Kyrgyzstan · Small-group & private tours
Authentic Kyrgyzstan, without the hassle
Yurt nights, horseback rides and living nomadic culture, with every detail planned for you. Groups of up to 12 people.
Meken means “homeland”
We show you the Kyrgyzstan we call home
Meken Tours was founded in October 2026 by Bakai Tolomushov, a Kyrgyz guide who has spent the last five years leading travellers through the mountains of his country and running tours for another travel company.
Over those years he noticed the same thing again and again: guests fell in love with the yurts, the horses and the people — but lost hours and nerves on transfers, permits, phone calls and logistics. So he built Meken around one idea: show the real Kyrgyzstan, its nomadic culture and wild nature, and take every worry off the traveller’s shoulders.
Our team are local guides with 3 to 20 years of experience. We take you to the places we grew up with — and we plan every night, meal, horse and permit, so you simply travel.
Join a small group of up to 12, or travel privately on your own dates.
Ride to high-mountain lakes and spend nights in yurt camps on summer pastures.
Eagle hunters, a yurt-building class with a nomad family, kymyz and home-cooked food.
Transport, accommodation, meals, horses, border permits and entrance fees are all included.
Journeys 2026 / 2027
Five ways to discover Kyrgyzstan
From a 6-day loop around Issyk-Kul to two weeks across the whole country — fixed dates, small groups and an early-bird price until 1 February 2027.
♀ For women travellers
Women-only departures
Travel with other women on selected dates of our two most popular tours. The same programme, price and comfort — in a group of women travellers aged 16+, led by a female guide.
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highest point — Taldyk pass
Impressions
Moments from the trail
New photos and stories from our tours every week — @meken.tours
FAQ
Good to know before you go
Citizens of many countries, including the EU, UK, USA and most CIS countries, can visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 60 days. Please check the rules for your passport before booking — we are happy to advise.
Late June to September is the season for high-mountain pastures, yurt camps, Song-Kul and Kel-Suu. April–May and September–October are ideal for Issyk-Kul, canyons and hot springs. December to February is the time for our winter tour.
No. Our horses are calm local horses and experienced horsemen ride with you. Rides are at a walking pace. The Horse Trails tour has longer days in the saddle, so a basic level of fitness helps.
Our group tours are for travellers aged 16 and over. Families with younger children are welcome on a private tour — we will adapt the route.
Yes. Any of our routes can be run privately on your own dates, and we can build a custom itinerary around your interests. Write to us on WhatsApp or by email.
Selected dates of the Grand Tour and Horse Trails are reserved for women only — the same programme and price, in a group of women travellers led by a female guide.
In yurt camps at Song-Kul, Kel-Suu and on the shore of Issyk-Kul, and in family guesthouses and hotels in towns and mountain valleys. Yurts are shared and facilities are basic; most camps have showers, and at Kel-Suu there is a traditional banya instead.
Meals included in the programme are home-style Kyrgyz cooking at guesthouses and camps, and local cafés on the road. Vegetarian and other diets can be arranged — let us know when booking.
Yes. Kyrgyzstan is a welcoming country and many of our guests travel solo. Our guides are trained in first aid and carry first-aid kits. In the mountains, evacuation is by car, and in serious cases by rescue helicopter. Drinking water is provided throughout the tour.
It is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trekking and horse riding.
Hotels and guesthouses in towns have Wi-Fi and mobile signal. In the mountains — at Song-Kul, Kel-Suu and Altyn Arashan — signal is limited or absent.
Choose a date and send a booking request. A deposit of $200 per person confirms your place; the balance is paid on the first day of the tour. Single room supplement: $200.
The deposit is non-refundable. It is refunded in full if we cancel the tour, or if your visa is refused and you let us know at least 2 weeks before the start.
A group tour runs from 4 travellers. If a date does not reach the minimum, we offer you the same route with our partner company at the same price — or you can move to another date.
Get in touch
Let’s plan your journey together
Tell us your dates and what you’d like to see. We reply within a day in English or Russian.