A 6-night, 7-day tour around the mystical and spectacular Sonkru Lake, which is blessed with a rich natural environment.
7days
June, July, August, September
Availability1
Riding distance：25～40Km
This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors of Kyrgyzstan.
You can experience the culture and lifestyle of Kyrgyzstan by eating home cooking at a local home and visiting the local bazaar!
You can enjoy horse-riding while looking out over the cool waters of Lake Song Köl, and you can also enjoy the “Lake in the Sky”, with its blue sky, lake and green grasslands, set against the backdrop of beautiful snowy mountains! You can also stay overnight in a yurt at Lake Song Köl.
This tour allows you to enjoy the great outdoors of Kyrgyzstan while being surrounded by the wonderful scenery of each different location.
The 6-night/7-day tour of the mystical and spectacular Son Kol Lake, which is blessed with a rich natural environment, is for those arriving at Almaty Airport after 16:40. The first night is spent at a nearby hotel.
If you are planning to arrive before 16:40, please consider the 5-night/6-day tour of the mystical and spectacular Son Kol Lake, which is blessed with a rich natural environment. You will cross the border on the day of arrival.
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- 01Stay in a yurt (a traditional mobile dwelling). By staying in a yurt, you can experience traditional life and culture. You can also experience Kyrgyz life and culture by eating home-cooked meals.
- 02You can head up the mountain overlooking the village on horseback and enjoy the spectacular view!
- 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
No meal
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.800m
You will arrive at Almaty Airport in the evening or at night, and a Japanese-speaking guide will meet you there. (Arrival after 16:40)
You will be taken to your hotel in Almaty.
Accommodation: Hotel in Almaty
Meals: None
Day2
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
Power Outlet
Altitude:approx.1800m
Almaty - Chong Kemin (390km by car)
After breakfast, you will enter Kyrgyzstan by private car and head for the Ashu Guest House in the Chong Kemin Valley.
You will have lunch at a local cafe on the way. Chong Kemin National Nature Park (1,840m) is located in the Chong Kemin Valley.
You will stay at the simple Ashu Guest House, which is typical of Kyrgyzstan. (You can upgrade to the Ash Resort, which has a swimming pool, for free).
Accommodation: Ashu Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day3
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
Shower
Flush Toilet
Wi-Fi
riding horse5～10km
Altitude:approx.1800m
Chongkemin
After breakfast, we will take a horse-drawn carriage or horseback ride to explore the village of Chongkemin. We will visit a farmhouse in the village and eat traditional bread called ballsok.
After lunch at the guesthouse, we will go for a horseback ride to the mountain overlooking the village. The summit of the mountain is very spectacular.
Overnight at Ashu Guesthouse
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day4
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yurt
riding horse10km
Altitude:approx.3015m
Chongkemin - Lake Songkul (100 km by car & horse)
After breakfast, we will head to Lake Songkul. On the way, we will visit a carpet show made of traditional Kyrgyz felt.
We will arrive at Jaman Echiki on the north side of Lake Songkul for lunch.
After lunch, we will go horseback riding around Lake Sonkul.
On day 4, we will stay in a traditional Kyrgyz tent, yurt.
Overnight in a yurt.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day5
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yurt
riding horse10～20km
Altitude:approx.3000m
Songkhla Lake (10-20km by horse)
After breakfast, we will ride horses along the lakeside as we head south.
When we get to the top of the hill, where the lake can be seen in all its glory, you can see flowers such as edelweiss. Let's go horse riding while enjoying the flowers.
For lunch, we will have a packed lunch at a scenic spot.
Accommodation: Yurt
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day6
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Shower
Flush Toilet
Altitude:approx.800m
Son Kul Lake - Bishkek (300km by car)
After breakfast, we will head down the mountain and head for Bishkek.
On the way, we will drive around to see the remains of the Silk Road. 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 “Suibai Castle” where Xuanzang stopped on his way to India.
For lunch, we will visit a private home and eat home cooking.
For dinner, we will eat at a restaurant in Bishkek.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day7
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude:approx.800m
Bishkek - Almaty by car (approx. 250km, 5 hours)
Morning: City tour. Visit the Osh Bazaar. Then, cross the border by car and go to Almaty in Kazakhstan. Dinner at a local cafe.
After dinner, the guide will take you to Almaty Airport.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Tour Price
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- one person
- 3300＄
- two people
- 2000＄
- three people
- 1600＄
- 4~5 people
- 1300＄
- 6~7 people
- 1100＄
- 8~9 people
- 950＄
- 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
