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Stans VI

May 26th, 2024 Jun 2nd, 2024

8 days · 7 nights

Wander Expeditions

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The Stans are back! One of out bestsellers, with our already classic itinerary over-landing Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Spring is the perfect time to explore the stunning raw outdoors and rich nomad lifestyle. There are few places more off the beaten path than Central Asia and this is a great way to combine these countries. A balanced and very affordable Expedition, where we'll use our time efficiently to experience the nature and live with nomads. All of it with the best possible company of new lifelong friendships you'll create. IMPORTANT: This expedition has been designed in combination with our Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan itinerary to provide you with the opportunity to explore all the Stan countries. You can combine this expedition with the Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan Expedition the week before!

Itinerary

KAZAKHSTAN & KYRGYZSTAN

You can combine this Expedition with the Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan Expedition the week before.

Day 0:

Expedition starts on  the 26th of  May from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Our first days are usually a full day, starting from the early morning. Therefore, you need to arrive in Almaty at any time on May 25th. This also provides an excellent opportunity to explore Almaty, as we will be departing early the next day.

Day 1: Almaty - Charyn Canyon (Kazakhstan)

  • Today we’ll explore Charyn Canyon, the Beautiful and intelligible little sister of Colorado Canyon in USA.
  • Overnight in Saty village.

Day 2: Kolsai Lake - Karakol (Kyrgyzstan)

  • Early morning we drive to Kolsai to admire the beautiful and pristine alpine lake. Afterwards we'll take the mountain roads and head to the border pass with Kyrgyzstan. We'll cross over to Karakol, where we will spend the night.
  • Overnight in Karakol.

Day 3: Karakol -Jetyoguz-Barskoon-Aksai

  • Today we’ll explore the town of Karakol and it’s impressive wooden orthodox church. Then, we’ll continue on to have a picnic lunch in Barksoon valley and mesmerize at the jaw dropping view of Jety Oguz. We will end up in Yurts by the
    Issyk Kul Lakes.
  • Overnight in Yurts Issyk Kul Lake

Day 4: Eagle hunting - Naryn

  • We’ll start with the eagle hunting show and then we will drive to the South of Kyrgyzstan and drive to Naryn city on the way we stop in beautiful places and Dolon pass which is on 3030 meters above the sea level.
  • Overnight in Naryn

Day 5: Naryn - Tashrabat

  • We will take the road to an ancient Caravanserai of Tashrabat which was built back in X-XI centuries by the merchants of the great Silk road. We drive along the modern silk road and beautiful valley of At Bashy.
  • Overnight in Naryn

Day 6: Songkul Lake - Kok Boru

  • We Immerse ourselves in the scenic beauty of Songkul Lake, one of the most beautiful areas around there where we will see Kyrgyz National nomadic game called Kok Boru. It’s the highlight of our Expedition.
  • Overnight at yurt camp.

Day 7: Burana Tower - BishKek

  •  After Breakfast, we leave the scenery of Song Kul lake and we will drive to Bishkek, with a stop on the way in Burana tower.
  • Overnight in Bishkek.

Day 8: Fly out on your final morning it's time to say goodbye.

*If you are interested in visiting the 5th Stan country, Tajikistan, we can assist you in exploring the capital, Dushanbe. Please let our team know if you are interested in visiting Dushanbe after our Expedition, and we will do our best to help you.

What this expedition offers

Hotels. Shared rooms in 4 star hotels when available.
Transport. Private van, or 4WD and driver.
Entrance Fees. All entrance fees to sites on your itinerary.
Activities. Kok Boru, Eagle Hunting, horseback riding, Nomad games and Yurt camps.
Meals . Some meals are included (when we don't have any alternatives to choose from, ie: yurt camps) and some are not (whenever we can have a bit more flexibility and choose what we prefer on the spot).

Things to know

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Lucas
🇵🇹Portugal·1 expedition
·Stans VIII·8 days ago

This was my first time joining a group trip, and it turned out to be an unforgetable experience! The group was fantastic, which made the journey even better. The itinerary offered a perfect mix of adventure, culture and relaxation. Looking forward to repeat the experience in other destinations.

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Mar "Cali"
🇪🇸Spain·2 expeditions
·Ghana, Togo & Benin IV·10 days ago

I think it is one of the best expeditions that you can do !

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Jasmin
🇩🇪Germany·1 expedition
·Pakistan IV·12 days ago

Joined the Pakistan WE and it was awesome! The itinerary and of course the group made it to an incredible experience

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Tahlia "Ouadane"
🇦🇺Australia·10 expeditions
·Antarctica I·17 days ago

I never imagined my Antarctica experience to be anything like this. I wouldn’t change a thing! Great itinerary, great boat and AMAZING group! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience!

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Stef
🇳🇱Netherlands·1 expedition
·Socotra II·23 days ago

Incredible expedition! The itinerary was excellent, gorgeous hikes, incredible beaches, local experiences, you name it! We had a wonderful group which elevated the experience even further. Not a day goes by where I don't think about our time in Socotra. I'm really looking forward to joining another expedition in the future

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Cristina
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·Eritrea & Djibouti I·24 days ago

My first expedition...great people, lot of fun and Alvaro was an amazing leader. Can't wait for the next expedition!

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