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Song Kul Lake Tour: Explore Nomadic Lifestyle with Yurt Stay and Horseback Riding
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Embark on a 2-day tour to Song Kul Lake and immerse yourself in the Kyrgyz nomadic lifestyle. Stay in a cozy yurt, go horseback riding, and experience breathtaking sunsets and stargazing. Discover the rich traditions and lifestyles of the Kyrgyz people.
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Bishkek - In the morning you’ll be picked up from a hotel and we’ll head straight towards the breathtaking journey to Son Kol lake. We’ll head towards Burana Tower to the small town of Tokmok (80km from Bishkek). You will drive along the border with Kazakhstan and, if the weather is clear, you will see the beautiful scenery of the Tien Shan mountains. Tokmak was the second largest industrial city in Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet times, and you can see some of the Soviet monuments while driving through the city. Then you will pass through several small but picturesque villages, and you will be able to see the life of the locals outside the capital.
What's Included
- Overnight stay in a traditional yurt
- Full-board meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Horseback riding through scenic terrains
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Health insurance
Additional Information
Embark on a 2-day excursion to the mesmerizing Son-Kul Lake, where you’ll enjoy a picturesque trek around its turquoise-blue waters, enveloped by lush greenfields and elevated pastures used in the summer. Submerge yourself in the nomadic life of the Kyrgyz by spending a night in a warm yurt while tasting authentic food and experiencing local customs. Riding horseback is the optimum way to wander around the locality, with awe-inspiring sunsets and chances to gaze at the stars at nighttime. This journey promises a memorable experience, offering a snapshot of the deep-rooted customs and way of life of the Kyrgyz inhabitants.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vanessagdl
Apr 8, 2024
The one tour that you don't want to miss! - If I'd only had time to do one tour in Kyrgyzstan, then I would go to Song Kul with Datka Travel all over again!
I went to Song Kul with Talgat and his team in early September 2023. The tour took me past some of the most scenic landscapes, enjoying the best views on the drive to Song Kul.
The stay in the yurt camp was lovely and felt very comfortable and the tranquility and peacefulness on the lake was so soothing for the soul.
As a female solo traveller, I felt well taken care of for the whole 2-day tour, everyone was super professional and fun to be around and I can only recommend this tour to anyone! Thank you!
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Inspire212721
Mar 15, 2024
Great experience - What a great experience. We really enjoyed our trip and would recommend everyone to book with Datka travel. Very friendly and helpful guide.
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Traveler826414
Mar 14, 2024
Incredible experience - Incredible experience all around! Song Kul lake is a must visit in all seasons. We went when it was getting cold with some snow and being the only yurt and visitors overnight was a magical surreal experience. The local guides are super friendly and help a lot with the horses, though note the ride can be quite bumpy for inexperienced riders. Highly recommend
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X7171ee_
Jan 9, 2024
Beautiful Trip to Song Kul Lake - Our trip to Song Kul Lake was wonderful. The lake and the area around it are very pretty and peaceful. It felt like a special place, very quiet and different from anywhere else. It was cold in September, but the tour people took good care of us, so we were comfortable. Staying in a yurt was a new and exciting experience. Our guide, Talgat, was friendly and taught us a lot about the life and culture in Kyrgyzstan. It was a trip I will always remember because of the beautiful lake and learning about a different way of life.
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A5876hj_
Oct 9, 2023
One of the most beautiful scenery in the world - On this tour's trip to Song Kul Lake, we were able to see some beautiful scenery.
The lakeside was a desolate scene, like the end of the world. That deeply moved us.
It's very cold there in September and sometimes it snows, but this tour took great care of us and we were able to spend a comfortable time.
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368rossd
Sep 21, 2023
Amazing experience in Song Kul - Tour to Song Kul was an amazing experience. The organisation and transport was good and the accommodation was a great experience. Talgat was an excellent host, definitely recommend this experience
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Sebnfr
Sep 16, 2023
An magical and unforgettable experience - Song Kul lake is truly a wonder, and spending a night next to the lake was a wonderful experience. Everything was made esay by our guide Talgat and the night in the yurt was surpisingly comfortable. The views on the way to the lake and the stop by a charming waterfall on the return trip were great too. Talgat has been very attentive to our well being and our requests. An experience not to miss if you are visiting Kyrgyzstan!
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Explorer03655792147
Sep 16, 2023
Great Experience! - We truly enjoyed our 2D1N tour with Talgat! The drive to Song Kul lake was very scenic and good for photo-taking. Along the way, we visited Talgat's grandma's place for lunch. She was very welcoming, hospitable and even prepared us lunch and lots of food. Song Kul Lake and the yurt experience was simply one of the best experience of our trip. We did horse riding in the sunset and the views were amazing. Special thanks to Talgat for sharing so much about the history/culture and taking care of our needs & comfort throughout the trip!
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James_b
Sep 3, 2023
Great trip exploring... - Great trip exploring Kyrgyzstan with Urmat and Talgat - lakes, mountains, gorges and horse riding. Good food and yurt accommodation.
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Naoko_o
Aug 8, 2023
Nomadic experience was extremely interesting and attractive - I am glad I went to Kyrgyzstan. I am very happy to have joined this tour. Thank you very much, Talgat. Although we are the same Asian people, we agricultural people were very interested in the nomadic life. It was like a dream come true for me to stay in a yurt and get a glimpse of nomadic lifestyle. The landscape was different from our own country and I will never forget it for the rest of my life. Even though the roads were steep, the car driven by Talgat was comfortable. The long drive was never boring as the scenery was spectacular. I also enjoyed stopping at Talgat's grandmother's house along the way. The other Kyrgyz guide I chatted with while waiting for breakfast was also very kind.
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