Self-Quest & Nomadic Wisdom in Kyrgyzstan (11 days trip)
Discover the vast valleys, majestic Tian Shan mountains, and rich nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan—and find yourself in the process. This immersive journey will take you through remote villages, arid canyons, sea-wide lakes, snowy peaks, lush meadows, and crystal-clear rivers. As you share a cup of sweet milk tea, you'll learn about the culture of the Kyrgyz people through their stories and legends, and perhaps even write a new chapter of your own life.
07/06/2025 - 17/06/2025
Discover the vast valleys, majestic Tian Shan mountains, and rich nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan—and find yourself in the process. This immersive journey will take you through remote villages, arid canyons, sea-wide lakes, snowy peaks, lush meadows, and crystal-clear rivers. As you share a cup of sweet milk tea, you'll learn about the culture of the Kyrgyz people through their stories and legends, and perhaps even write a new chapter of your own life.
07/06/2025 - 17/06/2025
Discover the vast valleys, majestic Tian Shan mountains, and rich nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan—and find yourself in the process. This immersive journey will take you through remote villages, arid canyons, sea-wide lakes, snowy peaks, lush meadows, and crystal-clear rivers. As you share a cup of sweet milk tea, you'll learn about the culture of the Kyrgyz people through their stories and legends, and perhaps even write a new chapter of your own life.
07/06/2025 - 17/06/2025
You are invited to embark on an authentic and transformational adventure in Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, where 90% of the territory is covered by mountains.
This journey is more than just a trip; it’s an expedition both outward and inward. Discover ancient nomadic traditions, pristine nature, and a local culture deeply rooted in history.
Our experts will accompany you throughout, ensuring that your travel experience is both sustainable and meaningful.
These experiences, carefully designed in collaboration with our local experts, aim to uplift local communities and preserve the natural environment by directly engaging locals and promoting responsible activities and accommodations. You’ll sleep in a yurt, learn traditional nomadic skills and arts, trek through off-the-beaten-path locations, relax in natural hot springs, visit sacred historical places, cook with locals, and much more—all while taking the time to slow down, reflect, and fully savour each moment.
This transformative journey is uniquely yours, and we invite you to experience the wilderness of Kyrgyzstan while connecting with both nature and yourself.
About this trip
Dates: 07 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025
Group size: 8-14 pax (minimum number of participants: 5)
✨ Special price from our partners: 2850 EUR/person✨ Get a 400 EUR discount for a booking for 2 people until the end of 2024! 🤩
Not included: International flights, meals, and activities outside the program.
Visa requirement: Visa-free stay for up to 60 days for EU and US citizens.
Key Highlights
Build a yurt with a local family
Participate in a felt carpet workshop
Practice mindfulness in the Tien Shan mountains
Engage in self-development and movement workshops
Enjoy tea at an eagle hunter's home
Learn traditional nomadic skills and art
Visit sacred mountain lakes
Trekking and/or horseback riding
Join a cooking class with locals
Relax in natural hot springs
Stay in homestays, yurt camps, and resorts accommodations
Travel Itinenary
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We meet online for a short coaching session and trip discussion to help you define your intentions and prepare for a transformative experience.
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Arrival to Bishkek
Welcome Ceremony & traditional dinner
Rest time
Accommodation: an eco-friendly hotel close to the national park
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Morning yoga & guided meditation in the forest
Visit to an archaeological complex
Yurt building with a local family
Transfer to the Issyk-Kul lake
Traditional dinner
Accommodation: eco-certified homestay
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Visiting the legendary holy springs
Hot mineral water complex
Visit to an eagle hunter
Performance of traditional nomadic skills
Folklore concert
Accommodation: an eco-certified homestay
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Transfer to the Kochkor village
Lunch and handicraft workshop
Transfer to the high-altitude city of Naryn
Self-development workshop
Accommodation: an eco-certified guesthouse
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Transfer to the Kol-Suu base camp
Clean drive
Open-awareness meditation and sound healing
Full moon and star gazing
Accommodation: mountain cabins
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Trekking or horseback riding to the Kol-Suu lake
Rest time at the base camp
Sharing circle and local legends around a bonfire
Accommodation: mountain cabins
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Transfer to Naryn and lunch
Transfer to the Song-Kol Lake
Conscious movement workshop
Accommodation: traditional yurts
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Morning breathwork session and a dip in the lake
Traditional Kyrgyz games
Cooking workshop with a local lady
Rest time
Accommodation: traditional yurts
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Morning yoga & guided meditation
Lunch picnic in nature
Transfer to the Kyzyl-Oi village
Short trek in the surroundings
Accommodation: a homestay
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Early morning transfer back to the Bishkek area
Closing ceremony & sharing circle
Hot spring pools and sauna
Rest time
Accommodation: a hot spring resort hotel
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Transfer to the airport & departure
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Once you've returned home, we'll meet up again online to discuss your key learning points and make sure you have the tools you need to integrate the effects of the trip into your daily life.
This trip has been created with our certified sustainable local partners and aims to create a positive impact on local communities and the environment 💚
This trip is made possible through our partnership with Kyrgyz Tourism, a local travel agency that received Travelife sustainable tourism certification in January 2024 and a collective of kind and passionate human beings. Kyrgyz Tourism has over 10 years of experience in developing responsible tourism in Kyrgyzstan through education and partnership work with local communities and stakeholders.
Learn more about Kyrgyz Tourism here.