• Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel.
• Drive to “Huns” Ethno Village, located 40 km from Almaty. The base is considered the first ethnographic “aul” (Kazakh traditional village) in Kazakhstan.
• Here you can completely immerse yourself into the history of Kazakh nomadic people and watch a demonstration on how bauyrsaks (traditional bread) are made.
• Here you can also learn more about national traditions, do horseback riding and archery.
• Experience Kazakh lifestyle in an authentic village setting.
• Lunch in the ethno-village, followed by time to explore local crafts and traditions.
• At around 3-4pm you will return to Almaty for leisure time or dinner
• Optional dinner with the group or you could do your own thing.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Transfers & entrance fees

Accommodation: Kazzhol park Hotel 4*

• Depart for Charyn Canyon.
• Explore the Charyn National Park and the Charyn River Valley.
  • Walk along the canyon and admire the unique landscapes.
  • Visit the “Valley of Castles” (2 km long, up to 80 meters wide).
• Travel to Saty village.
• Arrive at Saty village and check into the hotel.
• Enjoy dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.

Activity level: option to walk above the canyon – easy level & option to walk inside the canyon – moderate level. 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner & Transfers.

Accommodation: Kolsai Grand Hotel or similar

• Travel to Karakol town, with a stop at Tepke horse farm.
  • Enjoy lunch and a guided excursion around the farm.
  • View local racing horses, admire scenic views, and explore the bonfire area and gardens.
• Continue the drive to Karakol town.
• Visit Dungan Mosque, a functioning mosque built in the style of a Chinese pagoda.
• Explore the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church, constructed entirely of wood.
• Transfer to Aksuu village to visit the hot springs (swimming is available and included for those who choose to do so).
• Return to Karakol and check into a hotel for accommodation.

• Transfer to Altyn Arashan Valley via special military vehicle.
• Begin the walk at Altyn Arashan and explore the picturesque surroundings.
  • Optional activities include horse riding and visiting hot springs (both available at an extra cost – approx 3 – 15 USD)
• For lunch, you will stop at a local supermarket to buy your own food and enjoy a small picnic in nature with the group
• Return to Karakol in the late afternoon.
• Enjoy dinner with a local Dungan family.
  • Experience a unique blend of Kyrgyz and Chinese cuisine.

• After breakfast, drive to Djety Oguz Gorge.
• Admire the scenic landscapes and take photos.
• Visit the “Broken Heart Rock” and walk to the panorama to see the iconic Seven Bulls rocks.
• Stop at the village of Svetlaya Polyana.
• Meet a master craftsman who produces traditional Komuz musical instruments.
• Engage in conversations with villagers and enjoy tea with local honey and homemade jam.
• Have lunch in the village.
• Continue to Barskoon Gorge for an excursion to its famous waterfalls:
  – “Beard of the Wiseman” and “Cup of Manas.”
• Arrive in Bokonbaev village in the evening.
• Enjoy dinner and rest at the accommodation.

• Depart in the morning for Naryn town.
  • Stop en route to meet an eagle hunter and witness a demonstration with birds of prey.
• Continue to Kochkor village.
  • Enjoy lunch with a local family.
  • Visit a women’s cooperative to learn about the traditional process of producing felt carpets.
• Transfer to Tash Rabat via Naryn town.
  • Arrive in the evening at Tash Rabat area and settle into the yurt camp.
  • Excursion to Tash Rabat Caravanserai, an 11th–14th-century stone structure.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.

• Depart at around 8am in the morning for Naryn town (approx 1.5 hour drive).
  • Pass through the city and visit the main square and the unique Blue Mosque.
• Lunch at a local restaurant 
• Continue the journey to Son Kul via the scenic Moldo Ashu Pass.
• Arrive at Son Kul and check into the yurt camp at approx 4pm.
• Free time for optional activity or to hike around the area
• Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
• Optional: Participate in horseback riding games near the camp (this is 220 USD per group – we will determine cost per person once the group is closed).

• Depart in the morning at approx 8-8.30am from Son Kul and descend via the scenic “33 Parrots” Pass.
  • Stop at the bottom of the pass to visit a small waterfall.
  • Take a 15-minute hike (one way) to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
  • Level of difficulty is medium – important to wear good hiking boots.
• Continue driving to Kochkor village (arrival approx 2pm).
  • Stop for lunch in the village.
• Proceed to Chon Kemin Valley.
  • Arrive and check into the guest house (approx 5-6pm).
• Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.

• Spend the first part of the day in Chon Kemin.
  • Enjoy a hike with a panoramic view of the valley.
  • Optional: Relax by the pool and swim (for extra charge- approx 15USD) or visit the local Bilimkana school to meet local kids.
• Lunch at the guest house.
• Drive to Bishkek city.
• Arrive and check into the hotel.
• Optional: Attend a folklore show during dinner (18 USD + 150 USD per group for the folklore shows –  we will determine cost per person once the group is closed).

Transfer to the airport, and catch a flight back home, which concludes your unforgettable journey.

Included: Breakfast and transfer to airport

Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.

Yes, the camps will have hot water. The toilets and showers are separate and sharing. Please note that this is part of the adventure and an opportunity to embrace a unique travel experience.

This is up to your personal food and drink choices. You could spend anything between 5-30USD for a meal.

Yurt availability is limited – single occupancy in yurts is only possible if available. 

For safety, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling with us. You need to make sure that the country of visit is covered by your insurance and is important to keep a copy of your insurance policy handy.

Accommodation will be hand selected and can be viewed above. There will be a mix of 4*, 3*, guesthouses and yurt camps. 

The majority of guests joining our trips are solo travellers. Through meet-ups, events and our facebook community you will get to know the group before meeting at the airport to fly to Kazakstan and Kyrgyzstan. You could get a single room at an additional charge, however, meeting up with the group beforehand could give you the opportunity to meet someone and decide together to share a room. 

Breakfasts and 10 lunches and 10 dinners are included. If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please let us know as soon as you complete your booking. This will help us ensure that we can accommodate your dietary needs effectively during your trip

Generally all restaurants cater for your needs and we will have a local guide who will suggest appropriate dishes and restaurants. Best is to advice us on booking so that we could plan for this in advance.

In Kazakstan and Kyrgyzstan the power plug sockets are of type C and F.

EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kazakstan and Kyrgyzstan as a tourist, provided they have a passport of usually six months’ validity and an onward or return ticket.