A 6-day, 5-night horseback riding trip around Lake Koruukok, while enjoying the great outdoors.
6days
July, August
Availability１
Riding distance：35～50Km
Lake Kol-Uckok is a hidden gem of Kyrgyzstan. The name means “lake in the chest” in the Kyrgyz language.
This is an ideal tour for those who want to refresh themselves in the great outdoors while trekking on horseback and experiencing the local culture!
The untouched nature and the quiet, clean atmosphere are also appealing.
In summer, you can go horseback riding in the great outdoors while enjoying the beautiful flowers. You can feel at one with nature while riding past herbs and edelweiss.
You will stay in a hotel for two nights, a guesthouse for two nights, and a yurt for one night!
point
- 01You will go to Lake Korulkuk on horseback, surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.
- 02Stay in a yurt (a traditional mobile dwelling). You can experience traditional life and culture through staying in a yurt.
- 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
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
Arrive at Almaty Airport in Kazakhstan after 17:00. A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you.
Stay at a hotel in Almaty.
Accommodation: Hotel in Almaty
Meals: None
If you arrive by 16:40, you will be able to go to Chong Kemin.
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
riding horse5～10km
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty - Chong Kemin (400km by car and horse)
We will enter Kyrgyzstan by private car and head for the Ashu Guesthouse in the Chong Kemin Valley. We will have lunch at a local cafe on the way. Let's go to the Chong Kemin National Nature Park in the Chong Kemin Valley.
We will experience making traditional fried bread called “borusok”. We will also go horse riding up a mountain that overlooks the village. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular.
Overnight stay at the simple Ashu Guesthouse, which is typical of Kyrgyzstan. (You can upgrade to the Ashu Resort, which has a swimming pool, for free).
Accommodation: Ashu Guesthouse
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yurt
riding horse10～20km
Altitude:approx.3100m
Jeong Ga-min - Kochkor - Isakeb Village Kochkor
After breakfast, we will depart for Kochkor.
On arrival, we will go horse riding. First, we will drive to Isakeb Village, which is the starting point for the trekking (car: approx. 40 min).
Here, you will meet the horses and the staff who will be looking after them. First, you will get used to the horses. You will then load your luggage and other items into the saddlebags on the horses and set off. You will follow the river, pass through the summer pastureland, and gradually gain altitude. After crossing the small Kichuukok Pass (3130 m), you will see the view of Khol-Ukok spread out below you, and after riding along the lakeshore for a while, you will arrive at the yurt camp. (Horse riding = 3 hours).
Accommodation: yurt
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yurt
riding horse20km
Altitude:approx.3015m
Lake Kol-Ukok - Isakheu Village Kochkor (20km) - Kochkor
Morning: After breakfast, we will ride horses along the shore of Lake Kol-Ukok and head south (2.5 hours return). After returning to the yurt camp, we will have lunch and then return along the same route (horseback riding = approx. 2-3 hours). We will then change to a car and head to Kochkor.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kochkor
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Altitude:approx.800m
Kochkor - Bishkek (approx. 200km)
After breakfast, we will descend the mountain and head for Bishkek.
Morning: On the way, we will drive around the Silk Road ruins in Tokmok City. We will visit the ruins of Balasagun, the capital of the Kara Khanate where the Burana Tower stands, and the ruins of Ak-Beshim, which is said to be the Suiyab Castle where Xuanzang stopped on his way to India.
Afternoon: After the Silk Road tour, we will have lunch at a local home and then drive to Bishkek. Transfer to the hotel in Bishkek.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day6
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek - Almaty by car (approx. 250km, 4-5 hours)
Morning: City tour. Visit the Osh Bazaar. Then drive across the border to Almaty in Kazakhstan. Dinner at a local cafe.
Night: Your guide will take you to Almaty Airport.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 3200＄
- two people
- 1800＄
- three people
- 1500＄
- 4~5 people
- 1200＄
- 6~7 people
- 1000＄
- 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
