2-Day Small-Group Nomadic Adventure to Song Kul Lake

Best thing you'll do in Kyrgyzstan!

Communication with the tour company was fantastic from the outset, clear with the location and time of meeting. There's a coffee shop at the train station if you want to grab one in the morning! As a solo traveller, I booked this as I wanted a unique experience. I was greeted by Ali, he had a spacious car that accommodated all of us, there was plenty of leg room which was a worry given the length of time spent in a car. Spotless throughout! The tour, it's 2 days with lots of stop offs, you can see many things in such a short time. It may seem expensive but you go at a pace that suits yourself, if you want to stop and see something it can happen. Despite many hours spent in the car going from point A to point B, we would stop off at local spots and see canyons, rivers and beauty spots. The extra add on for horse riding is recommended, I've never ridden a horse but the guide was a local farmer with ten horses, he was helpful and you feel safe and cared for. We spent an hour or so trotting along the lake, local fields and the backdrop is incredible. The eagle show was fantastic, managed to sit on a horse and hold an eagle, not every day you get to do that! The yurt stay was great, the food was in abundance, plentiful of options for breakfast and dinner. There's a small souvenir shop on site but I'd save your money for Osh bazaar as it's cheaper. The yurt location is right on Issyk-Kul lake, there's other travellers staying there so be warned. There's a bar on site, showers with towels too. The yurts have power and a light, there's heaters too. You never feel cold as the beds are thick and comfy, there's also spare blankets available. Be warned that there may be power cuts, so bring a torch (or use your phone). Overall, this is my highlight of visiting this lovely country. Ali our host was fantastic and if he's your host, you're in for a treat!

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Unforgettable 2-day trip

Our guided trip to Song Kul Lake was the highlight of our time in Kyrgyzstan. Orozaly was incredibly knowledgeable about the region, its history, and its culture, and he made us feel completely safe even on the challenging mountain roads. His calm, confident driving gave us peace of mind and let us enjoy the scenery. The horse riding and Yurt stay was amazing, and the views over the lake and surrounding mountains were breathtaking. Everyone we met, from fellow travelers to local families, was warm and friendly, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend Orozaly and the Tour agency to anyone wanting to experience Song Kul.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that Song-Kul was a highlight of your trip to Kyrgyzstan and that you enjoyed the horse riding, yurt stay, and time with the local families. We’ll definitely share your words with Orozaly. He’ll be very happy to hear them! Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyrgyzstan one day!

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Best tour in Kyrgyzstan

Song-Kul is a must-do while you’re in Kyrgyzstan, and this tour was the highlight of my trip. The lake surrounded by horses was breathtaking and so peaceful. We also stopped at a ton of spots along the way for photos, and every viewpoint was stunning. Orozaly was the best guide we could have asked for. He had such great energy, was incredibly attentive to the group, and made the whole trip easily enjoyable. He’s a very experienced driver, which made us feel completely safe on the roads. Highly recommend this tour!

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Best part of our whole trip, Rashid was awesome.

We visited three different countries over our 15 day trip, and we spent 8 of those days in Kyrgyzstan. This tour was absolutely the best part of our whole trip. Our guide Rashid was incredible and knowledgeable, and he was happy to answer every question about Kyrgyz life and culture. The experience he created made the whole trip perfect. Song-kul itself was larger than life, but we also really enjoyed the stops we stopped at on the way to and from the lake. In particular we enjoyed 33 Parrots Gorge and Burana Tower. The finale of the tour was an eagle hunting demo that was one of the very best parts. We will be recommending this tour to everyone we can convince to visit, and we will specifically recommend Rashid. Thank you very much to Rashid, the rest of the staff, and the folks who hosted us at their camp at the lake.

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Awesome private tour provided by my guide Dastan.

I had a truly magical experience spending two days in mountain in Song Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. My tour guide Dastan took care of everything for me. I didn't have to worry about any fees or lunch. The stay inside the yurt fekt cozy. The nights can be windy and cold even in summer so I advise anyone reading this to bring a warm jacket and a beanie cap to cover your ears. However the inside of the yurts were heated and felt comfortable to sleep. Dastan also helped me with horse riding for 2 hours in the mountains. The horses were calm and fun to ride. The locals taking care of the yurt camp prepared traditional dinner and breakfast which felt like being invited for a feast. Highly recommend anyone visiting Kyrgyzstan to experience the region of Song Kul if you like spending peaceful and a calm day in nature.

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