Discover Central Asia’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant cities on a small-group journey from Bishkek to Almaty featuring Song Kul yurts, village stays, canyons, and city tours.
  • Visit Burana Tower, ancient minaret of Balasagun.
  • Experience nomadic life around high-altitude Song Kul Lake.
  • Walk the sculpted formations of Skazka 'Fairytale' Canyon.
  • Witness yurt-building at the Ak-Orgo Workshop.
  • Hike Jety Oguz to view the red sandstone Seven Bulls.
  • Ride 4x4s to Kaindy Lake and trek the sunken forest.
  • Witness the dramatic cliffs of Kazakhstan's Charyn Canyon.
  • Tour Almaty's Independence Square, Zenkov Cathedral, and Panfilov's Park.
Hotels (3 nts), village guesthouse (3 nts), yurt (1 nt, multishare up to 4 people per yurt), village homestay (1 nt)