High Mountain Lakes and Ancient Silk Road 5 days
Visits to Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and Tash Rabat including hiking, horseback riding and overnight in yurts
Day 1: Bishkek - Son-Kul
Distance — 300 km
Travel time — 5 hours
Son Kul, Naryn Province: 3016 m
Description: Son Kul is a high-altitude lake surrounded by pastures (Jailoo), the heart of nomadic culture.
- After breakfast, departure to the high-altitude lake Son Kul
- Arrival at the yurt camp
- Lunch at the yurt camp
- Introduction to the nomadic way of life
- Horseback riding in the surrounding area
- Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp
Distance — 300 km
Travel time — 5 hours
Son Kul, Naryn Province: 3016 m
Description: Son Kul is a high-altitude lake surrounded by pastures (Jailoo), the heart of nomadic culture.
- After breakfast, departure to the high-altitude lake Son Kul
- Arrival at the yurt camp
- Lunch at the yurt camp
- Introduction to the nomadic way of life
- Horseback riding in the surrounding area
- Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp
Day 2: Son Kul - Tash Rabat
Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 5 hours
Tash Rabat, Naryn Province: 3,100 m
Tash-Rabat is an 11th-century stone caravanserai and an important point on the Great Silk Road.
- Transfer to Tash-Rabat
- Lunch (picnic)
- Stories of the Silk Road
- Overnight stay in yurts
Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 5 hours
Tash Rabat, Naryn Province: 3,100 m
Tash-Rabat is an 11th-century stone caravanserai and an important point on the Great Silk Road.
- Transfer to Tash-Rabat
- Lunch (picnic)
- Stories of the Silk Road
- Overnight stay in yurts
Day 3: Tash-Rabat - Kel-Suu
Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 6 hours
Kel-Suu: 3,514 m (Border with China)
Kel-Suu is a beautiful, remote high-altitude lake in rocky gorges.
- Departure from Tash Rabat
- Stop at Lake Chatyr-Kul, 3,530 m.
- Transfer to Lake Kel Suu.
- After lunch, horseback riding/hiking to Lake Kel Suu.
- Tour of the surrounding area and return to the yurt camp.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.
Distance — 200 km
Travel time — 6 hours
Kel-Suu: 3,514 m (Border with China)
Kel-Suu is a beautiful, remote high-altitude lake in rocky gorges.
- Departure from Tash Rabat
- Stop at Lake Chatyr-Kul, 3,530 m.
- Transfer to Lake Kel Suu.
- After lunch, horseback riding/hiking to Lake Kel Suu.
- Tour of the surrounding area and return to the yurt camp.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.
Day 4: Kel-Suu - Naryn
Distance — 145 km
Travel time — 4 hours
- After lunch, travel to Naryn
- Stops for photo opportunities and to admire the natural beauty
- Arrival and accommodation in a guest house
Distance — 145 km
Travel time — 4 hours
- After lunch, travel to Naryn
- Stops for photo opportunities and to admire the natural beauty
- Arrival and accommodation in a guest house
Day 5: Naryn – Bishkek
Distance — 325 km
Travel time — 4-5 hours
After Breakffast, return to Bishkek
Distance — 325 km
Travel time — 4-5 hours
After Breakffast, return to Bishkek
What to expect:
- Duration: 5 Days
- Distance: 1170 kilometers
- Route:From Bishkek to Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and back
- Altitudes up to 3,500 m
- A border permit is required
- Season: June to September
Price Includes:
- Round-trip transportation from Bishkek
- Overnight in yurts and guesthouses
- Meals