6-Day Horseback Riding: Ak-Suu Trail (Karakol)
Duration: 6 days
Seasonality: June to Mid-October
Difficulty: Medium (no horse-riding experience needed)
Optional services (available on request, additional fee applies): Transfer to and from Karakol
This tour is available in two formats:
• All Included Option — full comfort with meals and accommodation
• Budget Option — basic support, camping-based
Program (All Included Option)
Day 1:
Pick-up from Karakol to Jyrgalan Shahta. Horseback riding to Jyrgalan Camp. Lunch box (not included). Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp.
Day 2:
Breakfast. Lunch box from the yurt camp. Horseback riding to Boz-Uchuk Lakes. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 3:
Breakfast. Lunch box from the yurt camp. Horseback riding to Jergez Camp. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 4:
Breakfast. Lunch box from the yurt camp. Horseback riding to Almaluu Camp. Dinner and overnight in the yurt camp.
Day 5:
Breakfast. Horseback riding to Altyn Arashan. Lunch and dinner at the guesthouse. Hot spring. Overnight stay.
Day 6:
After breakfast, horseback riding back to Karakol. Transfer by taxi to Karakol.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Transfers from Karakol to the starting point and back
- Basic English-speaking local guide and horseman accompanying the group (1 person)
- Horseback riding (≈5 hours per day)
- Accommodation: 5 nights (4 nights in yurts, 1 night in a guesthouse)
- Meals as per the program
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Lunch box on Day 1
Tour Price
Price per person
From
$1,100
/person
Group price
- 1 pax — $1,430
- 2 pax — $1,150
- 3 pax — $1,130
- 4 pax — $1,100
Program (Budget Option)
Day 1:
Pick-up by private car from Karakol to Jyrgalan Shahta. Horseback riding to Jyrgalan Camp. Overnight in a tent.
Day 2:
Horseback riding to Boz-Uchuk Lakes. Overnight in a tent.
Day 3:
Horseback riding to Jergez Camp. Overnight in a tent.
Day 4:
Horseback riding to Almaluu Camp. Overnight in a tent.
Day 5:
Horseback riding to Altyn Arashan. Dinner, hot spring, and overnight stay in a guesthouse
Day 6:
After breakfast, horseback riding back to Karakol. Transportation to Karakol.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Transfers from Karakol to the starting point and back
- Basic English-speaking local guide and horseman accompanying the group (1 person)
- 1 dinner, 1 overnight stay with breakfast in Altyn Arashan
- Horseback riding (≈5 hours per day)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Food (can be purchased in Karakol and packed on the horses)
- Tent, sleeping bag, mattress, gas, and cooking equipment (rental available)
Tour Price
Price per person
From
$630
/person
Group price
- 1 pax — $1050
- 2 pax — $750
- 3 pax — $670
- 4 pax — $630
