Nomadic Secrets

Culture tour in the heart of Kyrgyzstan

8 days, from Bishkek to Osh.

Off beaten tracks

This tour present inner Kyrgyzstan with most beautiful places. It was developed for a short visit of Kyrgyzstan with an extension to Uzbekistan.

8 DaysDiscovery toursKyrgyzstan

  • 1 people: $2,257

  • 2 people: $1,332

  • 3 people: $1,039

  • 4 people: $892

  • 5 people: $804

  • 6 people: $745

  • 7 people: $703

  • 8 people: $672

  • 9 people: $647

  • 10 people: $628

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    Program

      
                                Manas International Airport - Bishkek
    Meeting at airport, visit of the capital and Ala Archa National park
    Manas International Airport - Bishkek
    Arrival in the morning at Bishkek international airport. After customs and immigration formalities, transfer (30 min) to the city center. Installation in a guest house for a few hours of rest. Drive to Ala Archa National Park. Colorful ride to the Aksai waterfall; picnic on the spot. Back to Bishkek for a first discovery of the city: the Red Square, the Flag, the Dubovy park and art gallery. Dinner in town and overnight in guest house.
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    164 km
    02:00
    04:00
    1570 m
    1470 m
      
                                Bishkek - Tamchy
    Bishkek – Tamchy
    Bishkek - Tamchy

    In the morning transfer to Tamchy that is situated on the shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake (hot lake), a pearl of Central Asia, the second biggest mountain lake in the world after the Titicaca Lake. On the way visit of the Burana Museum, the ancient capital of Central Asia of the 11th century called Balasagun. Arrival in Tamchy. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    280 km
    03:30
    01:00
    800 m
    0 m
      
                                Tamchy - Jeti Oguz valley
    Drive to Karakol and visit of the city, then drive to Jety-Oguz
    Tamchy - Jeti Oguz valley

    Transfer to Karakol. Visit of the Prjvalsky Memorial Complex. In order to understand the Kyrgyz people life of the 19th century visit of an orthodox church, a wooden mosque in Karakol. In the afternoon drive to Jety-Oguz Sanatorium, a very famous sanatorium of the Soviet time. Soviet president and famous astronauts visited it. There is an opportunity to take a radon shower and massage in the sanatorium. 

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    230 km
    05:00
    800 m
    0 m
      
                                Jeti Oguz sanatorium - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)
    Day driving to Song Kul's lake
    Jeti Oguz sanatorium - Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    In the morning departure from Jety-Oguz. Lunch  in Kochkor village where we can visit a handicraft center and see the process of making traditional Kyrgyz carpets. In the afternoon transfer to the Son-Kul Lake over Kalmak -Ashu Pass. Drive around the Son-Kul Lake to get to our yurt camp. Making the acquaintance with nomadic traditions. Overnight in yurts.  

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    369 km
    05:00
      
                                Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Toktogul
    From Song Kul to Toktogul
    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) - Toktogul
    Transfer to Chichkan gorge. Coming up to Kara-Keche canyon then to the colorful Kekemeren gorge via Chaek. Drive to the Susamyr Valley, a huge prairie where local nomads come in summer to herd their cattle (3440). Arrival at Toktogul village. Overnight in the homestay. 
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    352 km
    07:00
      
                                Toktogul - Arslanbob village
    Day driving to Arslanbob village
    Toktogul - Arslanbob village

    Transfer to Arslanbob. Driving up to the Toktogul Dam. Picnic on the shore of the reservoir. then getting to the canyon raising over the Naryn River. On the main highway Osh-Bishkek drive to the Fergana Valley. Dinner in Djalal - Abad. Setting off for great walnut forests. Visiting a small waterfall sacred for local people. Overnight in homestay.

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    320 km
    06:00
      
                                Arslanbob village - Osh
    Drive to Osh
    Arslanbob village - Osh

    To the West, cotton fields, the Fergana Valley welcomes us warm. Early departure of Arslanbob to Osh, Uzgen stop and visit of the minaret and mausoleums of the eleventh century. Then transfer to Osh. Visit of the city of Osh, the mausoleum of Babur and the throne of King Solomon. Overnight in guest house. 

