🌍 Overview

A 4-day horse riding adventure through the high mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Ride across remote alpine valleys and high passes, visit the scenic Boz-Uchuk Lakes, relax in the natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan, and finish with a short hike to the iconic Ala-Kol Pass before returning to Karakol.

⭐ Highlights

• Predominantly horse riding route

• High mountain passes up to 3,906 m

• Boz-Uchuk Lakes & Ala-Kol Lake

• Natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan

• Overnight stays in tents

🐎 Requirements

• Basic horse riding experience recommended

• Good general fitness

• Suitable riding and warm mountain clothing

Ride 12 km into alpine valley with glacier views

Transfer from Karakol to Bozuchuk village (1 hour). Start horse riding through the Boz-Uchuk valley, gradually climbing to camp near the lakes at 3450m. Evening ride to lakes + sunset viewpoint.

Distance: 12 km riding | Time: 3–4 h

Accommodation: Camp

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Horse riding over two high passes and alpine lakes (up to 3,676 m)

Ride across a small ridge and descend into a wide alpine valley before ascending to Boz-Uchuk Pass (3,524 m). Continue on horseback past the Ailanysh Lakes and cross Ailanysh Pass (3,676 m). Spectacular views of Tashtanbek Tor Bashi Peak and the Ak-Suu glacier wall.

Distance: 18 km horse riding | Time: 6–8 h
Accommodation: Tent camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Horse ride across Ortok Pass to hot springs

Horse riding through the valley followed by an ascent to Ortok Pass (3,650 m), then descending on horseback into Altyn Arashan Valley. Afternoon relaxation in natural hot springs.

Distance: 14 km horse riding | Time: 4–5 h
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Short hike to Ala-Kol Pass & return by horses

Short hike to Ala-Kol North Pass (3,906 m) with panoramic views of Ala-Kol Lake and surrounding peaks. Descend back to Altyn Arashan, then horse ride out of the valley and transfer to Karakol.

Horse riding: approx. 20–25 km
Hiking: approx. 3 km
Time: 7–8 h total
Accommodation: — tour ends in Karakol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner