5-day/4-night horseback riding tour of Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world
5days
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Availability1
Riding distance：5～10Km
This tour takes you to Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world. Lake Issyk Kul is located in the middle of a valley surrounded by the Tehskay and Ala Tu mountain ranges and is called “warm lake” in Kyrgyz because it does not freeze in winter. Lake Issyk Kul is the largest lake in the Tien Shan Mountains (6,236 square kilometers), with a maximum depth of 668 meters. The lake's elevation is 1,609 meters above sea level.
Let's travel with a Japanese-speaking guide to places that are not easily accessible by individuals.
One night at a popular guesthouse! Stay 3 nights in a hotel.
This is a plan without horseback riding of “6 days/5 nights, horseback riding in Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world”. This tour is recommended for those who want to try a little bit of horseback riding as we will do 2 hours of horseback riding around the guesthouses!
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- 01We will visit Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest lake in the world. It is famous for its crystal clear water and the Tien Shan mountain range that stretches around it.
- 02You can experience horse riding in the area around the very popular Ashu Guest House, which is well-equipped.
- 03You can relax knowing that a Japanese-speaking guide will accompany you from Almaty Airport. At the end of the tour, we will also take you to the airport.
Day1
Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Altitude:approx.800m
Arrive at Almaty Airport after 16:40. A driver will meet you.
You will be taken to your hotel and have dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in the city
Meals: Dinner
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
riding horse5km
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty - Chong Kemin (370km by car)
After breakfast, we will travel to Chong Kemin Valley.
On the way, we will pass through the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. We will have lunch on the way.
After arriving at the Ashu Guesthouse, we will eat borsok, a traditional Kyrgyz fried bread. After that, we will have a horse-riding experience around the village.
Accommodation: Ash Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Altitude:approx.1700m
Chongkemin - Lake Issyk Kul (190 km by car)
After breakfast, free time in the morning in the village.
After lunch at a guesthouse, transfer to Lake Issyk Kul.
Visit the rock art museum of Cholpon Ata. The trees in the surrounding mountains are home to wolves and magnificent deer.
Overnight stay: Hotel
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Altitude:approx.800m
Chongkemin-Bishkek (car: 270 km)
Breakfast at hotel. Then transfer to Bishkek.
On the way, visit Brana Pagoda. Lunch.
Overnight at hotel
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day5
Breakfast
Lunch
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek-Almaty (250km by car)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a city tour of Bishkek, visiting the Osh Bazaar and souvenir shops. After lunch, we will travel to Almaty.
On the way, we will pass through the Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan border and then transfer you to Almaty Airport, where the tour will end.
Overnight stay: None
Immediate: Morning and afternoon
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 3200＄
- two people
- 1660＄
- three people
- 1250＄
- 4~5 people
- 1020＄
- 6~7 people
- 1010＄
- 8~9 people
- 1000＄
- Included in the price
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Hotels and guesthouses for all itineraries
All meals
Horseback Riding
English-speaking guides for all tours
Vehicles, drivers and gasoline for the entire trip
1 liter of mineral water per day
- Items not included in the price
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Round-trip airfare
Boat tour fee at Lake Issyk Kul
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
