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Kyrgyzstan's World Nomad Games 2026 then Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains

14 days
Start and end in Bishkek
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early check-in breakfast included), Dinner (Traditional dinner with live music and dancing at local tea house)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bishkek city center
    • Welcome introduction to Kyrgyzstan history and culture
    • Traditional dinner with live music and dancing at tea house
    Landmarks
    Bishkek City Center
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony and show

    Optional Activities

    • Explore various events around the city
  3. Day 3

    Bishkek to Cholpon Ata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Issyk-Kul northern shore
    • Visit yurt city and World Nomad Games stadium
    • World Nomad Games cultural events
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kul Lake
    Cholpon Ata
  4. Day 4

    Cholpon Ata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • World Nomad Games sports events (horse racing, Kok-Boru, wrestling, archery, falconry)
    • Music and cultural exhibitions
  5. Day 5

    Cholpon Ata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • World Nomad Games sports events (horse racing, Kok-Boru, wrestling, archery, falconry)
    • Music and cultural exhibitions
  6. Day 6

    Cholpon Ata to Karakol

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cholpon-Ata), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower and climb to top
    • Visit Burana Tower museum and Balbals (stone figures)
    • Optional exploration of Karakol including wooden mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Visit small wooden mosque in Karakol
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Karakol Wooden Mosque
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  7. Day 7

    Karakol to Jurgalan River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Jurgalan River campsite (9.2km, 600m ascent, 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Jurgalan River
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  8. Day 8

    Jurgalan Pass to Tyrgon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious camp breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike/ride to Jurgalan Pass (3500m) and Tyrgon Valley (13.8km, 630m ascent, 5-7 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding through Tyrgon Valley (suitable for beginners with handler assistance)
    Landmarks
    Jurgalan Pass
    Tyrgon Valley
  9. Day 9

    Tyrgon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Tyrgon Valley to Tyrgon Pass (3500m) (10km, 700m ascent, 5-7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Tyrgon Pass
  10. Day 10

    Bosuchuk Pass to Ailanysh Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Bosuchuk Pass (3400m) to Ailanysh Pass (8km, 530m ascent, 5-7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Bosuchuk Pass
    Ailanysh Pass
  11. Day 11

    Ailanysh Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at remote freshwater lake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike/ride to remote freshwater lake (approximately 13km with 500m ascent, 6-7 hours)
    • Cross Ailanysh Pass at 3671m
    • Descend to Ortok Pass
    Landmarks
    Ailanysh Pass
    Ortok Pass
  12. Day 12

    Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Ortok Pass (3609m) to Altyn-Arashan Valley (14km, 840m ascent, 6-7 hours)
    • Bathe in natural hot springs

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase beer to celebrate the journey
    Landmarks
    Altyn-Arashan Valley
  13. Day 13

    Altyn-Arashan Valley to Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 journey from Altyn-Arashan Valley to Bishkek
    • Return to Issyk-Kul northern shore
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kul Lake
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  14. Day 14

    Bishkek Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Stephanie
    March 7th, 2019
    5.0
    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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  • StephenReels
    March 5th, 2019
    4.5
    I did a similar tour with Yellow Wood but one that incorporated the World Nomad Games at Issyk-Kul. The landscape was...
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  • Ben
    March 3rd, 2019
    5.0
    Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true...
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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