Our route is kept secret to preserve the lesser-known elements of our trek. We begin in Kyzart Village and finish seven days later near the old uranium mining town of Ming-Kush.
To find our itinerary, linked here
Throughout the journey, you will spend nights in both yurts and tented camps. We will explore a mountain range home to wolves, wild boars, farm animals, and nomads—the Kyrgyz are a mountain people, and this is where I will take you.
Duration: 10 Days total / 8 days riding.
Group size: 8-10 guests per tour
Dates: Tours run 2x per month starting June ending September.
Accommodation: Includes tented camps, yurts and homestays.
Price: Our rates are yet to be confirmed.
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Is there a weight and size limit?
As long as your weight doesn’t affect your fitness, you should be fine. Guests over 90 kg or taller than 6.2 ft need to let us know in advance.Do I need to train for this?
The fitter you are, the more fun you will have on this trek. As long as you're accustomed to running and hiking outdoors, you should be fine. Contact us for a fitness test if you are concerned.Do I need riding experience?
In order to get the most out of this experience, you should have a keen interest in horses and a connection with nature. Riders who are able to trot and canter in a trail environment are best suited for this horse trek.What safety equipment should I bring?
Riders are encouraged to bring their own helmets; otherwise, we will supply them. As for a kit list, it will be emailed to you once you reserve your spot. All guests are required to have their own travel insurance.How cold does it get?
Depending on the time of year, you should be prepared for anything from 27+ °C during the day to -2 °C at night.What horse will I ride?
Horses are assigned based on the rider's energy and skill level. Kyrgyz riding horses are mostly stallions with calm and controlled demeanors.What saddle will I use?
The saddles made for our horses are traditional Kyrgyz saddles. They are very comfortable on longer rides and extremely safe.
We will visit abandoned Soviet ruins and camp beside glacier-fed lakes. At altitudes above 3,000m, you will learn to trust your horse, following shepherd tracks that traverse mountain cliffs. You will refill your water bottles from fresh springs and breathe in the crisp mountain air.
You will experience all of this on the noble shoulders of an animal deeply rooted in Kyrgyz history.
Kyrgyzstan’s mountain horses have carried nomads across these landscapes for centuries. Stocky and resilient, they are perfectly adapted to high-altitude trekking. Among our herd, you’ll also find a few Soviet-era remnants—the Don horse, a breed cultivated by the Cossacks, renowned for its strength and stamina. And perhaps most sacred of all, the Chaar horse—a striking, spotted breed, argued by some equestrian historians to be the original Appaloosa. A sacred animal, indigenous to Kyrgyzstan.
You will be guided by me for the entire tour, accompanied by an expert team of wranglers. This journey is facilitated by Community Based Tourism (CBT), ensuring we have constant access to support and local operators while keeping the business tied to Kyrgyz communities.
All of our suppliers are Kyrgyz locals and entrepreneurs.
