2027 tours
Kyrgyzstan
LAND OF THE NOMADS
An eight day journey through Kyrgyzstan combining Silk Road history, alpine landscapes, traditional yurts, horse riding, eagle hunters, local families and the high pastures of Song Kol.
The key details:
Duration - 8 Days
For 18 - 80 years old
Starts & ends in Bishkek
In-depth cultural style
All meals included
English speaking guide
£1,695 12 - 19 June 2027
Arrive in Kyrgyzstan and transfer to the hotel in central Bishkek. The day remains relaxed so guests can arrive on different flights, settle in and explore the capital. In the evening, the group meets for a traditional Kyrgyz welcome dinner and expedition briefing.
Overnight: Bishkek hotel
Included: Welcome dinner
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After breakfast, leave Bishkek and begin the journey into rural Kyrgyzstan. Visit the ancient Burana Tower, once part of the Silk Road city of Balasagun, before continuing toward Chon Kemin Valley. Meet a local family for lunch before heading into the mountains on horseback. Spend the evening surrounded by countryside with a traditional home cooked dinner.
Overnight: Chon Kemin guesthouse
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Burana Tower, horse riding
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Travel south toward Issyk Kul Lake, surrounded by the Tian Shan mountains. Follow the quieter southern shore and stop at villages and viewpoints along the way before arriving around Bokonbaevo. Spend the afternoon beside Issyk Kul before dinner with a local family. Tonight is the group's first experience sleeping in traditional Kyrgyz yurts.
Overnight: Issyk Kul yurt camp
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Meet traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunters and learn about the ancient relationship between hunters and golden eagles. Continue to Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairy Tale Canyon, for a hike through its red sandstone landscape. After lunch, continue along Issyk Kul toward Karakol and arrive in the evening.
Overnight: Karakol hotel
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, private eagle hunting demonstration, Skazka Canyon
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Start with a short exploration of Karakol, including its colourful Dungan Mosque and wooden Orthodox cathedral. Leave the city for Jeti Oguz, famous for its enormous red rock formations. Continue deeper into the valley for a guided mountain hike, picnic lunch and time around local communities before returning to Karakol.
Overnight: Karakol hotel
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, guided hike
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Leave Karakol early and travel west through the heart of Kyrgyzstan, passing villages, valleys and huge mountain landscapes. Climb into the highlands toward Song Kol, sitting at approximately 3,000 metres. Arrive at a remote yurt camp on the shores of the lake for an evening surrounded by yurts, horses, mountains and open skies.
Overnight: Song Kol yurt camp
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Wake up on the shores of Song Kol and spend the morning experiencing traditional Kyrgyz nomadic life. Ride horses across the grasslands, meet local shepherd families and learn about life in the jailoo, Kyrgyzstan's high summer pastures. After lunch, travel toward Bishkek via Kochkor, stopping to learn about traditional felt making and handicrafts. Finish with a farewell dinner in Bishkek.
Overnight: Bishkek hotel
Included: Breakfast, lunch, farewell dinner, horse riding, cultural experience
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Enjoy a final breakfast together. Depending on flight times, guests can explore Bishkek, visit Osh Bazaar, buy souvenirs or relax before private transfers to Manas International Airport.
Included: Breakfast and airport transfer
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Trip at a Glance
- 8 days and 7 nights
- 4 hotel nights
- 1 traditional guesthouse night
- 2 yurt experiences
- Horse riding
- Traditional eagle hunters
- Jeti Oguz
- Skazka Canyon
- Issyk Kul
- Song Kol at approximately 3,000 metres
- Local family experiences
- Traditional Kyrgyz crafts
Why you'll love this tour
in-depth cultural style
all meals and transport included
Professional english speaking guide the whole tour
"I thoroughly enjoyed myself, came back with a heaving camera roll and made some beautiful friends for life in the process. I'd say that's a trip done well and an excellent outcome for me! I'm booked on 2 more of Jay's trips for 2025, and I cannot wait to experience these with him and his guides!"
Aisha
United Kingdom