Kyrgyzstan is a country of a bright sun, snow covered peaks, deep gorges, wide green valleys, dry steppes, rapid rivers, beautiful highland lakes. The names “The Central Asian Switzerland or Asian Patagonia” are by right applied to Kyrgyzstan owing to the fascinating mountain landscapes, impetuous rivers and emerald lakes. Awesome mountain tops and magnificent alpine meadows, since time immemorial, have been called the Tian- Shan – the Celestial Mountains, the roof top of the world. There are landscapes and objects of nature – true wonders of nature – that can’t be defined by any concrete word. The remarkable six kilometer high summits, soaring above the clouds, represent nothing less than the harmonius union between heavenly mountains and the depth of the universe. These peaks range from 4,230 m (Mt. Asan) to 7,439 m (Peak Pobeda) or peak Chan Tengri (6,995 m) attract lovers of nature and high mountains. Traveling in these mountains give mountaineers a keen sense of unity with wilderness – alpine meadows sailing high in the air of granite giants, smoothed by glaciers; heights that expose to view eternity, pressed into the landscapes of beauty and bliss. All this can bee seen only here, on the slopes of Kyrgyzia. Through the ages the best companion and invariable friend of the nomad has been the horse. They were together in everyday activities – in hunting, in toil and in games. Life in the mountains is unthinkable without a horse. We are inviting you to this unforgettable journey on the horseback to the heart of Kyrgyzstan, Lake Issyk-Kul and Naryn areas. Enjoy the shores of Issyk-Kul and surrounding valleys, the vast plateaus of alpine meadows rolling out carpets of crimson blooms. Sense the beauty of nature as your sights soar like an eagle across the heavenly mountains of Tian-Shan.
Day 1: Bishkek
Arrive in Bishkek and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Issyk – Kul lake
Drive from Bishkek along the beautiful lake Issyk- Kul to tourist camp Ulan situated around 2,900 m above sea level. Overnight in tourist camp.
Day 3-4: Naryn River
Getting ready for the journey and hiking around the camp. Start riding horses along the Naryn river valley. Overnight in tent.
Day 5 – 8: Horseback journey
Riging along the Ulan river to Canyon Dangrume (3,594 m above sea level, 40 km). Discover mountain lakes and glaciers along the road. Overnight camping at 3,200-3,300 m above sea level. Continue along the river Kok-Jar to Canyon Kok-Jar (elevation – 3,998 m) and further to river Karakol. Two overnights along the rivers Kok-Jar and Karakol (elevations are about 3,000 m). Return to Ulan camp for overnight.
Day 9: Bishkek
Preparing for return journey and drive back to Bishkek.
Day 10: Departure
Departure from Bishkek.
