6-day/5-night horseback riding tour of Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world
6days
July, August, September
Availability1
Riding distance：20～40Km
This is a horseback riding tour to Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world. Lake Issyk Kul is located in the central part of the valley surrounded by the Tehskay and Ala Tu mountain ranges and is called “warm lake” in Kyrgyz because it does not freeze even 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 in a tent! 1 night in a popular guesthouse! 3 nights in a hotel!
This plan includes one day of horseback riding in addition to the 5-day/4-night tour to Lake Issyk Kul, the second largest lake in the world.
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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.
- 02After experiencing horse riding in the area around the very popular Ashu Guest House, which is well-equipped, you will go to Lake Issyk-Kul by horse.
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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
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Almaty
Arrive at Almaty Airport after 16:40. A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you. Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay: Hotel in the city
Meals: Dinner
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty - Chong Kemin (approx. 370km by car)
After breakfast, we will travel to Chong Kemin Valley. On the way, we will cross the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
After arriving at the guesthouse, we will watch a “Bolsok” show, a traditional dish, and take a walk around the village.
Accommodation: Ashu Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse10～20
Altitude:approx.1800m
Chong Kemin - Kalmak Ash Valley Horseback Riding Tour (car & horse: approx. 190 km)
After breakfast, we will prepare for the horseback riding tour.
We will depart from the guesthouse and enjoy 3-4 hours of horseback riding.
After lunch, another 2 hours of horseback riding, we will arrive at the campsite.
We will prepare camp and enjoy free time.
Overnight stay: tents
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
riding horse10～20
Altitude:approx.1600m
Kalmak-Ash Valley - Lake Issyk-Kul (car & horse: approx. 90 km)
After breakfast, we will clear the camp and prepare for departure.
We will continue riding for a few hours and cross the Kalmak-Ash Valley. We will take a break and have lunch along the way.
After another 3-4 hours, we will reach Balikchi and transfer to Lake Issyk Kul.
Overnight stay: Hotel
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Lake Issyk Kul - Bishkek (car: approx. 270 km)
After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. On the way, we will visit the Bruna Tower.
Enjoy lunch at a local home.
Upon arrival in Bishkek, we will visit a souvenir store in a shopping center.
Overnight stay: Hotel
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day6
Breakfast
Lunch
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek - Almaty (by car: approx. 350km)
After breakfast, go sightseeing in Bishkek.
Visit the Osh Bazaar and souvenir shops.
Enjoy a traditional Kyrgyz lunch at a local cafe.
In the afternoon, travel to Almaty. On the way, you will cross the Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan border again.
After arriving at Almaty Airport, the tour will be over.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 3200＄
- two people
- 1800＄
- three people
- 1400＄
- 4~5 people
- 1100＄
- 6~7 people
- 900＄
- 8~9 people
- 800＄
- Included in the price
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Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and nomadic yurts for the entire trip
All meals
Horseback riding
Japanese speaking guide for the entire tour
Vehicles, drivers and gasoline for the entire tour
- 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
