Holidays in Jyrgalan valley - Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan
Holidays in Jyrgalan valley

Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan

Holidays in Jyrgalan valley
(Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan )

An equestrian tour in the Zhyrgalan Valley is a tour for people who want to discover as much as possible in a short amount of time. In tis our we will not only ride horses but also swim in the Issyk-Kul lake, hike to Komorchek canyons, visit an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata, have city tour in Karakol with a visit to the wooden church of the Holy Trinity, the Dungan mosque and the Przewalski museum; we will also see rocky ensembles “Jeti Oguz” and “Broken Heart” and take a walk along the sandy ridges of the Skazka gorge.

The Jyrgalan Valley itself is a remote place with preserved virgin nature where there are no crowds of tourists and local residents hiking up and down the gorges in search of a beautiful shot. There are things to admire - green hills full of spring and summer flowers, turbulent, clean mountain rivers, fresh air, waterfalls, lakes and beautiful panoramas.

No need to wait for a suitable occasion and search for people in order to finally discover Kyrgyzstan. You just need to join us!

Available Dates

  • Jun 06 - Jun 09, 2024 | 8 places Book
  • Jul 04 - Jul 07, 2024 | 10 places Book
  • Aug 01 - Aug 04, 2024 | 10 places Book
  • *Individual dates are also available.

Trip details

Intensity Level 1
Season Summer, Spring, Autumn
Begins in Bishkek
Ends in Bishkek
Wildlife Mountain goats, Birds, Predator birds, Hares

Price:

Great for Couples Individuals Families

Would you like to ride a horse? Then this trip is exactly for you! In tis our we will not only ride horses but also swim in the Issyk-Kul lake, hike to Komorchek canyons, visit an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata, have city tour in Karakol with a visit to the wooden church of the Holy Trinity, the Dungan mosque and the Przewalski museum; we will also see rocky ensembles “Jeti Oguz” and “Broken Heart” and take a walk along the sandy ridges of the Skazka gorge.

What's Included:

  • Transport according to the program
  • Accommodation by the program in guest house
  • Meals - full board except dinner on the last day
  • Excursions according to the program
  • Equestrian tour on days 2 and 3

What's not included:

  • Personal expenses
  • Any changes in the program
  • Excursions not included in the program
  • Local guide
  • Alcohol
  • Dinner on Day 4
  • Accommodation in Bishkek
Day
1

Bishkek - Komorchek Canyons - Cholpon-Ata - Jyrgalan Valley (450km / 6.5 h). Today, the car will take you to the northern shore of the beautiful Issyk-Kul Lake - the pearl of Kyrgyzstan where you can afford water procedures, visit the open-air petroglyphs museum and the Rukh-Ordo cultural center. On the way in the Boom Gorge, we will take a hike to the canyons of Komorchek. In the evening we will arrive at the Jyrgalan valley where we will stay at the guest house for overnight.

Day
2

. Jyrgalan Valley - Horse Tour. In the morning we will sit on horses and ride towards Kok-Bel waterfall. The waterfall has a height of 2600 m and flows into the Kok-Bel river. Kok-Bel is vital as a source of water for various herds in the Zhyrgalan Valley. On the way to the waterfall a breathtaking view of the Jyrgalan valley and the village as a whole opens up. Return to the guest house in the evening.

Day
3

Jyrgalan Valley - Horse Tour. On this day, we can ride horses to Lake Turnulu-Kol. This is a natural picturesque lake where cranes live in the summer months. And we will also climb Mount Chaar-Jon - the so-called “peak of the Kyrgyz Mount Fuji”. The locals call it like that because of its lonely nature. This lonely mountain stands on the Kazakh border (3.011 m) and from there you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the valley. Descent to the guest house in the evening.

Day
4

Karakol - Jeti-Oguz gorge - Skazka gorge - Bishkek (450 km / 6.5 h). Today we are going to have a city tour in the city of Karakol with a visit to the wooden church of the Holy Trinity and the Dungan mosque as well as the Przhevalsky museum. After that, we will move to the Jeti-Oguz gorge along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Jeti-Oguz gorge is one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Lunch in yurts.
Next we will visit the Skazka gorge with beautiful sand sculptures similar to fairy-tale heroes and constructed by nature from red sand. After that we will go back to Bishkek. On the way, we may stop for dinner in the Hawaii Recreation Center near the city of Tokmok (dinner is not included in the price). Arrival in the capital. The end of the program.

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