Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia at its most nomadic and majestic
Endless mountains, galloping horses, nights in a yurt, and nomadic hospitality: Kyrgyzstan offers a truly unique adventure. Join a local guide on a journey into the heart of Central Asian traditions.
Kyrgyzstan is one of Central Asia’s most off-the-beaten-path and extraordinary destinations—a nomadic nation surrounded by 7,000-meter peaks, where hospitality in yurts and galloping horses are still part of everyday life. For travelers seeking something authentic and radically different, it is a revelation.
Lake Issyk-Kul, the world’s second-largest mountain lake after Lake Titicaca, is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and Soviet-era resort towns in poetic disrepair. Your local Kyrgyz guide will take you to the south shore, which is off the beaten path, to fishing villages and the natural hot springs that the Kyrgyz have frequented for centuries—where golden eagles soar above the ridges without anyone taking their picture.
The Alay Valley and the trek to the base camp of Lenin Peak—7,134 meters—are among the greatest trekking adventures in Central Asia. Your Kyrgyz high-mountain guide knows the passes, the water sources, and the nomadic families who move their yurts with the seasons. A night in a yurt, with fermented kumis and epic stories told around the fire—that’s Kyrgyzstan.
Osh, the country’s second-largest city, is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, with over 3,000 years of history along the Silk Road. Its bazaar is one of the liveliest and most authentic in the entire region. Your local Osh guide will introduce you to spice merchants, samsa bakers, and chapann seamstresses, revealing Central Asian life in all its richness.
**Kyrgyzstan awaits you, far from it all. Find your So-Guide. **
