The World’s 15 Best Bishkek Horseback Riding Tours

1.4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin with Nomadic Stay, Horse riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $880Our pick

Spend four days with a private guide such as Zamir, traveling from Bishkek around Issyk-Kul and through Chon-Kemin. Expect a small group of up to four, private transport, one hour of horse riding, a yurt or private-room stay, local meals, gorges, waterfalls, hot springs, and a nomadic cultural stop in Bokonbayevo.

“If you are looking for a really intimate experience of Kyrgyz and”

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2.2-Days in Song Kul Lake as Nomad – horseback riding & Yurt stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $400

This private two-day trip from Bishkek combines Burana Tower, Boom Gorge, mountain roads, a yurt stay at Song Kul Lake, and a three-hour horseback ride to 33 Parrots Waterfall. An English-speaking guide such as Zhoodar, Tari, Tenghis, Urmat, or Talgat may lead your group, with an air-conditioned 4x4, meals, and hotel pickup included.

“This was a memorable experience thanks to our amazing guide Zhoodar Zhyrglbkvch! We had an amazing time riding horses in a beautiful spot and the yurt camp was really cool. Best way to spend a short time in Kyrgyzstan.”

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3.3 Days Issyk Kul lake & Chon Kemin: Eagle show, horse riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $750

Travel privately from Bishkek with a guide such as Maksat, Ulan, or Mars, visiting Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul’s south shore, Fairy Tale Canyon, Barskoon Waterfalls, and Chon-Kemin. You’ll share meals, meet an eagle hunter, ride horses, and spend one night in a yurt. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the group is limited to four.

“Maks made this 3 day tour a very enjoyable adventure. Not only I got to see the best areas around the lake but I had great traditional food, peaceful stay in the Yurt camp, beautiful hikes and interesting conversation (and few naps) during Read more”

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4.Horseback riding on the mountains of Chon Kemin National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $160

You’ll leave Bishkek with an English-speaking guide and private driver, visit Burana Tower near Tokmok, then ride horses for up to four hours through Chon-Kemin National Park. A Kyrgyz lunch with a local family is included. Guide Anvar has earned special praise for his support, and pickup is available anywhere in Bishkek.

“Wonderful! Very nice and super prepared guide. Pleasant stops with surprises. Recommended!Auto-translated”

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5.1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $150

Travel 150 km from Bishkek to Chon Kemin National Park for a gentle 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through forests, rivers, open fields, and mountain views. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Aziz, Aina, and Zamir have led recent outings. The ride suits beginners, with lunch available at a local guesthouse.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the ride amidst an inspiring landscape. The guide was supportive, horses were adept, and the transportation to/from the park was smooth. We can recommend the experience without reservation.”

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6.A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $189

Set out from Bishkek at 8:00 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Akoar or Bek. Visit Burana Tower, eat lunch at a scenic local restaurant, then ride horseback for about two hours through Chon-Kemin National Park to a mountain-pass viewpoint. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We were picked up pretty easy from wherever we wanted and our tour guide Akoar was here from the beginning. Super friendly and nice guide who speaks really good English and German. Then we went to the Burana Tower, saw the old ceRead more”

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7.2 Days Issyk Kul Lake Canyons Horse Riding and Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $400

Travel privately from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul with an English-speaking guide such as Anna or Anvar. Visit Burana Tower, hike Konorchek and Skazka Canyons, ride horseback near Bokonbayevo, and spend one night in a traditional yurt with dinner and breakfast included.

“This was a great tour. Anna’s, our guide was very friendly and accommodating. We learned a lot about Kyrgyzstan and saw some beautiful scenery. The Konorchek canyon hike was a bit more challenging than we expected but with Anvar’s Read more”

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8.Year-Round Adventure: 3 Days Horse Trek to Song Kul Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $400

Ride from Bishkek to Song Kul Lake with an English-speaking horse guide and local Russian-speaking support. You’ll cross mountain country, spend one night in a shepherd’s house at Kilemche and one in a lakeside yurt camp, with meals and private transfers included. Guide Ali has helped make the trip comfortable for first-time riders.

“Incredible experience! Highly recommend for quality services, comfortable travel, and those seeking adventure. Ali was a great guide for me and my friend and all of our stays with local families were authentic and fun. Even for first time horse rRead more”

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9.Chunkurchak Day Tour: Sky Bridge, Horse Riding and Archery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $86Best value

Travel from Bishkek to Chunkurchak Gorge with a private English-speaking guide and driver. See 30-meter Pigeon Waterfall, cross Sky Bridge, then spend four hours at Supara Chunkurchak choosing horseback riding, archery, zip lining, a cable-car ride, lunch, or quiet mountain time. Activities cost extra.

“It’s all good and fun the tress look good and the horses were fun. Wonderful experience with archery and the lunch was excellent.”

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10.Horse Trek to Kel Suu Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,400

Ride Kyrgyz horses through Kok-Kiya Valley and across 3,791-meter Car Pass before reaching turquoise Kel-Suu Lake. Guide Sanjar, a horseman, and driver Milran lead a small group of up to eight from Bishkek. Transport, meals, horses, camping gear, and a border permit are included, but bring a sleeping bag, helmet, and insurance.

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11.2 Days Song Kul Lake tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $410

Spend two days traveling from Bishkek to Son-Kul Lake with a private guide, a Burana Minaret visit, mountain drives, a yurt stay, Kyrgyz meals, and two to three hours of horseback riding. Guide Zamir has helped visitors with translation and practical needs, though you should confirm your guide when booking.

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12.4 Days Issyk Kul & Chon Kemin: Horse Riding and Nomadic Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,000

Travel privately with an English-speaking guide from Bishkek through Burana Tower, Konorchek Canyon, Chon Kemin, Issyk Kul, Karakol, and Jeti Oguz. You will ride horses, sleep in a yurt, watch eagle hunting and archery, visit hot springs, and take a lake boat ride. Guides may include Ulan, Makhmout, or Talai.

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13.From Bishkek Horse Riding in Arashan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

You’ll leave Bishkek for Arashan village, meet a horse matched to your riding style, and ride through alpine valleys and meadows with a local horse guide. The half-day outing includes transport, bottled water, fees, and pickup and drop-off. Groups are capped at four, making this a personal way to see Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic mountain country.

“I had a fantastic half-day horse-riding trip from Bishkek! The outing could be tailored to my wishes (I could choose if I wanted a calm or a more active horse), the horse handler knows a lot about the surroundings and I was able to experienRead more”

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14.Scenic Horse Riding tour to Chon Kemin Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145

Ride into Chon Kemin National Park with Atlas.kg on a private day trip from Bishkek. Expect a morning pickup, trained horses for different riding levels, alpine rivers, pine forests, green meadows, and wide views of the Tian Shan. Guides such as Maks or Ulan may lead related Atlas.kg outings, but your guide is confirmed at booking.

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15.2-Day Adventure: Horseback Riding, Konorchek Canyons & Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $400

Travel privately from Bishkek to Burana Tower, Boom Gorge, Chon Kemin National Park, and Konorchek Canyons. You’ll ride horses for four hours, spend the night in a traditional yurt, and hike through red-rock formations. The guiding team includes Talgat, Andrei, and Urmat, with pickup and mobile tickets available.

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