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

Super team ! I did the transhumance trip in May 2019 and highly recommend it! Also did 2 days ski touring and it was awesome! The guide was excellent!

Raphaele

Traveling to Kyrgyzstan is in itself a different experience and far from any imaginable stereotype; If you add an off-road guide, fun, versatile, communicative, aware of the well-being of the group and more decisive than McGiver in a hardware store, you have all the perfect components to make the adventure unforgettable! Mikel was able to extract from us, among thousands of moments of laughter and good humor, skills and a capacity for improvement that many of us do not even imagine. And, although a few weeks have passed, I can say that he has managed to transmit and maintain in all his spirit - probably innate - of struggle, adaptation, respect for the environment and for the cultures that are alien to us, as well as joy and gratitude for every little thing that we were able to enjoy. And also, the curiosity to learn and extract the positive from each new experience! (including misadventures) :) Anyone traveling to Kyrgyzstan should know that unforeseen events happen, but they are a perfect opportunity to redefine planning and be surprised by each new possible adventure. And that, Mikel knows. That's why in his red backpack, there are thousands of letters up his sleeve. Someone in the group defined him as a "human referent". Frankly, I can't agree more. Thank you Mikel for sharing with us your experiences and that wisdom that is so natural to you. And to Nomad's Land, for the signing piece! And above all, if you agree with him, ask him earnestly for "little carrion" (and write a comment here). I assure you that you will live many adventures, but with laughter, a healthy mind and a good mood, you will probably not find the same trip. It was like going back to childhood, only at 35

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On your way

Kilemche Jailoo

Kilemche valley is situated in Jumgal region, at an altitude up to 3240 m., where some nomads families stay even in farms during the wint

Koel Toer lake (Kegety)

The Koel Toer lake is blocked in the Koel Toer gorge part of the Kegeti valley at the altitude of 2720.

Bishkek

Bishkek is one of the greenest cities in Central Asia. About 150 different kinds of trees and bushes are planted in the streets of the city.

Info

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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