Horse riding 05
Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 05
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Kishi Kyzyl Suu village - Jumakuchak - Kok Terek - Bishkek
The feeling of riding a horse in the mountains is marvelous! You start to feel the taste of life and you realize that the best creation on our planet is natural world. You could ride a horse in the places hidden from the other people. For many centuries the Kyrgyz nomads have been appreciating horses. In the mountains it was impossible to live without it. There are lots of traditions and customs that are connected in the culture of the Kyrgyz people with horses.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol
Your guide will pick you up at Manas International Airport and accompany you to Bishkek City (30 min. drive), where you will start the day with a breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the celestial Issyk Kul Lake (200 km), the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). The Lake is also called "the pearl of Central Asia". On our way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and an open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors). Also you will have an opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.), including the local museum. National dinner will be in a restaurant at 8 p.m. Also for additional price you can have a folklore show there. Night is in the guesthouse.
Day 2: Karakol - Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley
Breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. This day will be dedicated to a guided Karakol city tour, during which you will visit the Dungan mosque, which was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Soon after, you will visit the museum of Prjevalsky, one of the world's greatest explorers. N. Prjevalsky greatest achievements were the crossing of the great Taklamakan Desert and the discovery of more than 4000 species of animals, including the horse that was later named after him. The City Tour ended with a traditional lunch and we leave Karakol town at 1 p.m. starting our (70 km) way to remarkable Chong Kyzyl Suu Valley. You will see red mountains in different shapes on the way. In Jeli Suu we will stop at the place of the mineral sources of hot water, where you will have the possibility to take a have a bath. After, 1 hour horseback riding tour is to the Physical and Geographical station of Chong Kyzyl Suu. Dinner. Overnight stay will be in yurts. A yurta is a collapsible dwelling, an original nomad's habitation. It is made out of wooden frame that is covered with felt. The carcass of yurt is made without a single nail.
Day 3: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Ashu Tor - Chong Kyzyl Suu (6h)
At 9 a.m. after a strengthening breakfast, we will leave the yurt camp and start our horseback riding tour to 2800m. Ashu Tor Pass. While riding with a bit of luck you might see mountain goats. After your lunch you will have an ascent to an amazing mountain lake on the horses. This lake finds its origin in a glacier. After enjoying the view of the mountain lake we come back to the station. Night is in yurts. At 8 p.m. dinner is served.
Day 4: Chong Kyzyl Suu - Jumakuchak
After breakfast we continue our horseback riding tour from the Kishi Kyzyl Suu valley to Jumakuchak (6h) via the small Jumalai pass, where we will have a picnic. There is a gorgeous sight of the surface of Issyk-Kul Lake. You will have a chance to explore its virgin nature on your own. Traditional dinner is served at 7 p.m. Overnight in Jumakuchak in tents among nomadic yurts of Kyrgyz people.
Day 5: Jumakuchak - Kok Terek village
Breakfast is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. After having breakfast, you will get on your horse to have the ride from Jumakuchak to Kok Terek Village for 6 hours. You will see the red cave that is called "500 rams" and a picturesque mountain waterfall en route. This cascade is situated in the vicinity of hot springs (40 degrees Celsius), which are also possible to visit if you wish. Nearby cascade you will have your lunch. After having a rest we continue our way to Kok Terek Village. Dinner. This night will be spent in the home stay.
Day 6: Kok Terek - Bishkek
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.
Day 7: Bishkek - Europe
Pick up and transfer from the hotel to the Airport.
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