Name: The Great Silk Road Nomads
Type: Group / Private / Easy Pace
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
Itinerary: Bishkek – Issyk Kol – Karakol – Charyn Canyon – Almaty
Language: Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide
Description: Discover Kyrgyzstan, home to some of the world’s most spectacular yet little-known mountain landscapes—from turquoise alpine lakes and lush valleys to high-desert moonscapes and the striking red cliffs of Seven Bulls Gorge. Continue to Kazakhstan, a vast land of contrasts offering pristine nature, vibrant bazaars, modern cities, and endless adventures like horseback riding, hiking, and skiing. Shaped by Mongol and Turkic nomads, Kazakhstan is renowned for its semi-nomadic heritage and deep equestrian traditions
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Bishkek
Arrival at Bishkek International Airport. Our representative will meet you with welcoming drinks and transfer to hotel. Free and easy.
Meals: X / X / Dinner
Accommodation: Plaza Hotel Bishkek (www.plazahotel.kg)
Day 2: Bishkek Guided Tour
After a hearty breakfast at hotel, start city tour. Lunch at a local cafe. Continue the city tour in Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan - visit Independence Square, Alatau Square, TSUM.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Plaza Hotel Bishkek (www.plazahotel.kg)
Day 3: Bishkek - Issyk Kol Transfer
After breakfast we will drive towards along the south bank of Issyk-Kul Lake. Lunch at Qattama Center - try the best of Kyrgyzstan fresh cheese and milk products by locals, real shepherd’s meal which is named Qattama. Continue driving to the Issyk Kol Lake, overnight at Yurt Camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt Camp Resort
Day 4: Issyk Kol - Karakol Transfer
Breakfast at the Yurt and start driving to Karakol. On the way we will pass through “Skazka” (Fairy Tale) Canyon to see the magnificent Danxia landscape, where the rocks of various shapes appear in a breathtaking variety of colors. Continue the tour to the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan, Jeti-Oguz Canyon (Seven Bulls Canyon) and the "Broken Heart" Gorge. Visiting the Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Nomad Hotel (www.instagram.com/nomadhotel.kg)
Day 5: Karakol - Almaty Transfer (Kegen Border)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Almaty city of Kazakhstan. Cross Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border checkpoint. Then drive to Charyn Canyon to enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the nature.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Kazakhstan Hotel (www.kazakhstanhotel.kz)
Day 6: Almaty Guided Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Start city tour in Almaty, Abay Square and Kok Tobe Hill (optional), Zeleniy Bazaar, Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral. Optional visit to Big Almaty Lake.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Kazakhstan Hotel (www.kazakhstanhotel.kz)
Day 7: Almaty - Home Flight
After breakfast transfer to Almaty International Airport to take flight to Home.
Meals: Breakfast / X / X
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE:
2-4 travelers - 2056USD Per Person
4-8 travelers - 1725USD Per Person
8-12 travelers - 1568USD Per Person
12-16 travelers - 1326USD Per Person
Single Supplement - 295USD
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
All transfers from/to airport/train station;
Air-conditioned comfort tour vehicle (Bus; Van; Jeep);
Accommodation throughout the tour;
Daily breakfasts at all accommodations;
Daily lunches at local cafes;
Daily dinners at local cafes;
Live Golden Eagle Hunting Show Demonstration;
Limitless Stops at picturesque locations along the route;
Experienced tour guide in all cities;
Visa Support (if applicable);
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
International airfares;
Entrance tickets;
Visa costs (if applicable);