Naryn, Central Highlands
Song-Kul Yurt Stay
Horses, felt yurts and a sky that goes on forever.
Ride across the summer pastures to a high lake and sleep in a nomad family's yurt under the Milky Way.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Format
- Private
- Coordinates
- 41.82° N · 75.14° E
- Horseback day on the jailoo
- Nights in a family yurt
- Fermented mare's milk and fresh bread
Day by day
01
Over the Moldo-Ashuu Pass
A scenic drive climbing past 3,000 metres, with stops at shepherd camps along the way.
02
Ride to the lake
Saddle up and ride the open pastures to Song-Kul, arriving at your yurt in time for sunset.
03
Life on the jailoo
Help with the herds, learn felt-making and share a long dinner with your hosts.
04
Return to Kochkor
A slow morning by the lake before the descent and a visit to the shyrdak workshop.
Song-Kul Yurt Stay