Our Team Meet with Samuel

Dear traveler! My name is Samuel and I arrived in Kyrgyzstan in 2000 to practice snowboarding, my favorite sport.

Samuel

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Spoken languages
English, French, Kyrgyz, Russian, Spanish
Specialities
Nationality
Swiss

Immediately, I participated in the training of local guides during trekking programs on summers of 2001 and 2002. Then, I became the director of a French-speaking tourism agency with the aim of organizing locally the world final of Adventures Races "The Raid"which took place in Kyrgyzstan in June 2003.

In 2004, I created the Nomad's Land ecotourism agency to offer travelers originals programs, to discover local traditions in an authentic way, and by developing new local partners in all regions of Kyrgyzstan.

My love for the neighboring countries of Kyrgyzstan, led me to develop new multi-country circuits, mixing the cultural with recreational activities or sports. I wish you all a great trip to Central Asia in the expert hands of our team.

Samuel

My blog posts

29 May 2023 Eco Projects

Teskei Geopark in Issyk Kul region

By working together, Nomad's Land and Geopark Teskei can create a synergistic relationship that promotes sustainable tourism, conserves natural and cultural heritage, and benefits both the local communities and visitors. This collaboration allows for a responsible and enriching tourism experience while supporting the long-term preservation of the Geopark's unique features.

15 March 2023 News

Turkmenistan reopens its borders

We are pleased to announce that the borders of Turkmenistan are open to tourists. The State Migration Authority of Turkmenistan has started accepting applications from us for invitations for our guests. The procedure for obtaining a visa remains practically the same, except for some innovations.

3 March 2023 Eco Projects

Destination Jeti Oguz

The new Jeti Oguz District Tourism Association was created on 2nd of March 2023 with the support of Nomad's Land Ecotourism Development Company and the Mountain Cluster Association of Kyrgyzstan.

24 January 2023 Eco Projects

Village Monde / Vaolo

Launched by the Village Monde Foundation, Vaolo is a collaborative platform for impact-minded travellers that aims to build a worldwide library of positive travel experiences evaluated by its community of explorers and partners according to its evaluation criteria. Already in 71 countries, in 2023 the young company is energizing more than 2,500 accommodations and offers more than 6,500 thematic experiences in 2-night + 1 activity format.

11 January 2023 Blog

Snow Report Kyrgyzstan - www.snowreport.kg

As part of winter tourism development projects, we have implemented a new presentation tool for ski resorts in Kyrgyzstan and avalanche risk prevention.

Stay informed and safe with real-time snow reports and updated information on ski resorts, accommodations, opening hours, prices, ski lift facilities and avalanche risks in Kyrgyzstan.

15 November 2022 Blog

The Juku valley

The Juku Gorge (Juku, Zhuuku or Zaouka) is the longest gorge in the Terskei AlaToo range, famous for its varied nature, its beautiful views and its vast expanse. It is located on the southern coast of Lake Issyk-Kul where the waters flow, 40 kilometers from the city of Karakol. The three main tributaries are the rivers Asha Kashka Suu, DongouromΓ© and Jukutchak, known for its hot springs.

14 October 2022 Blog

1000 km of Unknown

Discover Kyrgyzstan in traveler mode from 1900. Alexis Lopez goes on the trail of Ella Maillart and tells us the first part of his adventure.

 

31 August 2022 Blog

ChaΓ―khana Kori Navruz Palace, the world's biggest tea house

Still little known outside Tajikistan, the new Chaikhana of Dushanbe is a huge luxurious complex 120 meters wide and long. "chaikhana" translates from Persian to "tea house". It is possible that this new "tea house" was built in order to replace the popular ChaΓ―khana Rohat on Rudaki Avenue, much more visited by tourists and which would not ultimately be destroyed.

17 June 2022 Blog

Nuts from Arslanbob

Arslanbob (Kyrgyz: Арстанбап; Russian: Арсланбоб; Uzbek: Arslanbob) is a village, valley, mountain range, and a large wild walnut forest in the Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan's first known export to Europe was the Arslanbob walnut. Two waterfalls are located in the area which attract tourists, expats and pilgrims, skiers and other whole year round.

The population of Arslanbob is from 15 to 25 thousand of people (depending on source). Most of the population are Uzbek, and less than 5% is Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Tajik, Chechen etc… 

16 May 2022 News

Kyrgyzstan to cancel PCR tests and vaccination certificates at border crossing on May 1

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Bayzalov held a regular meeting of the operational headquarters to combat the spread of coronavirus infection and eliminate its consequences.

As a result of the meeting, a decision was made on May 1 to abolish the mandatory requirement to have a negative PCR test or vaccination certificate when crossing the border of Kyrgyzstan.

The regional plenipotentiaries of the President have been instructed, together with the Ministry of Health, to continue the vaccination campaign.

28 January 2022 News

New COVID rules in Kyrgyzstan from 21st of January 2022

Hereby, Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture,
information, sports and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter -Department of Tourism), having considered the letter of 12.01.2022 No. 2 / KATO notifies that the MHSD KR (Order No. 958 dated July 16, 2021) has expanded The list according to which tourists from the following foreign countries are also may arrive on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic by land.

29 July 2020 Eco Projects

Silk Road Yurt Camp

Another yurt camp that Nomad's Land is supporting so that shepherds of Song Kul Lake can get extra income from tourists. With the family of Sagyn and Jumabek, we have prepared this camp in order to keep all the nomadic authenticity. You can participate in the daily activities of nomads. Not far from the camp, you can access the shores of the lake but also the petroglyphs hidden in the nearby mountains.

From my photos album