Destination: Tian Shan mountain range, Yssyk Kol region
Time: 4d / 3 n
Distance: 93 km by horse
Max Elevation: 4033 m
Min Elevation: 1904 m
Total Gain/Loss: 4119m+ / 3638m-
Months Possible: Mid July – September
Difficulty: Moderate (2 passes above 3800 m, the highest at 4 016 m)
Accommodation & meals: 2 nights in yurt camp and 1 night in tents; 4 lunches, 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts.
Group size: 1-5 people
Requirements: trekking boots, weatherproof warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, sleeping bag, sunglasses, rain coat. ent
Remarks: Tents, sleeping bags and mats are available upon request
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Day 1: Bokonbaevo village - Terskey Mountain’s range - shepherd’s yurt
The tour starts at Bokonbaevo village. In the morning meet your guide team and with horses start riding tour heading to Terskey Mountain’s range. Start riding up to 3000m above sea level. So,spectacular view of the mountain’s hills and valleys opens up behind you. Lunch and afternoon ascent the shepherd’s yurt. Welcome to the yurts of local family for dinner and sleep. Horse time: 5-6 hours
Note: It will be typical shepherd’s yurt. Be informed there is no flash toilet and shower facility.
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Day 2: Tong pass - Syrt valley - river Juluu Suu
After breakfast, morning climbing up to the pass Tong (4000m above sea level). Today you will realize the Kyrgyz horses inside out: keep calm and ride on. It had better cross the pass morning time to avoid the weather changes afternoon. After the pass, you will reach the mountain valley Syrt where you can camp near the river Juluu Suu. The place also offers you a hot thermal bath. Meals and overnight in a tent. Horse time: 5-6 hours
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Day 3: river Julyy Suu toward Tosor
Today, continue the horseback riding for about 35 km up to the river Julyy-Suu toward Tosor along the old road from soviet time. The road is unpaved and damaged a lot, but perfect for horse riding. Picnic lunch on the way and overnight might be in the shepherd’s yurts or camping.
Note: It will be typical shepherd’s yurt. Be informed there is no flash toilet and shower facility
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Day 4: pass Kerege –Tash - Barskoon valley - back to Bokonbay village
The last day is a stunning horse-riding over the pass Kerege –Tash which take you into the gorge Barskoon. On the top of the pass, you will see the whole Yssyk-Kol lake and Barskon valley. Descend the valley Barskoon late afternoon and finish the the tour few km outside the village. Be picked to drive to Karakol city or back to Bokonbay for accommodation in CBT guesthouses.