Nine Day Horse Trek
Route: Bash-Kaiyndy — Kaiyndy — Shar Waterfall — Sary-Tal — Kol Tor — Kynda Pass — Chatyr-Tash — Canyon — Kok-Kyia — Cultural Center — Chatyr Kol — Tash Rabat
What to expect:
- Ride through mountains, rivers, and alpine meadows
- Beautiful Lakes
- Local Cuisine
- Yurt Accommodations
- Ancient History and Culture
Day 1:
Bash-Kaiyndy – Kaiyndy Gorge – Shar Waterfall – Yurt Camp
- Meet the group, horseback riding briefing, and start of the adventure
- Ride through mountains, rivers, and alpine meadows
- Ascend (3–4 hours, ~18 km) to Kamak-Suu Plateau (3100 m) with panoramic views of the Shar Waterfall
- Picnic, photos, and relaxation in nature
- Descent to yurt camp, dinner & overnight in traditional yurts
Day 2:
Yurt Camp – Sary-Tal
- Breakfast in the mountains
- Ride through four remote villages, meeting local nomads
- Traditional Kyrgyz lunch with a local family
- Arrival at Sary-Tal Jailoo, dinner & overnight in yurts
Day 3:
Sary-Tal – Kol Tor Lake
- 4–5 hours on horseback through the scenic At-Bashy Gorge
- Arrival at the turquoise Kol Tor Lake
- Relax and camp on the lakeshore
Day 4:
Kol Tor – Kynda Pass – Uzun-Bulak
- Breakfast by the lake
- Cross the Kynda Pass (3398 m) with breathtaking mountain views
- Arrival at Uzun-Bulak, dinner & overnight in tents
Day 5:
Uzun-Bulak – Chatyr-Tash
- Breakfast in the Ak-Sai Valley
- Ride across wide pastures with stunning views of the Ak-Sai panorama
- Arrival at Chatyr-Tash, meet a Kyrgyz family, enjoy national dishes, and overnight in yurts
Day 6:
Chatyr-Tash – Canyon – Kel Suu Lake – Kok-Kyia Camp
- Breakfast in Ak-Sai Valley
- Scenic ride through canyons and alpine pastures
- Arrival at the breathtaking Kel Suu Lake, one of the most beautiful in Kyrgyzstan
- Walk around the lake (1.5–2 hours), photo stops, and relaxation
- Descent to Kok-Kyia Camp, overnight at “Jarkyn” lodge
Day 7:
Kok-Kyia – Cultural Center
- Early departure towards Chatyr Kol side
- Stop at a small waterfall and canyon en route
- Evening arrival at the Cultural Center, dinner by the fire & overnight stay
Day 8:
Cultural Center – Chatyr Kol Lake
- Morning ride to Chatyr Kol, the 3rd largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, located near the Chinese border
- Birdwatching in this remote paradise for wildlife lovers
- Dinner & overnight in a yurt on the lakeshore
Day 9:
Chatyr Kol – Tash Rabat
- After breakfast, ride over the pass to the ancient Tash Rabat Caravanserai, a Silk Road fortress hidden in the mountains
- Guided tour & exploration of the site
- Farewell dinner in the evening