Itinerary
1 day Arrival in Kyzyl
Yurt camp
-/L/D
Distance per day: 20 km
Arrival by plane in Kyzyl
Upon meeting with a guide, transfer to yurt camp Biy-Khem, located 20 km from Kyzyl.
Free day, rest.
2 day Kyzyl city tour
Yurt camp
B/L/D
Distance per day: 70 km
Kyzyl is enough small city located at the bank of the Yenisei river. This city differs from others due to authentic culture of Tuvan people, slow style of life, and some special energy.
The landscapes of the city are peaceful enough but Tuva keeps a lot of interesting things to see. And, you will start to get acquittance with this region starting with the capital, Kyzyl.
During a city tour you will:
walk along the major embarkment and might hear the sermon of lama in Buddhist temple
visit the Center of Asia square and the same name monument
visit the square of Arat, see local theatre, fountains and the drum of wish there
take part in master-class guided by a local craftsman
explore the history of the Scythians and see the gold which was founded in Tuva. It dates back to the 7th century B.C.
In the evening, come back to hotel, dinner.
3 day Meet nomads
Tent camp
B/L/D
Distance per day: 170 km, 3 km on foot
Breakfast. Check-out.
After breakfast departure to the south of the republic of Tuva. About lunch time arrival at the summer nomad’s stay. Meet with the head of family and other members. We offer you not only see how they live, we offer to have an experience with their daily life: cook dinner, make traditional tea, milk a cow, drive cattle, even ride a horse (if you want), take part in entertainment… You will be surprised how different their life is.
For you comfort we offer to overnight in tent. There you can enjoy sleeping by the noise of river and wind. A small secret - it’s a huge honor to be invited to overnight in yurt, and if you deserve it (or being lucky), the head of family will offer it for you.
Kindly, note this is a not typical tourist visit, some kind of an expedition trip.
Be ready for lack of basic comfort (no shower, toilet is in a village style). Also you will eat the traditional dishes (made from lamb, not so much choice).
Also please, note if you are not ready to overnight in a tent or in yurt with family, it’s possible to visit nomad family during one day stay. Ask us for the details.
4 day Nomads and come back to Kyzyl
Hotel 5*
B/L/-
Distance per day: 150 km
The day starts very early in nomad’s life. So after a very early breakfast with family departure to Kyzyl.
Upon your wish you can stay them till lunch and explore the surroundings or go to Samagaltay, the ex-capital of Tuva.
Check-in at hotel in Kyzyl, rest and dinner
5 day Leaving Kyzyl
On board
B/-/-
Distance per day: 10 km
Breakfast, check-out. Transfer to the airport
Price - from 580 Euro per person
Single accommodation is 60 Euro (at yurt camp only)
Nomadic style of life is authentic feature of Tuvan people. This is unforgettable experience. You won’t feel something similar in a modern life. SiberiaDa Tour highlight
Accommodation en route
Tent Camp (Temporary)
Installation of the camp is by yourself with a guide helping. The guests will be provided by mattresses and sleeping bags. Every tent is for 2-3 pax. Single accommodation is upon request.
The installation of camp is supposed at the river bank or lake shore.
Please, take your own towels and personal cleansing, flashlight. We will install a mobile toilet (field style) and shower cabin.
All tourists will get hot meals three times a day cooked on the fire. During hiking or long passages tourists will get lunch boxes. We will provide you a set of utensils (fork, spoon, cup, plate). The camp is equipped with dining room.
Please, note it’s not possible to charge the batteries (cameras, phones and etc.) in tent camp.
Azimut Hotel 5*
This is the hotel of the well-known hotels’ chain. The hotel was opened some years ago and has all the necessary stuff for a pleasure rest.
This is the best hotel in Tuva, located in the very heart of the city. In the walking distance: Yenisei embarkment, the Geography Center of Asia, the local theater, market and museum.
Available category of rooms: Standard, Standard view, Junior Suite, Junior Suite view, Junior Suite view triple, Presidential apartments
Route distance
Itinerary start and finish point
Start and finish is from Kyzyl.Arrival and departure transfers are included.
What to take
This trip is an excursion kind of tour with the elements of some activities. It means you don’t need any special equipment; please take with you all the necessary things for leisure vacation.Limitations & dangers
Age: from 12 years.
No special physical fit is required.
No special insurance is required.
Booking steps
- Send us a request
- Confirm an itinerary
- Conclude a contract
- Make prepayment, full payment
- Receive the vouchers, pack the stuff and start travelling
