Is this tour suitable for people who have not ridden horses before or in my case for many years and if there is an alternative to riding( eg hiking the distance). Is there a weight limit for the riders? Are the horse well cared for?

Yes the animals are very well cared for by our local ranch owner and her family. They have riding horses and pack horses that are the beating heart of their business and their families so you can rest assured they are treated ethically. We have two Tian Shan Mountains Itineraries: Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Sat 4 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul 2026 This itinerary is mostly trekking and you will have support horses to carry your gear into the mountains, with a few opportunities to ride throughout the tour. Horse riding in the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Sat 18 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul 2026 This itinerary is a riding holiday which will have you in the saddle for 4-6 hours at a time, taking the same route as the trek but exclusively on horseback. Both are excellent adventures and would be amazing for a group of 3 to join! It will be important to have height and weight for each rider to be sure that you are paired with the correct horse and that you will be as comfortable as possible throughout your journey.

Will this tour be offered in Sep 2024?

Late August / early Sep could also work.

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Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

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Start and end in Bishkek

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You embark on a true adventure going to remote non-touristy places unlike other rival tour operators.
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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast (Early check-in breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner at traditional tea house with live music and dancing)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bishkek with local guide
- Dinner at traditional tea house with live music and dancing
Landmarks
Bishkek
Day 2
Bishkek to Karakol
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cholpon-Ata), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower and climb to the top
- Visit Burana Tower museum
- View open air Balbals (stone figures)
- Explore Karakol town
- Visit wooden mosque in Karakol
Landmarks
Burana Tower
Issyk-Kol Lake
Terskey Alatau Mountains
Day 3
Karakol to Jurgalan River Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Jurgalan River campsite (9.2km, 600m ascent, 4-5 hours)
Landmarks
Jurgalan River
Day 4
Jurgalan Valley to Tyrgon Valley
Meals
Breakfast (Camp breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Jurgalan Pass (3500m)
- Horse riding through Tyrgon Valley (13.8km, 630m ascent, 5-7 hours)
- Cross Tyrgon River by bridge
Landmarks
Jurgalan Pass
Tyrgon Valley
Tyrgon River
Day 5
Tyrgon Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Tyrgon Pass (3500m) (10km, 700m ascent, 5-7 hours)
Landmarks
Tyrgon Pass
Day 6
Tyrgon Pass to Ailanysh Pass
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Bosuchuk Pass (3400m) to Ailanysh Pass (8km, 530m ascent, 5-7 hours)
Landmarks
Bosuchuk Pass
Ailanysh Pass
Tian Shan Mountains
Day 7
Ailanysh Pass to Ortok Pass
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at remote freshwater lake), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike and/or ride to remote freshwater lake (13km, approximately 500m ascent, 6-7 hours)
- Cross Ailanysh Pass (3671m)
Landmarks
Ailanysh Pass
Ortok Pass
Day 8
Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Ortok Pass (3609m) with glacier views
- Hike to Altyn-Arashan Valley (14km, 840m ascent, 6-7 hours)
- Bathe in natural hot springs
Optional Activities
- Buy beer to celebrate journey
Landmarks
Ortok Pass
Altyn-Arashan Valley
Day 9
Karakol to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return drive through mountain tracks and river valleys
Optional Activities
- Explore bars in Bishkek for final evening celebration
Day 10
Departure from Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bishkek

Landmarks
Burana Tower
Issyk-Kol Lake
Terskey Alatau Mountains

Landmarks
Jurgalan River

Landmarks
Jurgalan Pass
Tyrgon Valley
Tyrgon River

Landmarks
Tyrgon Pass

Landmarks
Bosuchuk Pass
Ailanysh Pass
Tian Shan Mountains

Landmarks
Ailanysh Pass
Ortok Pass

Landmarks
Ortok Pass
Altyn-Arashan Valley

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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Accommodation
5.0
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5.0
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4.8

Stephanie
March 7th, 2019
5.0
This was one of the best things I’ve ever done, I had such a wonderful experience, made brilliant new friends and saw...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Wow, thanks for such fantastic feedback Stephanie and so pleased to hear you enjoyed Kyrgyzstan!
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Ben
March 3rd, 2019
5.0
Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true...
Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true adventure going to remote non-touristy places unlike other rival tour operators that boast of going to unbeaten paths. The company offers a bespoke personalised service and you are certainly not treated like a reference number. I highly recommend the YellowWood Adventures experience.Show more
Traveled in August 2018
Reply from: Yellowwood Adventures Ltd
Thank you for taking the time to review this trip, it's a joy to read your comments Ben. We plan our itineraries carefully and with the intention to take our travellers to places rarely visited by tourists so your recommendation is much appreciated.
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Georgia
Asked on February 5th, 2026
Is this tour suitable for people who have not ridden horses before or in my case for many years and if there is an alternative to riding( eg hiking the distance). Is there a weight limit for the riders? Are the horse well cared for?
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- Yellowwood Adventures LtdOperator•Written February 2026
  Yes the animals are very well cared for by our local ranch owner and her family. They have riding horses and pack horses that are the beating heart of their business and their families so you can rest assured they are treated ethically.
  
  We have two Tian Shan Mountains Itineraries:
  Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Sat 4 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul 2026
  This itinerary is mostly trekking and you will have support horses to carry your gear into the mountains, with a few opportunities to ride throughout the tour.
  
  Horse riding in the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Sat 18 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul 2026
  This itinerary is a riding holiday which will have you in the saddle for 4-6 hours at a time, taking the same route as the trek but exclusively on horseback.
  
  Both are excellent adventures and would be amazing for a group of 3 to join! It will be important to have height and weight for each rider to be sure that you are paired with the correct horse and that you will be as comfortable as possible throughout your journey.
- G
  Georgia
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Could you clarify if there is an alternative to riding in the mainly trekkng trip i.e. can you walk when the rest of the group is riding?
- Yellowwood Adventures LtdOperator•Written February 2026
  Yes absolutely, if you would prefer to walk or not join in on the horse riding you are welcome to sit it out or hike the route instead.
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Molly
Asked on December 2nd, 2023
Will this tour be offered in Sep 2024?
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  Molly
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Late August / early Sep could also work.
- Yellowwood Adventures LtdOperator•Written December 2023
  If we move the departure date to Friday 23rd August 2024 can this work for you both please?
- Yellowwood Adventures LtdOperator•Written December 2023
  The first week of September is possible but we don't want to go much later as it risks heavy snow in the passes which can make the trek much more difficult.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- For any tour departing before June 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Yellowwood Adventures Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Itinerary

Bishkek

Included Activities

Bishkek to Karakol

Included Activities

Karakol to Jurgalan River Campsite

Included Activities

Jurgalan Valley to Tyrgon Valley

Included Activities

Tyrgon Valley

Included Activities

Tyrgon Pass to Ailanysh Pass

Included Activities

Ailanysh Pass to Ortok Pass

Included Activities

Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Karakol to Bishkek

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Bishkek

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