Kyrgyzstan Horse Riding Tours: 15 to Book

1.Horse riding in Kyrgyzstan, Truly Nomadic Land

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

Ride five days through Kyrgyzstan’s Alay Mountains with an English-speaking guide and local horseman. You’ll cross Airy Bell and Ak Tor passes, sleep in felted yurts, eat home-cooked meals, and see how horse and cow milk become traditional dairy products. No riding experience is required.

“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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2.4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin with Nomadic Stay, Horse riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $880

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”

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

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

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”

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

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

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.”

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

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

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”

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6.1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

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

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!!”

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

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

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.”

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8.2 Days Issyk Kul Lake Canyons Horse Riding and Yurt Stay

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

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”

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

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

Ride with a horse guide from Kyzart to Kilemche Valley and toward Song-Kul, crossing the 3,400-meter Tuz Ashuu Pass. You’ll sleep in shepherds’ huts, eat local meals, and finish with transport options from Kochkor. Guides include Albek and Askar.

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

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

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”

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11.Chunkurchak Day Tour: Sky Bridge, Horse Riding and Archery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $86Best value

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”

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12.Horse Trek to Kel Suu Lake

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

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”

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13.From Bishkek: 2-Day Son Kul Lake Tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $450

Travel from Bishkek to Son Kul with an English-speaking guide, visiting Burana Tower and Tokmok’s petroglyphs before crossing Kalmak Ashu Pass. You’ll ride horses for two to three hours, sleep in a traditional yurt, and share a small group limited to four people. Guides include Zamir and Talant.

“An unforgettable experience! A night in a yurt under the moon, a visit to a breathtaking lake, and wonderful horseback riding adventures. Talant, our guide, was amazing and made us feel right at home. All in a private group of four – perfect!”

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14.2 Days Song Kul Lake tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $410

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.”

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

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

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”

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