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We invite you to Kel Suu Lake Horseback Adventure In Kyrgyzstan: Trail Through Tian Shan
Tour is suitable for all skill levels.
Time on horse: 3-7 hours a day
Explore this magnificent Kel Suu Lake, surrounded by rocky walls of Koll Too Mountains of big Tian Shan Mountain Range, within this horseback adventure in Kyrgyzstan. This alpine lake standing at 3500 meters stretches about 10 km through narrow mountain gorge towards Chinese border. The vast and lush valleys of Ak Say Valley and craggy peaks of At Bashy Range on the way gives a sense of Awe. Look up at millions of stars in the night sky blinking in a close distance. Some travelers claim it Must Go destination across the country.
Moderate to Demanding depending on physical fitness
Driving distance/time: 315 km / 4 hours, Accommodation: homestay
Transfer from Bishkek city to Naryn city. Start the trip on a scenic paved road that once used to be the main transport road on The Great Silk Road. The road goes through a nice Boom Gorge over the picturesque road. Night and dinner in the guest house.
Riding distance/time: 7.0 km, 3 hours, Accommodation: tents
Transfer to the starting point of the horse trek in Birinchi May village. Meet your team and get some riding instructions. We head up to the foot of Bogoshty Pass through the lush and scenic valley with spruce trees covering the mountain slopes. Cross the gushing rivers fed by the glaciers. Arrive around lunchtime and set your tents. This is not a big riding day and is good for a start.
Riding distance/time: 30 km, 7 hours, Accommodation: tents
Start your hike. A trail climbs southwest between craggy mountain walls to the summit of Bogoshty Pass standing at 3928 m. Great Accomplishment. Enjoy the views of stunning towering glaciated peaks of At Bashy Range on the pass. Descend the pass overlooking an impressive and vast Ak Sai Valley. Arrive at the campsite and set up your tents near the roaring Ak Sai River.
Riding distance/time: 25 km / 6 hours, Accommodation: yurt
After breakfast, we head on to Kok Kiya Valley where our yurt camp is located. We ride through the rolling hills of Ak Say Valley. Lunch en route. Take a photo of grazing sheep and yaks in the valley. Continue direction to the yurt camp Kok-Kyia following the mountain’s trail. Arrive at yurt camp and be accommodated. Nice home-cooked dinner after a long day of riding.
Riding distance/time: 12 km / 3 hours, Accommodation: homestay
No rush on this day. Experience the morning life of nomads busy with milking cows and baking bread. After a nice breakfast with fresh cream, we mount our horses and ride to Kel Suu Lake along a small stream running along the trail. We ride up to the hill and see the highlight of our tour. The jaw-dropping view of alpine lake Kell Suu opens up. Enjoy your day walking around and taking photos. We return to our yurt camp for lunch and say goodbye to our host. Transfer to Naryn city. Accommodation in a homestay.
Driving distance/time: 315 km / 4 hours,
Transfer to Bishkek city. Arrive at lunchtime and accommodation at your hotel.
| number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| price per person | 2000 | 1500 | 1250 | 1100 |
Included:
– Transport from/to Bishkek
– English-speaking guide
– Cook
– Yurt stay 1 night
– Homestay in Naryn city 2 nights
– Horses
– Horseman
– Meals: B, L, D
– Meals of personal
– Equipment: Tent, mats, gas, cooking dish
– Border permit
Not included:
– Meals and hotels in Bishkek city before and after the tour,
– Alcoholic drinks
– Services out of the program
– Tips
– Bottled water
– Insurance
– Sleeping bags
– Helmet
*Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian/vegan or if you have food allergies.