The Ultimate Adventure Through Kyrgyzstan

We had an amazing time in Kyrgyzstan! The trip offers an excellent mix of activities that are suitable for all levels. We loved the landscapes, especially Song-Köl, and our guides (Victor and Aruuke) were super friendly!

An incredible trip in a beautiful country full of interesting scenery and people. This trip is a great way of seeing the multiple landscapes and regions of the country in a short space of time. The highlights for me were the eagle hunter and the epic hike to Panda Pass. Aidai and Adyl were fantastic guides and made the trip run smoothly throughout. If you want an adventourous trip in an undertravelled country this is the one for you! My 3rd MBA trip and I'll definitely be back for more.

Spectacular landscapes, the most stunning horse ride I’ve ever done, staying in comfy yurts, interesting visits to yurt and rug maker, great food and a packed itinerary! Guides were super helpful, kind and friendly. Definitely would like to return to beautiful Kyrgyzstan 😍

Our trip to Kyrgyzstan was truly unforgettable. Our guides, Sultan and Aidi, were exceptional- they took such great care and ensured that every moment was filled with excitement, knowledge and fun. Kyrgyzstan itself is a breathtaking country, full of warm hearted people and stunning landscapes. We had the chance to immerse ourselves in the local culture, participate in their traditions and sample a variety of delicious Kyrgyz dishes. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for an authentic and enriching experience.

An adventure of a lifetime. Thank you Nursaltan, Aidai, Slava and Shakir for showing us around beautiful Kyrgyzstan.

Wow! What an experience. The scenery was breathtaking. The activities were pitched perfectly. Aidai looked after us and was so caring. Who can forget Norsultun’s quizzes and Fact or Fairytale. The drivers getting us seamlessly from A to B even if the roads were bumpy. Nothing was too much for any of them. From some of the older travellers, it was great to have the younger companions. A real mix of people. Can’t wait for our next MBA adventure. See you next year. Julia and Sean

It is hard to encapsulate how incredible this tour was. From the scenery, to the people, activities, and banter, this trip was something I will treasure forever.

The guides were extremely knowledgeable of the local culture and history and incredibly kind, generous with their time and spirit, and just a pleasure to be around . They were very accommodating of everyone’s needs and anxieties and were just very eager to please in general.

The activities were all so much fun and well suited to the adventurous spirit of the group.

The people in our group were such an amazing mix of adventurous, kind spirited humans. I felt a special connection with each person on the trip and am incredibly thankful I got to spend a week getting to know such truly special people.

I’ll never forget this trip, anyone who is on the fence should just book it now!!

Loved it. Well planned trip with a great variety of activities which were all doable. The trek to Panda Pass on day 5 (challenging but achievable) and horse riding on day 7 (great tuition as this was my first time on a horse) were highlights for me. Plus the guides Nursultan and Aidai were always on hand with advice and to help us when needed

The trip was absolutely fantastic and the itinerary brilliant. There was always something to see or do. Aidai & Sultan were wonderful with a lot of knowledge and no problem or request was too big for them to sort out. They really got the team together and the experience was great. The Tash Rabat & Son Kul places were incredible. With a horse trek around Son Kul area a real experience! Indeed, all the places were astonishing. Even the drivers took part within the team! And the communication before the trip from Fabien was quick & helpful. Would fully recommend this trip to anyone for a fantastic experience of local Kyrgyz culture and spectacular scenery.

What a fabulous trip, lots of different activities and adventures with cultural interjections. Met lots of interesting people who were great fun. An adventure in a safe environment

Trip design was great, well organised and a lot of fun. Here is some constructive feedback:

1. Kayaking- third party instructor needs to be changed. This instructor did not do any initial briefing (including safety related), often paddled far away from the group and spent half the time smoking, swimming or on his phone. This is not a good look or good money spent for MBA.
2. The bus- Slava needs to work out how to connect mobile devices to the music system. There are very long drives on this trip and so music is a must. Or recommend in the trip notes that people bring a small portable speaker.
3. Remove the sauna from the final day. Most of our group left the sauna early and/or didnt feel comfortable due to nudity and how unhygienic the sauna appeared. It wasn't nice at all.
4. For safety reasons for the hike, one guide needs to always remain at the back of the group at all times. Often the guides were at the front or in the middle of the group.
5. Horse riding- this was not 5 hours, it was only 3 so this needs to be more accurately reflected on the website. Suggest giving more comfortable riders additional time as a separate group. More time is needed in the briefing to match rider competency to horse temperament.
6. The Yurt camp at Tash Rabat did not have functioning toilets for a lot of our stay. This needs to be fixed or a different camp should be used instead. Functioning toilets should be a bare minimum considering the cost paid for the trip.
7. The bikes at Song Kul- need to ensure there are enough bikes for the whole group, in addition these bikes need to be working. (Gear issues, brake issues, wheel issues on different bikes).

