Horse riding 03

You will be met by your guide in the Manas Airport and accompanied to Bishkek. The drive till the city centre takes half an hour. Upon arrival in Bishkek you will have a breakfast. This day includes transfer (200 km) to the Issyk Kul Heavenly Lake (1608m.above sea level), that is the biggest lake on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic and the second largest alpine lake in the world. Issyk - Kul is very often also called "the pearl of Central Asia". On the way to Issyk - Kul, we will visit the Burana Historical complex to see the minaret that was constructed in the 11^th century and the cemetery of Ballbals (stone warriors) that refer to the Turkic period. After having lunch, we continue our way to the lake through the Boom gorge. We will stop on the northern shore of the lake in the Hotel to have a rest. This day you can lie on the warm sand or swim in the lake, which possesses curative qualities. Your dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

The day starts with a breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you have free time to swim in the lake till 12 pm. Afterwards, you will start your trip to Karakol city by car (200 km). On the way, we will make a short break to give you the opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.), including the local museum. You will have a second stop during the trip at 12 o'clock, where you can enjoy lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, before continuing our way to Karakol city along the northern shore of the sparkling pearl of Central Asia, which's beauty you will be able to enjoy to the full during another break, where you go on a one hour cruise on a steam boat. Then you will be transferred to Karakol city. National dinner will be in a restaurant  at 8 p.m. Also for additional price you can have a folklore show there. Night in a Guesthouse.

At 8 o'clock in the morning your breakfast will be served. This morning is entirely devoted to Karakol guided City Tour. This tour includes: the visit of the Dungan - Chinese mosque, that was built without using a single metal nail in the Chinese style; this will be followed by the visit of the Orthodox Church that was constructed at the end of the 19^th century; soon after, you will visit N. M. Prjewalski museum. Prjewalski is an eminent explorer of Central Asia, whose greatest achievements were: the crossing of the great Taklamakan Desert and the discovery of more than 4000 species of animals, including Prjewalski's horse. At the end of the city tour you will have a traditional lunch. At 1 p.m. we leave Karakol town and start our (70 km) trip to the impressive Valley of Chon Kyzyl Suu. Just before we will visit the mineral sources of hot water in Jeli Suu (Dungan Village), where you will have a chance to take a bath. You will see red sandstone mountains on the way. Then, a horseback riding tour (one hour) is to Chong Kyzyl Suu Geographical and Physical Station. Dinner. Overnight stay will be in yurt camp. "Yurta" is a unique nomadic abode that represents wooden carcass covered with thin felt mats. It is nomadic collapsible dwelling, which is manufactured without a single nail.

 

After delicious breakfast, at 9 a.m. we will leave the camp and start our horseback riding tour to the Ashu Tor pass, which highest point is 2800 m. a. s. l. With a bit of luck you might see mountain goats.  After having lunch we will have an ascent on horses to the astonishing mountain lake, which is replenished with melt water from the glacier. After enjoying the spectacular view of the mountain lake we come back to the Station. At 8 p.m. dinner is served. You will spend this night in yurt camp.

 

After an early breakfast at 7 am, you will ride off to the valley of Kishi Kyzyl Suu (lunch on the way) - it is a gorgeous canyon that you will definitely like (6h). You will be carried away by the amazing scenery offered through views the untouched nature. We will arrive in Kishi Kyzyl village at 7 pm, where you will have half an hour time to settle in your tents, before being served a traditional dinner.

 

We continue our horseback riding tour after breakfast from the Valley of  Kishi Kyzyl Suu to Jumakuchak via the small Jumalai pass, where we will have a picnic. This ride takes 6 hours. You will have a chance to explore its virgin nature on your own. There is a dazzling view on the surface of Issyk-Kul Lake. Overnight is in Jumakuchak in tents among the yurts of the nomadic Kyrgyz people. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.

 

8 a.m. breakfast.  Today you will mount your horse to take a ride (6h) from Jumakuchak to the Village of Kok Terek. You will come across the red cave en route that is known as "500 rams". It is said that in olden times the nomads used this cave for their cattle. But some time later the part of the cave brought down during the earthquake. But even now it is possible to imagine the original size of this cave for 500 rams. In the vicinity there is charming mountain cascade. This cascade is situated not far from the (40 degrees Celsius) hot springs that are also possible to visit if you desire. You will have your lunch nearby cascade. We continue our way to the Village of Kok Terek after having break. Dinner. Overnight is in the home stay.

 

After packing your backpacks, you will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock. Then you will be transferred to Bishkek city by car along the southern shore of the famous Issyk-Kul Lake (380 km). You will arrive in Bishkek in a Hotel **** at around 8 pm, where you will have time for yourself until your pick up at 7 pm. Then you will have a farewell dinner in a restaurant.