Sary-Chelek: Riding Kyrgyzstan led by Vadim Savin

This 11-night camp-to-camp journey is designed for those willing to step beyond the familiar, to travel deeply into remote mountain landscapes and experience a way of life that has changed little for centuries.

At Alexandra Tolstoy Travel, our rides are not based from a fixed camp or lodge. Instead, we follow a true nomadic rhythm, travelling on horseback through the wilderness with a fully supported mobile camp that moves ahead of us each day. Combined with exceptional guiding and a high level of comfort, even in the most remote settings, this creates a rare balance of authenticity and ease.

Our journey begins in Bishkek before travelling south to the magnificent Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve, one of Central Asia’s most beautiful and protected landscapes, accessible to only a small number of visitors each year. Here, we meet our local horsemen and begin our ride into the Chatkal Range of the Tien Shan mountains.