15 Dec 2025
Song Kul LakeHorse trekking at Song-Kul Lake?
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Asked by: Sophie
Is early June a good time for horse trekking at Song-Kul Lake?
Answered by: Adri de Koning
The beginning of June is rather early in the season, so you will need warm clothes at this high altitude (3100m). The good thing however is that all spring flowers are blooming then.
Adri de Koning
Adri first visited Kyrgyzstan in 2000 and has been back more than 20 times since then. She works with Ecotour Kyrgyzstan, a leading operator of Kyrgyzstan treks and adventure travel, where she helps communicate with guests, create trip itineraries and help promote Kyrgyzstan to the international audience.
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