8-day/7-night tented tour to Lake Corcoglu by canyon horseback trekking
8days
May, June, July, August
Availability1
Riding distance：70Km
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.
- 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
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Arrive at Almaty Airport after 16:40.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you. Transfer to a hotel in Almaty and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel in the city
Meals: None
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty Kyrgyzstan (300 km by car)
After breakfast we will drive to Kyrgyzstan. We will have lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
On the second day, we will stay at the Ashu Guesthouse in the Chonchemin Valley. (Free upgrade to Ashu Resort with swimming pool is available)
Overnight at Ashu Guest House
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse25km
Altitude:approx.2000m
Chong Khemin Gorge Tor Aigil Gorge (horse: 25 km)
After breakfast, you will be taught how to handle and ride a horse by our riding staff. A Japanese-speaking guide is also included.
Enjoy horseback riding while enjoying the rich nature of Chongkemin (horseback riding: 25 km, 6 hours). After crossing the first pass, we will set up camp.
Overnight stay: Tent
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse15km
Altitude:approx.3250m
Toruaigil Valley - Lake Korkoglu (horse: 25 km)
After breakfast, we will cross a mountain pass (about 2900m) to reach Lake Korkoglu by horseback.
We will set up camp under the pine trees by the lake. (Horseback riding: 25 km, 5 hours)
Overnight stay: Tent
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tent
riding horse20km
Altitude:approx.2400m
Korkoglou Kiziltash (horse: 20 km)
After breakfast, we will ride over the Korkoglu (3250m) pass to Kiziltash on horseback. (Horseback riding: 20 km, 6 hours)
We will pitch our tents where there is a spring.
Overnight in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day6
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
riding horse10km
Altitude:approx.1700m
Kiziltashuishikulu (car & horse: 80 km)
After breakfast, take a horseback ride down the mountain (10 km, 3 hours of riding). A car will pick you up.
After lunch, drive (1.5 hrs) to the guesthouse on the south shore of Lake Issyk Kul.
Overnight at the guesthouse.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day7
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
North Bank of Issyk Kul - Bishkek (300 km by car)
After breakfast, we will drive to the ruins of the Silk Road. We will visit the ruins of Balasagun, the capital of the Kalahan dynasty, where the Brana Pagoda stands, and the ruins of Aku Besim, which is believed to be the site of the “Shattered Leaf Castle (Suyyab)” where Genjo Sanzo stopped on his way to India. Have lunch at a local private house.
After lunch, we will drive to Bishkek. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Bishkek.
Overnight stay: Hotel in the city
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day8
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek - Almaty (approx. 250km, 5 hours)
After breakfast, we will go sightseeing in the city. We will visit the Osh Bazaar.
After that, we will cross the border by car and head for Almaty in Kazakhstan.
After dinner, the guide will take you to Almaty Airport.
Overnight stay: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 4200＄
- two people
- 3000＄
- three people
- 2600＄
- 4~5 people
- 2200＄
- 6~7 people
- 1300＄
- 8~9 people
- 1100＄
- 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
