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Turan Horseback Archery Camp

Tien Shan Mountains — Kyrgyzstan

Experience travelling on horseback with members of the Kyrgyzstan horseback archery team, nights in a nomad yurt camp, and a morning riding out with a golden eagle hunter.

All experience levels welcome. Limited places available.

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New 2026 dates added, and 2027 dates now available.

Due to a very strong interest, we are adding two new departures for 2026. As the seasons change, we ride through spectacular alpine valleys, red canyon landscapes, and remote nomadic regions.

(Arrival & Departure — Manas International Airport)

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22-29 September 2026 - $1600USD

7-14 October 2026 - $1600USD (FULL)

8-Day Camp

Ride alongside Kyrgyzstan’s top horseback archers through breathtaking red canyons and mountain landscapes to arrive into an Alpine valley nomadic camp. Learn the ancient art of horseback archery from members of the national team while experiencing authentic nomadic life. Continue to Bokonbayevo to ride with a local eagle hunter and witness the centuries-old tradition of golden eagle hunting.

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What's included.

3 x Kyrgyz trainers & guides

Ride and shoot under the direct coaching of members of Kyrgyzstan's national horseback archery team.

Multi-day horse trek

Ride over red canyons & multiple mountain passes to reach the horseback archery camp.

Natural hot springs

After days in the saddle immerse yourself into natural hot springs.

National game displays & performances

Witness age old traditions being played out across the camp.

Nomad yurt camp

Sleep in a traditional yurt camp, shared with the nomadic families.

Local Banya (sauna)

After 6 days in the saddle, experience the pleasure of a Kyrgyz Banya.

Golden eagle hunt

Ride out with a local eagle hunter and his bird for a half-day in the old tradition.

22-29 September 2026

7-14 October 2026 (FULL)

8-day camp program.

Morning pickup from Bishkek and we drive to the shores of Issyk-Kul lake. We spend our first night in a small village with a Kyrgyz family.
Driving 5-6 hours
After breakfast we get in the saddle and start our horseback archery journey into the mountains.
4-5 hours riding. sleeping at local yurt camp
We prepare to take on our second mountain pass and arrive at base camp. We test out our bows and begin basic training
(4-5 hours riding)
After learning the fundamentals of horseback archery on the ground. Progress into the saddle.
Progressing to shooting from a moving horse, followed by an afternoon of national games.
In the evening ride to natural hot springs.
Shooting at full gallop, capped off with a friendly horseback archery competition against the rest of the group.
Travel to meet a local hunter and his golden eagle for a traditional mounted hunt in the mountains.
2 hour driving
3-4 hours riding
A final morning of archery before the scenic drive back closes out the camp.
4 hours driving

Temperatures in Autumn

Day - 10-20 Degrees

Night - 0-5 Degrees

Camp conditions.

Alpine valley
Nomadic yurt camp
Dining area
Traditional sleeping (2pax per yurt)
Surrounding landscapes
Natural hot springs
Banya shower

8-14 September 2026 - $1500USD (FULL)

2027 dates added.

7-Day Camp

Ride alongside Kyrgyzstan’s top horseback archers through breathtaking mountain landscapes to the “jewel of the jailoos” Son-Kul Lake. Learn the ancient art of horseback archery from members of the national team while experiencing authentic nomadic life. Continue to Bokonbayevo to ride with a local eagle hunter and witness the centuries-old tradition of golden eagle hunting.

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