Horse Riding through the Wonders of Ala-Too

Duration: 3 Days Horse Trek
Season: June-September

The world of the Kyrgyzstan mountains is magnificent and unique. The fascination of our tours is that they pass through pure virgin nature. The horse trekking goes through the meadows and high passes, mountain lakes and rivers. You will enjoy open riding in beautiful mountain pastures and marvel at the views from high places overlooking Lake Issyk-Kul. During your tour you will have the opportunity to see the nomadic ways of life of the Kyrgyz people and share your meal with the shepherds in their high pastures.

Level: This trek begins with an easy ride on the first day, during which you will cross the Tarylga River. On the 2nd and 3rd day, it may be necessary to dismount and walk alongside your horse down some of the sleeper tracks.

Itinerary

Day 1 On horse, enjoying the early morning fresh air, from Barskoon to Ak-Dobo. You will cross the Tarylga River and go through fir-tree forests and beautiful mountains covered with snow. You will enjoy the views of wide open pastures where shepherds drive their flocks and herds in summer. You will spend the night in the Sary-Bulak Valley. Overnight in tents. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours.

Day 2 Riding from Sary-Bulak you will go along the River Kichi-Jargylchak and pass Kok-Bulak jailoo (meadows). Here you have a chance to meet shepherds and be introduced to their way of life. On the way down you will be amazed by the rich tapestry of flowers. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 3 On horse, from Kok-Bulak to Kindik jailoo along the River Ak-Terek until you come down to Ak-Terek Village. On the way to Ak-Terek Village you will be awed by the views of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours. From Ak-Terek Village to Barskoon by car: 25 km, 15-20 min.
Soak in a hot water bath, enjoy supper and night in a private home.

During your horse riding trek we provide:
English speaking tour guide, cook, horseman, 3 meals a day, tents, cooking equipment, horses with all equipment, first aid.

Need to bring
Down jacket and warm sweater, warm sleeping bag, rain gears, silk blanked inside sleeping bag, 2-3 pairs of warm socks, trekking waterproof boots, gloves, sunglasses, suncream, flashlight, personal medicine, metal water bottle (0,75 litters),Term-A-Rest mats, riding chaps, micro pure (or any other water disinfections).