Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, and is a mountainous country where the Tian Shan mountain range occupies most of the country.

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7 days of winter riding and Almaty sightseeing

Winter Horse Riding in Kyrgyzstan & Almaty Sightseeing | Arrive Bishkek, Depart Almaty, 7 Days / 6 Nights [No Experience Needed]

Snowfield riding you can only enjoy in winter Kyrgyzstan In the snow-covered Chon-Kemin Val...

Destinations

Bishkek, Chon-Kemin Valley, Burana Tower, Almaty

Season

12/1〜2/28

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel in Bishkek, Ashu Guesthouse, hotel in Almaty

Riding distance

5~ km/day, 20~ km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,200+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel 7 days / 6 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Winter Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley
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Winter horse riding across the snowfields of Kyrgyzstan

Scenic Winter Riding in Kyrgyzstan: Snow-White Chon-Kemin | Departing Locally, 4 Days / 3 Nights and Up [For Riders Who Have Cantered]

Snowfield riding you can only enjoy in winter Kyrgyzstan In the snow-covered Chon-Kemin Val...

Destinations

Bishkek, Chon-Kemin Valley

Season

12/1〜2/28

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel in Bishkek, Ashu Guesthouse

Riding distance

5~ km/day, 20~ km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,400+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel 4 days / 3 nights Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Winter Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley
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Horse riding, eagle hunters, hot springs & World Heritage in 2 days / 1 night

The Best of Kyrgyzstan: Horse Riding, Eagle Hunters, Hot Springs & Silk Road Ruins | From Bishkek, 2 Days / 1 Night [No Experience Needed]

Scenic horse riding & eagle hunter experience by Lake Issyk-Kul Enjoy a relaxed ride on Kyr...

Destinations

Lake Issyk-Kul, Skazka Canyon, Burana Tower, hot springs

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouse on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul

Riding distance

5+ km/day, 5+ km total

Tour price (party of 3)

$550+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Guesthouse 2 days / 1 night No riding experience Beginner riders Traditional food Visit a bazaar Scenic hiking Silk Road World Heritage First time in Central Asia Wellness trip Stunning scenery Horse riding Photos with an eagle hunter Skazka Canyon Bazaar Hot springs Bishkek Lake Issyk-Kul Burana Tower
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Riding & eagle hunters by a stunning lake, 5 days

Eagle Hunters & Scenic Horse Riding at Lake Issyk-Kul | From Bishkek, 4 Days / 3 Nights or Longer [No Experience Needed]

Ride by Lake Issyk-Kul, the world's second-largest alpine lake Sitting at 1,609 m, this war...

Destinations

Lake Issyk-Kul, Chon-Kemin Valley, Bishkek

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel in Bishkek, Ashu Guesthouse, guesthouse at Lake Issyk-Kul

Riding distance

5-20 km/day, 65-75 km total

Tour price (party of 9)

$1,200+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel Guesthouse 4 days / 3 nights 5 days / 4 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Photos with an eagle hunter Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul
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Skiing & retreat in a nomad village

Scenic Skiing in the Switzerland of Central Asia in Winter | Nomad Homestay & Hot Springs, 4 Days / 3 Nights [No Horse Riding]

A nomad family home just 2 hours from the capital Visit a Kyrgyz nomad family who live in y...

Destinations

Bishkek, nomad family home, ski area, hot springs

Season

12/1〜2/15

Riding level

Accommodation

Nomad family home, Hotel

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,400+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Hotel Nomad family home Guesthouse 4 days / 3 nights No horse riding Winter Wellness trip Skiing Hot springs Bishkek
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Two kinds of riding at Jeti-Oguz & Issyk-Kul, hot springs & yurt stays

Scenic Horse Riding & Hot Springs at Jeti-Oguz and Lake Issyk-Kul | From Bishkek, 4 Days / 3 Nights [Beginners Welcome]

Scenic riding among the rock formations of Jeti-Oguz Gorge Ride on horseback among the brig...

