Explore the nomadic way of life in Kyrgyzstan, witness how people live hand in hand with nature continuing customs that have been passed down the generations for centuries in Central Asia. 

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Explore the nomadic way of life in Kyrgyzstan, witness how people live hand in hand with nature continuing customs that have been passed down the generations for centuries in Central Asia. 

This trip will lead you in one week on a roundtrip through the country. You will discover the main highlights of Kyrgyzstan: the rural shore of Issyk Kul lake, the alpine pastures of stupendous Son Kul lake, and the green capital Bishkek. Throughout this trip, you will be immersed into the ancient nomadic culture and its equestrian tradition.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy the quaint charm and hospitality of Kyrgyzstan.
  • Visit the ‘Pearl of Kyrgyzstan’ – Issyk Kul Lake
  • Experience nomadic life at the alpine lake Song Kul, and sleep in a yurt
  • Experience the hustle and bustle of oriental bazaars
  • Explore the green capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
  • Stay at a guesthouse of farmers breeding Kyrgyz horses
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Bishkek
  • End Bishkek
  • Countries
    • Kyrgyzstan
  • City
    • Bishkek
    • Chong-Kemin
    • Karakol
    • Kochkor
    • Song-Kul lake
  • Theme Meeting local people
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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    Arrival in Bishkek & Ala Archa National Park
    Day 1

    Welcome to Central Asia! Most flights arrive very early in the morning. Transfer to the hotel and early check in at the hotel. You can have a rest after your long flight, take a shower and have breakfast.

    Transfer to Ala Archa National Park, in the mountains, just 30km outside of Bishkek. We will have a walk in the Park, enjoying the nice views and fresh air. Transfer back to Bishkek for lunch in the city center.

    In the afternoon we will have a city tour in Bishkek. The tour includes Osh Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Ala-Too Square with the National History Museum, and monuments to national hero Manas, writer Chingiz Aitmatov and another Kyrgyz hero Baatyr Kozhomkul. Dinner in a nice local restaurant.

    Hotel Plaza or similar

    Visited places:
    • Bishkek

Photogallery

  • Son Kul Kyrgyzstan Yurt
  • Ysykköl Salt Lake Kirghizistan
  • nature in kyrgyzstan
  • traditional fruit bazaar in kyrgyzstan
  • horse games in kyrgyzstan
  • lepeshka bread in Kyrgyzstan
  • nature in Kyrgyzstan
  • Ala Archa Park Kyrgyzstan
  • Ala Archa Park Kyrgyzstan
  • Bishkek Capital city Kyrgyzstan tour
  • Bishkek Capital city Kyrgyzstan tour
  • Bishkek Capital city Kyrgyzstan tour
  • Bishkek Capital city Kyrgyzstan tour
  • Bishkek Capital city tour
  • Bishkek Capital city tour
  • Burana Tower Kyrgyzstan
  • dordoi bazaar
  • Kyrgyzstan Yurt and horse
  • Edelweiss Kyrgyzstan
  • historical-museum-ala-too-square-bishkek
  • People
  • Issyk Kul
  • Karakol
  • Eagle hunter
  • Balbal
  • Boorsak
  • Horse races
  • Yurt
  • Kochkor
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Landscape
  • Temple
  • Saimaluu tash
  • Served pilav
  • Sheesh kebab
  • Shepherd boy
  • Song kul lake
  • Song kul yurts
  • Sonkul night
  • Spices
  • Osh bazaar
  • Bishkek suburbs
  • Yurts
  • Uzbek bread
  • Burana tower
  • Oguz valley

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • All transfers by mini bus according to the itinerary, from/to airport
    • English speaking tour leader accompanying the group for the whole time
    • Accommodation based on double / twin room sharing
    • Four people accommodation in a yurt
    • All entrances fees according to the itinerary
    • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
    Price does not include
    • International air fares
    • Hotel charges for additional services
    • Travel insurance required
    • Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
    • Horse riding (optional)
    • Tips for guide and driver