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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Alarcha National Park on foot
- Tour Bishkek and visit vibrant Asian Bazaar
- Ride horses in Chon Kemin's mountain forests
- Sleep in a traditional Yurt by Son-Kul Lake
- Learn yurt-making in Kyzyl-Tuu village
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bishkek
- Day 2 Bishkek
- Day 3
- Day 4 Sonkul Lake
- Day 5 Sonkul/Tamga
- Day 6 Karakol
- Day 7 Karakol – Djety-Oguz – Karakol
- Day 8 Karakol – Kegen border – Saty village, Kolsai Lake
- Day 9 Kolsai Lake – Kayindi Lake – Saty village
- Day 10 Saty village - Charyn Canyons – Almaty
- Day 11 Almaty – City tour
- Day 12 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services

Operated by
Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
96%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- WBWendy· August 15th, 2025I was surprised at how well organised this tour...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Wendy Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for joining our tour. We’re very pleased to hear that you found the tour well organised, enjoyed the comfort of the accommodations, and felt safe and well looked after by our wonderful... Show moreTrip date: August 2025 - KKristen· July 1st, 2025The tour was exceptional. Both the driver and...Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- AMAnu· June 27th, 2025The tour was amazing. Aika was the guide and...Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- STSueAnn· June 27th, 2025Overall, the tour was well-organized and...Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- WHWon· June 27th, 2025Great 12days with Chynara & Alexei. Our driver,...Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- LHLOUISE· July 7th, 2024Thank you for a wonderful trip! Loved the itinerary and Chynara our guide was excellent, so too our driver Tordo! I would highly recommend this trip to others.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- MMMarc· November 10th, 2023The tour was very good, mostly because of the guides ( two of them at different points in time) who were knowledgeable and pleasant. The itinerary was also interesting. It was my first trip with Tourradar but it won't be the last, in fact, I have just booked a trip to Vietnam.Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- BLBingzhi Benjamin· August 24th, 2023The overall tour was excellent. Thanks to Chynara and Ludmila for their care and help in the tour. I would also like to thank the drivers for their hard work, especially on mountain roads.Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewHi Benjamin Thank you very much for your review of our services. We highly appreciate it and it inspires us to work more hard and welcome guests in Central Asia . Thank you Odil, Steppe JourneysTrip date: August 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Marianne
Asked on February 28th, 2025What is the approximate cost of lunches and dinners?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025Lunch or dinner at a local cafe costs around $5-$7 per person.
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Harmanna
Asked on January 24th, 2025Where can I exchange currency during the trip?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025You can exchange money at the airport or in the city at exchange offices and ATMs.
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Alexander
Asked on November 30th, 2024Is a single room available, and what is the cost?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written December 2024A single room supplement is available for $200 per person.
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Aurelio
Asked on October 3rd, 2024Will airport transfers be arranged if I arrive early?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024Pick up from the airport is included in the package for your arrival and departure.
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Ivan
Asked on August 17th, 2024What is the maximum group size for the tour?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024The group size may vary, but typically there will be a maximum of 6 travelers in a shared yurt.
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Erwin
Asked on July 18th, 2024What is the itinerary for the hiking portions of the tour?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024The itinerary includes hiking in various scenic locations, including Karakol and Tamga.
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Steffi
Asked on July 12th, 2024Can I add more travelers to my booking later?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024You can add more travelers to your booking, but please confirm the additional arrangements ahead of your travel dates.
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Liza
Asked on February 26th, 2024Can I arrange optional tours during my stay?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2024Yes, optional tours such as trips to local lakes can be arranged, and costs will be provided upon confirmation.
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Marjanne
Asked on February 23rd, 2024What should I do if I want to book a different return flight?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2024Please inform us of your flight details, and we can assist you with the necessary arrangements.
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Montse
Asked on January 26th, 2024How can I pay for my extras during the trip?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2024Payments for extras can typically be made in cash upon arrival.
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