Horse Trek: 3-Day Adventure Around Son Kol Lake

Embark on a 3-day horse trek around Son Kol Lake—a perfect adventure for nature lovers. Explore Kyrgyzstan’s beauty on horseback, crossing mountain passes and staying in nomad yurt. Enjoy local cuisine, stroll by the lake, and capture unforgettable moments. Descend to Kyzart village for a warm farewell. Join us for a unique experience in Kyrgyzstan!

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Bishkek - Your tour begins with a prompt hotel pickup in Bishkek, followed by a 4-5 hour drive to Kyzart village. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning views of mountains, valleys, and rivers. Highlights include passing through charming villages and viewing the Orto Tokoy water reservoir. There will be opportunities to stop for photos, capturing the essence of Kyrgyzstan’s natural beauty.

What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Bishkek
  • Overnight in a traditional yurt by Song Kul Lake
  • Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • First night stay at a local shepherd’s house in Kilemche
  • Expert English-speaking horsemen guide
What's Not Included
  • Health Insurance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kevinreji1601
Dec 8, 2025
No Kyrgyzstan Trip is complete without a Horse Trek! - It was absolutely breathtaking! There's no better place to do a horse trek than Kyrgyzstan. Talgat was incredibly professional and facilitated the whole process super smoothly. Our instructor, Molran was a gem of a person and genuinely looked out for us! I would 100% recommend this to anyone who wishes to go to Kyrgyzstan.
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320linn
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing experience! - The horse trek was an amazing experience! I was picked up at my hostel in Bishkek, and met 3 other travellers that were in my group for the trek. We had lunch, and then the horses arrived to take off. Make sure that you bring all the stuff that you need for the 3 day trek. There was a small miscommunication about that with our group, so two girls ended up having none of their bags. The horses are very sweet and easy to ride, even suitable for beginners. The track is also quite easy, a lot of walking and only a few minutes of galloping at the end of the day on certain areas. The last day descent is very very steep, and was a bit scary at times. The yurts were nice and we were very well fed throughout the whole tour. It’s very cold tho, so pack warm clothes! You have quite some free time on day two at the lake, which was very nice.
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Antoniocorzo
Nov 30, 2025
4 days in Kyrgys - Very good all round service, from the driver to the guides they we are always attentive and ensuring we had a good time. Would highly recommend to explore Kyrgyzstan.
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879barbora_
Nov 30, 2025
Experience of a lifetime 🫶 - Everything was absolutely amazing. The entire trip went perfectly according to plan, everything was so well organized and taken care of. People were incredibly friendly and kind. We enjoyed every momen, it was truly an experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much for everything. ♥️🙏 I really recommend Datka travel when you visit Kyrgyzstan!
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Nick
Nov 9, 2025
Amazing experience horse trekking to Son Kul - Dakta travel provided a great experience and service. Very responsive to queries in the run up to the trek via WhatsApp. Gigi was an excellent host at Saddle Base, and Hannant was a very capable and reassuring guide. Slight glitch on night 1 when the planned yurt camp turned out to be closed, but this was resolved by the guide and we were quickly relocated. The yurt camp on the second night at Son Kul was outstanding - lovely family - can’t find the name of the camp but it’s the one where the son used to be a science teacher in Kyzart… Taxi driver back to Bishkek needed a nudge to slow down (but responded as requested..)
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Katyan628
Nov 9, 2025
Beautiful tour - All of us really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it to others. We missed a bit of the structure from the guides: time of breakfast, time when we start the rides and so on, suggestions on activities in free time but we still had an amazing time! The organizers of the tour were very helpful and responsive!
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894capucinel
Nov 9, 2025
Absolutely incredible experience! A must-do in Kyrgyzstan - This 3-day horse trek was incredible. The landscapes were absolutely magnificent, and my guide was so kind and helpful throughout the entire journey. Datka Travel are extremely accommodating and professional. The founder, Talgat, is wonderful and genuinely goes out of his way to create an extraordinary experience that is tailored perfectly to your needs. It was the highlight of my trip to Kyrgyzstan. I highly recommend it!
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Relax42095342729
Nov 6, 2025
Love, love this tour experience! - One of the highlights of my trip in Kyrgyzstan. The ride was thrilling and the guide was amazing. The views along the way and at the stops, and experiences of staying in yurts were great! I’d really love to do this again if I’m ever back in the country.
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Stephen
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing journey, highlight of my trip to Kyrgyzstan - The horse trek to Song Kul was the highlight of my time in Kyrgyzstan. It’s an incredible adventure and it’s something unlike anything I had ever done before. It was my first time riding a horse, but my guide Murat was a great teacher and I picked it up quickly. Crossing the mountain path on horseback is such an unreal experience, it’s hard to put it into words. It is physically demanding in a way that’s different from other activities, my body ached in places it never had before. The yurts at the lake are quite bare bones, just a small place to sleep and some ovens for heat. The family that took us in were very hospitable and kind. It was a great way to meet other travelers as well. Highly recommend this trek.
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Asami
Sep 26, 2025
This is a tour that I hope many people will join! - I was able to experience everything about Kyrgyzstan including the scenery, food and culture! The horses are also well trained and can travel with peace of mind. I joined alone, but I made friends from different countries who stayed in the same gel! I'm really glad I took part in this!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).