DAY 0 I 17 OCTOBER 2025 | FLIGHT DAY Flight to Bishkek

DAY 1 I 18 OCTOBER 2025 | ARRIVAL DAY
Our adventure begins in the morning. If you’re just arriving, we’ll be there to greet you at the airport. If you’re already in Bishkek, we’ll meet you at your accommodation and head out from there. We’ll start our journey south, making our way toward Tash Rabat—an ancient stone caravanserai tucked away in the remote mountains. On the way, we’ll stop in Kochkor for lunch, where you can also check out some beautiful handmade Shyrdaks (traditional felt carpets) at the same spot. As we drive, you’ll see the landscape shift dramatically—from lush green pastures to vast, high-altitude steppes that feel almost like a desert.
This route leads toward the Chinese border, and you’ll notice the colorful parade of Chinese trucks rolling along the road—a little reminder of how connected this area is to today’s Silk Road.
Our base for this evening is the little city of Naryn. We’ll spend the night in a guesthouse. By the end of the day, you’ll already feel like you’re in a completely different world.
Driving time: 4.5 to 5 hours Sleeping in guesthouse

DAY 2 I 19 OCTOBER 2025 | AT BASHI
This morning, we’ll take a short drive—about an hour—to the village of At-Bashi. There, we’ll visit the bustling animal market, offering a fascinating glimpse into local Kyrgyz culture. The market is especially lively in autumn, with stalls full of livestock and vibrant local activity.
After this stop we make our way to meet Janibai – a legendary horse breeder from Taldy Suu. Janibai has been training horses for Baige, the traditional long-distance horse races of Central Asia, for nearly 30 years. This region, near At-Bashy, is famous for having the best horses in Kyrgyzstan—people travel here from all over the country and even from Kazakhstan for the local horse bazaar. We’ll take the afternoon to get comfortable in the saddle and adjust to the local riding style. You’ll have time to find your balance, adjust your seat and stirrups.
At the end of the afternoon Sezim, our female horse riding guide, will teach us the basics of horseback riding archery – first from the ground and then on horseback. Today we also have to pack everything in the support car that will be following us along the way and get ready for the ride.
We are staying tonight in a guest house.
Riding time: 2 to 3 hours Sleeping in guesthouse

DAY 3 I 20 OCTOBER 2025 | TASH RABAT VALLEY
We’ll start our ride early this morning, heading toward At-Bashi. Today, we’ll cover around 30 km. The terrain is rough and rocky—this is real At-Bashi country, wild and beautiful. The support car will go ahead of us, and each rider will have a map with the route clearly marked. Today is a pure steppe-riding day. Expect open landscapes, lots of sheep, yaks, and herds moving through the valley. The transhumance (seasonal animal migration) has already happened, so most animals are now back down from the high mountains.
Riding distance 30km — Sleeping in tents ( hot water available)

DAY 4 I 21 OCTOBER 2025 | TASH RABAT VALLEY TO KARA SUU
This morning, we are continuing our ride through the valley toward Kara Suu. As we go, the open steppe slowly gives way to signs of village life. We’ll spend the night in Kara Suu in a local house. Along the way a support team organizes food / drinks / helps with the horses during the breaks.
Riding distance 50km — Sleeping at homestay

DAY 5 I 22 OCTOBER 2025 | TO THE WATERFALL OF BASH KAINDY Today is the last day of our 3 day race! We’ll finish at the beautiful Bash-Kaindy Waterfall.
Riding distance 40km — Sleeping at homestay

DAY 6 I 23 OCTOBER 2025 | RACE DAY AND CELEBRATION
This stage is special — local riders will join us for a fast 8- 10 km run. It’s full gas to the finish. Today – our teams + Kyrgyz riders all together.
We’ll share the celebration with our local hosts, enjoying their warm hospitality and traditional customs.
Sleeping at homestay

DAY 7 I 24 OCTOBER 2025 | TALDY SUU TO BOKONBAEVA
In the morning, we’ll visit a local saddle maker who lives in the countryside, offering insight into this traditional craft. Afterwards, we’ll begin our journey toward a new region—Bokonbaeva—with a lunch stop in the town of Naryn along the way. Upon arrival, we’ll settle into a simple yet welcoming guest house hosted by an eagle hunter family. Together, we’ll prepare traditional dishes.
Driving time: 4,5 to 5 hours — Sleeping at guesthouse

DAY 8 I 25 OCTOBER 2025 | EAGLE HUNTING AND ARCHERY
Today offers a deep dive into Kyrgyz nomadic traditions. We’ll go out horse riding with a skilled eagle hunter and witness this ancient tradition. You’ll also get the chance to hold the eagle, we will continue our day with a 2nd session of traditional archery with Seezim.
Riding time: 1⁄2 day — Sleeping in wonderful yurt camp

DAY 9 I 26 OCTOBER 2025 | TRANSFER TO BISHKEK
This morning, we leave early and begin our journey back to Bishkek. Along the way, we’ll stop in a village known for its traditional yurt making, where you can see firsthand how these iconic nomadic dwellings are crafted. Upon arrival in Bishkek, we’ll check into a comfortable hotel in the city center for our final nights. We’ll go out for a dinner, and some drinks ( optional!).
Driving time 4 hrs — Sleeping in hotel ( twin rooms with private bathroom)

DAY 10 I 27 OCTOBER 2025 | FLYING HOME
Early in the morning, we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight home, carrying unforgettable memories of Kyrgyzstan’s landscapes, traditions, and warm hospitality.