Into the Lap of Nature on Horseback

DAY 1: KARA-SUU GORGE TO KARA-KAMYSH LAKE 

Begin the horse trek with a ride through the narrow Kara-Suu Gorge where the slopes are covered by a beautiful silver fir forest until we reach Kara-Suu Lake (1,800 meters). Ride along the river where views of the amazing Muztor peaks begin to open up. This area is covered in evergreen trees and is famous for its raspberries and honey, so you’ll have a chance to engage with locals who spend their summers up in these hills.

DAY 2: MAKMAL PASS AND SARY-CHELEK LAKE 

Enjoy a morning of passing through the pastures of local shepherds and getting a taste of their life on the jailoo (high pasture) during the summer months. Don’t be surprised if you are invited for tea, and we encourage you to accept. Continue on to Makmal Pass (2,651 meters) where you’ll be rewarded with fabulous views of the dramatic peaks of the Muztor Mountains. On the descent, you’ll have the unique experience to ride through the grass as tall as humans. Rest for the night at a campsite on the northern shore of Sary-Chelek Lake, the biggest and most famous lake in the nature reserve.

DAY 3: ASHUU PASS AND IRI KOL LAKE

The ride up to Ashuu Pass (2,611 meters) is rather steep and will require walking the horse for some time. However, you will be rewarded at the top with incredible panoramic views over Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve, including its lush green valleys, dramatic granite mountain peaks, and turquoise alpine lakes. Descend through raspberry bushes and walnut trees to Iri Kol Lake for a night along the lake shore.

DAY 4: WALNUT FOREST AND KYZYL-KÖL VILLAGE 

Enjoy a relaxing morning riding through the walnut forest with towering trees above you. As you go through the nearby valley keep your eye out for locals tending their animals, making hay, or beekeeping. The horse trek ends in Kyzyl-Köl village where you can enjoy a home-cooked meal and family welcome at your guesthouse.

Price for the Into the Lap of Nature on Horseback

Included:
Transfers to/from Sary Chelek
Horses
Horsemen
Meals
Accommodation
Tents, mats
Entrance tickets

Not included:
Alcoholic beverages
Sleeping bags
Other costs out of the itinerary
Travel and Health Insurance

Join the following groups for summer 2026

If the following dates do not suit your travel plans, please contact us by email or WhatsApp. We will post a new tour with your dates and try to collect more people to join you to share the costs. Or you can check out our other Kyrgyzstan group tours.