Song-Köl 2-Day Horseback & Yurt Weekend

Overview

Short on time but set on sleeping under a felt roof at 3,000 metres? This two-day version takes you from Bishkek to Song-Köl and back with a single, unforgettable night on the jailoo. You drive to the mountains, ride in over a pass to the lake, spend the afternoon in the saddle among the herds, and pass the evening in a family yurt with home cooking and kymyz before riding out the next morning. We run small groups with guides we trust, include every fee and meal, and match nervous first-timers to the steadiest horses. It is the most authentic weekend escape in Kyrgyzstan.

Highlights

• ✦Ride to Song-Köl Lake (~3,016 m) and back in a weekend
• ✦One night in a traditional herder's yurt
• ✦Afternoon horseback riding across the summer pastures
• ✦Nomad hospitality: home-cooked meals and kymyz
• ✦Beginner-friendly horses and a local guide throughout
• ✦Round-trip transport and pickup from Bishkek

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 — Bishkek to Song-Köl

   Drive from Bishkek via Kochkor to the trailhead, then ride over the pass to the lake. Afternoon in the saddle, dinner and overnight in a yurt.

2. 2
   Day 2 — Ride out and return

   Morning by the lake, then ride back to the vehicle and drive to Bishkek, arriving in the evening.

Meeting point

📍 Bishkek — hotel pickup included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

2 days

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Bishkek — hotel pickup included

What's included?

Vetted English- and Russian-speaking local guide · All transport from Bishkek in a private vehicle · Accommodation as per the itinerary · All meals on the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) · National-park and conservation fees