4-Day Horseback Riding to Song-Kol Lake (from Chong-Dobo)
Duration: 4 days
Seasonality: June to mid-September
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Program
Day 1: Chong-Dobo → Oktorkoi valley
After breakfast, there will be a horseback riding demonstration before starting the tour to Oktorkoi Valley. The ride will take 5-6 hours, with a picnic break along the way. On the first day, we will camp in tents and prepare dinner together with the guide. Dinner and overnight stay in a tent.
Day 2: Oktorkoi valley → Kilemche valley
After breakfast around 10:00 AM, continue your journey towards Kilemche Valley, which will take around 4-5 hours of riding. A picnic will be provided along the way. Upon arrival at the yurt camp in Kilemche Valley, enjoy dinner and spend the night in the yurt.
Day 3: Kilemche valley → Song-Kol lake
After breakfast around 9:30–10:00 AM, continue your journey towards Song-Kol Lake, passing through the Tuz-Ashuu Pass (3400 m). After about 2 hours of riding, you’ll reach the top, where you can take a break and enjoy the panoramic views of the pass. From there, continue for another 2 hours to reach the yurt camp, located on the northern shore of the lake, close to its shores. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the yurt camp. Afterward, you will have free time to relax and explore. Dinner and overnight stay in the yurt.
Day 4: Song-Kol lake → Kyzart village
After breakfast around 9:00 AM, begin your return journey to Kyzart, passing through the Kara-Kiya Pass (3340 m). You will take a break halfway to Kyzart. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local house. The tour concludes.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Guide
- Guided horseback riding
- Shared yurt accommodation
- Meals as per the program
- Helmets
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Transfer to Chong-Dobo village
Tour Price
Minimum group size: 2 people
From
$495
/person
Group price
- 2 pax — $630
- 3 pax — $590
- 4 pax — $550
- 5 pax — $520
- 6 pax — $495
