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What is the cost for a private tour?

The price for a private tour varies depending on the itinerary and number of travelers.

Is there a minimum number of participants needed for the tour?

Yes, a minimum number of participants is required to run the tour.

How can I pay for the tour?

Payments can be made by cash or credit card upon arrival.

What happens if the tour minimum is not met?

If the minimum participant requirement is not met, alternative options or a refund will be offered.

Does the price include a single supplement?

The price does not cover a single supplement; it will incur an extra charge.

What kind of transport will we use during the tour?

The tour includes transfers by private transport and public transportation.

What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?

For cancellation, please notify us, and we can guide you through the process.

I am interested to know how long is the hike mentioned. I am only average fitness level and have just trainers not hiking boots also. Please let me know as this is my only concern.

Hiking is fit for beginners. You will hike to Maiden braid waterfall about 1,5 hours only.

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US $1,630 per person

Popular Yssyk-Kul and Son-Kul tour Kyrgyzstan

7 days

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Start and end in Bishkek

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Operator: Nomads Yurt
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Russian
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Bishkek
Start point
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Manas airport, 08:00 - 09:00)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Bishkek city tour: central part, Osh Bazaar, Victory Square, Ala-Too Square
- Oak Park visit
- Manas monument viewing
Landmarks
Osh Bazaar
Victory Square
Ala-Too Square
Manas Monument
Day 2
Jeti-Oguz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Nomadic yurt assembly master class with local family
- Lunch with local family
- House of the Golden Eagle visit
- Fairy Tale canyon exploration
- Maiden Braid waterfall hiking
- Seven Rock mountains viewing at Jeti-Oguz
Landmarks
Issyk-Kul Lake
Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka Canyon)
Maiden Braid Waterfall
Seven Rock Mountains (Jeti-Oguz)
Day 3
Karakol
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at guest house in Altyn-Arashan), Dinner (Dinner with local Dungan family)
Included Activities
- Altyn-Arashan hot spring visit
- Aksuu Kench mineral spring swimming
- Dinner with local Dungan family in Karakol
- Karakol city exploration
Optional Activities
- Folklore show with local musician band in Karakol (optional 120 USD for group)
Landmarks
Altyn-Arashan Hot Spring
Aksuu Kench Mineral Spring
Day 4
Kochkor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local guest house), Dinner
Included Activities
- Karakol city tour
- Dungan Mosque visit
- Holy Trinity Cathedral visit
- Bugu Bazaar exploration
- Issyk-Kul Lake beach time
- Open-air Petroglyphs museum visit
Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Bugu Bazaar
Petroglyphs Open-Air Museum
Day 5
Son-Kul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in yurts), Dinner
Included Activities
- Local felt factory shop visit
- Son-Kul Lake arrival and kymyz tasting
- Lakeside walk
- Horseback riding at Son-Kul
Landmarks
Son-Kul Lake
Moldo Ashu Pass
Day 6
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local Dungan family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Burana Tower visit
Landmarks
Kalmak Ashu Pass
Burana Tower
Day 7
Bishkek
End point
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Manas airport, 08:00 - 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Osh Bazaar
Victory Square
Ala-Too Square
Manas Monument

Landmarks
Issyk-Kul Lake
Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka Canyon)
Maiden Braid Waterfall
Seven Rock Mountains (Jeti-Oguz)

Landmarks
Altyn-Arashan Hot Spring
Aksuu Kench Mineral Spring

Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Bugu Bazaar
Petroglyphs Open-Air Museum

Landmarks
Son-Kul Lake
Moldo Ashu Pass

Landmarks
Kalmak Ashu Pass
Burana Tower

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Nomads Yurt

5.0

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Tobias
September 12th, 2025
5.0
Very good tour. Optimally planned, beautiful accommodation, mega nature, super guide, very nice experiences. Just as...
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Amber
November 9th, 2022
5.0
We had a great tour around Issyk-Kul. We were showed a lot of beautiful nature and learned a lot about the Kyrgyzstan...
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16 May, 2026
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17 May, 2026
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18 May, 2026
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13 May, 2026
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19 May, 2026
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20 May, 2026
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15 May, 2026
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21 May, 2026
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22 May, 2026
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23 May, 2026
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24 May, 2026
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Robyn
Asked on May 25th, 2025
How much is a single supplement?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- R
  Robyn
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Do you have August 26 guaranteed
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written May 2025
  On August 26 we don't have group unfortunately. On August 2 we have group tour. Please let me know if you would like to get details
J
Jorge
Asked on December 24th, 2024
Do I need a visa for this tour?
Visa
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written December 2024
  Visa requirements depend on your nationality; please check before traveling.
D
Daphne
Asked on December 12th, 2024
What is the cost for a private tour?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written December 2024
  The price for a private tour varies depending on the itinerary and number of travelers.
G
Gaël
Asked on November 15th, 2024
Is there a minimum number of participants needed for the tour?
Group size
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, a minimum number of participants is required to run the tour.
T
Tatiana
Asked on October 21st, 2024
How can I pay for the tour?
Payments
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written October 2024
  Payments can be made by cash or credit card upon arrival.
C
Carmen
Asked on October 18th, 2024
What happens if the tour minimum is not met?
Group size
Tour Details
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written October 2024
  If the minimum participant requirement is not met, alternative options or a refund will be offered.
Y
Yvonne
Asked on September 17th, 2024
Does the price include a single supplement?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written September 2024
  The price does not cover a single supplement; it will incur an extra charge.
R
Rema
Asked on August 18th, 2024
What kind of transport will we use during the tour?
Transport
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written August 2024
  The tour includes transfers by private transport and public transportation.
V
Vanessa
Asked on July 19th, 2024
What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?
Payments
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written July 2024
  For cancellation, please notify us, and we can guide you through the process.
S
Sarah
Asked on July 3rd, 2024
I am interested to know how long is the hike mentioned. I am only average fitness level and have just trainers not hiking boots also. Please let me know as this is my only concern.
Tour Details
- Nomads YurtOperator•Written July 2024
  Hiking is fit for beginners. You will hike to Maiden braid waterfall about 1,5 hours only.

From

US $1,630 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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Tour ID: 239389

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Nomads Yurt. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Popular Yssyk-Kul and Son-Kul tour Kyrgyzstan

Itinerary

Bishkek

Included Activities

Jeti-Oguz

Included Activities

Karakol

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kochkor

Included Activities

Son-Kul

Included Activities

Bishkek

Included Activities

Bishkek

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