Horse riding 03
Kyrgyzstan horse riding: Tour 03
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Horse riding
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu - Lake Kashka-Suu - Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek
If you are tired of busy civilization there is a great opportunity to feel the freedom of mind. This marvelous adventure will give you the possibility to find out exciting facts about Kyrgyz customs, traditions and culture. For thousand years the Kyrgyz being nomads managed to reserve till now days all their wonderful customs and traditions. You will have a horse riding tour to take pleasure in mountainous Kyrgyzstan untouched nature and to visit the abundance of lakes with its pure sparkling waters.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek City - Jukutchak Gorge
From the International Airport of Manas you will be collected by your guide and accompanied to Bishkek City (the capital of Kyrgyzstan). Transfer from the Airport to Bishkek takes half an hour. You will start the day in Bishkek with a breakfast. After that you will be transferred from Bishkek City to the Gorge of Jukutchak. We will stop en route to visit Burana Complex. Burana is a minaret of the 11 century A. D. Nearby Burana Tower there is also the cemetery of Balbans - stone warriors that dated the Turkic period. Upon arrival you will begin horse riding to (3937m. a. s. l.) the Pass of Kashka - Tor. You will ride through the stunning red canyon, and there you come across the red cave that is known under the name of "500 rams". Nearby mountain waterfall you will have your lunch. In the vicinity of the waterfall the hot springs (40 degrees Celsius) are situated. We could visit these thermal springs also if you wish. We carry on our adventure to the Valley of Jukutchak after taking a break. At 8 p.m. is dinner. Overnight stay is in the tent camp.
Day 2: Gorge Jukutshak - gorge Ashu-Kashka Suu
At 8 o'clock in the morning breakfast will be served. After breakfast we will start an ascent on horses to the (3636m. a. s. l.) pass Ashu-Tor, on the way you will see a mountain waterfall and also you can take a bath in sauna. After lunch you will keep on your horse riding for six hours down Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge. Overnight stay is in tents. Dinner will be served at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Day 3: Ashu-Kashka Suu Gorge - Kashka-Suu Lake
At 8 o'clock in the morning is our breakfast. Pack your staff. This day you will have an ascent on the pass of Kashka-Suu (3891m.). On the Kashka - Suu Passage we will have a lunch. We will continue riding for 6 hours to the Lake of Kashka-Suu (altitude of 3800 meters a. s. l.). The water is so sparkling and pure in Kashka Suu Lake, because it takes its origin from the glacier. At 7p.m. is our dinner. Overnight stay is in the tent camp.
Day 4: Lake Kashka-Suu - Arabel Suu
At 8 o'clock in the morning our breakfast will be served. This day along Arabel Suu River we will ride for five hours. We will go on to the mountain lakes valley after having traditional lunch. It makes unforgettable feelings to walk there. There is the valley of eight lakes, which are found close to each other and you could see them all together. Dinner is served at 8 o'clock. Near the Arabel Suu River in tents overnight stay is.
Day 5: Arabel Suu - Chokoli Lakes (3006m)
At 8 o'clock is breakfast. Today we continue our horseback riding to the Lakes of Chokoli. There we could have a chance to see Marco Polo sheep and ibexes. Not far from the mountain lake you will visit the glacier. At 7 p.m. dinner is served. The night you will spend near the lake in tents.
Day 6: Chokoli Lakes - Bishkek (by car)
The breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock in the morning. Pack your luggage. Drive to Bishkek City by vehicle. On arrival in Bishkek at around 5 p.m. in the Hotel*** you will have time for yourself until your pick up. At 7 p.m. in a café we will have departure dinner.
Day 7: Flight home
Transfer is from the hotel to International Airport of Manas at time arranged beforehand according to the details of your flight.