Nomad Train: From TBEX Asia
to the World Nomad Games
A curated train journey from Almaty to Kyrgyzstan
In late August 2026, Almaty hosts TBEX Asia, the world's largest travel creator conference.
Right after, Kyrgyzstan hosts the World Nomad Games — the Olympics of nomadic culture,
with 89 countries competing in horseback archery, eagle hunting, and traditional wrestling.
Nomad Train connects both events with an overnight train journey from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan
with a soft landing in Bishkek, a trip to Lake Issyk-Kul, and a small group of like-minded travelers.
You don't need to attend TBEX to join.
The train departs August 30 and is open to anyone curious about Central Asia.
TBEX Asia 2026: August 20–23, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nomad Train departure: evening August 30, Almaty → Bishkek
World Nomad Games: August 31 – September 6, Kyrgyzstan
Right after, Kyrgyzstan hosts the World Nomad Games — the Olympics of nomadic culture,
with 89 countries competing in horseback archery, eagle hunting, and traditional wrestling.
Nomad Train connects both events with an overnight train journey from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan
with a soft landing in Bishkek, a trip to Lake Issyk-Kul, and a small group of like-minded travelers.
You don't need to attend TBEX to join.
The train departs August 30 and is open to anyone curious about Central Asia.
TBEX Asia 2026: August 20–23, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nomad Train departure: evening August 30, Almaty → Bishkek
World Nomad Games: August 31 – September 6, Kyrgyzstan
3 days
August 30 - night train Almaty - Bishkek
August 31 - Bishkek exploration & WNG Opening
September 1 - trip to Issyk Kul lake and to the main venue of the WNG
August 31 - Bishkek exploration & WNG Opening
September 1 - trip to Issyk Kul lake and to the main venue of the WNG
city and the lake
We board the train on Almaty and travel together to Bishkek and later to Issyk Kul lake
€190
TBEX delegate €190
None-TBEX €225
None-TBEX €225
TRIP OVERVIEW
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August 30
Almaty, KazakhstanIn the evening, we meet at the train station and board the train from Almaty toward Bishkek, crossing into Kyrgyzstan overnight with a transfer in Shu.
Departure - 8pm
Total train ride - 12 hours -
August 31
Bishkek, KyrgyzstanExploring the city, enjoying the views on the mountains.
Opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games
*tickets are not included -
September 1
Train from Bishkek to Issyk Kul lakeWe board on a scenic train that goes to Issyk Kul lake and there we would have a transfer to the WNG site.
What Are the World Nomad Games?
Every few years, 89 countries send their athletes to Kyrgyzstan to compete in sports you won't find at any other games — horseback archery, eagle hunting, kok-boru (a high-speed team sport played with a goat carcass), traditional wrestling from a dozen different cultures, and ancient strategy games played with sheep bones.
The World Nomad Games are exactly what the name says: the Olympics of nomadic heritage. First held in 2014 on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, they've grown into the largest celebration of Central Asian culture on the planet.
6th edition runs August 31 – September 6, 2026. Opening ceremony in Bishkek, main competitions at Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata.
Website - https://worldnomadgames.org/en/
Every few years, 89 countries send their athletes to Kyrgyzstan to compete in sports you won't find at any other games — horseback archery, eagle hunting, kok-boru (a high-speed team sport played with a goat carcass), traditional wrestling from a dozen different cultures, and ancient strategy games played with sheep bones.
The World Nomad Games are exactly what the name says: the Olympics of nomadic heritage. First held in 2014 on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, they've grown into the largest celebration of Central Asian culture on the planet.
6th edition runs August 31 – September 6, 2026. Opening ceremony in Bishkek, main competitions at Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata.
Website - https://worldnomadgames.org/en/
Accommodation, BISHKEK
INCLUDED in price €190
- train ticketsAn overnight train from Almaty to Bishkek
A scenery train to Issyk Kul lake - AccommodationAugust 31-Sept 1, hotel double accommodation
- Community & SupportSmall curated group
Dedicated Nomad Train team member
Full coordination in English & Russian - Breakfast2 breakfasts - on August 31 and Sept 1
EXTRAS
- Dinner in Bishkek
- Visa to Kyrgyzstan if needed (check here)
- Ticket to the WNG opening
(*we assist with buying the tickets)
- Transfer to the site at the lake
- Single accommodation in Bishkek
How to join the trip
Olly - your host and founder of Nomad Train
She has been a digital nomad for 15 years, traveled to 60 countries and has been organising events all over the world.
She has been a digital nomad for 15 years, traveled to 60 countries and has been organising events all over the world.
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