Destinations

Cholpon-Ata, Jeti-Oguz Gorge, Lake Issyk-Kul, Bokonbaev

Season

June to September

Riding level

Accommodation

Yurt (throughout)

Riding distance

5–15 km km/day, 10–30 km km total

Tour price (party of 3)

$1,150+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Yurt 4 days / 3 nights Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Traditional food Stay in a yurt Nomadic culture First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Photos with an eagle hunter Hot springs Lake Issyk-Kul Jeti-Oguz
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Two kinds of horse riding in 2 to 3 days

Perfect for Your First Trip to Kyrgyzstan! Scenic Riding at Lake Issyk-Kul & Chon-Kemin | From Bishkek, 2 Days / 1 Night or Longer [No Experience Needed]

Two kinds of scenic riding: Lake Issyk-Kul & Chon-Kemin Valley On Day 1, ride on the shores...

Destinations

Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul, Chon-Kemin

Season

All year

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse

Tour price (party of 3)

$550+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse 2 days / 1 night 3 days / 2 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Traditional food Budget-friendly Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul
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A quick taste of horse riding x the Silk Road

Perfect for Your First Ride in Kyrgyzstan! Chon-Kemin & Silk Road World Heritage | From Bishkek, 2 Days / 1 Night [No Experience Needed]

Horse riding x Silk Road ruins in a quick 2 days / 1 night Scenic riding in Chon-Kemin Vall...

Destinations

Chon-Kemin Valley, Burana Tower

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse

Riding distance

5+ km/day, 5+ km total

Tour price (party of 3)

$500+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse 2 days / 1 night No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Budget-friendly Silk Road World Heritage First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Burana Tower
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Scenic views by cable car and an easy hike

Ala-Archa National Park Day Trip | Scenic Hiking, Cable Car & Bazaar [No Horse Riding]

Cable car & hiking in scenic Ala-Archa National Park In Ala-Archa National Park, nestled in...

Destinations

Ala-Archa National Park, Bazaar

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

None

Tour price (party of 3)

$200+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Day trip No horse riding Classic sightseeing Traditional food Visit a bazaar Cable car Budget-friendly First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Bazaar Ala-Archa National Park
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Two great scenic lakes, on horseback and on foot

Horse Riding, Eagle Hunters & Hiking at Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul | Departing Locally in Kyrgyzstan, 5 Days / 4 Nights or Longer [No Experience Needed]

Two stunning lakes: Song-Kul and Issyk-Kul Song-Kul, the "lake in the sky" at approx. 3,000...

Destinations

Chon-Kemin Valley, Lake Issyk-Kul, Kochkor, Song-Kul Lake, Bishkek

Season

6/1〜9/15

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse, yurt, hotel

Riding distance

10–20 km/day, 20–30 km total

Tour price (party of 4)

$1,200+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt Hotel Guesthouse 5 days / 4 nights 6 days / 5 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Traditional food Stay in a yurt Scenic hiking Visit a bazaar Nomadic culture First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bazaar Kok-Moinok Gorge Hot springs Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul Song-Kul Lake
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Jeti-Oguz Rock Formations & Riding with Nomads in Kyrgyzstan | From Bishkek, 6 Days / 5 Nights [Beginners Welcome]

Ride through legendary scenery! Weave your way on horseback between striking rock formations...

Destinations

Bishkek, Jeti-Oguz area, Burana Tower

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel, guesthouse, yurt, tent

Riding distance

5~20 km/day, 80 km total

Tour price (party of 9)

$1,400+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt Hotel Nomad family home Guesthouse Tent 6 days / 5 nights Beginner riders Intermediate riders Advanced riders Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Hot springs Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Burana Tower Jeti-Oguz
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Scenic lake by train, eagle hunters & riding in 5 days

By Train to Issyk-Kul: Eagle Hunters, Skazka Canyon & Horse Riding | From Almaty, 5 Days / 4 Nights [No Experience Needed]

Summer only! A scenic mountain route to Lake Issyk-Kul in VIP train seats Ride the summer-o...

Destinations

Lake Issyk-Kul, Skazka Canyon

Season

Summer

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel in Almaty, Ashu Guesthouse, Guesthouse at Lake Issyk-Kul

Riding distance

5-10 km/day, 5-10 km total

Tour price (party of 9)

$1,200+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Yurt Hotel Guesthouse 5 days / 4 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Photos with an eagle hunter Skazka Canyon Hot springs Bishkek Lake Issyk-Kul
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Song-Kul & Issyk-Kul: the best of both

Canter Halfway Around Song-Kul Lake in the Sky, Plus Eagle Hunters & Hot Springs | From Bishkek, 8 Days / 7 Nights Riding Tour [Novice Riders and Up]

An adventure cantering halfway around the lake in the sky Song-Kul Lake spreads out at appr...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kochkor, Song-Kul Lake, Burana Tower & Ak-Beshim ruins, Bishkek

