Tours/Bishkek/A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day
Viator · Private tour

A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

4.9(27)Bishkek1 hour
VIATOR4.7(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(21)

Description

A spectacular 1 day tour that’s been created exactly for those who wanted to gain a bit of cultural knowledge by visiting a historical site like Burana Tower, to treat body and soul by having a beautiful horseback ride through a vast picturesque valley, forest, mountains, and to get a sense of the national cuisine by tasting delicious Kyrgyz food. It’s all here for you!

Tour Options

A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

In the morning after pickup from your hotel we’re heading to the ancient UNESCO World Heritage object - Burana Tower (80km). We’ll spend about an hour here enjoying the views from its top and visiting the archaeology museum with antique artifacts. After this we’re resuming our way to Chon Kemin valley (70km more).

240 min

Upon arrival we're having lunch in the loveliest restaurant with a 360 view. Now we may set off for our beautiful horseback journey up the winding, serpentine mountain pass to the panorama (2 hours both ways). Breathtaking views are insured! Returning back down. Having some tea time in the restaurant. Now it's time to go back to Bishkek. Dropping you off at your hotel will be the end of our gorgeous tour. Have an amazing evening!

Highlights

National dishes
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Horses and stableman
Admissions

What's included

Included
National dishes
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Horses and stableman
Admissions

Pickup Locations & Times

Our driver and guide will pick you up from a hotel or any other point in Bishkek.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(27)

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Paradise56876482974
June 28, 2025
1 day horse trek

We did the one day horse riding tour to Chon Kemin and it was absolutely lovely! Very well organised. We saw the Burana tower in the morning, had a delicious lunch at a beautiful location and then did the horse riding. The horses were very calm and friendly, and they looked healthy. Akylai was a great guide! All in all, definitely recommended :)

Operator response

Dear traveler! Thanks a lot for your warm feedback! We are immensely happy that you loved your experience with us!

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317duygua
April 1, 2025
5 Star Tour!

It was one of the best experiences of our lives! The place was so peacful, mind setting, calm, refreshing…and riding a horse in the middle of the beautiful mountains is something that we will never forget. Ms Madina was not only our tour guide but she became my friend, she was the best of the best! Thank you so much to Mr. Ash and his great team. We had an amazing vacation thanks to them.

Operator response

Dear guys! Thanks again for sharing another review of your experience with us! We're so happy to hear that you loved your time in Kyrgyzstan and are looking forward to hosting you in other countries of Central Asia again!

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Clemens_F
November 22, 2024
We were picked up pretty...

We were picked up pretty easy from wherever we wanted and our tour guide Akoar was here from the beginning. Super friendly and nice guide who speaks really good English and German. Then we went to the Burana Tower, saw the old cemetery and the small museum. Akbar could tell us a lot on the way to the tower and also there. After that we went to the mountains for horseback riding. The included lunch at the guesthouse was very delicious with friendly service and staff. After the ~2h riding experience we had some conversations with the local people. Then we went back home, just where we wanted to end the day. All in all a great trip!

Operator response

Dear tourists! Thank you so much for such a warm feedback! We are truly delighted to hear that you guys loved your experience in Kyrgyzstan with us! You’re always awaited in Central Asia for more adventures!

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Arnulf_E
September 14, 2024
Super personal warm guiding

Went for daytrip horsriding- First at the tower (could have been an option or separate tour?) Then fantastisc lunch in exlusive remote resort-resturant - Fantastic transport in kia7, but for A daytrip the time spendt in the car seemed a little long - the distance was informed in the ad, but we disregarded it.

Operator response

Dear tourist! Thanks a lot for your warm feedback!

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Vivien_L
August 19, 2024
Excellent experience

The guide, driver, car and meal arrangement as well as the horse riding expereince were all great. The guide is very nice and professional and we reallly have a great time in this tour

Operator response

Dear Vivien! Thanks a lot for such a lovely feedback! We are truly happy that you loved your experience with us! You're always welcome in Kyrgyzstan and other countries of Central Asia!

