Why Kyrgyzstan?

Have you ever wondered what it’ll be like to ride a horse for multiple days and travel through rugged mountain ranges, lush valleys, and turquoise alpine lakes? Take it from us: it’ll be an experience like no other! If that sounds like your type of adventure, come explore Kyrgyzstan’s wild landscapes and untouched beauty with us in 2025!

HIGHLIGHTS

10D9N Kyrgyzstan Horse Riding & Hiking Adventure

Price: S$3,390

Trip Dates:
1 – 10 August 2025 (First trip) – Full
10 – 19 August 2025 (Second trip) – Full
Contact us for a private trip or to be on the waitlist!

Pre-Trip Briefing:
25 June 2025 (First trip)
26 June 2025 (Second trip)

Pre-Trip Training:
12 July 2025 (First trip)
19 July 2025 (Second trip)

Contact us for more information about the waitlist
If the trip dates do not work for you, contact us for a private trip! 

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 — Arrive in Osh

Meet your new travel pals at the airport. Chill in the city and rest well before the adventure starts tomorrow!

Accoms: Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 — Osh – Tepshi Camp (Horse Trek begins)

We’ll begin our day with a long drive to Gulcha, where we will meet our horses and start the trek! We start on a path up a dirt road. It runs alongside the Kara Bulak stream towards the Tepshi camp, passing by shepherds’ yurts nestled among the Junipers plants. As we approach the top of the climb, we’ll leave the road for a trail that leads up the ridge. This is where we’ll stop for lunch, taking in the rugged beauty of the Alay Mountains across the gorge formed by the Gulcha river. Afterward, we’ll descend to the Tepshi camp, where we’ll enjoy dinner with our host before calling it a night!

Accoms: Yurt Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 3-5 — Horse Trek through the Alay Mountains

Over the next 3 days, we’ll embark on a horse riding adventure into the untamed beauty of the Alay Mountains. Escape the mundane city life, and experience the exhilaration of riding freely over the vast and beautiful mountains. We’ll ride through two mountain passes — Airy Bell Pass (2950m) and Ak Tor Pass (3557m)! Serene trails wind through pine forests, and through rocky mountain paths. At night, we’ll live like how the traditional nomads did, in yurts! Engage with local people, learn more about Kyrgyz traditional culture and cuisine, and we’ll even get to witness cow milking and dairy making by our hosts!

Accoms: Yurt Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 6 — To Sary Mogul Village

Get ready to say goodbye to your horses 🙁 The last day of riding starts by following an easy road along the Pamir Highway, alongside beautiful gorges and running streams. We’ll arrive at our guesthouse for lunch, rest up, and take a nice hot shower!

Accoms: Guesthouse
Meals: B, L, D

Day 7 — Sary Mogol – Tulpar Kul lake – Traveler’s Pass

Drive to our next yurt camp at Tulpar Kul lake in the morning, and we’ll drop our bags before heading out for a day hike up to Traveler’s Pass at 4150m! The trail is a gradual incline and a total of about 650m of ascent. We’ll stop for lunch on top of the Pass before heading back down the way we came.

Accoms: Guesthouse
Meals: B, L, D

Day 8 — Tulpar Kul Lake – Boke Yurt Camp

We’ll be on foot for the last leg of our journey, down to Boke Yurt Camp. It is nestled at the bottom of snow-capped mountains, giving us an amazing view. We’ll stop by a panoramic viewpoint, and have lunch there before continuing the trek through beautiful summer fields. Participate in nomadic activities such as cow and yak milking, before having dinner and turning in for the night.

Accoms: Yurt Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 9 — Drive back to Osh

The drive back is about 5 hours long, but we will stop along the way to see the Kyrgyzstan art of Shyrdak (felt carpet) production of wool. Observe the sewing process, and buy back souvenirs if you’d like. At Osh we’ll have our final team dinner together!

Accoms: Hotel
Meals: B, L, D

Day 10 — Fly Home

This marks the end of the exciting adventure to Kyrgyzstan. Catch your flight and make your way back to SG. (Or stay for an extra few days – up to you!)

Accoms: N/A
Meals: B

Inclusions:

– Transport during expedition
– Airport transfers if recommended flights are taken
– All nights of accommodation
– All meals listed in the detailed itinerary 
– Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
– Horse Riding Experience
– Sleeping bags
– Felt-making show
– Misc. taxes, fees and permits
– Edited trip photos to commemorate the trip
– Travel photography guidance (just ask us!)

Exclusions

– International or domestic flights (refer to Q&A)
– Travel Insurance
– Meals not indicated in the itinerary
– Tips
– Personal expenses
– Any add-on activities not included in itinerary

Here is a video of what you can expect on a TTI Experiences trip! This is from our trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2024, with a slightly different itinerary! 

