.
SERVICES
Included
- Border Permit Enilchek region
tunduk standard, if not mentioned otherwise.
Details see Horse Trekking.
Not included
tunduk standard, if not mentioned otherwise.
Details see Horse Trekking.
SLEEPING AND EATING
Accommodation
3x yurt
5x guesthouse/homestay/hotel
5x tent
Food
We will make a food plan and go (local) shopping together. Some food we will take from home. Cooking is team work.
While in civilisation we enjoy discovering the local cuisine. If you have allergies or food preferences please let us know (and learn the Russian word for it).
PROGRAM
Day 0: Flying to Istanbul, Istanbul to Bishkek, Manas International Airport
Day 1: Arriving at the airport and transfer to the city, Karakol. ( 6 hr driving)
Day 2: Preparing for our trekking ( buying food, visiting the city,…) and transfer to the mountain village, night in a yurt. (1 hr driving)
Day 3: Horseriding day, without luggage close to the yurtcamp. 2nd night in the yurt.
Day 4 – 9: Transfer to our starting point Echkili Tash ( 4 hrs driving). After lunch we start our 6 day trekking. We spend 5 to 8 hours in the saddle, we cross over high mountain passes, cross a glacier with our horses.
On day 9 we arrive at a yak farm, enjoy sleeping in a house, a real russian Banja and some fresh food.
Day 10: Panorama tour and/or gallop session in Kaindy valley. We sleep a 2nd night in the yakfarm.
Day 11: Transfer back to Karakol. ( 6 hrs driving) On our way we pass the abandoned mine town Enilchek, a natural hotspring, and of course take a lovely dip. The landscape along the route is scenic, changing and brings us slowly back to civilization.
Day 12: Transfer to Bokonbaevo region, 3 hrs driving. On our way we visit the famous Fairy tale canyon. Overnight stay up to the group: Option 1,We enjoy a relaxing night at the Issyk Kul shore, or Option 2: farmstyle yurtcamp with a last gallop at sunset.
Day 13: Today we make our way back to Bishkek, the capital. 4 hrs driving. In the afternoon we visit the Osh bazaar ( perfect spot to get some souvenirs) and we go out in city for a nice dinner. We spend the short night a lovely hotel.
Day 14: Flying home early morning.
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