«What I liked in Tuva was that the trip did not feel staged for tourists. The museum, Ustuu-Khuree, steppe roads and the family visit created a coherent sense of place. The guide explained in advance where photos were appropriate and where it was better to simply be respectful.»
Tuva and the Sayan Mountains: Nomadic Culture, Yenisei and Steppe
An ethnographic and nature route through Tuva with sacred sites, Scythian landscapes, steppe roads, throat singing and local family visits.
6 days
май — сентябрь
from 1 490 $ / person
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About this tour
An ethnographic and nature route through Tuva: Buddhist sacred places, Scythian burial landscapes, steppe roads, throat singing and meetings with local families. The program avoids staged folklore and treats living regional culture with respect.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kyzyl, Yenisei embankment and Center of Asia monument.
Day 2. National Museum, yurt complex and evening throat-singing performance.
Day 3. Ustuu-Khuree temple and road through the Western Sayan foothills.
Day 4. Valley of the Kings, archaeological landscapes and steppe settlements.
Day 5. Southern Tuva: lakes and a respectful visit with a nomadic family.
Day 6. Return to Kyzyl, local market and airport transfer.
Day 2. National Museum, yurt complex and evening throat-singing performance.
Day 3. Ustuu-Khuree temple and road through the Western Sayan foothills.
Day 4. Valley of the Kings, archaeological landscapes and steppe settlements.
Day 5. Southern Tuva: lakes and a respectful visit with a nomadic family.
Day 6. Return to Kyzyl, local market and airport transfer.
Included
- Accommodation in a Kyzyl hotel and guesthouses.
- Breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners with local cuisine.
- High-clearance transport for countryside sections.
- Guide, cultural interpretation and museum tickets.
Not included
- Flights to Kyzyl or Abakan.
- Alcohol, souvenirs and individual workshops.
- Single supplement and extra nights.
Safety & logistics
Some sacred places have restrictions on photography and behavior. The guide explains local rules in advance, and the route may change due to steppe-road conditions.
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