
Tour · 7 nights · with G Adventures
A week-long small-group tour with G Adventures through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan’s north, including yurt stays, alpine valleys, and visits to buzzing Bishkek and dramatic Charyn Canyon.
Highlights
Yurt building experience in Barskoon village
Guided hike in Kek Sai valley
Visit to ancient Burana Tower
Stalls and atmosphere of Osh Bazaar in Bishkek
Dramatic gorges of Charyn Canyon
This eight-day escorted tour ventures into the northern reaches of Central Asia, carving a route between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It begins in Bishkek, where the city's squares and bazaars pulse with everyday life, including a tour of Osh Bazaar with its myriad stalls. Heading into the mountains, you spend nights in guesthouses and traditional yurts, notably near the ancient Burana Tower, with time set aside to build your own yurt in Barskoon village.
Journeys
Along the way, hikes through panoramic valleys like Kek Sai and visits to canyons—Skazka’s fairy tale red rocks and the vast gorges of Charyn—offer a brisk introduction to the region’s landscapes. Almaty provides a city contrast with its parks, bazaars, and memorials. Throughout, local dishes provide a complementary taste of Kyrgyz and Kazakh cultures. G Adventures leads this moderately paced, small group trip, with a CEO apart from local guides offering practical insight without theatrics.
Travel styles vary here, but expect some unpredictability on roads and local services. You'll encounter Soviet-era influence alongside nomadic traditions in attire and architecture—a combination that might take a moment’s adjustment but leaves a distinct impression.
Itinerary
Bishkek
Almaty
Charyn Canyon
Burana Tower
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
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Need to know
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The operator
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
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