Reiten in Kirgisistan, Truly Nomadic Land

I had an unforgettable experience with VisitAlay during a 3-day horse trek in the Alay mountains. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the beauty of the landscape left us speechless — endless green valleys, wild horses galloping freely, and panoramic views that felt straight out of a dream. Our guides, Nur Sultan and Jesh Tek, were absolutely amazing. They took the time to teach us how to ride properly, even though most of us were beginners, and they made sure everyone felt safe and confident on the horses. But what really stood out was how they shared their knowledge and love of Kyrgyz nomadic culture. We learned so much — not just about the history and traditions, but also got to experience it. One night, they even taught us a Kyrgyz card game around the yurt stove, which made for a fun and cozy evening! Timur, the coordinator, was incredibly professional and kind — he answered all our questions promptly and made the logistics smooth and stress-free. You could feel that the whole team really cares about giving guests an authentic and memorable experience. The yurts where we stayed were also a highlight — traditional, clean, and comfortable, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Waking up there felt magical. Overall, the 3-day horse trek with VisitAlay was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. If you want to discover the real Kyrgyzstan, with genuine hospitality, stunning nature, and rich culture, don’t hesitate. This is the adventure you’re looking for.

I honestly don’t even know where to begin when it comes to how amazing our 5-day Truly Nomadic horse trek was. From the very first contact with Visit Alay, to working with Timur—who skillfully arranged a trek between two others to fit our schedule—the experience was phenomenal. Timur was warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout. Our tour guide Tariel was beyond amazing, along with Shecker and Tolkun, were the ultimate horsemen. All 3 of them were such gracious hosts and took wonderful care of us—it’s hard to put into words but they took care of literally everything. The horses themselves were absolute superstars. Staying in yurts with the warmest and welcoming families, enjoying delicious food and picnics on the trail, and soaking in the stunning views and scenery all on horseback — it all felt surreal, like stepping into an alternate universe. Then there was our tour buddies Alice and Merl, we could not have dreamed up better tour buddies if we tried. (You girls rock!) As a whole group we ate together, played checkers, we all laughed ALOT, we danced under the stars and took polaroid photos for keepsakes and created a whatsapp group to all stay in touch. Thank you Visit Alay, Timur, Tariel, Shecker, Tolkun (and my amazing horse Elvis) for one of the most memorable trips of my life time, this and you will stay in my heart forever

Had the best 5 days of my life. If I could do this trip again I would do it in a heartbeat!! Me and my best friend did the nomadic 5 day horse trek with two other people who were a couple and the best people ever laughed for 5 days straight. We had the most incredible guide and horsemen they were the best! So fun so kind so helpful just all round incredible!! They made this experience as well as the local yurts we stayed in, the family’s were magical and so hospitable and so so fun! The views on this trip are insane and unforgettable. Thank you so much to visit Alay for this trip!!