Kyrgyzstan / Mongolia · East Asia

Steppe Nomads

Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia: life in a yurt

4.8 · 121 reviews 6 days / 5 nights
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group
up to 14 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Season
June — September

A short but packed immersion into the world of nomads. The perfect first tour for those who want to feel the rhythm of steppe life without straying far from civilization.

What you'll see

  • Overnight in a real nomad yurt
  • Horseback riding and an eagle-hunting show
  • National dishes: beshbarmak and kuurdak
  • Star-filled sky with zero light pollution
  • Meetings with nomad families

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1. Bishkek

    Arrival, Osh Bazaar.

  2. 2
    Day 2. Issyk-Kul

    Drive to the lake, petroglyphs.

  3. 3
    Day 3. Yurt camp

    Nomad life, horseback ride.

  4. 4
    Day 4. Eagle show

    Salbuurun — hunters with golden eagles.

  5. 5
    Day 5. Traditional games

    Kok-boru and folk music.

  6. 6
    Day 6. Departure

    Return to Bishkek.

Included

  • Hotel and yurt accommodation
  • Transfers and horseback rides
  • Half board
  • Guide and all activities

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

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