Acquaintance with Kyrgyz Horse

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Season: May – September
Route: Bishkek – Tamga village – Tamga gorge – Tosor gorge – Tamga village – Bishkek
Level of difficulty: This tour is developed for beginners in horse riding.
Kyrgyz people for Centuries led a nomadic way of life. The horse is an indispensable assistant in their lives. As before, the horse remains the most convenient and reliable transportation at mountain trails. The Kyrgyz horse is hardy - perfectly tolerates heat and cold, and also is unpretentious in food. She has a calm disposition. The horse belongs to the "Mongolian" type of breed. This is the most common breed of horses in Central Asia.
We often use horses' support in many trekking programs. We transport necessary camp equipment, food. Also, the horse is an excellent assistant when crossing rivers. Or some tourists want to have a horse-riding tour.
We take care of horses and avoid reloading them.
It is possible to get acquainted with the Kyrgyz horse and be in the role of a nomad during the horse riding tour along the foothills of Tamga and Tosor.
Day 1.
Airport – Bishkek (35km)
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to Bishkek. Little rest, accommodation in guest house/hotel. Excursion around Bishkek. Visiting downtown main Ala-Too Square, White House, Oak Park, Artist's avenue, oriental Osh market(“bazaar”), museums, souvenir shops. Dinner in a local cafe.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Bishkek city – 700 m
Day 2.
Bishkek – Tamga (320km)
Transfer to Tamga village. On the way excursion to Komorchek. Canyons are formed by red sandstone cliffs under the influence of rain and wind. Stop in Boom gorge. Accommodation in a guest house.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Bishkek city – 700 m, Tamga – 1685m
Day 3.
Tamga valley
Riding along Tamga gorge to the former mountain base. Putting camp on plateau, near fir forest. Overnight in tents.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Tamga gorge – 2000-2500m
Day 4.
Djolborstu gorge – Tosor gorge
Riding from Djolborstu gorge to Tosor gorge. Overnight in tents.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Djolborstu gorge, Tosor gorge – 2100-2700m
Day 5.
Tosor gorge – Tamga village
Riding from Tosor gorge to Toguz Bulak river. Return to Tamga guest house.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Tosor gorge – 2100-2500m, Tamga – 1685m
Day 6.
Tamga
Swimming at the Issyk Kul Lake. Accommodation in a guest house.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Tamga – 1685m
Day 7.
Tamga – Bishkek (320km)
Transfer to Bishkek. On the way excursion to Skazka ("Fairy Tale") canyon and to the felt workshop in Bokonbaevo village. Farewell dinner in a restaurant. Accommodation in guest house/hotel.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Tamga – 1685m, Bishkek – 700m
Day 8.
Bishkek – Airport (35km)
Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
Altitudes during the day (above sea level): Bishkek city – 700 m
Service includes:
Double or twin accommodation in guesthouses/hotels according program;
Transport for transfers during tour;
Cook and full board during tour;
English speaking guide;
Tents, kitchen and camping equipment during tour.
Service doesn't include:
Accommodation in hotels before and after the program;
Alcohol and soft drinks;
Transfers, excursions or horse riding over the program etc.;
Visa and invitation letter to Kyrgyzstan;
Medical insurance.
Recommended clothing and equipment:
Helmet;
Sunscreen (at least 20SPF);
Lip balm;
Sunglasses with UV protection;
At least a 25 Liter backpack for personal items;
Sleeping bag;
Sleeping mat;
Head lamp & batteries;
T-Shirts, long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts;
Trekking pants;
Underwear;
Fleece jacket or pullover;
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional);
Down vest and/or jacket (optional);
Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex);
Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex);
Thin gloves for trekking and overnight;
Sun hat or scarf;
Warm fleece hat or light balaclava;
Trekking/Hiking boots;
Footwear for around camp.