The team has amazing and the country was incredible. A good mix of seeing many sites and adventuring outdoors.

A varied trip to lakes, green plains, mountains, bare land and towns. Loved it. So so beautiful. Great activities. Lovely group and wonderful local guides. And food tasted amazing! Quite a lot of driving but worth and the group made the best of it with games and quizzes.

Super trip to Kyrgyzstan, loved the variety of activities. We had a group of 14 from Australia Denmark Venezuela and uk, everyone got on really well. The guides and drivers did a super job. A little earthy at times with the facilities but that’s all part of the adventure . The hike and horse riding were the highlights.

This was my fifth trip with Much Better Adventures and, somehow, they just keep getting better! I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from Kyrgyzstan, but this trip completely exceeded anything I could have imagined. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful - the itinerary was so well thought out, blending just the right amount of activity, culture, and downtime. Every day brought something new and exciting, and I found myself constantly in awe of the landscapes we were exploring - vast alpine meadows, glacial lakes, dramatic mountain passes…it was truly jaw-dropping!

What made this trip stand out even more was the depth of connection we built with the place. I loved learning about the rich history of this nomadic land - the stories, traditions, and way of life are genuinely fascinating, and it gave the whole journey so much meaning. Our local guides were knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about sharing their culture, which really brought everything to life.

The group dynamic was another highlight - all 14 of us quickly bonded and it made the trip even more special. It felt like traveling with friends, even though we'd only just met. There was such a lovely energy throughout, and it made every shared hike, meal, and laugh that much better.

Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries I’m so grateful to have had the chance to explore. It’s wild, beautiful, and still feels wonderfully untouched - a true hidden gem. If you’re on the fence, my advice would be to book it! Much Better Adventures have created a wonderful trip with Nomad's Land, and this trip will leave you with lifelong memories!

This trip was amazing from start to finish. It was great to have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities and discover the culture of the country.

After such an amazing journey it’s hard to not feel sad that we couldn’t have all stayed for longer. The itinerary was packed with a great balance of cultural and physical activities, and we saw the true untouched, beautiful Kyrgyzstan. Guides Aidai and Nursultan were incredible and getting to know them both was just as much a highlight of the trip as everything else. The love that people had for the country and everybody else was truly special, and I can’t recommend this adventure enough.

This was only my 2nd MBA trip and I booked on with 5 other mates into a group of 14. First of all arriving in Kyrgyzstan was breathtaking, it’s one of the most beautiful countries with such a diverse scenery. It’s right that one minute you’ll be in the busy and scorching city, then you’ll see large forests followed by desert canyons and snow capped mountains! The itinerary that was put together for us was the perfect balance of highly engaging activities and times to rest and recover. I can thank our guides Norsultan and Aidai for putting on the trip of a lifetime

Ultimate adventure through Kyrgyzstan doesn’t - the name of this trip doesn’t do it justice! It’s a wild ride through a country not well traveled but what an experience! I have left with so many memories, the group was epic, guides (Nursultan and Aidai) were epic, the whole experience was fantastic!

A fantastic adventure through unspoilt natural beauty, the landscapes are breathtaking the people welcoming and friendly and all the activities enjoyable. There are some long drives but this is a small price to pay to get the most out of the week.

Wow! What a surprisingly beautiful country Kyrgyzstan is. The scenery, out of the city, and into the mountains, is truly breath-taking and up there with the world’s best. The people are lovely, it’s very safe and it’s completely unspoilt, where you can go for days only seeing nature and yurts. There are long travel times, on bumpy roads, but it’s well worth it for what you see and the experiences you have.

The scenery was spectacular. The people awesome and the activities challenging.

A truly epic adventure through Kyrgyzstan! The combination of activities was great and the landscapes unforgettable. I only wish the trip had been longer!

I have strangely mixed feelings about writing this review, as one of the things that drew me to this tour was the fact that it was brand new, and in a place that many people have never heard of.

No reviews, at that point. No one telling me whether I should expect to enjoy myself. Part of me wants to preserve that for others. I wanted untrodden, unknown. . . a leap of faith. And I was not disappointed.

This tour is, for me, the perfect mixture of exertion, excitement & authentic cultural experience - without ever feeling overly orchestrated (despite our guides' profound local knowledge & experience).

The fantastic teams at MBA - and the local hosts @ Nomad's Land - were all incredibly well-organised, with superb levels of communication. Special mentions must go to the most passionate Fabien in Bishkek & the wonderful Dina on Madeira, in this regard.

