August 30. Arrival in Bishkek. Hotel check-in after 14:00.

Enjoy free time to relax after your flight.

August 31. After breakfast, enjoy a morning city tour of Bishkek.

After the tour, you can visit the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games 2026 (tickets are purchased separately; please check with your manager). It’s a spectacular and unforgettable show: horse riders gallop across the arena, traditional songs and dances of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia fill the air, and a parade of delegations from over 40 countries create a festive atmosphere celebrating the rich nomadic heritage.

Overnight at a hotel in Bishkek.

September 1. After breakfast, travel east to the Burana Tower, an 11th-century Silk Road minaret surrounded by mysterious stone warriors (“balbals”).
Continue to Song-Kol Lake (3,016 m), a high-altitude alpine lake where nomadic shepherds still live in yurts and graze their herds.

Optional activities:

• Yurt setting up demonstration (extra cost)

• Horseback riding (extra cost)

Dinner and overnight at a yurt camp at Song-Kol Lake.

September 2. After breakfast, descend from Song-Kol to the legendary Issyk-Kul lake, the “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan.”

Arrive at Oimo Tash yurt camp, located on the southern shore with stunning views of the Tien-Shan mountains.

Relax by the lakeshore, walk along the shore, or enjoy optional activities:

• Horseback riding (extra cost)
• Eagle hunting demonstration (extra cost)
• Shyrdak felt-making show (extra cost) in Kochkor

Overnight on the lakeshore at Oimo Tash yurt camp.

September 3. After breakfast, travel east to the Karkyra valley, an alpine plateau framed by the Tien-Shan peaks. Known for green meadows, wildflowers, and birch groves, it’s a paradise for nature lovers.

On the way, we will take a sightseeing tour of the scenic “Skazka” (Fairy Tale) Canyon and a city tour of Karakol.

Dinner and overnight at a comfortable mountain lodge/hotel in Karkyra.

September 4. After breakfast, descend from the mountains to Cholpon-Ata, the cultural heart of the Issyk-Kul region. On the way, visit Kyrchyn.
Enjoy a relaxed evening by the lakeshore, preparing for the main events of the World Nomad Games.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Cholpon-Ata.

September 5. After breakfast, enjoy a full immersion into the World Nomad Games with possible activities such as:

•   Kok Boru: horseback warriors compete with a goat carcass
•   Er Enish: horseback wrestling
•   Kyz Kuumai: “chasing the girl” race

At the ethno-town:

•  Yurt displays and felt-making masterclasses
•  Epic recitations of the Manas
•  Folk dances, throat singing, and national costume competitions

Overnight at a hotel in Cholpon-Ata.

*Due to the lack of information about the actual process of the World Nomad Games that will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026, we reserve the right to modify the program as new circumstances appear. The Government, as the main organizing body, does not report on the progress of work and does not announce any information ahead, so the program is preliminary and will be adjusted to the opening and closing ceremony times, entrance tickets, schedule of all sports competitions and cultural performances.

September 6. After breakfast, depart from Cholpon-Ata and drive back to Bishkek via the scenic Boom Gorge, where cliffs rise above the Chu River. Enjoy views of the lake, mountains, and valleys along the way.

Upon arrival in Bishkek, you will be treated to a special farewell dinner featuring traditional Kyrgyz cuisine, accompanied by live folk performances.

Experience:

• Traditional Kyrgyz music played on instruments such as the komuz (three-stringed lute) and temir-komuz (jaw harp)
• Folk dances showcasing vibrant nomadic costumes
• Opportunities to interact with local performers and learn about Kyrgyz customs and traditions

This evening offers a perfect conclusion to your journey, celebrating the country’s rich nomadic heritage in a lively, cultural atmosphere.

Overnight at a hotel in Bishkek.

September 7. After breakfast, transfer to Manas International Airport for your departure flight.