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Who is this trip suitable for? People who are adventurous, willing to rough it out, and excited to immerse in a new culture. Also if you want to visit Kyrgyzstan without having to plan, have an open heart to meet people from different walks of life and go with the flow, you want to experience traditional nomad life on horseback, and you want to trek and rough it out in the Alay Mountains and connect with nature. If that sounds like you, you’re in for a great time!

   This trip is NOT for you if 

   • You are extremely risk-averse – We do our best to assess the risk and only work with vendors with years of experience and a good track record. However, as the tour involves adventurous outdoor activities, we are at the mercy of the weather, the terrain, and unpredictable accidents. If this scares you, this might not be the right trip for you. 
   • You avoid physical activity – If a short flight of stairs leaves you breathless, you might struggle with the hikes and active nature of this trip. A basic level of fitness is required to fully enjoy the experience.
   • You struggle with unpredictability – Plans may shift due to weather or local conditions. If last-minute changes stress you out, this trip may be frustrating for you.
   • You have a ‘customer is always right’ mindset – We do our best to provide an amazing experience, but nature and logistics don’t always cooperate. The priority of our local guides is safety, and our team will not hesitate to take anyone out of the tour if the need arises. 

2. How do I get to Osh? You’ll have to fly into Bishkek first before taking a domestic flight to Osh. We can help you book your domestic flight with no additional fee (about USD $115 two way) or you can try booking it yourself from bookit.kg. Just let us know!

3. What are the recommended flights? We’ll send you the official recommended flights after sign up. But we’re most likely flying to Bishkek with Emirates, as that’ll be the most convenient option. Another way is to take the new AirAsia flight to Almaty and get a domestic flight into Bishkek, and then another domestic flight to Osh.

4. Do I need to know how to ride a horse? No you don’t, beginners are welcomed! We’ll learn together, and stick to walking! It will be an amazing experience though, and you’ll get more comfortable as the days go on 🙂

What to expect on a trip with us!

The Travel Intern leading a tour

Once you sign up – Receive an info package with the detailed itinerary, packing list, and training plan.

A month before the trip – Attend a comprehensive briefing and meet your new travel buddies. You’ll find out here how you can best prepare for your trip!

During the trip – 1 to 2 Travel Leads from TTI will be on the trip, making sure everything runs smoothly on the ground! They’re also there to take photos and videos so all you have to do is enjoy the moment. – Travel with local guides that have years of training and experience to guide us safely. – Leave with new friendships and edited photos edited by our TTI Travel Leads!

PLEASE NOTE:

MORE BETTER PTE LTD reserves the right to refuse service before or during the trip due to disruptive behaviour, lack of physical fitness, and safety considerations. We want the best experience for our guests, so some level of curation may be necessary.  

1. Disruptive behaviour can include but is not limited to attempts of manipulation, bullying, rudeness, aggression, or lying. 
2. Lack of physical fitness can include but are not limited to concerns over pre-tour training, adequate preparation, and mental resilience affecting physical performance.
3. Safety considerations can include but are not limited to refusal to follow safety instructions, excessive anxiety or fear that hinders progress, distrust, excessive negativity, and refusing to communicate. 
4. This kind of behaviour is detrimental on a group tour, especially where resilience is essential for these physically demanding trips. Our duty of care is to the entire group as a whole and we will not tolerate conduct that endangers others.
5. MORE BETTER PTE LTD will issue a full refund for the tour if we refuse to take you on the trip.
6. The local guides and MORE BETTER PTE LTD has the sole discretion to determine whether you are suitable to continue.
7. There are no refunds for refusal of services during the tour, and you will need to make your own arrangements to leave the tour early.

*For Private Tours, there will not be any Travel Leads from TTI 

10D9N Kyrgyzstan Horse Riding & Hiking Adventure

Price: S$3,390

Trip Dates:
1 – 10 August 2025 (First trip) – Full
10 – 19 August 2025 (Second trip) – Full
Contact us for a private trip or to be on the waitlist!

Pre-Trip Briefing:
25 June 2025 (First trip)
26 June 2025 (Second trip)

Pre-Trip Training:
12 July 2025 (First trip)
19 July 2025 (Second trip)

Contact us for more information on the waitlist

SIGN UP HERE

Once you’ve signed up, a 20% deposit will be collected to secure your spot. You’ll then receive a welcome package with more details about what to expect and prepare for the trip. Full payment for the trip will be collected 90 days before the departure. All trips are organised by our travel agency arm More Better Pte Ltd (TA03559), in partnership with licensed local vendors.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please find the terms and conditions here. By placing a deposit, it is deemed that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions.