2 Days tour Son Kul Alpine lake

Experience traditional nomadic life on horseback in the beautiful Chon-Kemin Valley. Ride through green meadows and mountain trails, enjoying the peaceful rural landscape.

Duration:
2D / 1N days

Tour:
All inclusive

Complexity:
easy

Season:
All year round

About tour

Day 1

Bishkek to Song-Kul (300 km)

Meet your guide in Bishkek and begin a spectacular mountain journey toward the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic landscape.
• Drive through the dramatic Boom Gorge
• Stop at the picturesque Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir
• Cross the breathtaking Kalmak-Ashu Pass (3,400 m), with sweeping views of alpine scenery
• Arrive at the stunning Song-Kul Alpine Lake (3,000 m above sea level), surrounded by wide-open highland pastures

Afternoon activities:
• Enjoy a peaceful horseback ride around the lake, or
• Take a scenic hike to nearby hills for panoramic views

Overnight: Stay in a traditional nomadic yurt camp beside Song-Kul Lake, experiencing authentic Kyrgyz hospitality and star-filled mountain skies

Day 2

Song-Kul to Kochkor - Bishkek (320 km)

Leave the high-altitude meadows of Song-Kul and travel toward the shores of Issyk-Kul, one of Central Asia’s most beautiful alpine lakes.

• After breakfast enjoy a scenic hike to nearby hills for panoramic views
• Head to the spectacular TeskeyTorpo Pass (3,460 m), one of the best mountains passes
• Stop at panoramic views on the pass, traling serpantine road
• Enjoy lunch at traditional local family in Kochkor village
• Photo stop at the picturesque Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir
• Arrive in Bishkek in the evening, around 6:00 PM
• Drop off at hotel

What’s is included in the tour:

Accommodation

  • Private yurt for 2guests

Meals – Set Menu

  • Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch

Transportation & Staff

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Petrol surcharge included
  • English-speaking driver–guide

Activities & Experiences

  • Guided horse riding (2 hour)
  • Entrance tickets to all parks

Additional Services

  • Airport pick-up

Notes:

  • Traditional handmade yurts have external shared bathrooms
  • All meals are organic ‘halal’, fresh, and diverse, offering different local dishes each day to make the journey a rich culinary experience as well

What’s not included:

  • Health insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol

Essential Packing list:

  • Waterproof windbreaker or rain jacket
  • Athletic clothing or jeans
  • During the day: T shirts and shorts
  • Comfortable hiking shoes or trainers
  • Warm socks and beanie for high altitudes
  • Flip flops for camp site or lake
  • Travel adapter (European two-pin 220V)
  • Personal toiletries, sunscreen (towel is provided in most places)
  • Carry as minimum luggage as possible
  • At most 2 pcs of luggage (1 back pack + 1 Cabin size trolley

    Experienced guides

    Professional support

    Low prices

    We have the lowest prices in the country.

    Tour prices

    600 USD

    Private tour for one person

    350 USD

    Group of 2 people

    300 USD

    Group of 3-4 people

    On request

    Group of 5 and more people