🔥 Daily Departure Group Tour
From Bishkek: All-Inclusive 3-Day Horse Riding & Issyk-Kul Tour with Yurt Stay & Eagle Show
⭐Four hours in the saddle across the Chon-Kemin pastures, a night at a village guesthouse and a night in a yurt by the lake.
Starting point
Bishkek (hotel pickup)
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Price
$310, all-inclusive
Difficulty
Easy — suitable for everyone
Languages
English & Russian
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
From Bishkek: All-Inclusive 3-Day Horse Riding & Issyk-Kul Tour with Yurt Stay & Eagle Show
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Schedule
Mon · Wed · Fri
Weekly
3 days per week
Mon
✓
Tue
×
Wed
✓
Thu
×
Fri
✓
Sat
×
Sun
×
Winter
only
Winter: only Monday & Friday
Nov – Mar
Picked up from your hotel in Bishkek on day 1, dropped back there on day 3
A new small group and a new guide each day — every guide works in English and Russian
You don't drive back to the city — after the ride you sleep in Chon-Kemin, and next morning a new group heading out from Bishkek collects you on its way past
Two nights included — a village guesthouse and a yurt on the lake
Tour Highlights
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Ancient Silk Road Heritage
—Climb the 11th-century Burana Tower, explore the mystery of ancient stone balbals, and immerse yourself in centuries of history.
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Horseback Adventure
—Ride through the stunning mountain pastures of the Chon-Kemin Valley alongside an experienced local horseman.
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Surreal Canyons & Epic Views
—Hike through the "Martian" red labyrinths of Kok-Moinok and the otherworldly shapes of Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon.
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Nomadic Traditions & Eagle Hunting
—Meet a authentic berkutchi for a live Golden Eagle demonstration, try traditional archery, and stay overnight in a cozy Kyrgyz yurt.
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Waterfalls & Alpine Panoramas
—Hike to the spectacular "Tears of the Snow Leopard" waterfall in Barskoon Gorge, travel along the wild Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul, and stop for photos at the scenic Orto-Tokoy Reservoir.
Tour
Program
- Hotel pick-up: We pick you up from your hotel in Bishkek in the morning.
- Journey into the past: We head east to the main historical gem of the region — the Burana Tower. You’ll climb to the top of this ancient 11th-century minaret, stroll through the “stone garden” with mysterious balbal statues, and touch the history of the Great Silk Road.
- Kyrgyz hospitality: After Burana, you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch: fresh kattama with cream (kaimak) and hot tea, plus your choice of lagman, pelmeni, or other local dishes, with vegetarian options available.
- Drive into the Chon-Kemin valley
- Four-hour horse ride across the mountain pastures, with a local horseman riding alongside
- Dinner and overnight at a village guesthouse
You stay in the valley. In the morning a new group, driving out from Bishkek towards Issyk-Kul, collects you on its way past.
- 08:00–09:00 — Hotel pickup in Bishkek
- Morning — Scenic drive through Boom Gorge along the Chu River, with a short rest stop for coffee and snacks
- Midday — Traditional Kyrgyz lunch at a local restaurant
- Afternoon — Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake and take a short panoramic hike to a hilltop viewpoint over the colorful Ak-Sai canyons and the lake
- Late afternoon — Free time in Bokonbaev: swim in the lake or stroll the shoreline (seasonal)
- Early evening — Eagle hunting demonstration: meet a berkutchi and his golden eagle, take photos, try archery
- Evening — Homemade dinner and overnight in a traditional felt yurt
- Morning — Breakfast at the yurt camp
- Late morning — Explore Skazka "Fairy Tale" Canyon and its surreal sandstone formations
- Midday — Barskoon Gorge: short hike to the "Tears of the Snow Leopard" waterfall
- Lunch — Traditional lunch in a yurt or a café (depending on season)
- Afternoon — Return to Bishkek with a photo stop at the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir viewpoint; hotel drop-off at approximately 21:00–22:00
All timings are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, and group pace.
Additional
Information
- The tour price includes:✅ Hotel pickup in Bishkek on day 1 and drop-off at your hotel on day 3
✅ Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout
✅ All entrance tickets and eco fees: Burana Tower, Skazka Canyon, Barskoon Gorge
✅ Four-hour horse ride through the Chon-Kemin valley
✅ Golden eagle hunting demonstration and traditional archery
✅ 3 lunches, 2 dinners (days 1 and 2), 2 breakfasts (days 2 and 3)
✅ One night at a village guesthouse in the Chon-Kemin valley
✅ One night in a traditional yurt on the Issyk-Kul shore
✅ Bottled water every day - The tour price does not include:❌ Breakfast on day 1 — pickup is at 08:00–09:00
❌ Dinner on day 3 — you are back in Bishkek at 21:00–22:00
❌ Drinks, personal expenses and souvenirs
❌ Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
❌ Travel insurance - Price & payment$429 → $310
The struck-through figure is what these three days cost booked separately, including the guesthouse night with dinner and breakfast.
Payment
✅ No prepayment — book now, pay nothing today
✅ Pay in full on the first day of the tour
✅ By card at the bank, or in cash to your guide
✅ Cash in Kyrgyz som at the National Bank rate on the day
✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Have
questions?
- Pickup on day 1 between 08:00 and 09:00; return to Bishkek on day 3 at 21:00–22:00
- Small groups, limited to 12 travellers
- Yurt accommodation is shared, with bedding provided; facilities are simple but authentic
- No riding experience is needed — the pace is gentle and a local horseman rides with the group
- Riders should be at least 8 years old and under 100 kg
- Swimming in Issyk-Kul is possible roughly June–September, weather permitting
- All hikes are short and easy, suitable for most fitness levels
- Not suitable for children under 7 or wheelchair users
- The order of stops may change due to weather, traffic or group pace
- Comfortable walking shoes, plus long trousers and closed shoes for the horse ride
- A warm layer for the evenings — nights in the valley and in the yurt are cold, even in summer
- Layers and a light jacket for the daytime
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen
- Swimwear and a towel for Issyk-Kul (June–September)
- A small backpack for water and personal items
- An overnight bag — you are away from Bishkek for two nights
Yes, from age 7 for the tour and from age 8 for the horse ride. The days involve a fair amount of driving.
No. Each day runs with one of our regular small groups, each with its own guide and driver. All of our guides work in English and Russian, and your Too.kg coordinator stays with you on WhatsApp for the whole package.
Night 1 at a village guesthouse in the Chon-Kemin valley, night 2 in a traditional yurt on the shore of Issyk-Kul. Both are included in the price. You do not return to Bishkek in between.
You don't have to arrange anything. On the morning of day 2 a new group drives out from Bishkek towards Issyk-Kul and collects you on the way past the valley. From there you travel with them.
There is no prepayment. You pay the full amount on the first day, either by card at the bank or in cash to your guide. Cash is paid in Kyrgyz som at the National Bank rate on the day.
Riders should be at least 8 years old and under 100 kg. No experience is needed - the pace is gentle and a local horseman rides with the group.
A traditional felt yurt at a camp on the southern shore, shared with other travellers in your group, with bedding provided. Facilities are simple - this is a working camp, not a hotel - but it is clean and comfortable, and dinner is home-cooked.
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