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    190 km
    03:00
    0 m
    0 m
      
                                Osh - Tashkent
    Froms Osh to Tashkent by road
    Osh - Tashkent

    After breakfast transfer to the border Dostlik. Meeting with Uzbek team. Transfer to Tashkent

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
    420 km
    08:00

    4 Day Hike through Archa Tor pass
    It’s my first trip to Kyrgyzstan! My wife and I are independent travelers and prefer the solitude of traveling without guide or porters. I found Aibek Nomad's Land online as we were on a short 5 day trip, 3 or which were full day hikes so transport to and from the exact start and end points were essential. I have to say he arranged it exceptionally l, and from the airport we managed to get our trip off to a flying start!
    He made sure we got picked up, dropped off, safe throughout the trip with messages (when we had signal) to ensure we were on track. He also helped us out with the language barrier and recommended a few places for extra supplies!
    A big shout to the driver who was a legend... all above and beyond! Thanks a lot Aibek, you made it easy and we are in love with Kyrgyzstan!

    Marc James

    Traveling with another student in February 2018, I was able to appreciate the high quality service provided by the Nomad's Land team. She was able to answer us immediately, and draw with us in the space of a few hours a course adapted to our desires on the south shore of Lake Issy-Kul, starting from Bishkek. The advice on places to see and people to stay with (the eagle hunter, the Skazka canyon, Jety Oguz), as well as the prior organization of transfers and walks were excellent, and in fact this trip was more successful. The service is worth its price. I recommend !

    Jules

    On your way

    Toktogul

    The town of Toktogul is located in the district of Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan, along the dam Toktogul.

    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    Every year at this place nomads spend the holidays.

    Tamchy

    Small village on the North shore of the Issyk Kul lake. 35 km East of Balykchy town.

    Song Kul lake

    Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Kyrgyz landscape, Song Kul Lake, also known as Song Kul, emerges as the quintessential pastureland of nomad

    Osh

    Osh, the second largest city of the Kyrgyz republic, is one of the oldest settlements of Central Asia.

    Karakol

    At the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul, Karakol is a fertile garden town of wooden chocolate-box cottages and shady, poplar-lined avenues.

    Dostlyk border post

    4 km from the town of Osh, it's the only border for tourist to enter in the Uzbek's Ferghana.

    Bishkek

    Bishkek is one of the greenest cities in Central Asia. About 150 different kinds of trees and bushes are planted in the streets of the city.

    Arslanbob village

    Arslanbob (written also Arstanpap or Arslanbap) is a wide village in the mountain, north of the city of Jalal Abad.

    Info

    What is included

    • All transportation in a private vehicle

    • All airport transfers

    • Accommodation as described in the program

    • Meals (3 per day)

    • Bottled water (when possible) & tea

    • English-speaking trekking guide

    • Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen

    • Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)

    • All the activities listed in the program

    • Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program

    • Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program

    • Domestic flights mentioned in the program

    • A contribution to our sustainable development projects

    • Organisation of the trip & local taxes

    What is not included

    • International flights

    • International banking fees (PayPal, ...)

    • Travel & repatriation insurance

    • Visas / LOI (if applicable)

    • Alcoholic and soft drinks

    • Personal expenses

    • Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)

    • Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)

    • Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)

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    Ecotourism projects

    Through various ecotourism projects and initiatives, Nomad's Land aims to increase awareness of ecotourism and responsible travel, for a sustainable development of the tourism sector.

    Towards Nomadic Land: A Documentary by Lucas Garceau Bédard

    In 2018, Nomad's Land had the pleasure of supporting a group of young Canadian an extraordinary adventure captured in the film "Towards Nomadic Land." This cinematic journey takes us deep into the heart of Kyrgyzstan, where five young adventurers in their twenties embark on a tumultuous expedition of backcountry skiing and cultural exploration.

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    Samuel Maret

    29 November 2023 Eco Projects

    Trainings for tourist facilities of Zheti Oguz district 2023

    On November 25-26, 2023 trainings were held in Kyzyl Suu for our owners of homestays and yurt camp from whole district Jeti Oguz

    The main objective was to increase the potential of the district's tourist facilities in order to ensure the criteria of sustainable tourism and promotion of the region. 

    Ayana Zholdoshbek