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Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

12 days
From Bishkek to Almaty
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39
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Highlights

  • Marvel at the colourful rock formations of Skazka Canyon and Charyn Canyon, Feel the desert hum beneath your feet at Kazakhstan’s Singing Dunes, Stay with local families in Saty and enjoy a home-cooked Dungan lunch in Iskra Village, Learn to build a traditional yurt alongside nomadic experts, Soak up the local energy in the cultural hubs of Bishkek and Almaty

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bishkek
  2. Day 2 Bishkek (1D)
  3. Day 3 Bishkek/Chon Kemin (1L, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Chon Kemin/Tamga (1B, 1D)
  5. Day 5 Tamga (1B, 1L, 1D)
  6. Day 6 Tamga/Karakol (1B)
  7. Day 7 Karakol (1B)
  8. Day 8 Karakol/Saty Village (1B, 1D)
  9. Day 9 Saty Village/Altyn Emel National Park (1B, 1D)
  10. Day 10 Altyn Emel National Park/Almaty (1B, 1L)
  11. Day 11 Almaty
  12. Day 12 Almaty
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Customer Reviews

  • Silvia
    · July 22nd, 2025
    I loved every bit of it! The group was great, the itinerary very intersting, and the CEO Svetlana the most wonderful help one could hope for!
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  • Sharon
    · July 8th, 2025
    Overall, the tour was good. Said, the guide, sent a daily schedule, which helped with organizing. Sometimes, the information was not always clear, however, and he seemed annoyed when we asked for clarity, I was told that G Adventures doesn't do tipping kitties, yet my notes say that they do. It would have been very helpful on this trip as people were unsure of when and how much to tip. The trip notes should have stated that there would be a two hour walking tour of Bishkek. That city guide there was excellent unlike the one in Almaty, wh gave wrong information and would turn his back while talking. The yurt experience was terrible! There were three toilets and one shower for approximately 40 people. The shower consisted of two buckets of cold water, and the bins in the toilets were overflowing. Often, the drivers were often chatting as Said was talking, making it hard to hear him. There needed to be a 5-10 minute warning, when we were arriving somewhere by car, so that people could pack up their things, etc. Often, the orientation walks were just walking to a restaurant. It would have been helpful to have a printed map of the towns along with a guide of a few words (e.g. hello, thank you) in the native language. Also, a list of the hotels would have been useful as I've gotten them on previous trips along with where laundry was available. I was nervous on the hikes as Said and others who were quite agile took off and left some of us behind. When we had an assistant, Beck, he tended to be part way ahead, not in the back as instructed. Our last two nights, we were at restaurants where we didn't all fit at one table, which meant that people were excluded. I'm sure that there were other restaurants that could have been chosen. Overall, the tour was good, and Said was helpful when people needed specific information or help.
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  • Matthias
    · June 2nd, 2025
    The tour was an excellent experience overall — stunning landscapes, friendly people, and a beautiful country to explore. I really enjoyed the journey. However, I was disappointed that we couldn't visit Song-Köl. The explanation about the weather was misleading — the camps simply weren’t open yet, which should have been communicated clearly beforehand. I could have booked for a later date. Also, the process of getting the visa invitation letter was frustrating and poorly handled, with slow and unclear communication from G and Sherpa. We started three months in advance, but Sherpa/G couldn’t get the eVisa on time. In the end, the "self organised" visa on arrival worked — but we still paid €200 for an unused eVisa service and LOI.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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