Kyrgyz Country Life
About this tour
Route: Bishkek - Shabdan Village - Bishkek
Have you ever tried to milk a cow, graze cattle or cook dinner in a cauldron on a fire? Live the life of a Kyrgyz who has preserved the ancient traditions of his ancestors. This tour will take you to the quaint village –
Chon-Kemin, located 130 km from the city, is a place where rivers always rage, and beautiful valleys, pastures, and mountains are surrounded by coniferous forests. You will be able to get acquainted with the daily life of residents from the very arrival with your head, plunge into the life of the local people.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Experience Kyrgyz village life in one day, it's possible! Meeting from the hotel. We are moving east, towards the village of Shabdan (145 km from Bishkek – 3 hours), which is located in the picturesque Chon-Kemin valley. Arriving in the village, we are greeted by local residents, traditionally called for tea. Wearing national vests and a headdress on top, which are a gift for you, we go to do Kyrgyz village chores: milking a cow, baking bread, chopping firewood, building a yurt, horse riding, sheep grazing and others. After the work done, we have lunch with a local family. After lunch, a horse-riding tour of the surrounding area, a photo shoot with local residents. Return to the hotel. The end of the tour. Thank you for choosing us!
What's included
Guide services, business class transport, lunch, organization of national traditions
Personal expenses, tips
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan