Kyzart is a small village on the north shore of Son-Kul Lake. It is where many Son-Kul horse tours begin. Ryskul has lived in Kyzart all his life with his wife, daughter, and parents. He began working as a horse guide at the age of 9, and he now owns his own stable with 12 horses.

They partner with us on our tours, but you can also book separate rides with their guides on specific dates. While they specialize in the 2- to 3-day tours starting and ending in Kyzart (which you can view on our website), they also run longer 6-day tours designed for experienced riders.

You will ride with his guides; they are incredible horsemen who are currently learning English. After being picked up from Bishkek and arriving in Kyzart, you will ride 4 to 6 hours each day along the entirety of one side of the lake. You will experience yurt stays, long trail rides, swimming in the lake with the horses, and a final return transfer to Bishkek.

Duration:   6 Days / 5 Nights

Price:  €1100

Maximum Number of Riders: 6

Start / End: Bishkek (Round-trip transfers included)

Pace: 4 to 6 hours of riding daily

Skill Level: Experienced Riders

Riding Style: Option to gallop on flats along the lake and swimming with the horses in the lake on a sunny day

Accommodation: Traditional Kyrgyz Yurts. (No showers Days 3,5)

Start & End Points: Your full tour begins and ends in Bishkek with included transfers. However, the horseback riding portion of your trip will start in either Kyzart or Kurtka Village, depending on your dates. The trekking itinerary is exactly the same, just traveled in the reverse direction.

Dates:

2-7 August (Start: Kyzart Village)

9-14 August (Start: Kurtka Village)

Today’s 5–6 hour ride gradually gains elevation, moving from green valleys to expansive alpine plateaus. Arriving at the Tulpar Tash area of Song-Kul Lake, you have the afternoon to walk the shoreline or simply rest among the grazing herds. 

Overnight: Lakeside Yurt Camp 

A 25–30 km ride along the northern shores of Song-Kul. This gentle route offers iconic views of the open horizons, scattered yurts, and the ever-changing reflections on the lake. We arrive at the remote Tulga Tash area by afternoon. 

Overnight: Yurt Camp 

We ascend the 3,300-meter Oiulma Pass, rewarded with panoramic views over the distant mountain ranges. We then descend into the rarely visited Oiulma Valley, transitioning to an adventurous evening of outdoor cooking. 

Overnight: Yurt Camp

A 4–5 hour ride takes us through quiet, untraveled terrain. The landscape shifts between narrow mountain trails and open, hidden valleys before we settle into our final traditional camp in Shabyr Valley. 

Overnight: Yurt Camp 

A relaxed final ride brings us to Kurtka village (Jangy-Talap). After lunch with a local family, we transfer by car back to Bishkek. We conclude the journey with a farewell dinner in the city. 

Overnight: No accommodation