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Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

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From Bishkek to Almaty

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bishkek
Bishkek
Accommodation
Hotel (Cozy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Bishkek
Bishkek
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Cozy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bishkek Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bishkek City Tour
- Kyrgyz Dumpling Making (Learn to make local manti)
Day 3
Bishkek - Chon Kemin
Bishkek - Chon Kemin
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with a Dungan family in Iskra Village), Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin)
Included Activities
- Burana Tower Visit
- Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch
Landmarks
Burana Tower
Day 4
Chon Kemin - Tamga
Chon Kemin - Tamga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (YurtCamp tosor Tonya)
Included Activities
- Shatyly View Point Hike
- Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Issyk Kul Lake
Landmarks
Shatyly View Point
Skazka (Fairytale Canyon)
Issyk Kul Lake
Day 5
Tamga
Tamga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (YurtCamp tosor Tonya)
Included Activities
- Barskoon Waterfall
- Yurt Building Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Issyk Kul Lake
Landmarks
Barskoon Waterfall
Day 6
Tamga - Karakol
Tamga - Karakol
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madanur Hotel)
Included Activities
- Karakol Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Dungan Mosque (Free)
- Karakol Market
- Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit (Free)
- Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs
Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
Day 7
Karakol
Karakol
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madanur Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Karakol City Tour
- Jety Oguz & the Seven Bulls
- Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs
Landmarks
Jety Oguz
Day 8
Karakol - Saty Village
Karakol - Saty Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic picnic lunch along the way), Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Zhuldyz Guest House)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan)
- Kaindy Lake Hike Visit
- Saty Village Stay
Landmarks
Kaindy Lake
Day 9
Saty Village - Altyn Emel National Park
Saty Village - Altyn Emel National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Algai Quinn Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Charyn Canyon Visit
Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel National Park
Day 10
Altyn Emel National Park - Almaty
Altyn Emel National Park - Almaty
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Mildom Express Hotel)
Included Activities
- Singing Dunes
- Almaty Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes
Day 11
Almaty
Almaty
Accommodation
Hotel (Mildom Express Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out Almaty
Optional Activities
- Almaty City Tour
Day 12
Almaty
Almaty

Landmarks
Burana Tower

Landmarks
Shatyly View Point
Skazka (Fairytale Canyon)
Issyk Kul Lake

Landmarks
Barskoon Waterfall

Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral

Landmarks
Jety Oguz

Landmarks
Kaindy Lake

Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel National Park

Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Cozy Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin
Guesthouse
day 3
YurtCamp tosor Tonya
Camping
Days 4, 5
Madanur Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Zhuldyz Guest House
Guesthouse
day 8
Algai Quinn Guesthouse
Guesthouse
day 9
Mildom Express Hotel
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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4.7

Dave5.0•October 2026
Well organized, intimate group tour of a part of the world that would take a lot of research to pull off.
Jin5.0•August 2026
We had an amazing experience on The Five Stans of the Silk Road tour. It was a long and sometimes challenging...
We had an amazing experience on The Five Stans of the Silk Road tour. It was a long and sometimes challenging journey, but it gave us the opportunity to experience five very different countries, cultures, landscapes, and histories in one trip. The itinerary was very well organised, especially considering the complicated border crossings and the long distances between destinations. We visited beautiful mountains, lakes, deserts, historic Silk Road cities, local markets, and traditional villages. Staying in a yurt and camping near the Darvaza gas crater were particularly memorable experiences. Our tour leader was young but very responsible, caring, and hardworking. She always tried her best to help everyone in the group and handled unexpected situations calmly and professionally. The local guides were also knowledgeable and helped us understand the history and culture of each country. Some travel days were quite long, and the accommodation and facilities in remote areas were sometimes basic, so travellers should be prepared to be flexible. However, these experiences were also part of what made the trip so unique and adventurous. Overall, this was an unforgettable journey and one of the most interesting tours we have ever taken. We would highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about Central Asia and enjoys cultural experiences, history, nature, and adventure.Show more
Janosch5.0•October 2026
Mongolia is amazing! Many spectacular places to see, very friendly people and an incredible culture. Our Guido...
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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Tenge in Kazakhstan, Som in Kyrgyzstan.
Plug types C, E, F
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