Winter Horseback Riding to Song Kul Lake

A winter horseback to the great Song Kul's lake

You will discover the frozen treasures of Kyrgyzstan! Join our winter expedition to Kol Tor lake and Son Kul lake. Spend time with Kyrgyz shepherds in winter and experience a once in a life time trip on horseback. 

A winter horseback

Highlights: Kol Tor Lake, Kilemche farm, Tuz Ashuu, Son Kul lake, nomadic lifestyle, snowshoeing, horse riding ​

6 DaysWinter toursKyrgyzstan

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Program

  
                                Manas International Airport - Bishkek
Meeting at airport, visit of the capital and Ala Archa National park
Manas International Airport - Bishkek
Arrival in the morning at Bishkek international airport. After customs and immigration formalities, transfer (30 min) to the city center. Installation in a guest house for a few hours of rest. Drive to Ala Archa National Park. Colorful ride to the Aksai waterfall; picnic on the spot. Back to Bishkek for a first discovery of the city: the Red Square, the Flag, the Dubovy park and art gallery. Dinner in town and overnight in guest house.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
164 km
02:00
04:00
1570 m
1470 m
  
                                Bishkek - Kel-Tor gorge (Kegety)
Snowshoeing to Koel Toer (Kegeti)
Bishkek - Kel-Tor gorge (Kegety)

We leave Bishkek at 7.00 am to Kegety valley. We leave the car and start snowshoeing up to Kol Tor Lake. Picnic next to the lake. Walk down to Kegeti valley and drive to Kemin village where we’ll sleep in a basic hotel. 

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
82 km
02:30
05:00
900 m
900 m
  
                                Chong Kemin - Kilemche Jailoo
Horseriding to Kilemche farm
Chong Kemin - Kilemche Jailoo
● We leave Kemin in the morning, drive through Boom Gorge and    arrival at Kyzart village  ● We leave the cars in Kyzart village. ● After lunch, we go for a full afternoon on horseback to Kilemche     farm, where the shepherds live during winter. 
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
18 km
03:30
04:00
400 m
50 m
  
                                Kilemche Jailoo - Kilemche Jailoo
Horseriding to the ridge of Son Kul range
Kilemche Jailoo - Kilemche Jailoo
● Today is a long horse riding day from Kilemche to Tuz Ashuu     pass (3227m)  ● From the pass you can glimpse at Son Kul lake, the frozen pearl      of Kyrgyzstan. Picnic on the way  ● Ride back to Kilemche farm.  ● We will have the snowshoes with us, so if you want to do this      hike with snowshoes it will be possible and very nice as well. 
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
20 km
05:00
700 m
700 m
  
                                Kilemche Jailoo - Bishkek
Day of riding and returning to Bishkek
Kilemche Jailoo - Bishkek

It is time for us to leave Kilemche, we ride back to the village of Kyzart. Lunch in Kyzart or Kochkor on the way back. We drop you at your residence in Bishkek, after this unforgettable trip. 

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
300 km
05:00
03:00
  
                                Bishkek - Manas International Airport
Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Bishkek - Manas International Airport

Depending on your flight time, your guide will join you to the airport and help you check in for your flight.  If your flight is later in the day your guide will show you more places in Bishkek before your flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Kyrgyzstan and we hope you come back again to explore other counties in Central Asia with us. 

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
40 km
00:40
0 m
100 m

We went on a trek with Nomad's Land in July 2019 and were thoroughly satisfied with their organization, attention to detail, and responsiveness. HIghly recommend.

Philf20152015

We had the opportunity to call on the services of "Nomadsland" during our crossing of Tajikistan by the M41. The advice of Samuel, the driver and the accommodation offered in Murgab and SaryTash made it possible for us to have an unforgettable trip. We highly recommend this agency for the quality of services and its professionalism. In addition, Samuel communicates in excellent French!

Gerard Giannarelli

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What is included

  • 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

What is not included

  • International flights

  • International banking fees (PayPal, ...)

  • Travel & repatriation insurance

  • Visas / LOI (if applicable)

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)

  • Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)

  • Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)

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