what a pity to learn that the tour is not longer running, when the TourRadar website says it is available. Maybe take it off from there to not create more shattered hopes?

Many apologies but this tour is no longer running this year.

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In the Footsteps of the Nomads of Kyrgyzstan

9 days

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Start and end in Bishkek

4.7 (20 reviews)

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Operator: Yellowwood Adventures Ltd
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bishkek
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional tea house with live music and dancing)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bishkek with local guide
- Dinner at traditional tea house with live music and dancing
Landmarks
Bishkek
Day 2
Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley
Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Historical Complex and 11th century minaret
- Explore ancient Turkic stone sculptures and mausoleum remains
- Transfer to Chon Kemin Valley
Optional Activities
- 2-3 hours easy hiking tour to Kalmak-Ashuu gorge
- Horse riding (small fee)
- Traditional Kyrgyz Boosok cooking class (small fee)
Landmarks
Burana Historical Complex
Kalmak-Ashuu Gorge
Chon Kemin Valley
Day 3
Chon Kemin Valley to Issyk-Kul
Chon Kemin Valley to Issyk-Kul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Skazka Canyon rock formations
- Eagle hunting demonstration by local Kyrgyz nomads at Bokonbaev village
- Walk along the shore of Issyk-Kul
Landmarks
Issyk-Kul
Skazka Canyon
Bokonbaev
Day 4
Issyk-Kul to Tashrabat
Issyk-Kul to Tashrabat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and felt show demonstration at local family home in Acha-Kayindy), Dinner (Fantastic dinner prepared by the lodge)
Included Activities
- Felt show demonstration at local family home in Acha-Kayindy
- Explore the Caravanserai of Tashrabat
Landmarks
Tashrabat Caravanserai
Tian Shan Mountains
Acha-Kayindy
Day 5
Tashrabat
Tashrabat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore foothills around Tashrabat Caravanserai
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding up valley trails (additional cost)
- Hiking to high pass at 4000m with views of Chatyr-Kol Lake (Grade 5 level if walking entire route)
Landmarks
Chatyr-Kol
Day 6
Chon Kemin Valley to Son-Kol Lake
Chon Kemin Valley to Son-Kol Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Son-Kol Lake yurt camp
- Stay in traditional nomad yurt with local family
Landmarks
Son-Kol Lake
Day 7
Son-Kol Lake
Son-Kol Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisure day at Son-Kol Lake
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Horse riding (small fee)
Landmarks
Son-Kol Lake
Day 8
Song-Kol to Bishkek
Song-Kol to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at family home in Kochkor), Dinner (Group celebration dinner in Bishkek)
Included Activities
- Group celebration dinner in Bishkek
Landmarks
Kochkor
Day 9
Bishkek
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bishkek

Landmarks
Burana Historical Complex
Kalmak-Ashuu Gorge
Chon Kemin Valley

Landmarks
Issyk-Kul
Skazka Canyon
Bokonbaev

Landmarks
Tashrabat Caravanserai
Tian Shan Mountains
Acha-Kayindy

Landmarks
Chatyr-Kol

Landmarks
Son-Kol Lake

Landmarks
Son-Kol Lake

Landmarks
Kochkor

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Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)
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4.7

Stephanie5.0•March 2019
This was one of the best things I’ve ever done, I had such a wonderful experience, made brilliant new friends and saw...
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StephenReels4.5•March 2019
I did a similar tour with Yellow Wood but one that incorporated the World Nomad Games at Issyk-Kul. The landscape was...
I did a similar tour with Yellow Wood but one that incorporated the World Nomad Games at Issyk-Kul. The landscape was of course the star of the show, with an itinerary that allowed us to experience a range of locations, from the Silk-Road splendour of Tash Rabat to the unmatched serenity of Song-Kul, experiences enriched by tour leader Sam and his able crew of Kyrgyz assistants, always aware and attentive but never intrusive. Yurt accomodation was surprisingly comfortable and the food, prepared by local families, delicious and plentiful. I would not hesitate to recommend Yellow Wood to anybody looking for a stimulating, memorable and ultimately exhilarating Kyrgyzstan escapade – particularly if Sam keeps his promise to upgrade the tour bus!Show more

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- Yellowwood Adventures LtdOperator•Written June 2022
  Many apologies but this tour is no longer running this year.

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In the Footsteps of the Nomads of Kyrgyzstan

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