8 Day Tour in Nomadic Life of Kyrgyzstan

8 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

The best and must to visist places of Kyrgyzstan are desgined in the group tour program with fixed dates. It fits ideally the adventure and cultural individual seekers who can join the group and make friends during the travel.

During the tour you will be immersing yourself in Eastern culture, nomad's traditions and customs, stay with a local famillies in a small villages to see their lifestyle. The unique nature beauty and celestial mountains, abonded and off beaten trails impress, charge you with a positive energy.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–1
Guide: English
Operated by: Kyrgyz Guided Tours

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Accommodation in mentioned in program – 7 nights
Included: Felt carpet manufacturing show
Included: 1,5 liter of mineral water per person per day
Included: Memorable gifts
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Folklore show
Included: Swimming in hot springs
Included: Eagle hunting show

Not included

Not included: - Horseback riding: 28 USD per person for 3-4 hours
Not included: - Medical Insurance policy
Not included: - Tips and gratuities
Not included: - International flights

Itinerary

Day 1 · Airport “Manas”– Bishkek (40 km 40min)

Ala-Too Square

one hour Admission included

Your guide will make an excursion on the main square Ala - Too in Bishkek
Central Mosque

one hour Admission included

The Bishkek Central Mosque, the one of largest in Central Asia, is located on the Great Silk Road
Osh Bazaar

1 min Admission included

Our guide will bring you to Osh Bazaar which is one of the oldest and most celebrated marketplaces in Kyrgyzstan, is a vibrant hub of culture and commerce located in Bishkek.

Overnight in a 3 star hotel in Bishkek

Day 2 · Bishkek- Kegety gorge - Burana tower – Chon-Kemin (150 km 3-4 hr)

Chon-Kemin National Park

3 min Admission included

Breakfast. Transfer to Burana Tower, cultural complex of X-XI AD. Then drive to Kegety gorge, most beautiful gorge in Chui valley. Lunch-picnic near Kegety waterfall. Drive to Chon-Kemin valley for night stay. Chon-Kemin National Park, a lush natural area brimming with diverse flora and fauna. Free time before dinner (optional horseback riding)

Overnight in a local cozy guesthouse

Day 3 · Chon Kemin - Konorchok canyon – Cholpon-Ata (150 km 3-4hrs)

Cholpon Ata

3 hours

Breakfast. Drive to Konorchok canyon for hiking 2-3 hours. During hiking you will see amazing clay formation. Drive to Cholpon-Ata along north shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way, we visit Petroglyphs Issyk-Kul that lay at the north-west of the Cholpon-Ata city on open-air museum, sometimes nicknamed “the stone garden”, is a very important historical site. Free time on the beach.

Accommodation in a 3 star Hotel

Day 4 · Cholpon-Ata -Grigoriev gorge-Chon Uruktu - Karakol (200 km 3-4 hrs)

Karakol

4 hours

Breakfast. Drive to the most beautiful gorges of the North shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, Grigorievskoye and Semenovskoe gorges. For lunch you will grill trout in Chon Uruktu village, where you will enjoy hot springs. Continue drive to Karakol. Karakol sightseeing: Dungan Mosque, Russian Orthodox Church, local antique souvenir shop and local Bazar. Check-in to the guesthouse. Rest. For dinner, we will visit Dunganian family (Chinese Muslims).

Overnight in a local guesthouse

Day 5 · Karakol - Djety-Oguz Gorge – Kochkor (250 km, 5-6 hrs)

Kochkor

4 hours

After breakfast transfer to Djety-Oguz Gorge 40 min driving to Kok-Jayik Pasture (Meadow of Flowers), for hiking to waterfall hidden in the fir trees forests. Lunch-picnic. Drive to Fairytale canyon (Skazka canyon) the place is certainly a magical place, full of mystery and mysticism, sufficient to stimulate the imagination of those with the inclination to stand, stare, and wonder. ‘’Eagle hunter’’ will show and explain you How Where and Why he hunting with his Golden Eagle.

Overnight in the guesthouse

Day 6 · Kochkor-Son-Kol lake (130 km, 3 hrs)

Son Kul Lake

4 hours Admission included

After breakfast Kyrgyz women will tell you about traditions, culture and mores of Kyrgyz people. They will show you how they making carpets and other crafts. Transfer to Song Kol Lake. Lunch in Yurt camp. Son-Kol Lake is a high-altitude lake (3012 m) fed by the glacier water of the surrounding mountains, smack-bang in the center of Kyrgyzstan. The pastures surrounding the lake is a summer camp spot for Kyrgyz shepherd families for centuries. Enjoy free time. Optional horseback riding.

Overnight in Yurt camp

Day 7 · Son-Kol Lake – Bishkek (350 km 6-7 hrs)

Bishkek

5 min

Breakfast. Free time. Drive to Kochkor village for lunch in Kyrgyz family. Drive to Bishkek.

Accommodation at the 3 star hotel.

Day 8 · Bishkek – Airport (30km 40 min)

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Breakfast. Transfer to airport Manas for departure. End of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Manas International Airport

We will pick you up at the arrival hall of Manas International Airport.

The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.