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Best of Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan
9 days, Almaty to Bishkek
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Discover a part of the world that's getting noticed for its beautiful landscapes and its warm people. This 9-day tour takes you off the beaten tourist path and into the cultures of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Begin in Almaty and drive through the stunning Charyn Canyon. Spend one night in a traditional yurt and get to know the welcoming families of the nomadic Kyrgyz culture. Enjoy city time in Bishkek as well as optional activities like day hikes and horseback riding to get you closer to the stunning nature here.
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Trip Code: AZKK
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Places visited
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
Itinerary Notes
Please note that there may be some itinerary variations while in the Song Köl region due to unseasonably heavy snows and cold weather conditions in this region. Our expert CEOs will always put your safety first and in extreme cases of heavy rain, storms or snow which may require an overnight accommodation change or changes to scheduled activities. Alternatives will be offered where possible to do so.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Song-Köl
- City tour (Almaty)
- Charyn Canyon stop
- Karakol city tour (half-day)
- Yurt building presentation (Kizil Tuu)
- Felt-making workshop visit
- Community-based tourism (CBT) stay
- Burana Tower visit
- Half-day city tour (Bishkek)
- Transport to/from all included activities and between destinations
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts), yurt (2 nts), CBT houses (1 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD220-290 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, walking
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.