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🐴 Karakol · Issyk-Kul · Kyrgyzstan

Horse trekking
in the Tian Shan

Конные прогулки · Horse Riding Tours · Обучение · Прокат лошадей. Guided by locals, rooted in Kyrgyz nomadic tradition.

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Who we are

Born in the saddle,
rooted in Kyrgyzstan

We are Chabandes — a local horse trekking team from Karakol, at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Horses are not just our business; they are our culture, our childhood, and our way of sharing this land with the world.

Whether you're riding for the first time or have years of experience, we match you with the right horse and route. Small groups, authentic experiences, honest prices.

We offer guided horse riding tours through mountain valleys and jailoos, riding lessons for beginners, comfortable lodging, and horse rental for independent adventurers.

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Tour routes
4
Seasons of riding
3900m
Highest point
∞
Custom routes
Kyrgyz horse grazing wildflowers Two riders heading into the mountains Three horses on jailoo

What we offer

Three ways to ride with us

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Horse Riding Tours

Guided rides through landscapes around Karakol — alpine jailoos, river gorges, fir forests, glacial lakes, and the shores of Issyk-Kul. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day options. Yurt stays included on longer routes.

Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day

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Riding Lessons · Обучение

Learn to ride from scratch or improve technique with patient local instructors. Correct posture, commands, and how to move with the horse. Suitable for children and adults of all ages.

Beginner · Intermediate · Kids

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Horse Rental · Прокат

Rent one of our well-cared Kyrgyz horses for your own adventure. A horseman accompanies you for safety. Perfect for experienced riders who want to explore at their own pace.

By the hour · By the day

🏠 Lodging available — We also offer accommodation for guests. Ask us about lodging when you book your tour.
Chabandes horses resting under green mountain
"The mountains reveal themselves differently from the saddle — slower, wilder, more real." — Chabandes · Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Tour itineraries

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1 day
Karakol Gorge Ride
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~20 km · 4–5 hrs · max altitude 2600m
2 300 KGS/horse
  • RouteKashka-Suu → Ski base → Kok-Tyz → Karakol Gorge. Scenic mountain forests, trout farm, panoramic viewpoints along the Karakol River.
  • What to bringLight snack (sandwich, nuts, dried fruits), water (at least 1 liter per person). Warm clothes recommended.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS
Group >3 people → second guide required.
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1 day
Kok-Jaiyk – Teleti Meadow
Start: Jeti-Oguz, Kok-Jaiyk · ~11 km · 4–5 hrs
2 300 KGS/horse
  • RouteKok-Jaiyk → Teleti Meadow. Beautiful alpine meadows in the Jeti-Oguz area with iconic red rock formations nearby.
  • What to bringLight snack (sandwich, fruits), water (at least 1 liter per person).

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS
Group >3 people → second guide required.
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2 days
Karakol Gorge & Alpine Camp
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~30 km total · 15 km/day
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol City → Alpine Camp via fish pool (trout farm), scenic mountain forests, and beautiful viewpoints along the Karakol River.
  • Day 2 — 15 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol City. Ride back through the pristine wilderness of Karakol Gorge, enjoying stunning alpine landscapes.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Yurt stay5,200 KGS / person (breakfast, dinner, lunchbox)
Group >3 people → second guide required.
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2 days
Ak-Suu — Altyn-Arashan
Start: Ak-Suu village · ~30 km total · Highest point: 3700m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Ak-Suu village. Ride up to the Altyn-Arashan valley. Set up camp, rest, overnight stay.
  • Day 2 — 15 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Return by the same route on horseback.

Food, tents, sleeping bags not provided — we can assist with rental.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Horse transport to Ak-SuuPaid separately
1 guide per 3 tourists. Larger group → additional guide.
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3 days
Karakol Peak Expedition
Start: Karakol · ~60 km round trip · Max altitude: 3300m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1Karakol → via Eki-Chat gorge → Alpine Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.
  • Day 2Ascent to Karakol Peak (3300m) → return to Alpine Camp. Stunning views of glaciers and alpine scenery.
  • Day 3Descent back to Karakol town.

