Grand canyon of Kyrgyzstan and horse riding in Chon Kemin

Description

This exciting tour is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Kyrgyz land during the horse riding and to learn more historical facts about our inscrutable country.

During this tour you will visit historical complex “Burana Tower”,   have fun from the horse riding along the colorful Chon Kemin valley and get acquainted with nomadic traditions of  Kyrgyz people.

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek city – Burana tower – Chon Kemin valley (170 km / 2,5 hours).

We will pick you up at 9 am from the place we agreed beforehand in Bishkek city (it can be a hotel, a guest house, etc.)
The most popular place for horse riding is Chon Kemin, which is not far from Bishkek city. It takes 2 hours to reach Chon Kemin valley, but en route we make a detour.
Before we reach Chon Kemin valley we go to see an ancient tower “Burana” (1 hour drive from Bishkek).
Excursion also takes one hour when you will learn about early medieval time in Kyrgyzstan. Lunch in a local family house included.
One more hour to reach Kalmak Ashuu village to get accommodated in the Ashuu Tor guest house. Start horse riding after accommodation. Horses will be ready for you at the guest house. Local stableman will take you up to the Chon Kemin canyon to admire beautiful juicy green slopes, grass and alpine spruces. 2 hours of riding.
Dinner around 7 pm included in the guest house. Overnight.

Day 2. Chon Kemin valley – Konorchek canyon – Bishkek city (200 km / 3 hours).

Breakfast at 8 am and drive at 9 am. 1 hour to reach so called “Red Bridge” in Boom canyon and start trekking along the canyon Konorchek. 1,5 hours to reach famous local Eol castles, free time to climb up hills around and take pictures. Lunch picnic included.
Return back to the bus around 2 pm. Drive to Bishkek city for the next 2 hours. Dinner is not included.
Arrival and get to the address agreed beforehand.

Map

Additional Info

Useful things to take with you:

1. Worm clothes (in case you feel cold while riding or at the guest house)
2. Hat
3. A flask for water
4. Sunglasses
5. Photo camera
6. Rucksack
7. Special safe equipment for riding horse (helmet, elbow pads, protection to the back etc).

Necessary things to take with you:

1. Good and comfortable boots for riding and hiking.

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Prices

Please contact responsible manager to get more details on the tour service, price and additional details!