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Tour Overview
Explore the old Silk Route in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with this nine-day adventure full of stunning natural landscapes, chances to connect to local people and delicious traditional cuisine. With a knowledgeable local leader by your side, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and go on hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp on the edge of the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul and learn how these camps are still manufactured without electric tools. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?
Trip Code: KFPK
Start
Almaty
End
Almaty
Destination
Kazakhstan
Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Yurt Feature Stay (1 night)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Head off the tourist track and see some incredible natural landscapes – visit Sharyn Canyon (affectionally known as the little brother of the Grand Canyon), Jety Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Lake Issyk Kul.
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Soak up some of the layered history and diverse architecture of two former Silk Route cities – Almaty in Kazakhstan and Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
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Spend a memorable night in a comfortable yurt camp. You’ll have dinner around the campfire with the locals and wake up in the morning beside Lake Issyk Kul – the second-largest alpine lake in the world!
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Meet local artisans keeping traditional craftsmanship alive – chat with a local yurt maker and learn how they make these tents without electric tools, see how felt rugs are made and visit a leather workshop.
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Feast on delicious local cuisine with visits to a family-owned winery in Almaty, a family home of local Dungan people for dinner and a traditional lunch in a remote Kyzyl Tuu Village.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Yurt Feature Stay (1 night)
Included activities
- Almaty - Welcome Dinner
- Almaty - City tour with local guide
- Bishkek Orientation Walk
- Bishkek - Nomadic Ethnic Centre Visit
- Bishkek - City Walking Tour
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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