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KYRGYZSTAN RIDING ADVENTURES – SEPTEMBER 2026

Explore the Sary-Chelek area of Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan mountains on this unique riding adventure with Alexandra Tolstoy.
GROUP ESCORTED TOUR

ABOUT THE TOUR

This 11-night camp-to-camp ride is designed for those who are willing to embrace the outdoors, explore remote wildernesses, and immerse themselves in a fascinatingly different culture. Three factors set our trips to Kyrgyzstan at Alexandra Tolstoy Travel apart from all other operators – first, we ride an authentic journey with a mobile camp (as opposed to a series of daily excursions from a fixed tourist camp) second, the level of service and thirdly, the team of horse guides and support staff.

We begin in Bishkek where we explore the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. From here we make our way southwards towards Osh, arriving at the Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve, a natural paradise known for its outstanding beauty and only accessible to a limited number of visitors per year. It is here we meet the skilled and charismatic local horsemen and their horses, who play a crucial role in the upcoming adventure.

From our first campsite we ride out into the wild, untamed beauty of the Chatkal Range of the Tien Shan Mountains, passing along rugged mountain paths, through ancient walnut forests and across wildflower-strewn valleys dotted with alpine lakes.

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Riding approximately six hours per day, with a break for a picnic lunch, our journey takes us over remote mountain passes and plateaus that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of nomadic shepherds and their families who spend their summers living in yurts and grazing their animals in these elevated regions.

The entire camp, is carefully packed and moved each day in a huge ex-army truck ahead of our arrival on horseback. Each night we retire to a private mobile camp set up by the dedicated back-up team with individual tents and a mess tent. Here we eat delicious home-cooked meals at tables with beautiful Uzbek crockery and lit by oil lamps. This remarkable journey ends as we bid farewell to our trusty horse companions.

We return to Bishkek, round off our Kyrgyz adventure with souvenir shopping and more cultural exploring, before flying home.

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THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
12 days from £7,215 per person

TOUR DATE: 9 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £800

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Soft drinks, water, beer
  • Riding guides and equipment
  • Backup team including a large truck and comfortable camping
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Wine, spirits
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 09/07/25

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The itinerary was spot on. Claire really listened and understood the kind of holiday I wanted – from the hotels to the pace of the trip. The team on the ground were exceptional: friendly, efficient, and always one step ahead, helping with everything from flight check-ins to tax-free procedures at the end. The guides were knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. I had an amazing time. Thank you!
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Day 1

London / Istanbul

Suggested flights (not included in the cost of the tour) Turkish Airlines TK 1986 departing London Heathrow at 16.40 hrs arriving Istanbul at 22.30 hrs.

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