Overview

Explore Kyrgyzstan in 6 days on this easy-level cultural and adventure tour: attend the World Nomad Games, visit Burana Tower, discover scenic valleys, red rock canyons, and alpine lakes, and experience authentic nomadic culture through eagle hunting demonstrations, yurt stays, and horseback riding.

This tour covers Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Bokonbaevo, and Son-Kol Lake, making it ideal for travelers seeking a mix of cultural immersion, nature exploration, and traditional nomadic lifestyle experiences.

Difficulty: Easy
Locations: Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Bokonbaevo, Son-Kol Lake

Highlights:

• Participation in the World Nomad Games

• Visit to Burana Tower

• Scenic Jeti-Oguz and Fairy Tale Canyon

• Barskoon Waterfall

• Son-Kol Lake experience

• Traditional Eagle hunting demonstration

• Authentic Yurt stay
  

Breakfast. Arrival in Bishkek. Airport pickup at 09:00.
City tour of Bishkek and participation in the World Nomad Games opening ceremony. Rest at the hotel.

Residence: Hotel
Meals: L, D

Breakfast. Depart Bishkek at 09:00. Transfer to Cholpon-Ata (~4 h). Attend selected events at the World Nomad Games. Evening free time.

Residence: Guesthouse
Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast. Morning visit to WNG games. Lunch in Cholpon-Ata.
Transfer to Karakol (~2.5 h). Karakol city tour and visit to local hot springs. Evening rest at yurt camp.

Residence: Yurt Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast. Depart Karakol at 08:00. Drive to Bokonbaevo.
Visit Jeti-Oguz red rock formation, Fairy Tale Canyon, and Barskoon Waterfall.
Eagle hunting demonstration in Bokonbaevo. Dinner and overnight at yurt camp or guesthouse.

Residence: Yurt Camp / Guesthouse
Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast. Visit Ak-Sai Canyon en route. Lunch in Kochkor.
Transfer to Son-Kol Lake (~4–5 h). Evening yurt stay, cultural activities, and dinner.

Residence: Yurt Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast. Morning horseback riding or hiking around Son-Kol Lake. Lunch.
Transfer to Bishkek (~6 h). Visit Burana Tower and Bishkek city tour. Dinner at local restaurant.

Residence: Hotel
Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast. Transfer to Bishkek airport for departure.

Residence: Not included
Meals: B