Key locations: Eki-Chat Gorge · Karakol Gorge · Karakol Peak (3300m)

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Yurt stay4,500 KGS / person / day
1 guide per 3 tourists.
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3 days
Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk Lake
Start: Karakol → Jyrgalan · ~41 km total · Alpine lake
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — ~15 kmKarakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views, pristine nature. Overnight at Turgon valley.
  • Day 2 — ~14 kmTurgon valley → Boz-Uchuk area → Boz-Uchuk alpine lake. Overnight at lake.
  • Day 3 — ~12 kmDescent from Boz-Uchuk Lake to village. Return to Karakol.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
TransferPaid separately
1 guide per 3 tourists.
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4 days
Ala-Kul – Karakol Glacier – Sirota
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~80 km · Highest point: 3700m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — ~15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Ride up into the mountains. Overnight at Alp Camp.
  • Day 2 — ~8 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Glacier. Ascent to the foot of Karakol Peak. Overnight near the glacier.
  • Day 3 — ~12 kmGlacier → Sirota Camp. Journey toward Sirota Camp. Rest and overnight.
  • Day 4 — ~5 km on footHike to Ala-Kul Lake (horses cannot go further). Return to Karakol.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Camp stayfrom 5,000 KGS / person / night
Tent rental600–700 KGS / day
1 guide per 4 tourists.
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4 days
Alp Camp – Karakol Peak – Sirota – Ala-Kul
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~65 km · Highest: ~3800m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — ~18 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.
  • Day 2 — ~10 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Peak base. Overnight near the peak.
  • Day 3 — ~13 kmKarakol Peak → Ala-Kul → Sirota. High-altitude journey through the pass. Overnight near Ala-Kul.
  • Day 4 — ~20 kmAla-Kul → return to Karakol.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Camp stayfrom 5,000 KGS / person / night
Tent rental600–700 KGS / day
1 guide per 4 tourists.
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4 days
Karakol – Telety – Kok-Jaiyk – Jeti-Oguz
Start: Karakol town · 54 km total · Ends at Jeti-Oguz
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp through the Karakol Gorge. Overnight at Alp Camp.
  • Day 2 — 15 kmAlp Camp → Telety. Scenic mountain valleys and jailoo landscapes. Overnight at Telety.
  • Day 3 — 13 kmTelety → Kok-Jaiyk (Gul-Jaiyk). Rivers, open valleys, panoramic scenery. Overnight.
  • Day 4 — 11 kmGul-Jaiyk → Jeti-Oguz region. End of tour.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS (total)
Horse transport Jeti-Oguz→KarakolPaid separately
Guesthouse stayfrom 5,000 KGS / person / night
Tent rental600–700 KGS / day
1 guide per 4 tourists.
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5 days
Alp Camp – Telety Pass – Jeti-Oguz – Oguz-Bashi
Start: Karakol · 87 km total · Pass 3801m · Red Rocks of Jeti-Oguz
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 19 kmKarakol → Alpine Camp. Meet horses, safety briefing, first overnight at Alp Camp.
  • Day 2 — 17 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol Peak → Alpine Camp. Ride to the majestic Karakol Peak, views of glaciers. Return to camp.
  • Day 3 — 17 kmAlpine Camp → Teleti Pass (3801m) → Teleti Camp. High-mountain day crossing the Teleti Pass. Breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Day 4 — 19 kmTeleti Camp → Oguz-Bashi → Kok-Jaiyk Valley. Stunning mountain terrain passing the Oguz-Bashi area.
  • Day 5 — 15 kmKok-Jaiyk → Jeti-Oguz → Yrdyk → Karakol. Famous "Seven Bulls" & "Broken Heart" red rock formations. Car transfer from Yrdyk.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Ask us for full pricing including transfer and accommodation.
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5 days
Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk – Almaluu – Ak-Suu
Start: Karakol → Jyrgalan · Alpine lake · Remote valleys
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1Karakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views. Overnight at Turgon.
  • Day 2Turgon → Boz-Uchuk alpine lake. Overnight at lake.
  • Day 3Boz-Uchuk Lake → Ichke Jergez valley. Stunning mountain panoramas. Overnight.
