Arrival, accreditation, city orientation. Upon arrival at Manas International Airport or Bishkek Railway Station, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you will proceed to the official accreditation center to receive your participant or visitor badge—required for entry into World Nomad Games events. Our team coordinates accreditation timing in advance to minimize waiting time; however, final badge issuance is subject to official WNG procedures. Enjoy a relaxing evening and get acquainted with the city.
Meals: Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek.
Altitude: 800–900 m.
Drive Time: 30–40 minutes from airport.

Official Opening Ceremony of the World Nomad Games. Grand opening show, cultural performances, parade of nations
Today marks the vibrant start of the VI World Nomad Games. Witness the spectacular Opening Ceremony featuring traditional music, choreographed performances, horseback displays, a parade of delegations, and a rich showcase of nomadic heritage. The evening is free for personal exploration or optional guided city walk, souvenir shopping, or traditional dinner (optional).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek

Scenic drive to Issyk-Kul / Cholpon-Ata. Mountain drive, Issyk-Kul Lake. Depart Bishkek for a scenic journey to the resort town of Cholpon-Ata, located on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. After check-in, guests can enjoy the lakeshore, relax, or explore the town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Guest House or Hotel in Cholpon-Ata
Distance: 260 km / Drive Time: 4–4.5 hours
Altitude: 1,650 m

Start of Competitions & Opening of the Ethno-Festival
Hippodrome: Kok Boru / Long-distance horse racing.
Gazprom Sports Complex: Alysh belt wrestling / Kazakh Kuresi / Kurash, Sambo /
Rukh Ordo Cultural Center: Intellectual games finals
Horse racing, wrestling, armwrestling, eagle hunting, archery.
Today offers a dynamic and diverse schedule:
Hippodrome: Kok Boru, long-distance horse racing
Gazprom Complex: Kazakh Kuresi, Kyrgyz Kurosh
Rukh Ordo: Armwrestling and intellectual games
Ethno Village:
Ordo
Tug of War
Vertebral bone breaking
Eagle hunting demonstrations
Dalba, Kush Saluu
Taigan dog races
Archery styles: Kyrgyz, Turkish, Hungarian
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Guesthouse or Hotel in Cholpon-Ata

Full Competition Day at All Major Venues
Highlights: Horse racing, wrestling, armwrestling, eagle hunting, archery.
Today offers a dynamic and diverse schedule:
Hippodrome: Kok Boru, long-distance horse racing
Gazprom Complex: Kazakh Kuresi, Kyrgyz Kurosh
Rukh Ordo: Armwrestling and intellectual games
Ethno Village:
Ordo
Tug of War
Traditional strength demonstrations
Eagle hunting demonstrations
Dalba, Kush Saluu
Taigan dog races
Archery styles: Kyrgyz, Turkish, Hungarian
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Guest house or Hotel in Cholpon-Ata

Ongoing Competitions & Cultural Shows
Highlights: Kurash, Sambo, intellectual games, horseback archery
Sporting events continue:
Hippodrome: Kok Boru
Gazprom Complex: Kurash and Sambo
Rukh Ordo: Intellectual games finals
Ethno Village: Traditional games, nomadic contests, horseback archery shows, live folk music
Your final evening at Issyk-Kul offers free time to enjoy lakeside views or cultural shows.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Guest house or Hotel in Cholpon-Ata

Final Competitions & Evening Transfer to Bishkek
Peak competition events, cultural closings, return to Bishkek.
This final day of the tour is dedicated to the most anticipated competitions of the World Nomad Games. Enjoy the culmination of major sporting events, cultural showcases, and festival activities as the Games reach their peak.
Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to witness:
Kok Boru final matches
Er Enish (wrestling on horseback)
Flat racing and Kunan Chabysh
Multiple national wrestling styles at the Gazprom Complex
Final cultural performances and ceremony closures.
After the events conclude, we gather for a farewell dinner before beginning the evening drive back to Bishkek.
Upon arrival in Bishkek, the tour officially comes to an end. Airport transfer on departure day is available upon request.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bishkek
Distance: 260 km / Drive Time: 4–4.5 hours
Altitude: 800