Welcome to Kyrgyzstan — the land of snow-capped mountains, nomadic traditions, and warm-hearted people. This is your chance to celebrate New Year far away from the crowds, surrounded by pure nature and authentic culture. Ride through the white silence of winter valleys, stay in cozy yurts, and experience life as the locals do.

Our journey begins in Bishkek, the capital, and leads to the peaceful Kyzart Village, a traditional mountain village surrounded by rolling hills and the majestic passes leading to Song-Kol Lake — one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful alpine lakes, frozen and magical in winter.

Highlights:
🐎 Horse riding in snowy mountain passes
🏕 Stay with local families in traditional yurts
🔥 Kyrgyz banya experience
🎅 Real village New Year celebration
🎶 Music, friendship, and memories to last a lifetime

Itinerary

29 December 2025 - 01 January 2026
Day 1 (29 Dec)
  • Pick up from Bishkek City or from Bishkek International Airport
  • 5-hour scenic drive to Kyzart village
  • Lunch and meet your hosts
  • Start a 5-hour horse ride over the Son-Kul Pass to Kilemche Valley.
  • Stay overnight in a family yurt, enjoy traditional dinner and tea under the bright mountain stars.
Day 2 (30 Dec)
  • Continue your ride to Song-Kol Lake (about 4 hours)
  • Arrive at your yurt camp by the lake and take in the breathtaking frozen landscape
  • Depending on your arrival, enjoy lunch or dinner, walk by the lake, drink tea, share stories, or simply relax in the warmth of the yurt
Day 3 (31 Dec)
  • After breakfast, ride back to Kyzart (5h)
  • Enjoy a warm dinner, relax your muscles in a local banya (which is a local small Kyrgyz bath house), and prepare for a very special Kyrgyz New Year celebration
  • Dress up in Aiaz Ata costumes (Ayaz Ata is a “winter gift-giver” in Turkic / Central Asian folklore — essentially a counterpart to Ded Moroz or Santa Claus)
  • Then take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the village, greet locals, share laughter, and visit families
  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve with traditional dinner, gifts, music, and good company back at the hostel
Day 4 (1 Jan)
  • Start the year with a hearty breakfast and live traditional Kyrgyz music at the hostel
  • Say goodbye to your hosts and drive back to Bishkek (5 hours) with unforgettable memories of the mountains and the people.
Course Prices
€550 per pax
2 - 3 people. €50 non-refundable deposit once 2 people confirm
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€480 per pax
4+ people
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What's Included
All transport
Accommodation (yurts & hostel)
All meals
Horse riding
Guides
Sauna
New Year celebration, live music
Kyrgyz New Year celebration.
What to Bring
Very warm clothes
Sleeping bag
Waterproof boots
Power bank
Snacks
Your own drinks (alcohol allowed in respectful use)
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Small Group (max 9 people)
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