Season

6/1〜8/31

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel, Ashu Guesthouse, yurt, guesthouse

Riding distance

5-20 km/day, 65-75 km total

Tour price (party of 12)

$1,800+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt Hotel Guesthouse 7+ nights Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul Song-Kul Lake
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Enjoy popular activities in a short time

Summer Train to Lake Issyk-Kul & Scenic Horse Riding at Song-Kul | From Bishkek, 4 Days / 3 Nights & Longer [No Experience Needed]

Summer only! A scenic mountain route to Lake Issyk-Kul by VIP train Ride the summer-only si...

Destinations

Lake Issyk-Kul, Song-Kul Lake

Season

7/1〜8/31

Riding level

Accommodation

Yurt, Ashu Guesthouse, hot spring hotel (4-night course only)

Riding distance

10–20 km/day, 10–20 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,300+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt 4 days / 3 nights 5 days / 4 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Train journeys Stay in a yurt Nomadic culture First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bishkek Lake Issyk-Kul Song-Kul Lake
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A riding trip to the lake in the sky, with nights in yurts

Song-Kul Lake Scenery & Nomadic Culture Tour | From Almaty: Kyrgyzstan Horse Riding, 5+ Days / 4+ Nights [No Experience Needed]

Travel by horse to Song-Kul, the lake in the sky Song-Kul Lake sits at approx. 3,000 m, and...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kochkor, Song-Kul Lake, Burana Tower & Ak-Beshim ruins, Bishkek

Season

6/1〜9/15

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse, yurt, hotel

Riding distance

10–20 km/day, 20–30 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,600+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt Hotel 5 days / 4 nights 6 days / 5 nights 7 days / 6 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bazaar Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Song-Kul Lake
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Culture and views of a lake 9 times the size of Japan's Lake Biwa

Lake Issyk-Kul & Cultural Experiences | From Almaty, Kyrgyzstan Sightseeing with One Horse Ride, 5 Days / 4 Nights [No Experience Needed]

One horse ride, plus plenty of culture and sightseeing One ride in a Chon-Kemin Valley vi...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kalmak-Ashuu Gorge, Lake Issyk-Kul, Burana Tower, Bishkek

Season

4/1〜11/30

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouses (Almaty, Issyk-Kul), Ashu Guesthouse, hotel

Riding distance

5-10 km/day, 5-10 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,600+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel Guesthouse 5 days / 4 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul
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Culture + lake scenery + 2 horse rides

Lake Issyk-Kul & Cultural Experiences | From Almaty: Kyrgyzstan Sightseeing & 2 Horse Rides, 5 Days / 4 Nights [No Experience Needed]

2 horse rides, plus plenty of culture and sightseeing Two village rides in the Chon-Kemin...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kalmak-Ashu Gorge, Lake Issyk-Kul, Burana Tower, Bishkek

Season

4/1〜11/30

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouses (Almaty, Issyk-Kul), Ashu Guesthouse, hotel

Riding distance

5–10 km/day, 10–20 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,700+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel Guesthouse 5 days / 4 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul
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Cross the gorges on horseback to Lake Issyk-Kul

A Summer Adventure to Lake Issyk-Kul on Horseback | From Almaty, 6 Days / 5 Nights Riding Tour with Camping [Beginners Welcome]

Camping as you travel through the gorges on horseback Ride from Chon-Kemin Valley over Kalm...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kalmak-Ash Gorge, Lake Issyk-Kul, Burana Tower, Bishkek

Season

7/1〜9/30

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouses (Almaty, Issyk-Kul), Ashu Guesthouse, hotel

Riding distance

5–20 km/day, 20–30 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,700+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Hotel Guesthouse Tent 6 days / 5 nights Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Lake Issyk-Kul
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A relaxing riding trip staying with a nomad family

Nomad Homestay, Horse Riding & Hot Springs in Summer Kyrgyzstan | From Bishkek, 4 Days / 3 Nights [No Experience Needed]

Two hours from the capital to a nomad home Just 2 hours from Bishkek. In a village surround...

