# Two Lakes & Kok-Bulak Horse Trek - 7 Days Ride from Kyzart to Kilemche, over the pass to Song-Kul and along to its western shore. After a guesthouse night by Issyk-Kul you are back in the saddle through the Boz-Salkyn and Kok-Bulak pastures down to Bokonbaev. Seven riding days, five nights in yurts. - Duration: 7 days - Type: Horse riding - Best season: May to October - Starts and ends in: Bishkek - Pace: Moderately paced - Activities: Horse riding - 7 days - Accommodation: 1 night at guesthouse, 5 nights at yurt - Total driving: 750 km - Price: on request (depends on group size, season and options). Free quote, no prepayment to enquire. - Group: small group or fully private, with a local English-speaking guide - Page: https://azattours.com/tours/two-lakes-kok-bulak-horse-trek-7-days/ ## Highlights - Kyzart to Kilemche and over the pass to Song-Kul - A day along the lake to its western shore - The Boz-Salkyn and Kok-Bulak pastures above Issyk-Kul - Five nights in yurts ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Drive to Kyzart & horse-ride to Kilemche We set off from Bishkek to Kyzart Village, in the hills below Song-Kul. A home-cooked lunch and a few riding pointers at a family homestay get you ready for the saddle. The afternoon ride follows the Chaar-Archa River through open valleys and gentle mountain country to Kilemche. By evening you reach a nomad family's yurt camp, your home for a first quiet night in the hills. - Transfer: 280 km · 4 h - Activity: Horse riding · 21 km · 4-5 h - Meals: Lunch at guesthouse, dinner at yurt - Overnight: Yurt (2700 m) ### Day 2: Horse-ride to Song-Kul Lake Today's ride asks more of you, climbing toward the Jalgyz-Karagai Pass at 3300 m. The steady effort is repaid at the top with sweeping mountain views. From the pass you descend to a yurt for lunch, then ride west along the lakeshore past nomad settlements to the Tuz-Ashuu pasture, where you stay the night. - Activity: Horse riding · 23 km · 5-6 h - Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner at yurt - Overnight: Yurt (3100 m) ### Day 3: Ride to the western shore of Song-Kul An easier day in the saddle, riding the smooth lakeside grass where your guide may pick up the pace to a canter or gallop. By midday you reach the Ozbek-Ashuu pasture and lunch with a nomad family. The afternoon is yours: walk the shore, watch herder life, or take a short ride into the nearby hills before dinner. - Activity: Horse riding · 16 km · 4 h - Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner at yurt - Overnight: Yurt (3100 m) ### Day 4: Ride back to Kyzart & drive to Issyk-Kul You leave the lake over the scenic Ozbek-Ashuu Pass at 3300 m, with a last view of Song-Kul before the trail drops down to Kyzart Village. Lunch and a rest follow. In the afternoon you drive south to Issyk-Kul along the scenic shore, with an optional sunset stop at the Fairy-Tale Canyons, ending at a guesthouse in Bokonbaev Village. - Transfer: 200 km · 3-4 h - Activity: Horse riding · 20 km · 4-5 h - Meals: Breakfast at yurt, lunch & dinner at guesthouse - Overnight: Guesthouse ### Day 5: Ride to Boz-Salkyn pasture The second half of the trip opens with a gentle ride through the village toward the Boz-Salkyn summer pastures, where nomad families spend the warmer months. After lunch in a welcoming yurt, you ride on to the Shatyly viewpoint for a wide panorama of Issyk-Kul framed by snow-capped peaks, then return by a different trail to the yurt camp. - Activity: Horse riding · 22 km · 5-6 h - Meals: Breakfast at guesthouse, picnic lunch, dinner at yurt - Overnight: Yurt (2500 m) ### Day 6: Ride to Kok-Bulak pasture A demanding climb takes you up to the Karaly-Archa Pass at 2900 m through alpine forest, opening to broad views of Issyk-Kul and the peaks of the Terskey Ala-Too range. After a rest you descend to the Tuura-Suu River, where the horses graze and you take a picnic by the water. The afternoon ride, the lake glinting in the distance, ends at the Kok-Bulak yurt camp. - Activity: Horse riding · 22 km · 5-6 h - Meals: Breakfast at guesthouse, picnic lunch, dinner at yurt - Overnight: Yurt (2300 m) ### Day 7: Ride to Bokonbaev & return to Bishkek The last ride descends through a scenic gorge back to Bokonbaev Village. There you meet local eagle hunters, who show the old craft of hunting with a bird, with time for photos. After a closing lunch at the guesthouse you part with your horses and drive back to Bishkek, arriving in the evening at the end of seven days on the trail. - Transfer: 270 km · 4 h - Activity: Horse riding · 16 km · 4 h - Meals: Breakfast at yurt, lunch at guesthouse ## Common questions **How long is this tour?** It runs 7 days, starting and ending in Bishkek. **When is the best time to go?** The season runs May to October. June to September brings the warmest days, and the high-pasture yurt camps are open. **How fit do I need to be?** It's moderately paced, with 7 days Horse riding. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing. **Do I need horse-riding experience?** No. Our guides match each horse to your level and keep the first day gentle, so complete beginners ride this route every season. **Where will I stay?** A mix over the trip: 1 night at guesthouse, 5 nights at yurt. ## How to book Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability and a tailored price within 24 hours: https://azattours.com/tours/two-lakes-kok-bulak-horse-trek-7-days/#book - WhatsApp and phone: +996 502 888 001 (https://wa.me/996502888001) - Email: azatbeyshenaliev1@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azattourskg/ - Enquiry form: https://azattours.com/#plan - Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan