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Horse riding in the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

11 days
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Start and end in Bishkek
4.8
19 traveler reviews
  • Close-up of traditional Kyrgyz breakfast spread featuring tea, breads and preserves on a striped cloth outdoors.
  • Two riders on horseback smile beside a mountain river with snowy peaks in the distance.
  • Group of riders guide their horses across a rocky mountain stream beneath a blue sky.
  • Two pack horses graze on a high alpine pass with dramatic jagged peaks rising behind.
  • Travellers relax with drinks on rustic log stools outside yurts in a forested mountain camp.
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  • Riders on an open alpine meadow pause with backpacks and helmets under a bright sky.
  • Picturesque alpine valley with spruce forests, scattered yurts and towering snow-covered peaks at the head of the valley.
  • Horseback riders ascend a steep grassy slope with rocky cliffs towering above.
  • Vibrantly decorated interior of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt with colorful textiles and low dining table.
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Yellowwood Adventures Ltd
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early check-in breakfast included), Dinner (Dinner with traditional live music and dancing at a local tea house)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bishkek with local guide
    • Dinner with traditional live music and dancing at a local tea house
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  2. Day 2

    Bishkek to Karakol

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cholpon-Ata), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to ancient Burana Tower with climb to top
    • Museum visit and stone Balbals exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Karakol town and visit the wooden mosque
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Issyk-Kol Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Karakol to Jurgalan Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • First horse ride to Jurgalan Valley campsite (9.2km, 600m ascent, 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Jurgalan River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Jurgalan Valley to Tyrgon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Camp breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride over Jurgalan Pass to Tyrgon Valley (13.8km, 630m ascent, 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Jurgalan Pass
    Tyrgon Valley
    Tyrgon River
  5. Day 5

    Tyrgon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride crossing Tyrgon Pass (10km, 700m ascent, 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Tyrgon Pass
    Bosuchuk Pass
  6. Day 6

    Tian Shan Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride crossing Bosuchuk Pass to Ailanysh Pass (8km, 530m ascent, 5-6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Bosuchuk Pass
    Ailanysh Pass
    Tian Shan
  7. Day 7

    Ailanysh Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ailanysh Lake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride to Ailanysh Lake and crossing Ailanysh Pass (13km, approximately 500m ascent, 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Ailanysh Lake
    Ailanysh Pass
    Ortok Pass
  8. Day 8

    Altyn-Arashan Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride crossing Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley (14km, 840m ascent, 5-6 hours)
    • Natural hot springs bathing

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase beer to celebrate journey
    Landmarks
    Ortok Pass
    Altyn-Arashan Valley
  9. Day 9

    Ala Kul Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse ride and hike to Ala-Kul Lake and Ala-Kul Pass (7-8 hours by horse)
    Landmarks
    Ala Kul Lake
    Ala-Kul Pass
  10. Day 10

    Altyn-Arashan Valley to Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore bars and enjoy dinner and drinks in Bishkek
  11. Day 11

    Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Yellowwood Adventures Ltd

Rating
4.8(19 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by Yellowwood Adventures Ltd

  • Stephanie
    March 7th, 2019
    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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  • StephenReels
    March 5th, 2019
    I did a similar tour with Yellow Wood but one that incorporated the World Nomad Games at Issyk-Kul. The landscape was...
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  • Ben
    March 3rd, 2019
    Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true...
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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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