Visites guidées en Asie centrale

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.

Kalys and Bek: Of course, THE BEST GUIDES! I am sure! STORM STORM STORM!!! - My friends and I (group of 8) from the Philippines spent 7 days with Kalys and Bek across Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. We went from from Bishkek, to Song-Kul, to Skazka… read more Canyon, to Jeti-Oguz, to Karakol, to Altyn Arashan, and then across the border to Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon, and finally Almaty. I genuinely don’t know how to write this review without getting so nostalgic, gassed, and joyful.

We went through several tour operators and guides before choosing them, and I say this without a shred of exaggeration: we could not have made a better choice. They were THE choice- nay, the only choice! By the end of Day 2, Kalys and Bek didn’t feel like our guides- they felt very much like old friends and members of our group.

The itinerary itself was incredible- the 5 hr up horseback ride to Song-Kul via the Tuz-Ashuu Pass; the yurt night at 3,200 masl next to the frozen lake and as the snow fell; the sublime views at Altyn Arashan; the surreal calm of Kolsai; Charyn Canyon and its red and brown hues! What made it truly unforgettable was the way Kalys and Bek made us feel throughout. They were warm, funny, generous, and endlessly patient. They shared stories about their families, their culture, and their country with so much pride and love that it made every stop feel deeper and more meaningful. They told stories of their lives and their country with so much wit, personality, and character- so much so that we truly felt a part of their world.

Our group did shoot a music video to commemorate the trip, and Kalys and Bek were so patient and game with us through countless retakes and moments. They actively helped, gave suggestions, hyped us up, and even jumped in a few shots. The two leaned in with wide smiles and open hearts, and we love them all the more for it!

They also handled the logistics flawlessly. Two SUVs across some genuinely rugged and stunning terrain, border crossings, altitude changes, guesthouse coordination, meals- you name it, everything ran smoothly. Not once did we feel stressed about where we were going or how we were getting there. They took care of everything so we could just be present and enjoy the moment.

Kalys and Bek they are genuinely beautiful people who treated a group of strangers from the other side of the world like family. Kalys even invited us into his personal family home and space between Song-Kul and Bokonbaevo for some of the best homemade yogurt and borsok one could ever enjoy. It was deeply touching, personal, and humbling; we are immensely grateful for all the love, care, and hospitality the two of them have shown us all throughout (and more)!

If you’re reading this and still deciding whether to book, stop deliberating. We were in the same position weeks ago, comparing operators, reading reviews, going back and forth. I’m writing this so that you don’t have to hesitate the way we did. Choose Kalys and Bek. You will come home with a lifetime of memories and two new friends.
Thank you, Kalys and Bek. From the Philippines to Kyrgyzstan- until we meet again, of course. That, I am sure ;). One way, or another!

STORM! STORM! STORM!

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!

Wonderful Guide - Had the best time in Kyrgyzstan with driver/guide Kalys. He went out of the way to ensure I had a memorable trip. The cherry on the cake was that he… read more took great drone footage (for additional fee). Highly recommend him.

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.

Your go-to for Central Asia! - A perfectly organised trip meeting every bucket-list item we had! That’s how I would describe Nargiza and the incredible experience we had. She was able to organise a smooth crossing… read more of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border for our group, and a stand-out tour in Kyrgyzstan visiting all of the highlights of this beautiful country from North to South - including securing us entrance to the World Nomad Games. Our guide, Chingiz, fit the group like a glove, and we could not have asked for a better week-long trip! The communication was always so efficient and easy, we really could not praise Nargiza and Meerim more! Warmly recommend Central Asia Guides, and hope we’ll be back soon!

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