Adventure

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.

Duration
4 days
Countries
Kyrgyzstan
Activities
Hiking , Horse Riding
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Horseride on North shore of Song Kul lake
Private field journal 4 chapters

The story

The journey

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

Route map

The route

Day by day

The journey, day by day

4 chapters

  1. Day 01

    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.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    2WW Victory square of Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan
  2. Day 02

    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.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Song Kul
  3. Day 04

    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. 

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    on the shore of the deep blue Song Kul lake

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Practical information

Prepare for the journey

  • 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

Reviews of Nomad's Land

Travelers, in their own words

Published reviews of our team and service.

Nous tenions à vous remercier pour l’organisation de notre voyage au Kirghizistan. Ce pays est magnifique avec des personnes très accueillantes. Grâce à l’énergie positive de notre guide Baktygul, nous avons pu entrer en contact avec la population locale, aidée par quelques vodka bien sûr.

Hélène and Stan B.
Nomad's Land
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Nomadsland organized a 5 days 4 nights winter tour from Bishkek to Issyk Kol lake via Chom Keming (horse riding), Jyrgalan (snow shoeing), Karakol (museums) and Bokanbaevo (fairy canyon, 7 bulls, eagle hunting), then back to Bishkek. Nikita, our guide, picked us up from the airport and drove us round the snowy roads in his excellent v8 4wd.

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4 Day Hike through Archa Tor pass It’s my first trip to Kyrgyzstan! My wife and I are independent travelers and prefer the solitude of traveling without guide or porters. I found Aibek Nomad's Land online as we were on a short 5 day trip, 3 or which were full day hikes so transport to and from the exact start and end points were essential.

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