3-Day Song-Kol Horseback Tour in Kyrgyzstan

Your horseback adventure begins in Kyzart Village, where you will meet your local horseman and be introduced to your horse.
Before departure, your guide will provide a short riding briefing, explain the basic techniques and help you become comfortable with your horse. The horses used on this route are accustomed to mountain terrain and are suitable for riders with different levels of experience.
You will then begin riding toward Kilemche Valley, following the scenic Chaar-Archa River through open valleys, green pastures and peaceful mountain landscapes.
The first part of the route is relatively gentle, making it a good introduction to the trek and allowing you time to get used to riding.
After several hours on horseback, stop beside the river for a picnic lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, continue deeper into Kilemche Valley until you reach a traditional yurt camp operated by a local herder family.
After settling into your yurt, enjoy the quiet surroundings, take a short walk through the nearby pastures or simply relax and observe everyday life in the mountains.
Dinner will be served in the yurt.
Horse Riding: approximately 21 km / 4–5 hours
Meals: Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Yurt Camp, Kilemche – approximately 2,700 m
WC: Shared
Shower: Not available
Internet: No connection
Note: Your main luggage can be left safely at the guesthouse in Kyzart. For the horseback trek, take only a small bag with the clothing and personal items you will need for the next three days.
The original route gives approximately 21 km and 4–5 hours of riding for this section.

After breakfast in the yurt, begin the most spectacular mountain section of the journey.
Today the trail gradually climbs toward Jalgyz-Karagai Pass, located at approximately 3,300 meters above sea level.
The ascent is more demanding than on the first day, but the changing scenery and panoramic mountain views make it one of the highlights of the tour.
Upon reaching the top of the pass, you will be rewarded with your first panoramic view of Song-Kol Lake, stretching across the vast high-altitude plateau below.
Take some time to rest, enjoy the scenery and take photographs before beginning the descent toward the lake.
After reaching Song-Kol, stop at a local yurt camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, continue riding across the open lakeside pastures, where traditional yurts, grazing horses, sheep and cattle create the classic landscape of nomadic Kyrgyzstan.
Arrive at your yurt camp near Song-Kol Lake, where you will spend the night with a local family.
After the horses are released to graze, settle into your yurt and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the highlands.
Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Horse Riding: approximately 23 km / 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Yurt Camp at Song-Kol – approx. 3,100 m

After breakfast in the yurt, say goodbye to your nomadic hosts and begin the final stage of your horseback journey back toward Kyzart Village.
Leaving the shores of Song-Kol behind, ride through high-altitude pastures and mountain terrain while enjoying your final views of the lake and the surrounding ranges.
The return journey gives you another opportunity to experience the vast landscapes of central Kyrgyzstan, passing through remote grazing areas used by local families during the summer season.
During the ride, your horseman will select the most suitable trail according to weather, trail conditions and the location of the overnight yurt camp.
Upon arrival in Kyzart Village, enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the guesthouse and take some time to rest after completing your three-day horseback adventure
From Kyzart, you can continue independently to your next destination or arrange a private transfer to Bishkek, Kochkor or another location in Kyrgyzstan.
Horse Riding: Full riding day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Finish: Kyzart Village
Important: The exact riding distance and duration on Day 3 depend on the selected Song-Kol yurt camp and return trail. These details should be confirmed before departure
WC: Shared
Shower: Available at selected camps / on request
Internet: Limited mobile connection
Note: Weather at Song-Kol can change quickly. Even during summer, mornings and evenings may be cold, so warm and windproof clothing is essential.
The original program gives approximately 23 km and 5–6 hours of riding from Kilemche to Song-Kol via Jalgyz-Karagai Pass.