The tour itself was delivered by the indefatigable Victor & the enchanting Aidai whose linguistics, love for the country & its people, energy, spirit & alpine expertise are inspiring (not to mention their kayaking skills & horsemanship!) - with utmost care & consideration given to every aspect of the tour & their charges. . .

Slava & Shakhir were our drivers & both demonstrated superb expertise & control on numerous occasions.

Beyond that, I will say no more - except that, if you are looking for fun, adventure & undiscovered love for one of THE most beautiful & varied countries on this planet. . . then, don't think twice, you've come to the right place.

Book it. You won't regret it.

I don't really know what my expectations were for this trip but whatever they were I was blown away by the reality. I have mixed feelings about even leaving this review because I kind of want to keep this unbelievable country for myself. This trip in particular means you get to see so much of the country, do so many different activities, and see every kind of scenery - each more beautiful than the last, it really was just the best week ever. I had felt a strong pull to central Asia for a long time and this trip has only deepened my interest to learn more about this part of the world. Aidai and Victor were incredible guides and I feel like I have left Kyrgystan with genuine connections and friendships with both them and our whole group.

I think the trip could be longer, by perhaps 1-2 days. Another full day at Son Kul for a hike would have been glorious and then splits the driving up more.

Alternatively, splitting the driving days up with activities (either cultural or a hike) would also be great. The drive to Panda Pass was easy as it was separated by two cultural activities. Adding a hike or swim to the IssyK Kul day would be ideal (same goes for the last drive day back to Bishkek).

Victor was a great guide, but seemed to lack lots of relevant information about the country—we missed lots of context, both historical and contemporary. Something to work on as all it takes is reading a book or a podcast!

Wow what an adventure! I’m so grateful to the team at Nomad’s Land for putting together this unique and authentic trip. It was evident from the get go that our tour guides and support team have such a passion for Kyrgyzstan and wanted to make our experience something fantastic. Our guides Viktor and Aidai were awesome- super positive, energetic, accommodating and organised. The scenery was spectacular, the connection the culture was genuine and the tour well suited for a physically moderate challenge. 10/10 would recommend xo

Thanks to Much Better Adventures this trip was one of the best I’ve ever been on. From the communications before the trip, to the transfers, the fantastic guides we had, the beautiful places we stayed and the wide range of amazing activities we took part in, I know that the rest of the group and I had a fun and memorable experience that we will never forget. Our guides, Victor and Adyl, were the absolute best. They were always positive, very knowledgeable and kept the whole experience running smoothly so we never had to worry about anything. Kyrgyzstan is such a beautiful country and we got to experience the very best of all it had to offer. I cannot recommend this trip enough for those that love adventure and activity. The rest of the group were some of the most genuine and lovely people to travel with and I feel very lucky to have shared this experience with them all. The ultimate adventure through Kyrgyzstan is an absolute must!

Kyrgyzstan…. how do you pronounce it?. . . . and where is it exactly?. . . .

We couldn’t have known less about our holiday destination but it didn’t matter because Victor, Adyl and Fabian had everything covered.

From our arrival at Bishkek Airport, to our departure 9 days later,they took excellent care of us and helped us to see the incredible diversity of geography, environment and culture that Kyrgyzstan has to offer. Victor, Adyl and Fabian clearly have a great love for the country and its people that they cannot fail to instill in others.

It’s been a while since we’ve done a group holiday and as we got to the airport, I must admit to feeling quite apprehensive about that, but I needn’t have worried as we had the good fortune to fall in with the loveliest group of fellow travellers you could hope for.

It was fantastic to spend 6 nights in yurts (stoves and duvets ensured they were surprisingly cosy!) at beautiful lake-side or mountainous locations (including two nights on the Silk Road!).

From the first-day trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, through a visit to the Eagle hunter, waterfalls and other-worldly canyons, kayaking, hiking at altitude (Panda Pass: hiking poles a must!), cycling, horse-riding and some fascinating cultural insights (including yurt building, felting and hammams), this was an unforgettable trip. Even the journeys in Slava’s (very comfortable!) van provided constantly changing jaw-dropping scenery.

The format and content of the trip (including food and accommodation) was very well thought out, with attention to variety, comfort and exposure to as much of the amazing Kyrgyz culture as possible. In fact, the team went over and beyond in this regard!

Evenings were spent eating, drinking and playing games in the company of our fellow-travellers. I can’t believe we spent less than 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan, we experienced so much and made fabulous memories and friends. Thank you to you all!

This trip was one of the best weeks of my life. 8 days of adventuring and activities in some the most stunning and varied scenery on earth in a country that most people know nothing about. Going into it as a solo traveller everyone I met was super nice and we all had really fun time, and even though it was only for 8 days it felt like much longer due to how many fun things we did. This is definitely not one to miss.