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Travel off the beaten path and onto the old Silk Route for the spectacular landscapes of Central Asia

Explore the old Silk Route in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with this nine-day adventure full of stunning natural landscapes, chances to connect to local people and traditional cuisine. With a knowledgeable local leader by your side, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and go on hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp, after learning about how these are still manufactured without electric tools, alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?

Trip code: KFPK

Start: Almaty, Kazakhstan

End: Almaty, Kazakhstan


Duration
9 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Head off the tourist track and see some incredible natural landscapes – on this trip, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon (nicknamed the little brother of the Grand Canyon), Jety Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Lake Issyk Kul.
  • Soak up some of the layered history and diverse architecture of two former Silk Route cities – Almaty in Kazakhstan and Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Spend a memorable night in a comfortable yurt camp for an authentic local experience. You’ll have dinner around the campfire with the locals and wake up in the morning beside Lake Issyk Kul – the second largest alpine lake in the world!
  • Meet local artisans keeping traditional craftsmanship alive – meet with a local yurt maker and learn how they make these tents without electric tools, see how felt rugs are made and visit a leather workshop.
  • Feast on delicious local cuisine with visits to a family-owned winery in Almaty, a family home of local Dungan people for dinner and a traditional lunch in a remote Kyzyl Tuu Village.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

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Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Meals

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Yurt Feature Stay (1 night)

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  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Included activities
  • Almaty - Welcome Dinner
  • Almaty - City tour with local guide
  • Almaty - Winery Visit, Tasting and dinner
  • Bishkek Orientation Walk
  • Bishkek - Tamgaly Tas - petroglyphs
  • Bishkek - City walking tour
  • Bishkek - Central Asian Textile Visit
  • Issky Kul - Kyzyl Tuu - Yurt Making Workshop
  • Bishkek - Burana Tower
  • Karakol - Skazka Canyon Visit
  • Karakol - Jety Oguz Visit
  • Karakol - City Tour
  • Karakol - Dungan Family Visit and Cooking Masterclass
  • Almaty - Charyn Canyon Hike

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Important notes

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip, with the exception of day 5, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. In the event of bad weather, alternative accommodation may be used instead of the yurt to ensure a comfortable experience.

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