![]() Witness the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: 11 nights from £2195 (save £400)By: Travel The Unknown UK specialist tour operator Travel The Unknown, has created a trip to provide a chance to witness the spectacle, departing 2 September. Set against the soaring Tien Shan mountains and the expanse of Issyk Kul, this journey through Kyrgyzstan blends breathtaking landscapes with the living traditions of nomadic culture. Explore leafy Bishkek and hike amid the alpine splendour of Ala Archa, before travelling to Issyk Kul's northern shore for the spectacular 2026 World Nomad Games – a vivid celebration of horseback sports, archery, music, and centuries-old customs shared by nomads from around the world. Continue east to the multicultural town of Karakol and onward to the dramatic red canyons, gorges, and lakeside vistas of the southern shore. Hands-on encounters await at Kyzyl-Tuu's yurt-making workshops, and Kochkor's women-run felt co-operative, offering rare insight into Kyrgyz craft heritage. Nights spent in traditional yurts at Son-Kul and Issyk Kul bring you closer to the rhythms of rural life, framed by endless skies and rolling pastures. The journey concludes in the tranquil Chon-Kemin Valley and at the ancient Silk Road site of Burana Tower, rounding off a tour that reveals Kyrgyzstan as a land of deep history, nomadic culture, and majestic natural beauty. The holiday now costs from £2195 per person, based on two people sharing a room. A reduction of £400 off the regular price. This includes all transportation, 11 nights' full-board, entrance fees, horseback competition at the World Nomad Games, walking, rafting or horse riding in the Chon Kemin Valley, and guides. For further information call 020 7183 6371 (www.traveltheunknown.com). End
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