9-day/8-night tented tour to Lake Corcoglu by canyon horseback trekking
9days
May, June, July, August
Availability1
Riding distance：80Km
This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors on horseback. You will also be able to enjoy the spectacular scenery as you ride up to an altitude of 3250m.
In addition to horse riding, you can also experience the culture and lifestyle of Kyrgyzstan by eating home-cooked meals at a local home and visiting the local bazaar.
The horse riding staff will give you a lesson on how to ride, so even beginners can relax. Enjoy horse riding in a landscape of rich natural green meadows, crossing mountain passes and visiting lakes.
This tour allows you to enjoy the great outdoors of Kyrgyzstan while being surrounded by the wonderful scenery of each different location.
The water of Lake Kol-Kogul is very clear, and because it is not crowded with many people, you can spend a relaxing time in the quiet nature.
point
- 01Trekking by horseback through the beautiful mountains, with a spectacular view of the Cork Gol Pass and the lake.
- 02We will visit the ruins of Ak-Beshim, one of the trading cities on the Silk Road that Genjo Sanzo stopped at.
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03You will stay at the very popular Ashu Guest House, which is fully equipped. You can enjoy delicious Kyrgyz cuisine.
Day1
No meal
Hotel
Shower
Unit Bath
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
If you arrive at Almaty Airport after 16:40, a Japanese-speaking guide will meet you.
You will be taken to your hotel in Almaty.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Almaty
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
In the morning we will drive from the city of Almaty to Kyrgyzstan. (300 km, 3.5 hours)
After entering Kyrgyzstan, have lunch.
We will visit the ruins of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhan dynasty, where the Brana Pagoda stands, and the ruins of Ak Beshim, which is believed to be the site of “Suyerb,” the castle where Genjo Sanzo stopped on his way to India.
After sightseeing, drive to Chongkemin Valley (200 km, 2.5 hours) and stay overnight at Ash Guesthouse in Chongkemin Valley.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight stay: Ashu Guest House
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse25km
Altitude:approx.2000m
Cheonggye-min Valley - Tolai-gil Valley
Horse riding (approx. 25km, 6 hours)
Depart by minibus to the starting point of the horse riding trek.
Meet the horse riding staff, and the guide and horse riding staff will teach you how to handle and ride the horses.
Depart from Tory-Aigyr Valley. Cross the first pass while enjoying the rich nature of Cheongok-min, and then pitch camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tent
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse15km
Altitude:approx.2400m
Horse riding (approx. 15km, 5 hours)
We will continue to ascend to Lake Korkogol, which is located above the Tuluaygil Valley.
We will cross the pass (approx. 2900m) and head for Lake Korkogol. We will pitch our camp under the pine trees by the lake.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: tent
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse10km
Altitude:approx.2400m
Horse riding (approx. 10km, 4 hours)
We will be riding horses from the base at Corkgol Lake. Let's go horse riding and enjoy the beautiful scenery around us.
You don't need to pack as you will be staying at the same place.
The area around you is a great horse riding spot with spectacular scenery.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: tent
Day6
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse20km
Altitude:approx.3250m
Horse riding (approx. 20km, 6 hours)
We will pack up the tents by the lake and head for the Korkogol Pass (3250m) by horse.
The Korkogol Pass is the highest point of this trip. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains.
After crossing the Korkogol Pass, we will head for a spring called Kiziltash and pitch the tents there.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day7
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Power Outlet
riding horse10km
Altitude:approx.1700m
Morning: Ride down the mountain on horseback (approx. 10km, 3 hours).
Afternoon: A car will be waiting for you at the bottom of the mountain. Then, drive to the guesthouse on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day8
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Isyk-Kul South Bank - Bishkek by car (approx. 320km, 5 hours)
After breakfast, we will drive to the Silk Road ruins on the south bank of Lake Issyk-Kul.
After visiting the Silk Road sites, we will drive to Bishkek. Transfer to your hotel in Bishkek.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek
Day9
Breakfast
Lunch
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek - Almaty by car (approx. 250km, 5 hours)
Morning: Visit the Osh Bazaar. After that, cross the border by car and go to Almaty in Kazakhstan
Night: The guide will take you to Almaty Airport.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: -
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 4250
- two people
- 2500
- three people
- 2200
- 4~5 people
- 1870
- 6~7 people
- 1620
- 8~9 people
- 1420
- Included in the price
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Hotel, guesthouse, and tent accommodations for the entire trip
Meals during the entire trip
Horseback riding
Japanese speaking guide for the entire trip
Vehicles, drivers and gasoline for the entire trip
- Items not included in the price
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round trip (airplane) ticket
Reservation Flow
Contact Us
Please contact us with your desired tour content, date, time, and number of people using the inquiry form.
Contact from us
We will send details of the tour and fees to the address you provide.
Application
Once tour details are confirmed, we will guide you through the application process.
Tour day
You will be met at the immigration gate at the airport. Please pay the tour fee upon arrival at your accommodation on the first day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Warm clothing (a down jacket is necessary in the morning and evening even in mid-summer), rain gear (riding in the rain is possible), sunglasses, insect repellent (in July and August), sunscreen, sturdy long pants for riding, shoes (please bring riding shoes or regular sneakers, as it is difficult to ride in climbing shoes), light, battery charge Mobile battery (please bring in carry-on baggage), gloves for riding (military gloves are acceptable), lip balm
Japan Air Travel Marketing Inc.
Tokyo Head Office Mika Hoda
5F Tondan Building, 4-16-13 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan
Individuals, tours, corporations and groups: rtbinfo@jatm.co.jp Mr. Yoda's cell phone: 090-6477-2575
*Opening hours: 09:30-18:30 on weekdays
Japanese nationals are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays of 30 days or less (each stay is limited to 30 days. Each stay is limited to 30 days, and the total stay is limited to 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry into Japan.)
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Kazakhstan. If your passport is expired in 6 months or less, we recommend you to renew your passport.
You may be required to provide your accommodation upon ticketing in Japan and upon entry into Kazakhstan.
Please contact the following for accommodation
Kyrgyzstan, Kalmak-Ashuu,Borueva Str.22,724521 Ashu Guest House
You can enter Kyrgyzstan without any problem if you have already entered Kazakhstan. Please be assured that a Japanese-speaking guide will be with you when you enter the country.
Photography is not permitted in immigration-related facilities. Please be aware that you may be subject to a hefty fine if you attempt to take pictures.
In general, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are safe countries.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety Page Kazakhstan
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/m/mbimmigration_187.html
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety Page Kyrgyzstan
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/m/mbimmigration_265.html
Kyrgyzstan Safety Guide
https://www.kg.emb-japan.go.jp/information/anzen_tebiki.pdf
Kyrgyzstan Danger Information (Latest Information)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pchazardspecificinfo_2023T036.html#ad-image-0
From 6:01 p.m. 40 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 20 days prior to the tour ...... 10% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 20 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 10 days prior to the tour ...... 20% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 10 days prior to the tour until 6:00 p.m. 3 days prior to the tour ...... 30% of the tour fee
From 6:01 p.m. 3 days prior to the tour until the start time of the tour on the day of the tour: ...... 50% of the tour fee
After the start time on the day of the tour ...... 100% of the price
