Horse riding · BISHKEK HORSE RIDING TOURS
Good bishkek horse riding tours fill up ahead of time and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel privately from Bishkek around Issyk-Kul and through Chon-Kemin with an air-conditioned vehicle, guide, meals, a yurt or private-room stay, and one hour of guided horse riding. Expect red rock canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, nomadic culture, and a possible flexible approach from guide Zamir.
“If you are looking for a really intimate experience of Kyrgyz and”
Travel from Bishkek to high-altitude Song Kul with a private guide and driver. Visit Burana Tower and Boom Gorge, cross mountain passes, ride horseback to 33 Parrots Waterfall, sleep in a yurt, and share a Kyrgyz family lunch in Kochkor. Guides such as Zhoodar, Tari, Taku, Tenghis, Urmat, and Talgat have led past departures.
“I am glad I went to Kyrgyzstan. I am very happy to have joined this tour. Thank you very much, Talgat. Although we are the same Asian people, we agricultural people were very interested in the nomadic life. It was like a dream come true for Read more”
Travel privately from Bishkek around Issyk-Kul with guides such as Maksat, Ulan, or Mars. Visit Burana Tower, Fairy Tale Canyon, Barskoon waterfalls, and Chon-Kemin, then meet an eagle hunter, ride horses, eat Kyrgyz food, and sleep in a yurt.
“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.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Kyrgyzstan by road and horseback. Your English-speaking guide takes you from Bishkek to Burana Tower and Chon-Kemin National Park, where you ride for up to four hours, stop for mountain views, and share a traditional lunch with a local family.
“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”
Travel 150 km from Bishkek to Chon Kemin for a guided 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through forests, rivers, mountains, and a Kyrgyz village. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Aina, Aziz, and Zamir help first-time riders feel at ease. Lunch at a guesthouse is optional.
“My guide was Aina, she was the best and we had so much fun. The horseriding was stunning in the mountains. As an experienced rider, it was good for riders of all levels. If you're going, I recommend Aina!!”
Leave Bishkek at 8 a.m. for Burana Tower and Chon Kemin National Park. With an English-speaking guide such as Akoar or Bek, you’ll ride about two hours to a mountain-pass viewpoint, eat lunch at a scenic local restaurant, and return by private air-conditioned vehicle.
“I spent a beautiful fall day exploring the valley on horseback. Even though I didn't ride a horse for 44 years, I had no trouble with my pony. Overall, it was a pleasant afternoon that I would highly recommend.”
Travel privately from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul with an English-speaking guide such as Anna or Anvar. Visit Burana Tower, hike Konorchek and Skazka Canyons, ride horseback near Bokonbayevo, eat Kyrgyz meals, and spend one night in a traditional yurt.
“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”
You’ll ride from Kyzart to Song Kul Lake with an English-speaking horse guide, spend one night in a shepherd’s house and another in a yurt camp, and return to Bishkek by road. Ali is named as a guide in one account. Expect local meals, mountain views, and a private trip for your group.
“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”
Travel from Bishkek to Chunkurchak Gorge with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. See 30-meter Pigeon Waterfall, cross Sky Bridge, then spend four hours at Supara Chunkurchak choosing horse riding, archery, zip lining, a cable car, lunch, or quiet mountain time.
“This tour was fantastic! I was picked up at my hotel at approximately 8:30 and returned at 6:30pm. We went to the site of an old silk road city and then to the national park for the horseback riding. But the best part of the trip was my guide, Read more”
Spend six days riding toward Kel-Suu Lake with guide Sanjar, a horseman, and driver Milran. Expect long drives, high passes, river crossings, simple camps, hearty meals, and turquoise water framed by steep Tian Shan cliffs.
“The 6-day horse trek to Kel Suu Lake was absolutely incredible. The scenery was of course breathtaking, and the horse riding extraordinary. I always felt safe and well taken care of thanks to the professional driver, horsemen, and our knowleRead more”
Travel from Bishkek to Son-Kul Lake with a private group, stopping at Burana Minaret and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir. Sleep in a nomadic yurt, eat Kyrgyz meals, and ride horses for two to three hours beside the lake. Zamir is named as a guide on several departures.
“This is the kind of trip you will remember the rest of your life. You will experience Kyrgyzstan in it's most pure form.”
Travel privately from Bishkek with an English-speaking guide, riding horses in Chon Kemin, hiking red-rock canyons, sleeping in a lakeside yurt, watching eagle hunting, visiting Karakol, and returning by boat route from Issyk Kul. Guides may include Ulan or Makhmout, with Talai driving.
“We are really happy to express our review about Datka travel, special mention to Talai byke as driver and Makhmout as our guide. Talgat, who owns this initiave, made us extremely comfortable and happy by assigning right team and supportRead more”
Start with pickup at 8:30 am and drive about 40 minutes from Bishkek to Arashan village. A horse guide matches you with a calm or sporty horse, then leads a 1.5 to 2-hour ride through alpine valleys and meadows. Water, transport, and return drop-off are included.
“I had a fantastic half-day horse-riding trip from Bishkek! The outing could be tailored to my wishes (I could choose if I wanted a calm or a more active horse), the horse handler knows a lot about the surroundings and I was able to experienRead more”
Leave Bishkek at 8:00 am for a private horse-riding day in Chon Kemin National Park. Ride through meadows, forests, river valleys, and mountain country with a local guide. The route suits beginners and experienced riders, and pickup, admission, and free cancellation are included.
“Spent a wonderful day visiting the Burana Tower and beautiful surrounding countryside with my guide, Ulan. He is a great guy and guide. I particularly enjoyed chatting with him to better understand Kyrgyzstan, and we also exchanged stories aRead more”
Travel privately from Bishkek with a guide to Burana Tower, Boom Gorge, Chon Kemin National Park, and Konorchek Canyons. Ride horses for four hours, stay in a traditional yurt, and hike among red-rock formations. Talgat, Andrei, and Urmat are named among the attentive local team.
“We went on this private tour and we were satisfied with our trip. We were able to reach out to the operator easily via WhatsApp and received great advice for our tour. They were really helpful and opened to help us a lot to arrange the touRead more”
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