Kyrgyzstan Horse Trek

Duration Included When Group Size Price
9 days

5 days horse trekking

Lenin Peak Base Camp hike

Hosted by Chris & local Kyrgyz team

Accommodation

All meals during trek 

July Max 9 $2545

 

Let’s explore one of the most dramatic, wild and untamed areas on the planet – The Pamir-Alay Mountains of Kyrgyzstan.  

 

We will be living like the nomads, with the nomads. 

 

Riding on horseback, just how the people of the Steppe have done for centuries. Our horses will be packed with the equipment needed for the days ahead as we climb high mountain passes and traverse ridgelines, journeying between different nomadic encampments.

 

This trip is run in partnership with local nomad families. As we reach each yurt camp, we’ll be welcomed by nomads who will take us in for the night.

 

The host families spend their summers tending livestock and will teach us about their way of life.

 

After the 5-day horse trek, we will then set off to Lenin Peak Base Camp to stand at the Travellers Pass (4200m) viewpoint and witness one of the highest mountains in Central Asia.

 

Included

horse

5 day horse trek

Lenin Peak Base Camp trek

local horseman & guide

all transfers

food during activity days

accommodation (twin sharing hotels, 5-6 person yurts)

not included: flights, travel insurance, meals outside of activity days, optional single room supplement for hotels

 

 

horse trekking Kyrgyzstan

 

 

Ride Through Remote Kyrgyz Mountains on Horseback (Full Trek Guide Below)

 

Before deciding if this is something you want to do, get the full Kyrgyzstan Horse Trek Guide so you know what the experience is actually like, what to expect, and how to prepare.

 

Get The Trek Guide Here

 

Before I ever shared this trip, I flew out to Kyrgyzstan to experience it for myself.

 

I wanted to meet the local team and understand exactly what I’d be bringing people into.

 

It’s one thing to read an itinerary. It’s another to actually be out there. Crossing mountain passes, staying in yurts, and seeing how remote it really is.

 

I made a short video from that trip so you can get a feel for what it’s really like:

 

 

 

You’ll spend days on horseback moving through remote valleys, staying in traditional yurts, and travelling through landscapes you simply can’t reach any other way.

 

There’s no rush, no fixed schedule beyond the route, and no signal for most of the trip.

 

It’s simple, but that’s what makes it so good – a true, wild adventure that can be hard to find nowadays.

 

If you’re considering it, the best place to start is with the Kyrgyzstan Horse Trek Trek Guide:

– What it’s really like to ride through Kyrgyzstan
– The exact route, camps, and mountain passes
– A full day-by-day itinerary
– What to pack (and what people always forget)
– How to prepare properly before you arrive

 

Here it is again

 

Who Is This For?

 

This is probably a good fit if:

– You’re looking for real adventure, not luxury travel
– You’re open to basic but authentic conditions
– You like the idea of being offline for a few days
– You want something different from typical trips

You don’t need horse riding experience – just a good attitude and a sense of adventure.

 

 

Expedition Dates

2026 – July 1 – 9 3 SPACES REMAINING

2027 – July (tbc)

Total price: $2545

A $500 deposit is required to confirm your place, with final payment due 3 months prior to departure.

 

 

Ready to say YES to the trip of a lifetime? 

 

Reach out using WhatsApp in the bottom right corner, or the contact box below, to find out if this trip is for you:

 

 

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Download the Kyrgyzstan Horse Trek Guide for more information