🇰🇬 Kyzart · Kyrgyzstan

Ride into the Heart
of Kyrgyzstan

Yrys is a local mountain guide based in Kyzart, near Son-Kul Lake. Authentic horseback tours, nomadic experiences, and tailor-made adventures — far from the tourist trail.

🐎 Horseback Tours 🏕️ Yurt Stays 🦅 Eagle Experiences 🏔️ Mountain Guiding
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Yrys — your guide
Your Guide

Meet Yrys,
your local guide

Yrys lives in Kyzart, the gateway to Son-Kul Lake — one of Kyrgyzstan's most breathtaking destinations. He organizes every tour himself with his family, giving each visitor a genuine and personal experience.

Whether you want a multi-day horseback trek, a cultural encounter with eagle hunters, or a peaceful night in a yurt under the stars — Yrys tailors every journey to your wishes, budget, and schedule.

Your guide will be Yrys or another trusted local guide from his team — equally experienced and with basic English.

🐴Well-treated horses, quality equipment & helmets provided
🎯100% tailored to your needs & budget
👨‍👩‍👧Family-run — meet the real Kyrgyz way of life
🏔️Local expertise: mountains, hot springs, lakes & more
Yrys on horseback — yurts in the background
Yrys — your guide in Kyrgyzstan
Yurt camp in sunny green valley with mountains
Son-Kul Lake
Horseman standing on his horse in the mountains
Into the Mountains
Riders on mountain trail past cattle
On the Trail
What We Offer

Experiences for Every Traveler

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Country Tours

Organized tours across Kyrgyzstan from 2 to 10 days. Tailored routes through mountains, lakes, canyons, and cultural highlights — at your pace.

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Horseback Riding

Multi-day treks through valleys and high-altitude pastures. No prior experience needed. Horses are well cared for and helmets are always provided.

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Riding Lessons

Never ridden before? Yrys offers beginner lessons so you feel confident before heading into the mountains on horseback.

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Mountain Guiding

Local guiding across different landscapes: mountain trails, hot springs, hidden lakes, and viewpoints off the beaten path.

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Eagle Hunting Experience

Witness the ancient art of berkutchi — eagle hunting. A deeply moving cultural tradition recognized as part of Kyrgyzstan's heritage.

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Nomadic Life & Yurt Stays

Sleep in traditional yurts, share meals with nomadic families, taste kymyz, and experience Kyrgyz hospitality far from any tourist crowd.

Feel the Freedom
of the Steppe

Wide open jailoos, mountain passes, and the silence of Son-Kul Lake.

Choose Your Adventure

All tours depart from Kyzart village. Horses, guide, yurt accommodation and meals included.

2-day horseback tour Son-Kul Lake Kyrgyzstan 2 Days

Son-Kul Express

Cross the Ozbek Pass (3,400m) · 1 night yurt · Lake Son-Kul

from 120 € See tour →
3-day horseback tour Son-Kul Lake Kyrgyzstan 3 Days

Son-Kul Classic

Kilemche Jailoo · Tuz-Ashuu Pass · 2 nights yurt · Most popular

from 180 € See tour →
4-day horseback tour Son-Kul Kyrgyzstan 4 Days

Son-Kul Extended

Full lakeshore day · Tulpar Tash · 3 nights yurt

from 250 € See tour →
5-day Kyrgyzstan circuit tour Bishkek Issyk-Kul 5 Days

Kyrgyzstan Circuit

Bishkek · Son-Kul · Eagle Show · Issyk-Kul · All transport

from 485 € See tour →
7-day Kyrgyzstan grand circuit tour 7 Days

Grand Circuit

Burana · Son-Kul · Eagle Show · Issyk-Kul · Karakol · Bishkek

from 800 € / p. See tour →
Getting There

Transport to Kyzart

Not included in the tour price — but we can help organize it upon request.

🚌 Public Marshrutka

Shared minibus from Bishkek — cheaper but more complex. The bus station is on the outskirts of the city and finding the right connection to Kyzart can take time and may require transfers.

⚠️ Not recommended if your time is limited — you may lose valuable travel time.

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Yrys Journey — Kyzart, Kyrgyzstan
41.9979° N, 74.9598° E
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Quick Reference

Prices at a Glance

All prices in euros. Guide, horses, yurt & meals included. See full details per tour ↑

2 Days
120 €
per person · 7+ people
Group/ person
1 person185 €
2 people138 €
3 people127 €
4 people128 €
5 people126 €
6 people122 €
7+ people120 €
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3 Days
180 €
per person · 7+ people
Group/ person
1 person260 €
2 people215 €
3 people195 €
4 people200 €
5 people196 €
6 people185 €
7+ people180 €
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4 Days
250 €
per person · 7+ people
Group/ person
1 person362 €
2 people293 €
3 people263 €
4 people268 €
5 people267 €
6 people251 €
7+ people250 €
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5 Days
485 €
per person · 7+ people
Group/ person
1 person781 €
2 people650 €
3 people523 €
4 people525 €
5 people510 €
6 people499 €
7+ people485 €
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7 Days — Grand Circuit
800 €
per person · 6 people
Group/ person
2 people1,205 €
3 people967 €
4 people885 €
5 people840 €
6 people800 €
See full program →

💡 The more people, the lower the price per person.
You can also join an existing group — ask Yrys about currently booked tours to share costs.

Tour Start Options

Option A — Same day start

Arrive in Kyzart by 11:00. Have lunch together, then depart around 12:00–13:00.

Option B — Arrive the night before

Rest and start fresh the next morning — breakfast included. Overnight + dinner: 24 € / person (not included in tour price).

Be Prepared

What to Bring

👟 Comfortable walking & riding shoes
🧥 Warm layers — evenings get cold in the mountains
🌧️ Rain jacket
🧴 Sun protection (SPF + sunglasses)
🎒 Small daypack with sporty clothes for 3 days
💧 Water bottle (refillable — bring your own water)
🔋 Power bank — no electricity in yurts
📷 Camera — the landscapes are incredible
💊 Personal medication if needed
✅ Riding helmets are provided by Yrys
✅ Sleeping bags & bedding provided in yurts
Get in Touch

Ready for Kyrgyzstan?

Tell Yrys where you want to go, how long you have, and how many people are joining. He'll build a tour that fits you perfectly. You can also ask about currently booked tours to join a group and reduce the cost.

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Yrys

WhatsApp / Call

+996 502 129 412
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Gulbara

WhatsApp / Call

+996 700 382 896
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Instagram

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Join a Group

Ask about open tours to share costs

Contact Yrys
Landscapes that exist nowhere else. Silence that goes on forever. This is Kyrgyzstan.
— Yrys, your guide in Kyrgyzstan