Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

BM-50153

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
18
Age Requirement
18 - 39 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Marvel at the colourful rock formations of Skazka Canyon and Charyn Canyon.

Feel the desert hum beneath your feet at Kazakhstan’s Singing Dunes.

Stay with local families in Saty and enjoy a home-cooked Dungan lunch in Iskra Village.

Learn to build a traditional yurt alongside nomadic experts.

Soak up the local energy in the cultural hubs of Bishkek and Almaty

Itinerary

Ready for a wild ride through Central Asia? This 12-day adventure through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is the perfect mashup of jaw-dropping landscapes and deep cultural dives. Hike through canyons that look like they belong on another planet, listen to the desert sing beneath your feet, and learn how to build a yurt like the nomads do. From village stays and yurt workshops to city streets buzzing with history in Bishkek and Almaty — this is one epic journey where nature stuns, culture shines, and every day brings something totally unexpected.

Day 1Bishkek
Day 2Bishkek
Day 3Bishkek/Chon Kemin
Day 4Chon Kemin/Tamga
Day 5Tamga
Day 6Tamga/Karakol
Day 7Karakol
Day 8Karakol/Saty Village
Day 9Saty Village/Altyn Emel National Park
Day 10Altyn Emel National Park/Almaty
Day 11Almaty
Day 12Almaty
Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hostel (4 nts, multi-share), Guesthouse (5 nts, multi-share), Yurt Camp (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
Note: Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Walking, Train, 4x4 Vehicle.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, BarskoonYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Big Night Out Moment: Almaty, AlmatyFree Time in BishkekBishkek Orientation WalkBurana Tower VisitIskra Village Dungan Family LunchShatyly View Point HikeFree Time in Tamga, Skazka "Fairytale" CanyonBarskoon WaterfallYurt Building DemonstrationKarakol Orientation WalkFree Time in KarakolKaindy Lake Hike VisitSaty Village StayCharyn Canyon VisitSinging DunesAlmaty Orientation WalkFree Time in Almaty

What's Excluded

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