Itinerary
- Day 1
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Kazakh restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at traditional Kazakh restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit State Museum of Arts
- Visit State History Museum
- Visit Kasteev House Museum
Landmarks State Museum of Arts State History Museum Kasteev House Museum 
- Day 2
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of downtown Almaty with local guide
- Visit Central Square
- Visit Zenkoff Cathedral in Panfilov Park
- Visit Medeu high-altitude skating rink
- Panoramic views of Almaty and surrounding mountains
Landmarks Central Square Zenkoff Cathedral Panfilov Park Medeu - Day 3
Almaty to Bishkek
Almaty to Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch featuring dimlama (hearty, meaty stew), plov (rice), and samsa (savory pastry))
Included Activities
- Visit nomadic centre outside Bishkek
- Learn about Kyrgyz culture and traditions
- Watch demonstrations of nomadic weapons and armour
- Watch traditional equestrian games including archery on horseback and trick riding
- Orientation walk in Bishkek with leader
Landmarks Tian Shan range 
- Day 4
Bishkek
Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with group in Bishkek)
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of downtown Bishkek with local guide
- Visit Ala-Too Square and statue of Manas
- Visit Russian Orthodox church
- Visit Oak Park
- Visit Opera house
- Visit Victory Square with eternal flame
- Kurak masterclass - traditional patchwork sewing and quilting
- Create own kurak brooch
- Dinner with group in Bishkek
Landmarks Ala-Too Square Russian Orthodox church Oak Park Opera house Victory Square - Day 5
Bishkek to Issyk Kul
Bishkek to Issyk Kul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade lunch near the lake), Dinner (Campfire dinner under the stars at yurt accommodation)
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower and museum
- Traditional homemade lunch near Lake Issyk Kul
- Campfire dinner at yurt accommodation
Optional Activities
- Play local Kyrgyz games
- Evening walk to admire landscape
Landmarks Lake Issyk Kul Burana Tower Chuy Valley 
- Day 6
Issyk Kul to Karakol
Issyk Kul to Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yurt making workshop in Kyzyk Tuu village
- Learn about kiiz (felt) making
- Visit Skazka Canyon
- Explore Karakol town
Optional Activities
- Assemble your own yurt
Landmarks Skazka Canyon 
- Day 7
Karakol
Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Dungan family hosts - local cuisine masterclass)
Included Activities
- Walk through Jety Oguz Valley
- City walking tour of Karakol with leader
- Visit Prezhevalsky Museum
- Browse local market
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Dungan family cooking masterclass and dinner
Landmarks Jety Oguz Valley Prezhevalsky Museum Dungan Mosque Holy Trinity Cathedral - Day 8
Karakol to Almaty
Karakol to Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner and wine tasting at local, family-owned winery)
Included Activities
- Short hike through Charyn Canyon to bottom
- Winery visit with wine tasting
- Farewell dinner at family-owned winery
Landmarks Charyn Canyon - Day 9
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
