Kurtka Village Tour and Horse Trek to Son Kol

4 Days

Experience Kyrgyz wedding traditions and games. Sample and learn to prepare traditional food and beverages. Then go by horse to Son Kol lake

What to expect:

  • A day of Full immersion into Kyrgyz culture
  • 3 days of horseback riding
  • Tradional food
  • Accomodations in yurts and tents
  • Waking up Next to the beautiful Son Kol Lake


Day 1: Kurtka Village


Live it. Taste it. Play it. Feel it.

This is not just a tour—this is a transformation. For three unforgettable hours, step into the shoes of a Kyrgyz local and discover the living traditions that define this proud nomadic culture.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Kyrgyz Wedding Traditions
  • Join in a reenactment of a traditional Kyrgyz wedding ceremony. From customs and clothing to music and rituals, you’ll witness the beauty and symbolism of one of the most sacred cultural events.

  • Bread Making by Hand
  • Learn to shape and bake boorsok and lepyoshka, traditional Kyrgyz bread. Feel the flour between your fingers and enjoy the delicious results hot from the oven.

  • Taste Traditional Bozo
  • Sip on bozo, the famous fermented millet beverage, just like locals have for centuries. A unique, earthy flavor and an essential part of Kyrgyz culinary culture.

  • Play Kyrgyz Games
  • Try your skills at traditional games like chuko, ordo, or tyiyn enmei. These age-old games are fun, competitive, and give a glimpse into the joyful spirit of Kyrgyz life.

  • Gastro Games & Tasting
  • Turn eating into play! Test your taste buds with interactive gastro games, sample local delicacies, and guess ingredients like a true Kyrgyz foodie.

  • Cultural Surprises
  • Throughout your journey, enjoy unexpected moments of music, folklore, or crafts—each one a living piece of our heritage.

Why Join This Tour?

Because anyone can see a culture. But few can live it. This tour is your passport into the heart of Kyrgyz life—warm, rich, welcoming, and unforgettable.

This tour is perfect for:
  • Culture lovers & curious travelers
  • Families, small groups, solo explorers
  • Anyone who wants to take memories, not just photos

Day 2:

Kurtka – Kaiyndy Bulak (Yurt Stay)

  • After Breafast, Depart by Horse toward Kaindy Bulak Gorge
  • Enjoy the ladscape and stop for a light lunch along the way
  • ~5-6 hours riding
  • Arrive at your yurt for dinner and sleep

Day 3:

  • After Breakfast depart for Son Kol
  • Enjoy views of mountain landscapes, shepherds and Nomad life
  • Arrive at Yurt Camp Bakhut and enjoy the amazing views of the lake
  • A traditionl dinner and followed by sleep in your yurt

Day 4:

  • After Breakfast, Depart for Kochkor by Car

Included in this package:

  • Cultural Show at Kurtka village
  • Yurt accommodations
  • meals
  • horses and equipment