At 3,016 metres, Song-Köl is only reachable in summer, when herders move their families and horses to the lakeside pastures. There is no electricity, no signal and nothing to do but ride, walk and drink fermented mare’s milk with your hosts.

Why we love it

We sleep in felt yurts, travel by horse between camps and end the journey in Bishkek’s Osh Bazaar with a plov cooking class.

What’s included

• Hand-picked stays, chosen and visited by our team

• A local guide who calls this place home

• All ground transport and most meals

• A 24/7 trip designer on the other end of the phone