RideIntoTheUntamedHeartofCentralAsia
Multi-day expeditions on horseback through alpine meadows, to sacred lakes, with nights spent in authentic Kyrgyz yurts. Guided by locals who know every trail.
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Happy Travellers
3000m
Alpine Altitude
2018
Riding Since
5-Star Reviews
On Google & TripAdvisor
All Skill Levels
Beginners welcome
English Guides
Fluent local experts
WhatsApp Support
Reply within hours
Authentic Yurts
Sleep like nomads
Book Direct
0% agency fees
Our Signature Tours
Every tour departs from Kyzart village, 5–6 hours from Bishkek. Season runs June through September.
Unlike agencies that take 40–60% commission, every euro you pay goes directly to Askar, Aizhan, and their family in Kyzart village.
Kyzart Valley Ride
2 DaysAn immersive introduction to Kyrgyz nomadic life. Ride through the green Kyzart valley, spend a night in a family-owned yurt.
- Valley trail ride
- Yurt overnight stay
- Traditional dinner
- Local guide
£145
Mountain Pass Trek
3 DaysCross mountain passes at 3,000m+ and descend into hidden valleys. A genuine adventure for those seeking the wild.
- High-altitude pass
- 2 yurt nights
- Mountain scenery
- Pack horses
£181
Song-Kul Expedition
4 DaysRide to the sacred alpine lake Song-Kul at 3,016m. Meet nomadic families who summer here with their herds.
- Song-Kul lake
- 3 yurt nights
- Nomad festival season
- Stargazing
£254
Grand Nomad Circuit
6 DaysThe ultimate Kyrgyz adventure. A complete traverse from valley to alpine lake and back through untouched wilderness.
- Full circuit
- 5 yurt nights
- Remote passes
- Photography
£436
The Askar Experience
Local Guides
Kyrgyz horsemen born in these valleys. They know the mountains, the weather, and the folklore by heart.
Authentic Yurts
Each night you rest in a traditional felt yurt, warmed by a central stove, surrounded by hand-sewn textiles.
All Levels Welcome
Never ridden before? No problem. We pair every guest with a calm horse and provide riding instruction.
Alpine Wilderness
From 1,800m valleys to 3,400m passes — terrain unchanged since the age of the Silk Road caravans.
What Our Riders Say
200+ travellers from across Europe, Asia, and beyond have ridden with us.
“I had never ridden a horse before this trip. Askar and his team made everything feel completely natural from day one. Waking up in a yurt with a view of Song-Kul lake is something I will carry with me forever. This is not a tourist experience — it is a real one.”
Julia Świetlicka
🇵🇱 Poland · 4-Day Song-Kul Expedition
“As someone who travels for photography, Kyrgyzstan was already on my list — but the horse riding made it extraordinary. Our guide Askar was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about showing us his homeland. The landscapes are simply otherworldly.”
Jovan Panić
🇷🇸 Serbia · 3-Day Mountain Pass Trek
“I spent six days completely off-grid, riding through mountains I'd only seen in documentaries. The food cooked by our host family in the yurt, the sound of the horses at night, the silence above 3,000m — I returned home a different person. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
Hang Cao
🇻🇳 Vietnam · 6-Day Grand Nomad Circuit
Where We Ride
No Visa Required
Citizens of the EU, UK, and USA can enter Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 30 days.
Season: June – September
The alpine meadows are lush and the high passes are open. Weather is ideal for multi-day riding.
5–6 Hours from Bishkek
We depart from Kyzart village in Naryn region. Transfers from Bishkek can be arranged on request.
Trail: Kyzart → Kilemche → Song-Kul
Our route climbs from 1,800m in the valley to 3,016m at Song-Kul lake, via high alpine passes.
Start Your Kyrgyzstan Adventure
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Askar Horse Riding Tours is a family-run operator based in Kyzart village, Jumgal District, Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan. We specialize in multi-day horseback expeditions from Kyzart to Song-Kul Lake — one of the most spectacular high-altitude lakes in Central Asia at 3,016 metres. Our routes cross the Tuz Ashuu and Jalgyz Karagay mountain passes at 3,400m. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced riders. Horses are mountain-bred and local. Accommodation in traditional felt yurts with authentic Kyrgyz cuisine. Tours operate June to September. Departure: Kyzart village, Kyrgyzstan. Contact: +996 709 66 71 02 | aizhan.tours@gmail.com