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ADVENTURE AWAITS

KYRGYZSTAN
Central Asia's last great nomadic nation
Kyrgyzstan. A region steeped in the culture of nomadic pastoralism. Experience the lives of Kyrgyzstan's nomadic herders. Ride across the Kyrgyz landscape on a multi-day horseback adventure.
Day 1 Pick-up from Manas Airport and transfer to hotel in Bishkek. Tour the city with stops at the Ash bazaar, the Ala Too Square, and the State History Museum. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants for our first taste of Central Asian cuisine.
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Day 2 After breakfast, depart Bishkek and begin the drive south to Naryn region. Drive time approximately 6 hours. Visit the livestock bazaar in Kochkor and have lunch at a local guesthouse. Continue the drive to the small village of Birlik where we meet the shepherd, Meder, and his family. We will have a masterclass on horsehair braiding from a local artisan before having dinner and sleeping at Meder’s home.
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Day 3 After breakfast, meet the horses for a briefing from Meder that includes Kyrgyz-specific protocol for how to take care of them, how to behave with them, how to tack up and how to ride them. From there we begin the Transhumance! We will have lunch and dinner served outside and camp (2 people per tent).
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Days 4-6 The Transhumance continues! The pace is slow, but we ride past diverse and breathtaking scenery — vast valleys, high mountain passes, pine-covered slopes, snowcapped peaks, river gorges, and small villages. We stop for a picnic lunch and each evening, we build a camp, share dinner together, and sleep in tents.
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There’s time for pictures and to chat to learn more about the local culture and each other. We ride around 70 miles during the Transhumance. Anticipate long days. On the afternoon of the sixth day, we arrive at the high yurt camp near Köl Suu Lake and the Chinese border. Sleep in shared yurts.
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Day 7 Day ride to Köl Suu Lake and to explore the beautiful valley around the yurt camp. A chance for some faster riding! Return to the yurts for a home-cooked meal and spend the night in a shared yurts.
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Day 8 Say goodbye to Meder and his family and depart to Issyk Kul. Drive time approximately 8 hours. We’ll break it up with stops for snacks and to stretch our legs! Dinner and a brief introduction to the history of eagle hunting with the family. Sleep in a shared yurt and the family home.
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Day 9 After breakfast, we will ride to the mountains (around 1.5 hours ride each way) for a demonstration of how eagles are trained. From here, we ride back to the edge of town for an afternoon of mounted archery. Return to the house for dinner and sleep in shared yurt and family home.
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Days 10-11 Depart after breakfast to return to Bishkek. Around 5 hours drive with a stop for lunch on the way. Arrive in Bishkek in the afternoon with time to check into your hotel room and shower. Farewell dinner in the city.
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Day 12 Transfer to Manas Airport after breakfast at the hotel.
Departure Dates 18-28 May 2025 | 1-11 June 2025

12 Days Activity Level Advanced
Hotel Rooms, Guest Houses, Yurts, & Tents $2290 / person​


TASHKENT to NAMANGAN
Heart of the Historic Silk Road
Uzbekistan. A region steeped in the history of the Silk Road. Experience the history of the most important trade route in world history. Visit the historic sites of Samarkand and experience the culture of commerce in Tashkent.
Days 1-5 Meet in Tashkent and spend the week exploring the history of this Silk Road city | Wander the halls the city's incredible history museums | Explore the living history of the city's contemporary Silk Road markets | Visit the incredible architecture of Tashkent's historic mosques.
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Days 6-10 Take a short bus ride to Samarkand and immerse yourself in the city's historic architecture | Explore the city's incredible historic mosques | Learn about the architecture of Samarkand's historic neighborhoods | Wander the halls of the city's museums.
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Days 11-15 Take a short bus ride to Namangan and learn about the country's recent history | Explore the legacy of the Silk Road by visiting historic sites from the Soviet Era | Hike in the Fergana Valley surrounding the city | Explore the arts and crafts scenes of nearby Chust and Kosonsoy.
Departure Dates 4-18 May 2025 | 7-21 September 2025 | 5-19 October 2025
Group Bookings Prefer traveling with your own private group? We're happy to accommodate your class, club, or organization on this tour. Simply send us an email requesting this tour as a private excursion, let us know how many people are in your party (max 10 guests), and we'll get back to you on the cost of this tour for your private tour.

15 Days Activity Level Moderate
Hotel Rooms $3200 / person
Private Hotel Rooms $3800 / person​



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