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104jimmyy
March 14, 2024
Highlight of my visit to Kyrgyzstan

This was such an amazing tour! I had a 2 night layover in Bishkek and chose to go on this tour for the one full day I had. I'm so glad I did because it was the highlight of my time here. We started off the day visiting Burana tower where my guide, Boca, walked me through the history and significance of the landmark. Afterwards, we drove into the mountains for lunch and the horseback ride. Lunch was at a local guesthouse in the valley and the food was so delicious. They had an assortment of bread, handmade strawberry jam, and a medley of vegetables to start. I was actually quite surprised at how fresh everything tasted as I went during winter. The rest of the meal was equally as enjoyable featuring homemade soup and a chicken and mashed potato dish. Horseback riding was of course the star of the tour and we rode into the mountains. Since it had been snowing earlier the trek up the mountain was stunning. Undisturbed snow flanked by the most amazing view of the mountain valley made the whole scene look like it was out of a movie. Words can't really do it justice but trust me it was beautiful. Aside from the attractions itself my tour guide, Boca, was wonderful. He is fluent in English and so friendly. The journey to the valley where we rode the horses was about 2 hours by car but chatting with him made the time fly by. In addition he was so attentive and always checking in on me to see if there was anything I needed. Overall this tour is absolutely the best and I would highly recommend it for anyone travelling to Bishkek. A quick note is that since I went in the winter, the valley won't look quite like some of the photos on their website but I think it is equally as gorgeous and there's a lot fewer people as well.

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Operator response

Dear Jimmy! Wow! Thank you so much so sharing such a valuable and thorough feedback on Boca! He is really a top guide indeed! We are immensely happy that your short time Kyrgyzstan went so smooth with us! Thanks again and you’re always welcome in Central Asia for some longer adventures!

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fiso1986
February 28, 2024
Excellent

I had a wonderful time with Bek (tour guide) and Adiyat & Rahim (Driver) in Bishkek. They were more than just tour guides and driver, they were friends! And my favourite )). They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professionals. They made the tour fun and engaging, with stories and jokes along the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to have an amazing experience in Bishkek. Thank you Bek, Adiat and Rahim for making my trip unforgettable!

Operator response

Dear Fasalu! Thanks a lot for such a warm review! We are truly happy that you enjoyed your 2 day experience with us! Looking forward to seeing you in Kyrgyzstan or any other Central Asian country again!

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Armin_R
October 22, 2023
Great experience for first-time riders

We were picked up by a very friendly and competent guide. The drive to Chon Kemin was very pleasant. The lunch and tea time was great, especially the atmosphere with the beautiful landscape through the windows. The horses were very well behaved. Even as first-time horse riders we had no problem, even going a bit fast at times was no problem. The landscape that we saw was great. In the end we would have loved to spend more time with the horses, but we also understand that there was a schedule.

Operator response

Dear Armin! Thanks for your warm feedback.

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terribU5108IV
October 3, 2023
Fun day on horseback!

Both the ride and the scenery were spectacular. Lunch at the guest lodge was delicious! Our guide did an awesome job and was personable and easy to talk with. We also enjoyed our visit to the Burana Tower and learning about some of the history of this beautiful country. My only disappointment was that due to the heavy rains, we stayed on level ground rather than climbing up to see the views. Overall, a fantastic day!

Operator response

Dear Terri! Thank you so much for your warm feedback! We are truly happy that your experience with us went smooth and nice (despite the rain). You’re always welcome in Kyrgyzstan!

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rohinic237
August 31, 2023
Great mix of history and horseriding

This was the second trip we booked with Ventura Tours as we were so impressed with our first experience with them. Once again, the communication with Ash via WhatsApp was excellent and we managed to book the trip only the evening before. We were really pleased that our guide was Nuriza again. She taught us a lot about the history of the Burana Tower and was really fun to spend the day with. The horses were lovely and it was great to be accompanied up the paths by the dogs (including a very cute puppy) from the guesthouse. The views on the horse ride were beautiful and the lunch at Kemin guesthouse was delicious. We have already told our friends and family about Ventura Tours and would highly recommend this trip!

Operator response

Dear Rohini! Thank you so much for your valuable review! We are truly happy that you loved your experiences with us! It means the world to all of us! You’re always welcome in Kyrgyzstan for some more adventures!

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