“From Bishkek to Kyzyl-Oi” – new tour of 2012

Category: Horseback  
Duration: 2 days 

Level of difficulty: Easy (one pass over 3000 m)
Destinations: Too-Ashuu pass by auto, Suusamyr valley, Kum-Bel pass, Kyzyl-Oi Village
Best season: May - September
Requirements: trekking boots, weatherproof warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, sleeping bag, and sleeping pads  

Remark: in May and September overnight is in a tent!

Itinerary:

Day 1: Leave Bishkek in the morning.  Drive 2,5 hours to the tour starting point. Cross Too-Ashuu pass. Arrive in Suusamyr valley. Short picnic lunch. Start horseback riding towards Kum-Bel Pass, around 6 hours.  Arrive to Chong-Suu valley. Meet your host family of local shepherds. Dinner. Overnight is in a yurt.

Day 2: Breakfast.  This day is easy. Ride towards Kyzyl-Oi village, 3-4 hours. Arrival in Kyzyl-Oi, end of horseback tour. Welcome to your home stay. Have a lunch. Overnight in a home stay.

 Day 3: Breakfast.  Departure.