Destination: Alay Mountains, southern Kyrgyzstan
Discover the beauty of the Alay Mountains the way locals do on horseback. Visit Kyrgyz families who spend their summers tending to and protecting their herds of sheep and horses. Follow ancient trails as you move from jailoo to jailoo, while your surefooted horses find their way along wild river gorges. Summer is a time for fun. Join the cheers as the local people of Alay gather for popular horse riding games on Sundays. People come from miles around to show off their riding skills and to drink locally produced kymyz (fermented horses’ milk).
Riding time: 4 hours
Riding distance: 15 km
Max Elevation: 2628 m
Min Elevation: 2258
Total Gain/Loss: 708m+ / 592m-
Months Possible: April – October
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Itinerary: OSH CITY – CHYIYRCHYK PASS – OSH CITY
Departure from Osh city. Drive on the main road (M41) to the Chyiyrchyck Pass at 2400 m (1 hour). Upon arrival, you will see scattered yurts of nomads on both slopes of the pass. Meet your horses and ride through nice hills. Enjoy experiencing the traditional life of locals. Lunch in the mountains. Return to the starting point and take your transport back to Osh.
Price for the A Day With Nomads
| Touirst # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 170 | 110 | 80 | 70 | 60 |
Included: Private transport, horses, a horse guide with his horse, lunch of horseman
Not included: your lunch, other extra costs
Note: Horseman speaks only a few words in English. You can customize your tour by taking private transport and English speaking guide. Please, contact us for the prices of the customized tour then.