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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Age range 3 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Alarcha National Park on foot
- Tour Bishkek and visit vibrant Asian Bazaar
- Ride horses in Chon Kemin's mountain forests
- Sleep in a traditional Yurt by Son-Kul Lake
- Learn yurt-making in Kyzyl-Tuu village
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bishkek
- Day 2 Bishkek
- Day 3
- Day 4 Sonkul Lake
- Day 5 Sonkul/Tamga
- Day 6 Karakol
- Day 7 Karakol – Djety-Oguz – Karakol
- Day 8 Karakol – Kegen border – Saty village, Kolsai Lake
- Day 9 Kolsai Lake – Kayindi Lake – Saty village
- Day 10 Saty village - Charyn Canyons – Almaty
- Day 11 Almaty – City tour
- Day 12 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Operated by
Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
Central Asia is a region of ancient cultures, fairy-tale cities, open...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- LHLOUISE· July 7th, 2024Thank you for a wonderful trip! Loved the itinerary and Chynara our guide was excellent, so too our driver Tordo! I would highly recommend this trip to others.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- MMMarc· November 10th, 2023The tour was very good, mostly because of the...Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- BLBingzhi Benjamin· August 24th, 2023The overall tour was excellent. Thanks to...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewHi Benjamin Thank you very much for your review of our services. We highly appreciate it and it inspires us to work more hard and welcome guests in Central Asia . Thank you Odil, Steppe JourneysTrip date: August 2023
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Thursday10 Jul, 2025To Monday21 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Tuesday22 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday2 Aug, 2025To Wednesday13 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Wednesday27 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday10 Sep, 2025To Sunday21 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Thursday2 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday1 Oct, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Thursday23 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,974$2,826
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Marianne
Asked on February 28th, 2025What is the approximate cost of lunches and dinners?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025Lunch or dinner at a local cafe costs around $5-$7 per person.
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Harmanna
Asked on January 24th, 2025Where can I exchange currency during the trip?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
You can exchange money at the airport or in the city at exchange offices and ATMs.
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Alexander
Asked on November 30th, 2024Is a single room available, and what is the cost?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
A single room supplement is available for $200 per person.
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Aurelio
Asked on October 3rd, 2024Will airport transfers be arranged if I arrive early?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
Pick up from the airport is included in the package for your arrival and departure.
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Ivan
Asked on August 17th, 2024What is the maximum group size for the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024
The group size may vary, but typically there will be a maximum of 6 travelers in a shared yurt.
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Erwin
Asked on July 18th, 2024What is the itinerary for the hiking portions of the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
The itinerary includes hiking in various scenic locations, including Karakol and Tamga.
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Steffi
Asked on July 12th, 2024Can I add more travelers to my booking later?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
You can add more travelers to your booking, but please confirm the additional arrangements ahead of your travel dates.
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Liza
Asked on February 26th, 2024Can I arrange optional tours during my stay?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2024
Yes, optional tours such as trips to local lakes can be arranged, and costs will be provided upon confirmation.
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Marjanne
Asked on February 23rd, 2024What should I do if I want to book a different return flight?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2024
Please inform us of your flight details, and we can assist you with the necessary arrangements.
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Montse
Asked on January 26th, 2024How can I pay for my extras during the trip?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2024
Payments for extras can typically be made in cash upon arrival.
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