With all sporting eyes focusing on the Winter Olympics in Italy what of Kyrgyzstan where it’s no mad?
The former Soviet republic will be gathering Asian itinerants for the World Nomad Games kicks off in August and September.
Who knew… well, our old friend Stans and Asian go-to Wendy Wu.
Who is putting on a brand-new, fully inclusive tour through Kyrgyzstan.
All in good time to coincide with those biennial 2026 World Nomad Games.
Wendy’s Games
Wendy has put together an itinerary which covers a country of towering mountains and red rock canyons to vast alpine lakes.
And another too… in Uzbekistan.
Wendy’s 2 September departure can be combined with an 11-day fully inclusive Ultimate Uzbekistan tour.
The Kyrgyzstan & the World Nomad Games
11-day fully inclusive tour is priced from £3,940pp.
Departing 29 August & 2 September 2026.
Giddy up
You’ll witness the beauty of the alpine heaven Ala-Archa National Park in the Tian Shan mountains
Bishkek is known for its Manas Monument and vibrant bazaar.
And we know you know that Issyk Kul is home to the world’s second-largest mountain lake and you’ll want to go on a boat ride.
You’ll spend a full day at the World Nomad Games.
Where you’ll soak up nomadic sports like horseback wrestling, archery and eagle hunting.
And take in village life in Tup and enjoy a tour and tasting of the region’s Kyrgyz cheese.
Before relaxing in the natural hot springs of Karakol.
Yurt to know better
Go native in the evening in Karakol with a local family for a home-cooked dinner of lagman.
Which we don’t have to tell you is a popular Central Asia noodle dish with stewed meat.
Now you can’t visit Central Asia without spending a night or, in this case, two in a traditional yurt camp.
Yours along the edge of Issyk Kul Lake has, of course, private en-suite facilities.
And how to make your own from a local family in Kyzyl-Tuu village.
You’ll even take part in a hands-on cooking class with a local chef.
That’s all folks
And what about a lunch in Kadji-Sai village with a family of local musicians.
And a lively folklore performance as you dine.
While Wendy also tempts us with a walk in scenic Chon-Kemin Nature Park.
Followed by a hands-on cooking class making Boorsok – a traditional Kyrgyz bread.
