Two people on horseback ride along a pebbly lakeshore. They hold hands, smiling. Overhead, dramatic clouds stretch across the sky, creating a peaceful, scenic atmosphere.
A woman in traditional attire stands on green grass beside several yurts, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by hills and mountains.
Five traditional yurts and a small metal structure sit on a green grassy plain, surrounded by mountains under a clear sky, horses grazing nearby.
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Join our family spot for travellers near Son-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family-run guesthouse. All family members are involved in daily life and work.
    Some of us take care of the guesthouse and cooking, others help with hosting guests and daily tasks.

    We also organize horse riding tours to Son-Kul Lake, and family members help with horses, guiding, and logistics. Horses are an important part of our culture, and we are happy to share this experience.

    Sometimes we work with local people from the village, for example with horses or guest services. This helps support the local community and keeps everything authentic and sustainable.

    We work together as a team, and volunteers are treated as part of our family while staying with us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Staying with us is not only about helping in the guesthouse, but also about sharing everyday life, culture, and traditions.

    Volunteers become part of our family and are welcome to join our daily activities, family meals, and conversations. We often spend evenings together, sharing stories, tea, and traditional food. When possible, volunteers can also meet local people from the village, neighbors, and friends.

    What we can share with you

    Kyrgyz culture and traditions, village lifestyle

    Traditional food and how we prepare local dishes

    Knowledge about horses and horse riding, including horse tours to Son-Kul

    Local customs, hospitality, and nomadic heritage

    Basic phrases in Kyrgyz and Russian languages

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers to help us with the daily running of our guesthouse. The help is not difficult, but it is important and helps us a lot.

    Main tasks include:

    Cleaning guest rooms and common areas

    Helping to answer guest questions using our work phone (messages, calls, bookings)

    Taking reservations and communicating with guests politely and clearly

    Most of the tasks are done together with us, especially at the beginning. We are happy to explain everything and support volunteers while they learn. There is also an opportunity to exchange skills, especially in communication with guests, hospitality, and basic tourism work.

    This help is ideal for volunteers who are:

    Responsible and organized

    Friendly and comfortable communicating with guests

    Interested in hospitality, tourism, and cultural exchange

    In return, volunteers can experience real village life, improve their communication skills, and be part of our family-run guesthouse near Son-Kul Lake

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Russian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide volunteers with comfortable and safe accommodation in our family home. Volunteers will have their own bed in a clean room, with fresh bedding and a warm, cozy atmosphere.

    Our house is simple but comfortable, suitable for village life. We make sure that sleeping areas are clean, quiet, and safe, so volunteers can rest well after the day.

    Food

    We also provide daily meals. Volunteers eat together with our family and enjoy home-cooked local food. This is an important part of cultural exchange, where we share meals, conversations, and traditions.

    If we go on trips or outdoor activities, we make sure that volunteers have proper food and basic necessities.

    We want our volunteers to feel comfortable, respected, and at home during their stay with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In their free time, volunteers can enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Our area is perfect for walking, hiking, photography, relaxing, and spending time in fresh mountain air. Horse riding may also be possible, depending on the season and daily plans.

    The village life is simple and quiet. We usually wake up early and follow a natural daily rhythm. We kindly ask volunteers to respect our home, family routines, and local traditions. Cleanliness, honesty, and mutual respect are very important to us.

    Public transport is limited in our area, as we are in a rural village. Most places are reachable by walking, and sometimes we can help with local transport when needed.

    We recommend this place to volunteers who enjoy peaceful environments, nature, and cultural exchange, and who are open to living in a traditional village setting.

    We are happy to welcome open-minded, respectful people who want to share experiences and become part of our daily life.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have basic internet access, which is usually good for messaging, emails, and light online work. However, the connection may sometimes be slow or unstable, as we are in a mountain village. This place is best for digital nomads who do not need constant high-speed internet and who enjoy balancing work with nature and offline time. There is a quiet space in the house where you can work, read, or use a laptop. We follow a peaceful daily routine, which makes it easier to focus.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have space around our home where campers or vans can park for a short stay. The area is safe and quiet. Basic facilities can be discussed depending on the season and availability.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 376629121858

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A woman in traditional attire stands on green grass beside several yurts, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by hills and mountains.
Five traditional yurts and a small metal structure sit on a green grassy plain, surrounded by mountains under a clear sky, horses grazing nearby.
Two people on horseback ride along a pebbly lakeshore. They hold hands, smiling. Overhead, dramatic clouds stretch across the sky, creating a peaceful, scenic atmosphere.

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