2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad - horseback riding & Yurt stay
2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad - horseback riding & Yurt stay
Discover the stunning Son-Kul Lake on this 2-day tour that takes you on a scenic hike around the azure waters, surrounded by green meadows and high altitude summer pastures. Immerse yourself in the Kyrgyz nomadic lifestyle with a night spent in a cozy yurt, experiencing traditional cuisine and culture. Horseback riding is the best way to explore the area, with breathtaking sunsets and stargazing opportunities at night.
This tour offers an unforgettable adventure, providing a glimpse into the rich traditions and lifestyles of the Kyrgyz people.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bishkek
In the morning you’ll be picked up from a hotel and we’ll head straight towards the breathtaking journey to Son Kol lake. We’ll head towards Burana Tower to the small town of Tokmok (80km from Bishkek). You will drive along the border with Kazakhstan and, if the weather is clear, you will see the beautiful scenery of the Tien Shan mountains. Tokmak was the second largest industrial city in Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet times, and you can see some of the Soviet monuments while driving through the city. Then you will pass through several small but picturesque villages, and you will be able to see the life of the locals outside the capital.
20 minutesBurana Tower
Your guide will show you the mausoleums and other buildings discovered by archaeologists during excavations, you will have a chance to climb to the top of the ancient tower, where there is a beautiful view of the Chui valley and the Tien-Shan mountains open. Visit the small museum, which presents various archaeological artifacts, as well as an open-air museum, which contains ancient gravestones, rock drawings, and other interesting historical objects found on the territory of our country.
2 hoursBoom Gorge
It will be our stop for snacks and tea at one of the restaurants. National puff cakes with soar cream and tea boiled in russian samovar with unique taste.
1 hourOrto-Tokoy Water Reservoir
We will spot to take some pictures and countinue to Song-Kol lake
30 minutesKalmak-Ashuu
Here we will start our elevation to Son-Kol lake. The surrounding view changes color and texture all the time: from stony dunes to green hills. Here you can meet peacefully grazing mountain yaks - majestic animals that amaze with their power. Also in the vast meadows of the pass the mountain edelweiss grows. These beautiful flowers have become a real symbol of the mountains; lyrical works are dedicated to them. From the highest point, you can see the surrounding mountain peaks and the valley, from where the ascent began. There is an opportunity to estimate the scale of the done path and is breathtaking. Further, the road leads to descent, and hiking down is greatly accelerated. Very little remains until the meeting with the Son-Kul Lake. The journey through the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass is an exciting adventure.
1 hourSong Kol Lake
Day 2: Song-Kol - Kochkor - Bishkek
2 hoursSong Kol Lake
After breakfast, we start our horse riding. We will ride to the mountains and see a small nice waterfall there. The main thing is not the waterfall itself, but the stunning nature on the way to it. The way is quite long, you will have time to have a rest and take beautiful pictures of nature. Further, we will ride up to the hill on our way back to the yurt camp to see the amazing panorama of Song-Kol lake.
3 hours33 Parrots Waterfall
On our way to Bishkek, we will drive through one of the most spectacular roads in Kyrgyzstan leads to the Terkey Torpok Pass, which is over 3000m high and whose more than 30 serpentines.
1 hourKochkor
Stop in Kochkor village for the lunch and move on.
1 hourBishkek
Accommodation included: Not provided on the last day of the tour
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Overnight in a yurt
- Horseback riding
- 2x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Burana Tower
Not Included
- Accommodation on the last day
- Personal expenses
- Health insurance
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.