Horse Trek: 3-Day Adventure Around Son Kol Lake

Embark on a 3-day horse trek around Song Kul Lake, crossing mountain passes and staying in nomad yurts. Experience Kyrgyzstan’s beauty on horseback!

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Bishkek - Kyzart - Kilemche Valley

Kyzart - Travel independently to Kyzart village and meet the guide at the local guesthouse. A warm welcome awaits from a Kyrgyz family who will serve lunch before the journey begins.
Following the meal, a brief riding lesson is provided, covering how to sit, stop, and guide the horse. No prior horse riding…

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
  • Transfer to Kyzart and back to Bishkek
  • Health Insurance
  • Drinking water, alcohol drinks and other personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-day horseback adventure to Song Kol Lake in Kyrgyzstan, where you can immerse yourself in stunning alpine scenery, genuine nomadic traditions, and delicious local cuisine. This journey is tailored for riders of all skill levels, from novices to seasoned equestrians, providing an ideal blend of comfort, nature, homemade Kyrgyz dishes, and…

Location
XXQ5+96 Kyzart
The meeting point for the tour is in Kyzart village. The exact meeting location and timing will be shared with you once the booking is confirmed. We can also assist you with arranging a private transfer from Bishkek or provide detailed instructions on how to reach Kyzart by public transportation.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wojciech_s
May 19, 2026
Incredible! I'd give more stars if I could! Incredible views and local experience - It was a truly incredible experience! I honestly didn't thought places like this don't exist anymore. The views are incredible, horses are great, we had a wonderful stay in Yurts at kind and lovely Kyrgis family and our guide Murat was also super <3 You have to prepare yourself that it's not a turistic region, so the vegetarian option is basically the same as non-vegetarian, just with meat fished-out, the guide speaks only basic english and if you did not take your own water, you'll have to live on tea for 3 days. But did it bother us? No! It only adds the charm of local experience and despite all those I'd give the trip even more stars if I could <3
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Conofry
May 18, 2026
Stunning scenery - The team at Datka provided excellent communication and support right from when we first reached out with questions about the tour. They went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our time in Kyrgyzstan. The trek to Song Kul lake is beautiful and we enjoyed our time riding the horses.
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Ashamim
Apr 19, 2026
Incredible experience at Song Kul - I did an overnight horse trek through the snow and it was truly extraordinary. It was definitely not easy with minus 20C plus 50 kph wind, but 1000% worth it. There were no one else at the lake, which made it incredible. My trek guide and the camp manager were attentive and made the yurt comfortable. Even had chess ready for us to play! Can’t recommend this experience enough. More generally, Datka Travel is a very reliable, trustworthy outfit and its owner Talgat, is a great guy, both personally and professionally.
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Tourist62328167734
Apr 12, 2026
Horse riding three thousand meters lake - April 6-8, there is snow and ice, horse riding is stimulating but safe. Beautiful scenery, beautiful starry sky.
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Marionbk5056dr
Apr 1, 2026
Great adventure trek with the best guides - Would strongly recommend this trip for horsetrekking in Kyrgyzstan! The views were as breathtaking as portrayed. Both the stay in the shepherds hut and in the yurt were comfortable and we greatly appreciated the community and hospitality of the locals inviting us in. Warm clothes and layers were crucial as the temperatures varied between approximately -15°C and +20°C. Our guides Ali and Bek balanced safety and adventure perfectly for a befinner group, with added humour and good mood throughout the trip.
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Henningu2023
Apr 1, 2026
Amazing horse trek! - An amazing tour! Our guides Ali and Bek were amazing, giving guidance while maintaining a learning-by-doing atmosphere. The food was great, the length of the horse treks each day as well. Very reasonable prices as well. We were a small group of 5, which was perfect!
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Fearless20649805587
Mar 12, 2026
Great - Great Experience! Just Book it..
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Herwie
Feb 1, 2026
Out of this world! - We had an excellent 2 days horse trekking trip! Planning was seamless with Datka! The driver who fetched us from the city was super vibe! The hostess family in the village was kind, friendly and provided us a hospitable welcome! Of course the main reason was the horse trekking! We opted for a personal tour, just me and my friend, and a guide who followed us through the 3-4 hours horse trekking journey for day one. We reached our Yurt at Song Kul village and had great pilaf! Made friends from another group who was also based at the yurt stay. The view was amazing in winter! Cold but it was out of this world. I would do it again! If you are reading this review, just book it!
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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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From $260
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).