Will this be a small group tour, or a private tour for just my husband and I? Also, will we be able to visit Kaindy Lake when we are visiting the Kolsai Lake region?

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7 days and 6 nights Almaty - Bishkek tour

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Operator: Nomads Yurt
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 4 - 8
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Almaty
Start point
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Airport in Almaty, 09:00 - 10:00)
Included Activities
- Almaty City tour covering central part of the city
- Walk through historic buildings and cathedrals
- Visit Almaty Park and city squares
- Visit Kok Tobe
Landmarks
Kok Tobe
Almaty Park
Day 2
Kolsai Lake
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Explore Charyn Canyon
- Explore Kolsai Lake
Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Kolsai Lake
Day 3
Karakol
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch (Lunch picnic in nature), Dinner (Dinner at local Dungan family with folklore show from local musical band)
Included Activities
- Cross border at Kegen on foot
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Bugu Bazaar
- Dinner at local Dungan family with folklore show
Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Bugu Bazaar
Day 4
Jeti Oguz
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at yurt camp), Dinner (Dinner at yurt camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Altyn Arashan Gorge via Soviet Union Track
- Visit mineral hot spring in nature
- Return to Karakol by UAZ Track
Landmarks
Altyn Arashan Gorge
Jeti Oguz
Day 5
Barskoon - Issyk Kul Lake
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at yurt camp), Lunch (Lunch at yurt café in Barskoon), Dinner (Dinner at guesthouse in Kaji Say)
Included Activities
- Explore Jeti Oguz including Broken Heart rock formation and Jeti Oguz Rocks
- Easy hike in Barskoon Valley to one of four waterfalls
- See Yuri Gagarin monument
- Explore Skazka Canyon
- Beach time at Issyk Kul Lake
Optional Activities
- Walking to Maiden Braid Waterfall
- Horse riding to Maiden Braid Waterfall
Landmarks
Jeti Oguz Rocks
Maiden Braid Waterfall
Barskoon Valley
Kumtor Peak
Yuri Gagarin Monument
Skazka Canyon
Issyk Kul Lake
Day 6
Kaji Say to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch (Lunch at local family in Kizil Tuu Village), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Bokonbaevo village for eagle hunting show
- Visit Kizil Tuu Village for lunch with local family and yurt assembly show
- Visit Burana Tower in Tokmok
Landmarks
Bokonbaevo
Kizil Tuu Village
Burana Tower
Day 7
Bishkek
End point
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Airport in Almaty, 10:00 - 11:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

Landmarks
Kok Tobe
Almaty Park

Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Kolsai Lake

Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Bugu Bazaar

Landmarks
Altyn Arashan Gorge
Jeti Oguz

Landmarks
Jeti Oguz Rocks
Maiden Braid Waterfall
Barskoon Valley
Kumtor Peak
Yuri Gagarin Monument
Skazka Canyon
Issyk Kul Lake

Landmarks
Bokonbaevo
Kizil Tuu Village
Burana Tower

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Nomads Yurt

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Nomads Yurt

Tour Operator
5.0

Tobias
September 12th, 2025
5
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
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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Asked on December 22nd, 2024
Will this be a small group tour, or a private tour for just my husband and I? Also, will we be able to visit Kaindy Lake when we are visiting the Kolsai Lake region?
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- Nomads YurtOperator•Written December 2024
  This tour counted for 4 people. We will send you quotation for 2 people tomorrow.

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Currencies
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Tenge
Kazakhstan
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Som
Kyrgyzstan
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Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan.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 Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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7 days and 6 nights Almaty - Bishkek tour

Itinerary

Almaty

Included Activities

Kolsai Lake

Included Activities

Karakol

Included Activities

Jeti Oguz

Included Activities

Barskoon - Issyk Kul Lake

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kaji Say to Bishkek

Included Activities

Bishkek

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