Horse Riding · KYRGYZSTAN

15 Kyrgyzstan Horseback Riding Tours Worth the Early Start

20 rides  ·  from $86 a rider

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 kyrgyzstan horseback riding tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with packing.

Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land - From Osh to the Tepshi camp on day one
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Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land

1.Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,020Our pick

Ride through Kyrgyzstan’s Alay Mountains on a five-day yurt trek with local guides, mountain passes, home-cooked meals, and small-group care.

“The best excursion in Kyrgyzstan. Professionally run & absolutely beautiful scenery. Simba was an excellent & knowledgeable guide as well as skilled photographer. Don’t miss this!”

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4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin with Nomadic Stay, Horse riding - Day 1: Through Tokmok and Boom Gorge to Issyk-Kul
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4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin with Nomadic Stay, Horse riding

2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad - horseback riding & Yurt stay - Boom Gorge and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
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2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad – horseback riding & Yurt stay

3.2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad – horseback riding & Yurt stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $400

Review of a 2-day Song Kul Lake tour with Burana Tower, horseback riding, yurt stay, Kyrgyz meals, and private 4x4 transport.

“I had the most amazing trip to Son Kul lake. The trip started with great company of my guide Tari and driver Taku. I shortened their names as it was easy to remember :-) We had fun filled 2 days, with loads of scenic beauty and laughter. Read more”

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3 Days Issyk Kul lake & Chon Kemin: Eagle show, horse riding - Fairy Tale Canyon and the southern shore
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3 Days Issyk Kul lake & Chon Kemin: Eagle show, horse riding

4.3 Days Issyk Kul lake & Chon Kemin: Eagle show, horse riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $750

Review of a three-day Issyk-Kul and Chon Kemin tour with yurts, eagle show, horse riding, waterfalls, canyons, and Kyrgyz culture.

“The whole tour was an amazing experience. We had a wonderful time driving around the "Issyk Kul Lake", stopping by many stunning places. We had the feeling that we were really in touch with the Kyrgyz culture. Very Recommended.”

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Horseback riding on the mountains of Chon Kemin National Park - Lunch With a Kyrgyz Family
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Horseback riding on the mountains of Chon Kemin National Park

5.Horseback riding on the mountains of Chon Kemin National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $160

Review of a private Chon Kemin horseback tour from Bishkek, with Burana Tower, Kyrgyz lunch, mountain views, guide support, and practical tips.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour and would absolutely give it 5 stars! The day was full of highlights — I loved the horses, the incredible view from the top of Burana Tower, and the delicious lunch. Our guide, Anvar, was fantastic — supRead more”

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1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding - Leaving Bishkek in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle
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1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

6.1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $150

Ride through Chon Kemin’s forests, rivers, and mountain valleys on an easy guided day trip from Bishkek, with local culture and flexible booking.

“A unique experience and one of the most beautiful memories from Kyrgyzstan. Amir was a friendly and helpful driver, fluent in English. During the trip, he shared many interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan and gave us great tips on places to visit and where to eat. The horse riding experience was amazing, with beautiful landscapes. Along the way, we stopped to try traditional Kyrgyz bread and tea. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!”

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A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day - The 8:00 a.m. pickup from Bishkek
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A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

7.A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $189

Review of a private Chon-Kemin horseback tour from Bishkek, with Burana Tower, mountain views, Kyrgyz lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“We were picked up by a very friendly and competent guide. The drive to Chon Kemin was very pleasant. The lunch and tea time was great, especially the atmosphere with the beautiful landscape through the windows. The horses were very Read more”

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2 Days Issyk Kul Lake Canyons Horse Riding and Yurt Stay - Konorchek Canyon is the most demanding walk
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2 Days Issyk Kul Lake Canyons Horse Riding and Yurt Stay

8.2 Days Issyk Kul Lake Canyons Horse Riding and Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $400

Review of a private 2-day Kyrgyzstan tour with Burana Tower, two canyons, horseback riding, Issyk-Kul views, and a yurt stay.

“This was a great tour. Anna’s, our guide was very friendly and accommodating. We learned a lot about Kyrgyzstan and saw some beautiful scenery. The Konorchek canyon hike was a bit more challenging than we expected but with Anvar’s Read more”

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3 days horse back riding to Song-Kul lake whole year round - Day 2: Crossing Tuz Ashuu Pass at 3,400 meters
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3 days horse back riding to Song-Kul lake whole year round

9.3 days horse back riding to Song-Kul lake whole year round

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $150

Ride from Kyzart to Song-Kul through high mountain passes, sleep in shepherd huts, and experience Kyrgyz nomadic life for $150.

“Albek was our guide for this tour. We couldn't have asked for not only such a good guide but great companionship too. He showed us all sorts of Kyrgyz culture including their national sport of Kok-Boru which we were lucky enough to watch Read more”

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Year-Round Adventure: 3 Days Horse Trek to Song Kul Lake - Leaving Bishkek for Kyzart
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Year-Round Adventure: 3 Days Horse Trek to Song Kul Lake

10.Year-Round Adventure: 3 Days Horse Trek to Song Kul Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $400

Ride across Kyrgyzstan to Song Kul Lake, sleep in a shepherd’s home and yurt, and enjoy a private three-day horse trek from Bishkek.

“Incredible experience! Highly recommend for quality services, comfortable travel, and those seeking adventure. Ali was a great guide for me and my friend and all of our stays with local families were authentic and fun. Even for first time horse rRead more”

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Chunkurchak Day Tour: Sky Bridge, Horse Riding and Archery - Pigeon Waterfall and the first mountain views
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Chunkurchak Day Tour: Sky Bridge, Horse Riding and Archery

Horse Trek to Kel Suu Lake - Your first ride through Kok-Kiya Valley
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Horse Trek to Kel Suu Lake

12.Horse Trek to Kel Suu Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,400

Review the six-day Kel Suu horse trek from Bishkek, with mountain passes, yurt stays, meals, permits, costs, and practical advice.

“The 6-day trek to Kel Suu was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The scenery was breathtaking, the horses were amazing, and everything was so well organized. Our guide Sanjar made the trip extra special with his knowledge, humor, Read more”

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From Bishkek: 2-Day Son Kul Lake Tour with Horse Riding - Why Son Kul works best as a two-day escape
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From Bishkek: 2-Day Son Kul Lake Tour with Horse Riding

2 Days Song Kul Lake tour with Horse Riding - A local lunch and the road through Boom Gorge
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2 Days Song Kul Lake tour with Horse Riding

14.2 Days Song Kul Lake tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $410

Review of a 2-day Son-Kul Lake tour from Bishkek with Burana Minaret, yurt stay, Kyrgyz meals, mountain views, and horse riding.

“Zamir served as an effective advisor for this trip. While the other tourists on the trip navigated it alone, I had someone to help translate, troubleshoot, and advocate for what I wanted. I wanted to make my horse run which is not something the Read more”

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4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin: Horse Riding and Nomadic Yurt Stay - Three hours on horseback in Chon Kemin
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4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin: Horse Riding and Nomadic Yurt Stay

15.4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin: Horse Riding and Nomadic Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,000

Review of a four-day Kyrgyzstan tour with Chon Kemin horse riding, Issyk Kul yurts, canyons, eagle hunting, and Karakol

“Taking a 4-day trip with Datka was one of the best decisions on our trip! Communication was great from the get-go. Itinerary was well thought out and well-paced. Food options were really, really good, and our guides were knowledgeable n fun to be with.”

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