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Sitting high up in the horse is the best way to explore Alay Mountains
Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land
Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land
Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land
Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land

Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land

By Visit Alay - Travel Company
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,215 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Spend five days on horseback like a Kyrgyz nomad, exploring the heart of the rugged Alay mountains in the south of Kyrgyzstan. Spend four nights in yurts with Kyrgyz host families who spend their summers tending and protecting their herds of sheep, cattle, and horses. On the fourth day, summit Ak Tor Pass and enjoy the sweeping expanse of the Alay Valley unfolded on all sides.
-Scenic mountain views at Airy Bell (2956 m) and Ak Tor (4,185 m) mountain passes where you’ll feel as though you’ve landed on another planet.
-Sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about traditional nomadic culture, and enjoy home-cooked meals.
-Community-Based Tourism. Your use of us will contribute to local communities.

Activity location

  • Alay Mountains
    • Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alay Mountains
    • Osh, Kyrgyzstan

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Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Sat 09:00-18:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€1,215.38 x 1 Adult€1,215.38
Total
Price is €1,215.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHorseman
  • What's includedWhat's includedHorses
  • What's includedWhat's includedGas with stove for hot tea/coffee
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHorse to carry your gear 15 kg/person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel and meals in Osh city
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedServices outside of the standard programme
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel and health Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFlights or other domestic/international transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Note: No prior horseback riding experience necessary.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Osh City – Kara Bulak Village – Tepshi Camp
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in yurt camp
Alay Mountains
  • 4h
Distance: 12 km riding. Ascent: 1218 m; Descent: 154 m. Start your ride up a dirt road after driving to Gulcha from Osh along the Pamir Highway. The road follows the Kara Bulak stream towards the Tepshi camp, passing shepherds’ yurts set up among junipers. Near the top of the climb, you will leave the road for a trail ascending the ridge on the left. Here, you will eat lunch and enjoy the rugged mountains of the Alay across the gorge formed by the Gulcha river. At the end of the ridge, you will descend into the Tepshi camp to meet with your host for the night. Dinner.
Day 2: Tepshi Camp – Airy Bell Pass – Sary Oi Camp
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in yurt camp
Alay Mountains
  • 5h
Distance: 14 km. Ascent: 613 m; Descent: 1087 m. Breakfast. Start the day heading up to Airy Bell Pass on a small trail starting from your yurt. A steep, hour-long ride will bring you to the summit and an impressive panorama of the Kum Bell Mountains to the west. Descend to the Cholo Kaiyng Gorge and stop for lunch. In the gorge, a dirt road follows a small river to the Sary Oi camp. Arrive at your yurts and join your hosts in the daily activities of nomads. Dinner.
Day 3: Sary Oi Camp to the foot of Ak Tor Pass
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in yurt camp
Alay Mountains
  • 5h
Distance: 13 km. Ascent: 1020 m; Descent: 223 m. Breakfast. The third day starts with a demonstration of milking and making dairy products from horse and cow milk. After an easy morning, descend from Sary Oi summer camp to the river and turn upstream, skirting a precipitous gorge. Eat lunch near a shepherd’s tent with a new view of the craggy mountain ridge you descended the previous day. Continue along meandering trails through a pine forest towards the foot of Ak Tor Pass. Arrive at a private yurt. Dinner.
Day 4: Ak Tor Pass – Murdash Valley – Uch Chat Camp
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in yurt camp
Alay Mountains
  • 6h
Distance: 14 km. Ascent: 757 m; Descent: 1283 m. Breakfast. Cross the headwaters of the river and ride south towards the entrance of the pass. A short, but steep 500 metres ride up brings you to the summit of Ak Tor Pass. On the way up, admire the sharp rock walls of the Asan Korgon range. At the highest point of your horseback ride, rest for a lunch with a side of the majestic Alay mountain ranges. Descend from the pass along a new stream to a final dirt road. Near the end of the day, ride on to Uch Chat summer camp and your host’s yurt. Dinner.
Day 5: Ak Tor Pass – Murdash Village – Osh City
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Alay Mountains
  • 6h
Distance: 18 km. Ascent: 846 m; Descent: 1515 m. Breakfast. The final day of riding follows the road to Murdash village. Start by riding up to Kosh Moinok Pass. Once past the final rise, snake down through Murdash valley towards your lunch among numerous shepherds’ yurt and shelters. Early in summer, herds of horses, cattle, and sheep laze in the grass on the sides of the road. At the end of summer, locals mow the grass with a scythe. Finally, arrive at end drive back to Osh city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAlay Mountains
    • Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAlay Mountains
    • Osh, Kyrgyzstan

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