Destinations

Bishkek, nomad family home, hot springs

Season

3/1〜9/30

Riding level

Accommodation

Hotel in Bishkek, nomad family home (or yurt), lodging with hot springs

Riding distance

5+ km/day, 5+ km total

Tour price (party of 4)

$1,300+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Nomad family home Guesthouse 4 days / 3 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Nomadic culture Wellness trip Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek
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Scenic panoramic aerial shots x horse riding

Drone Adventure Over Kyrgyzstan’s Stunning Scenery | From Bishkek, 3 Days / 2 Nights with Horse Riding & Rafting [No Experience Needed]

Easier to fly than in Japan! Make your overseas drone debut in Kyrgyzstan With few building...

Destinations

Chon-Kemin Valley

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse

Riding distance

5+ km/day, 5+ km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$800+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse 3 days / 2 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Budget-friendly Silk Road World Heritage First time in Central Asia Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley
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Reset from within with a mare's milk detox

Mare’s Milk Detox in Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | From Almaty, Horse Riding & Horse Cart, 4 Days / 3 Nights [No Experience Needed]

A wellness experience rooted in nomadic wisdom, restoring balance from within Restore your ...

Destinations

Chon-Kemin Valley

Season

5/1〜7/15

Riding level

Accommodation

Ashu Guesthouse

Tour price (party of 9)

$1,400+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse 4 days / 3 nights No riding experience Beginner riders Nomadic culture Wellness trip Chon-Kemin Valley
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An adventure into the wilderness on horseback, camping in tents

Ride to Kol-Kogur Lake, Camping in Tents | From Almaty, Kyrgyzstan Riding Tour, 8 Days / 7 Nights [Intermediate and Above]

Ride into the wilderness, camping in tents Every morning, pack up the tents, load the gear ...

Destinations

Almaty (Kazakhstan), Chon-Kemin Valley, Tor-Aigyr Valley, Kol-Kogur Lake, Kyzyl-Tash, South shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, Burana Tower & Ak-Beshim ruins, Bishkek

Season

5/1〜8/31

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouse, Tent

Tour price (party of 5)

$2,300+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Guesthouse Tent 7+ nights Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Kol-Kogur Lake Burana Tower Almaty
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A riding journey over a mountain pass to a remote lake

Cross a Mountain Pass on Horseback to Remote Kol-Ukok Lake | From Almaty, 6 Days / 5 Nights Kyrgyzstan Riding Tour [Intermediate and Above]

Cross a pass on horseback to remote Kol-Ukok Lake Ride along the river and through summer p...

Destinations

Almaty, Chon-Kemin Valley, Kochkor, Isakeev village, Kol-Ukok Lake, Burana Tower & Ak-Beshim ruins, Bishkek

Season

July, August

Riding level

Accommodation

Guesthouse, Ashu Guesthouse, yurt, hotel

Riding distance

5–20 km/day, approx. 50 km total

Tour price (party of 5)

$1,700+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Ashu Guesthouse Yurt Hotel Guesthouse 6 days / 5 nights Intermediate riders Advanced riders Silk Road World Heritage Nomadic culture Stunning scenery Horse riding Bishkek Chon-Kemin Valley Burana Tower Kol-Ukok Lake Almaty
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Half-day city tour with an English-speaking guide

Bishkek Sightseeing & Bazaar Experience | Departing Locally in Kyrgyzstan, Day-Trip City Tour with Transfers [No Horse Riding]

Visit Bishkek's classic sights Starting from Ala-Too Square, we'll show you Bishkek's signa...

Destinations

Bishkek city

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

None

Tour price (party of 4)

$100+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Day trip No horse riding Budget-friendly Bishkek
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40 minutes from Bishkek. A day trip devoted entirely to riding

Intensive Horse Riding in Kyrgyzstan | From Bishkek, Day Trip with 4 to 6 Hours in the Saddle [No Experience Needed]

A guide who rides stays with you from pick-up to the ride On typical local English-language...

Destinations

Hills near Bishkek, foothills of the Tian Shan

Season

Year-round

Riding level

Accommodation

None (day trip)

Riding distance

10–20km km/day, 10–20km km total

Tour price (party of 4)

$190+ pp

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Kyrgyzstan Day trip No riding experience Beginner riders Novice riders (try cantering!) Intermediate riders Advanced riders Stunning scenery Horse riding Cantering Bishkek

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Basic Information

Official name

Capital: Bishkek

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Climate: Drying all year round. In the summer, it reaches 35℃, and in the winter, it gets close to -15℃.

Language: Kyrgyz is the national language (Russian is the official language).

Time difference: GMT+6 (3 hours behind Japan)

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