Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer
Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer
$2548
Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer
10 Days Starting and ending in Bishkek
Visiting: Kyrgyzstan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TKY
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
16-99
Trip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
Dominated by majestic mountain ranges, Kyrgyzstan has been nicknamed the Switzerland of Central Asia. Yet despite its seemingly endless natural beauty, it remains undiscovered by mass tourism, making it the ideal destination for culturally curious travellers. Come and explore this magnificent land on foot, the best way to truly appreciate the natural wonders.
Starting from the capital, Bishkek, we head into the wild and walk among marvels of nature, including the Tian Shan mountains, Ala-Archa Gorge, and alpine lakes, such as Issyk Kul and Son-Kul. We also experience the nomadic traditions of the country, staying in a lakeside yurt camp, before returning to Bishkek with a scenic drive over mountain passes.
Highlights
What's Included
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts and five dinners are included.
On days 2 and 5, the leader will assist in purchasing food for lunches. Lunches can be arranged at Son-Kul. On other days, there are places to eat lunch during the journeys.
Common dishes include shish-kebabs and plov (rice usually with mutton, onions, carrots, spices, raisins and peas). The kebabs can be from different meats, including lamb and beef, while plov is a rice-based dish.
Please note, vegetarian food choices are limited. If you are vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements, please notify us well in advance. In this region, the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring such specialised dietary items from home.
Drinking water is included and will be provided in large containers for you to refill your bottle from – please bring a reusable bottle with you.
Accommodation
We spend three nights in a four-star hotel in Bishkek, one night in a guesthouse in Chon Kemin, two nights in a comfortable family-run hotel in Karakol, one night in a homestay in Kochkor and two nights in a yurt camp at Son-Kol.
Rooms at Chon-Kemin and Kochkor have shared bathrooms.
The yurt camp at Son-Kol is based on four people sharing each yurt (single supplement does not apply at the yurt camp). The yurts are decorated in traditional style with many rugs. Shared toilets, sinks and shower are outside. There is electricity provided by generators. Drinking water is taken from a well. Temperatures can get below freezing at night at Son-Kol. During cold nights, the yurts are heated by wood or dung stoves. We recommend bringing a sleeping bag for additional warmth in the yurts.
Hotel Garden, Bishkek:
Kemin guesthouse, Chon-Kemin:
Matsunoki Hotel, Karakol:
Kochkor homestays:
Son-Kul yurt camp:
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.