On our Kyrgyzstan cultural tours or outside of the nights in the mountains, we choose local accommodations that are the best available in each location, with an eye for comfort, cleanliness, and local charm. In towns and cities, we typically use well-regarded family-run guesthouses or B&Bs. These usually are private rooms (single or double) with private bathrooms, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and breakfast included. In more remote towns or villages, sometimes the facilities are shared and these will be more basic homestay experiences.

For the yurt stays like at Song-Kul Lake, accommodation is in traditional yurts run by shepherd families or community cooperatives. Yurts are shared (2-4 guests per yurt, usually gender-separated unless you’re a couple/family) with mattresses on the floor and plenty of blankets. It’s snug and an authentic nomad experience, often one of the favorite experiences from a trip to Kyrgyzstan.

Our goal with our accommodation is that they become part of your travel experience as you’ll have an opportunity to meet local families and enjoy cultural and culinary traditions. In addition, we work with families or small businesses to ensure that the money stays local.

If you have a specific accommodation request, please let us know when you book your tour.