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Trek the wild Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan & World Nomad Games 2026

14 days
Start and end in Bishkek
4.8 (19 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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 2 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early check-in with breakfast included), Dinner (Dinner at a well-known tea house in Bishkek with traditional live music and dancing)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bishkek
    • Welcome introduction to Kyrgyzstan's history
    • Dinner with traditional live music and dancing at a tea house
    Landmarks
    Bishkek
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  3. Day 2

    Bishkek to Karakol

    Bishkek to Karakol
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cholpon-Ata), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • Climb Burana Tower
    • Visit Burana Tower museum
    • View open-air Balbals (stone figures)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit wooden mosque in Karakol
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Issyk-Kol Lake
    Karakol
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  4. Day 3

    Karakol to Jurgalan River Campsite

    Karakol to Jurgalan River Campsite
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Jurgalan Pass to Tyrgon Valley

    Jurgalan Pass to Tyrgon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast (Camp breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding through Tyrgon Valley
    Landmarks
    Jurgalan Pass
    Tyrgon Valley
    Tyrgon River
  6. Day 5

    Tyrgon Valley to Tyrgon Pass

    Tyrgon Valley to Tyrgon Pass
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Tyrgon Pass (10km, 700m ascent, 5-7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Tyrgon Pass
  7. Day 6

    Bosuchuk Pass to Ailanysh Pass

    Bosuchuk Pass to Ailanysh Pass
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Ailanysh Pass to Ortok Pass

    Ailanysh Pass to Ortok Pass
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at remote freshwater lake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to remote freshwater lake and Ailanysh Pass to Ortok Pass (13km, approximately 500m ascent, 6-7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Ailanysh Pass
    Ortok Pass
  9. Day 8

    Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley

    Ortok Pass to Altyn-Arashan Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase beer to celebrate journey
    Landmarks
    Ortok Pass
    Altyn-Arashan Valley
  10. Day 9

    Altyn-Arashan Valley to Issyk-Kul Lake

    Altyn-Arashan Valley to Issyk-Kul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kol Lake
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  11. Day 10

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony and show

    Optional Activities

    • Explore various events around the city
  12. Day 11

    World Nomad Games

    World Nomad Games
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit yurt city for World Nomad Games
    • Explore World Nomad Games cultural events
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kol Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    World Nomad Games

    World Nomad Games
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Attend World Nomad Games - Horse racing
    • Attend World Nomad Games - Kok-Boru (polo)
    • Attend World Nomad Games - Wrestling
    • Attend World Nomad Games - Archery
    • Attend World Nomad Games - Falconry
    • Attend World Nomad Games - Music and cultural exhibitions
  14. Day 13

    Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek

    Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final group dinner in Bishkek)

    Included Activities

    • Final group dinner in Bishkek
  15. Day 14

    Bishkek Departure

    Bishkek Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.8 (19 reviews)
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  • Stephanie5.0March 2019
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  • StephenReels4.5March 2019
    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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  • Ben5.0March 2019
    Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true...
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Tour ID: 320142

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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.
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