This is the ultimate sidequest. Eight days in Kyrgyzstan riding horses through valleys, sleeping in traditional yurts, watching Kok Boru & Eagle Hunting in full intensity, chasing waterfalls, soaking in hot springs and driving through landscapes that genuinely don’t look real. It’s action packed, raw, and completely off the usual tourist path. Every day feels like a new chapter in this story.

But this trip is more than mountains and adrenaline. It’s cultural immersion, shared dinners, nomadic traditions, and strangers becoming family. The ultimate mix of adventure and connection. The kind of experience you’ll tell your kids about. #WHYNOT

Please note: The itinerary provided below represents a planned programme of activities. Due to the nature of travel in remote locations, the itinerary may be adjusted where reasonably necessary. Any such changes shall aim to maintain the overall experience and quality of the trip. Participants must be 18+

Barskoon Waterfall

Bishkek City Tour

Bokonbaevo Village

Dungan Mosque

Eagle Hunting Show

Fairytale Canyon

Horse Trekking

Jeti Oguz

Karakol Gorge

Kok Boru Game

Kyrchyn Valley

Lake BBQ

Local Family Immersion

Osh Bazaar Market

Song Kul Lake & Issyk Kul Lake

Traditional Archery

Traditional Yurt Building

Toguz Korgool National Game

Touch down in Bishkek and meet the group that will become your family for the week. After settling into the hotel, we ease into the adventure with a relaxed city tour and our first shared dinner together. New country, new energy, new connections. The sidequest officially begins.

We leave the city behind and head high into the mountains, stopping at the ancient Burana Tower along the way. By evening we arrive at Song Kol Lake, a vast alpine lake surrounded by rolling green hills and endless sky. It is quiet, dramatic and unbelievably beautiful. We sleep in traditional yurts under the stars, fully immersed in nomadic life.

Wake up to crisp mountain air before witnessing the intensity of the Kok Boru traditional horse game played on the open steppe. We then journey along the southern shores of Issyk Kol Lake to Bokonbaevo village, where we experience authentic nomadic culture and daily life up close. This is where adventure meets real cultural immersion. Another night in a yurt, deeper into the Kyrgyz way of life.

Today feels like stepping back in time. Watch master eagle hunters demonstrate their bond with these powerful birds before trying traditional archery yourself. We then explore the surreal beauty of Fairy Tale Canyon, the cascading Barskoon Waterfall, and the striking red cliffs of Jeti Oguz Gorge. The landscapes are unreal and the energy is unforgettable.

Discover the unique Dungan Mosque in Karakol, a striking architectural blend of cultures. Join a local family for a traditional yurt building experience before riding horses through the Karakol Gorge, surrounded by towering peaks. In the evening, unwind in natural hot springs beneath the mountains, the perfect reset after an action packed day.

We travel toward Cholpon Ata through the breathtaking Kyrchyn Valley and the lush beauty of Grigorievka Gorge, with alpine rivers and pine forests stretching for miles. Along the way, we visit a local family to experience everyday nomadic life, sharing stories and gaining real insight into the culture beyond the landscapes. The day ends with a riverside BBQ under the stars surrounded by nature and the crew that now feels like family.

Start the morning by the turquoise waters of Issyk Kol, with the option to swim in one of the world’s largest alpine lakes surrounded by dramatic mountain backdrops. We then return to Bishkek and dive into the chaos and colour of Osh Bazaar, exploring stalls filled with spices, fresh produce, textiles and handmade souvenirs. It’s the perfect place to shop, practise your bargaining skills and soak up the local atmosphere one last time

Enjoy a relaxed final morning with free time to grab a coffee, explore a little more of Bishkek, or simply reflect on everything you’ve experienced. No rushing, just space to soak it all in before airport transfers. You leave with unforgettable landscapes in your camera roll, stories you’ll be telling for years, and a family made along the way.