2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad - horseback riding & Yurt stay
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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.2 days
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Kyrgyz Family Lunch
Horseback riding
Air-Conditioned 4x4 car with pick up and drop off in Bishkek
Food and drink : Lunch. x 2
Professional English Speaking guide
Food and drink : Dinner. x 2
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
Overnight in a yurt
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Health insurance
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Locations in the itinerary
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Bishkek
Bishkek, KyrgyzstanIn 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Burana Tower
54 Boronchieva, Tokmok, KyrgyzstanYour 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 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Boom Gorge
Bishkek, KyrgyzstanThe Boom gorge is the connecting link between Chui valley and Yssyk-Kul lake. In the gorge flows one of the largest rivers of Tien-Shan – Chu. The river broke this large and picturesque gorge among the mountains.
Boom is characterized by a variety of landscapes. Wooded and green slopes, covered with trees and shrubs, are suddenly replaced by drained clay canyons. The complex relief of the gorge is also noteworthy: narrow and winding in the western part, it widens considerably in the eastern part, forming a wide valley.
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 hour • Admission Ticket Free4
Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir
Kochkor, KyrgyzstanThis place is very picturesque, from the panoramic view: staying on one side of the shore, one can contemplate the opposite shore, where the rocks and hills rise, and the clouds are so low that it seems as if you are swimming among them.
We will spot to take some pictures and countinue to Song-Kol lake30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Kalmak-Ashuu
Kalmak-Ashuu, KyrgyzstanHere 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 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Song Kol Lake
Song Kol lake, pionerskaya 20, Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan, 722600Around 5 PM we will finally arrive at our yurt camp in Song-Kol lake. Check in to our yurts, have some rest after long drive. Have free time before dinner, and as soon as it gets dark we will make a fire and enjoy the lake and stars. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationAccommodation
- Overnight in the yurt camp
Meals
- Lunch (We will have lunch in Kochkor village with Kyrgyz family. )
- Dinner (We will have dinner in the yurt camp in Song-Kol lake)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Our guide will pick you up from a hotel or any other point in Bishkek.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
- Turkish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Bishkek time to receive 100% refund.
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