Journey along Nomad Trails
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Bishkek – Chunkurchak gorge – Son-Kul lake – Tash-Rabat – Chon-Kemin National Park – Bishkek
Difficulty: 4 out of 5
Best season: Middle of May - Middle of October

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What most tourists are seeking to experience coming to Kyrgyzstan? Of course, experiencing the nomad lifestyle. This tour is exactly for those who want to experience overnight in traditional Kyrgyz yurt, meet with Kyrgyz semi nomad families and emerge to their lifestyle.
Highlights
Night in Supara Resort in picturesque Chunkurchak gorge
Night in real nomad dwelling - yurt
Experience real nomadic life


Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek. Chunkurchak gorge
(distance: 42 km, 50 min - 1 hour)
Meal plan: B

Today you arrive to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan and your guide and driver will meet at "Manas" International airport. You will proceed to the city and have a breakfast at café. After some refreshment drive to the south part of the city – peaceful Chunkurchak gorge where you will enjoy eye catches the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon.
Hiking in the gorge.
Full day enjoying running mountain river at the foot of the mountain slopes located interspersed with alpine meadows and forest belts of juniper, pine, larch, birch, rowan and numerous species of shrubs.
Overnight at unique yurt hotel, where Kyrgyz traditional styled dwelling meets with European comfort.
*Optional activities and services
  • Horse riding in the gorge
  • Archery
  • Kyrgyz folk music show
  • Traditional dinner at ethnic restaurant
Day 2. Chunkurchak gorge – Son-Kul lake
(distance: 340 km, 5,5 - 6 hours)
Meal plan: B & D

You will continue your journey in Kyrgyzstan driving to alpine lake Son-Kul, located at the altitude 3016 m.
On the way to the lake stop in Tokmok town and visit ancient Burana Tower dated the Silk Road period.
Continue driving to Son-Kul where you will have an overnight in real nomadic yurt.
*Optional activities and services
  • Lunch in local family in Tokmok
  • Kyrgyz felt carpet making demonstration in Kochkor
Day 3. Full day in Son-Kul lake
Meal plan: B&D
This day you will get acquaintance with Kyrgyz nomad families, see their ordinary life-style.
Hiking in the mountains with stunning views.
We will make sure to realize your dream of Nomad, you will ride on boat and see the bottom of the alpine lake!
Enjoy delicious dinner and have an overnight in yurt camp.
Day 4. Son-Kul lake – Tash-Rabat
(distance: 245 km, 4,5–5 hours)
Meal plan
: B & D
Your trip along the nomad's trail is continuing with visiting Tash-Rabat area. You will drive to the heart of Celestial mountains called Tien-Shan. On the way enjoy beautiful views of multicolored mountains.
Upon arrival to Tash-Rabat have an excursion of mystical caravanserai.
Dinner and overnight in yurt.
Day 5. Full day in Tash-Rabat
Meal plan: B & D
Have a full day of relaxing, hiking and emerging to nomad Kyrgyz culture.
Dinner and overnight in yurt.

*Optional activities and services
  • Lunch in local family in Tokmok
  • Kyrgyz felt carpet making demonstration in Kochkor
Day 6. Tash-Rabat – Chon-Kemin National Park
(distance: 340 km, 5,5 - 6 hours)
Meal plan: B & D
Today proceed to Chon-Kemin National Park. This is the final destination in our trip before reaching capital city Bishkek. This is one of picturesque areas with diverse flora and fauna and beautiful gorges.
Upon arrival dinner and overnight in cozy ethnic styled guest house.
*Optional activities and services
  • Enjoying evening lighting a campfire (FOC)
  • Horse-riding to Chatyrkul lake
  • "Manas" epic story teller
Day 7. Chon-Kemin National Park - Bishkek
Meal plan: B & L
Have a delicious breakfast at guest house. Enjoy fresh air of the morning and nip your cup of coffee at the terrace.
Afterwards have a walk in the village.
Afternoon drive to Bishkek city.
Overnight in hotel.
*Optional activities and services
  • Demonstration of traditional women hair dress – elechek
  • Fishing
  • Rafting
Day 8. Free day in Bishkek
Meal plan: B
Free day in Bishkek will give a chance for you to get acquaintance with capital city. You can walk in the city center – Ala-Too square, Oak Park and other places of interest and see main architectural buildings, statues etc.
*Optional activities and services
  • Half day tour to Ala-Archa national park
Day 9. Departure
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport in proper time according to your flight.
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Tour Info
Inclusions
✓ Accommodation in mentioned hotels, guest-houses, yurts with breakfasts, if not stated otherwise
✓ Tours and activities, as per itinerary.
✓ Entry fee to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Return airport-hotel transfers.
✓ Return transfers for tours and activities (2-4 pax – car/minivan, 5-10 pax – minibus, 10+ pax – two minibuses)
✓ Services of an English / Arab-speaking driver/tour guide
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Visa
- Full board
- Insurance and airport taxes
- Tips and Porterage.
- All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group's menu.
Accommodation
Allotment: standard rooms in the following hotels: 1 night in "Supara" mountain hotel or similar in Chunkurchak gorge
2 nights in yurt camp in Son-Kul lake
2 nights in yurt camp in Tash-Rabat
1 night in guest house "Ashu" or similar in Chon-Kemin National Park
2 nights in "Bugu" / "Madison Avenue" / "Bugu" hotel or similar in Bishkek

Prices: 626 USD per person (when group of 10 people)
Single supplement: 299 USD
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Note: Deadline for booking of the tour is 5-15 days before the starting date of the tour (depending on the program).