Song-Kol See 4-Tage Reitschleife

In the morning you are picked up from your hotel in Bishkek and driven to Kyzart Village. On arrival, your guide-instructor gives you a briefing and an introduction to horse riding before you start your horseback adventure along the Chaar-Archa River toward the stunning Kilemche pasture. Ride through breathtaking mountain landscapes and immerse yourself in traditional Kyrgyz nomadic life. You spend the night with a local shepherd family, who welcome you with a cup of tea and let you discover their daily routines. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding mountains and valleys for incredible views. As evening falls, enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars, then settle in for your first night in a classic Kyrgyz yurt, experiencing authentic life on the steppe. The ride is about 22 km (6–7 hours).

Kyzart, Kilemche

• Bischkek → Kyzart (280 km)
• Kyzart → Kilemche (22 km)

Über Nacht: Kilemche (Yurt camp)

Mahlzeiten: Dinner

After breakfast in Kilemche, continue your horseback journey toward the Jalgyz-Karagai Pass (3,400 m), en route to the breathtaking Song-Kol Lake. From the pass, enjoy stunning panoramic views of both Song-Kol Lake and the Kilemche Valley. After a short rest for riders and horses, the trail winds across grassy hills dotted with grazing sheep, goats, horses and cattle – a true taste of Kyrgyz pastoral life. During the warm summer months you may see nomadic families doing their daily chores, such as milking cows and mares. Arrive at a yurt camp by the lake for a hearty lunch before continuing along the lakeside trails. After about two more hours on horseback, you reach the Tuz-Ashuu pasture, where a local shepherd family welcomes you with kymyz, the traditional Kyrgyz drink made from fermented mare’s milk. Spend the rest of the day immersed in nomadic life and observing the family’s daily routines. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding mountains and valleys and enjoy the tranquil, wild beauty of the region. The ride is about 18 km (6–7 hours).

Lied Kul

• Kilemche → Lied Kul (18 km)

Über Nacht: Lied Kul (Yurt camp)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast in your yurt before mounting your horse for another scenic ride. Today’s route follows the eastern shore of Song-Kol Lake; the ride is smooth and easy, with spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding mountains at every turn. Midway, stop for a hearty lunch at a local shepherd’s yurt and experience the warmth of traditional Kyrgyz hospitality. In the afternoon, as your confidence on horseback grows, enjoy the thrill of a gallop along the lakeshore, where the open pastures give the horses plenty of room to run. By evening, arrive on the western side of Song-Kol Lake, where a delicious dinner awaits. Before settling into your yurt for the night, gaze at the brilliant starry sky, which shines exceptionally bright over this remote, pristine landscape. The ride is about 21 km (6 hours).

Lied Kul

• Lied Kul → Lied Kul (21 km)

Über Nacht: Lied Kul (Yurt camp)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day by soaking in the scenery of Song-Kol Lake in the morning sunlight, framed by the surrounding mountains. Then mount your horse and follow the upper trail, with panoramic views of the lake, toward the Kara-Kiya Pass (3,350 m). The ride down from the pass is moderately challenging, with a gradual descent toward the village followed by a few hours of smooth riding through picturesque valleys. On arrival in Kyzart, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local guesthouse before the drive back to Bishkek, carrying unforgettable memories of your Kyrgyz horseback adventure. The ride is about 22 km (5 hours), followed by the transfer of about 280 km (4–5 hours) to Bishkek.

Lied Kul, Kyzart

• Lied Kul → Kyzart (22 km)
• Kyzart → Bischkek (280 km)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Lunch