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Custom horse trek Kyrgysztan adventure - Me and my friends spent 5 days on a trip with Central Asia Guide in Kyrgysztan, spending 4 days with horses around Song Kul lake and visiting Skazka Canyon. <br… read more /> We picked CAG because of their willingness to suggest and adjust itinerary precisely to our needs and we were very happy with the planning, flexibility and communication with the manager. They were fast to answer all the questions, sending photos of accommodation, arranging extra taxi for us and letting us pay in euros for our convenience.
We traveled 4 days on the horses through the mountains around Song Kul lake, which was an unforgettable magical experience. The horses were extremely well behaved and it was no problem even for complete beginners. Accommodation in the yurts was pleasant, the yurt camps had flushing toilets and outdoor sinks for washing. We always shared meals in a dining tent with other guests and guides, and tasted all kinds of traditional meals. We were also provided boiled or store bought water for drinking and black tea.
Riding was not too hard, as it was only ~4 hours a day and it was a truly unique, beautiful experience. One of the days we had rain, but the hosts made fire for us to dry our clothes and get warm. We also spent one day observing (and helping) with bread making (borsok) and saw demonstration of horse game played with a dead goat which was later served as dinner. It was a very interesting cultural experience for us. Also they were willing to prepare the horses for us to ride around on a rest day at the lake and let us trot and gallop.
The final day was in a guest house near Issyk Kul lake and it was a beautiful place.
We visited Skazka canyon and saw eagle hunting demonstration.
Our driver was very pleasant and friendly, trying to get all the experiences for us, such as recommending food in the restaurant and taking us for swimming in the lake after dinner. He was a very nice companion.
There were few minor negative aspects to our journey, the organisation felt a little chaotic to us on the spot. There was some miscommunication about luggage arrangements which caused us some problems. Also the guide that should have been assigned to us was changed twice (before the beginning) and in the end the driver and horse guide were different people, who unfortunately did not speak very good English (or almost none). They were very nice and very willing to help, but the experience would have been better for us if we were able to talk properly. We then met English speaking guide who was traveling with other group in the yurt camps, which was great because he was able to explain everything to us.
The on the spot the communication was not that good, and our driver also got lost several times getting us to places which caused some delays and detours.
Overall we really enjoyed our trip and would recommend Central Asia Guide as an authentic local agency. We would recommend a bit of improvements in communication, but it was great meeting the nomadic people and experience the true Kyrgysztan. Ultimately they delivered the full experience and we felt well taken care of.

Definitely worth a visit! - We had such a wonderful time exploring Kyrgyzstan!

Issyk-Kul Lake was absolutely beautiful, and spending a night in a traditional yurt while experiencing the nomadic culture was the… read more highlight of our trip.

A huge thank you to Nargiza for making everything so smooth. She was always helpful, and everything was perfectly organized. We truly enjoyed every moment and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyrgyzstan!

From planning to goodbye, better than we could have imagined - We booked our trip to Kyrgyzstan through Central Asia Guide, and from our very first email exchange, Nargiza proved to be a true professional: organizing everything down to the last… read more detail and always ready to answer our questions.

My friend and I are two young women traveling together, and we knew we wanted a guide and an agency that would make us feel safe, so we could relax and enjoy the trip without worry.

Nargiza planned and walked us through everything in detail: accommodation, horse riding excursions, our movements between destinations, and all the transfers (which she arranged perfectly on our behalf, sparing us the stress of finding taxis or running into unexpected problems).

We came away genuinely impressed: the pre-departure planning, the activities and experiences, the breathtaking spots where we stopped to take in the views or have lunch/dinner, and the wonderful places we got to spend our nights. All of it exceeded our expectations.

Kyrgyzstan turned out to be even more beautiful than I had imagined, and I simply didn’t want to leave.

A big part of that was our guide, Bek.
He is a truly wonderful person who patiently answered every question and satisfied every curiosity we had, whether about the landscapes around us or the culture and traditions of his country. We talked for hours, and by the end of the trip we had countless memories (some that still make us laugh out loud, others we look back on with real nostalgia).
By the time it was over, Bek felt less like a guide and more like a friend, and I’d recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to experience this extraordinary country through the eyes of a young, curious local who genuinely cares about making your journey unforgettable.

I would book with them again without a second thought, and I recommend them to anyone.

Maddalena

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan - Me and my friends (group of four) wanted to visit Central Asia. Due to limited time we had to choose between the five „Stan“ countries. Nargiza and her Team of… read more Central Asia Guide have been an amazing support. They accommodated all our requests and wishes, giving us also indications and advice based on local weather and season. Nargiza helped us with our itinerary creating a wonderful stay. We had a lot of guidance in preparation of the trip. Once in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Kalys, who accompanied us throughout the route in these two countries, arranged everything for us, from transport to night stays and visits. He brought us the Kyrgyz spirit with local songs, so we could feel better the place we were in. We only had to enjoy the breath-taking sceneries and his lovely company. The guesthouses were a wonderful surprise, with stunning views and people, the food was also incredible. Kalys made the difference. We also leaned on Central Asia Guide’s support for the arrangement of trains and hotels in Uzbekistan where we had only 4 days. The organization was perfect, optimizing our very limited time and the hotels were all well located and beautiful. We could not recommend this agency more! We again thank Nargiza, Kalys and team for their kind support and making our trip an unforgettable experience.

Solo adventure guided trip - I had a great time on this solo adventure. Everything was as I hoped - just on the right side of wild and remote with lots of happy accidents. A… read more beautiful country to explore. I had a great guide in Bek. Thanks so much.

Friends tour - Guide works well. Everything was organized with best potential. English is a top

Wonderful experience - Myself and my wife decided to visit the 5 stans. I contacted Central Asia Guide as I required a visa to visit Turkmenistan. Nargiza was fantastic, responding very promptly and… read more giving me an itinerary for our 3 days there. Nargiza then passed me onto Aymurat in Ashgabat who very quickly took me through the requirements in order that a letter of invitation could be issued to us. Aymurat was exceptionally helpful and I received our letter of invitation very swiftly. When we arrived at Ashgabat Airport, we were met by our guide for the 3 days. Max. He was exceptional and could not have been more helpful. All in all our trip to Turkmenistan will be very fondly remembered as we were not sure what to expect. Absolutely stress free and I can only very highly recommend Central Asia Guide for the service we received. Could not have been better.

Gerry
Ireland

Unforgettable Kyrgyzstan Journey - From the breathtaking shores of Song-Kul to the stunning wilderness of Altyn Arashan, this journey touched our hearts. The local people are extraordinarily warm and kind, making us feel welcome… read more everywhere we went. Our guide, Tariel, was truly exceptional—friendly, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable, taking wonderful care of us at every altitude. If you want to experience the true beauty and soul of Kyrgyzstan, I couldn’t recommend him more!