  • Day 4Ichke Jergez → Almaluu. Lush valleys and beautiful landscapes. Overnight at Almaluu (yurt or tent).
  • Day 5Almaluu → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Final scenic descent. Transfer back to Karakol.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
TransferPaid separately
1 guide per 3 tourists.
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6 days
Karakol Peak – Ala-Köl – Jeti-Ögüz
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~79 km · 5 nights
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 19 kmKarakol → Alpine Camp. Set up camp, overnight.
  • Day 2 — 14 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol Peak → Alpine Camp. Early departure, ascent to Karakol Peak. Return to camp.
  • Day 3 — 16 kmAlpine Camp → Ala-Köl Lake → Alpine Camp. Hike to Ala-Köl (~2 hr). Return to camp.
  • Day 4 — 15 kmAlpine Camp → Jeti-Ögüz (Teliti). Overnight at Teliti.
  • Day 5 — 15 kmTeliti → Kok-Jaiyk pasture. Overnight at Kok-Jaiyk.
  • Day 6Kok-Jaiyk → Jeti-Ögüz → Karakol. Transfer by special vehicle. End of tour.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Transport Jeti-Ögüz→Karakol5,000 KGS
Yurt stay4,500 KGS / person / day (breakfast & dinner)
1 guide per 3 tourists.
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6 days
Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kul – Jeti-Oguz
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~109 km · Highest: ~3900m · Hot springs
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 18 kmKarakol → Ak-Suu → Altyn-Arashan valley. Start of horse trek.
  • Day 2 — 20 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ala-Kul Lake (on foot, ~1 hr) → Altyn-Arashan. Horses wait at base.
  • Day 3 — 18 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Descent on horseback, transfer to Karakol.
  • Day 4 — 18 kmKarakol → Jeti-Oguz → Teleti Camp. Second leg begins.
  • Day 5 — 20 kmTeleti Camp → Oguz-Bashy → Kok-Jaiyk → Teleti Camp. Spectacular Oguz-Bashi peak views.
  • Day 6 — 15 kmTeleti Camp → Jeti-Oguz → Karakol. End of tour.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Karakol ↔ Ak-Suu2,500 KGS one way
Karakol ↔ Jeti-Oguz3,500 KGS one way
1 guide per 4 tourists.
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8 days
Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk – Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kol
Start: Jyrgalan village · 97 km · 7 nights · Highest: 3900m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 13.4 kmKarakol → Jyrgalan village (car) → Jyrgalan Camp (horseback).
  • Day 2 — 12.5 kmJyrgalan Camp → Boz-Uchuk. Scenic valleys.
  • Day 3 — 9 kmBoz-Uchuk → Jyrgez Camp. Remote mountain landscapes.
  • Day 4 — 13.5 kmJyrgez Camp → Almaluu Camp.
  • Day 5 — 13.4 kmAlmaluu → Altyn-Arashan. Famous hot springs valley.
  • Day 6 — 10 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ala-Kol Lake. Last part on foot (horses cannot pass).
  • Day 7 — 10 kmAla-Kol → Altyn-Arashan. Return.
  • Day 8Altyn-Arashan → Aksu → Karakol. Descent and end of tour.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Horse transport to JyrgalanPaid separately
1 guide per 4 tourists.
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8 days
Karakol Glacier – Ala-Kol – Kashka-Suu – Altyn-Arashan
Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~180 km · 7 nights · Highest: 3900m
2 300 KGS/horse/day
  • Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at camp.
  • Day 2 — 15 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Glacier → Alp Camp. Radial glacier trip.
  • Day 3 — 10 kmAlp Camp → Ala-Kol Lake. High mountain crossing. Overnight by lake (tents).
  • Day 4 — 25 kmAla-Kol → Kashka-Suu Gorge. Long trek across the pass. Wild nature and panoramic views.
  • Day 5 — 25 kmKashka-Suu → Altyn-Arashan. Relax in hot radon springs. Overnight.
  • Day 6 — 20 kmAltyn-Arashan → Glacier (tent camp). Deep into the mountains.
  • Day 7 — 20 kmGlacier → Altyn-Arashan. Return along familiar trail.
  • Day 8Altyn-Arashan → Aksu → Karakol. End of tour.

Pricing

Horse rental2,300 KGS / day
Guide service4,000 KGS / day
Food, tents, sleeping bags not included — we can help with rental. Ask us for full package pricing.
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Two guests looking at glacier and snowy peak
Kyrgyzstan — where the horse is not transport, it is identity. — Chabandes · @_chabandes_

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