TBEXtras
TBEX Asia 2026 TBEXtra ExperienceS!
- TBEXtras are activities in and around our host destination that are unique to the region and happening during the time we’re there.
- TBEXtras may also occasionally be offerings from the region that did not fit into our agenda but are offered during your free time at a discounted cost or for free.
TBEXtra Activity
Nomad Train: From TBEX Asia to the World Nomad Games
Dates Offered
The train departs August 30
Location
Board the train in Almaty and travel together to Bishkek and later to Issyk Kul lake
Activity Description
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
Discount
Booking Information
TBEX delegate €190, Regular Price €225
Travel Alaska TBEX FAM Itinerary
Friday, Sept. 27 – Tuesday, Oct. 1
Please note this itinerary is subject to change once final TBEX attendees are selected, and we finalize the itinerary.
BLUEBERRIES, BEAR VIEWING + BELUGAS!
Day 1: Friday, Sept. 27
10 a.m. Meet for a welcome breakfast before departing on our bear viewing tour
Noon Depart on Rust’s Flying Services’ Lake Clark National Park Bear Viewing trip
4:30 p.m. Return to Anchorage from bear viewing
Evening Dinner in Anchorage with the Travel Alaska team
Overnight in Anchorage
Day 2: Saturday, Sept. 28
Morning On your own
Afternoon Drive to Hatcher Pass (1 hour, 14 minute drive) for an afternoon of hiking and blueberry picking.
6 p.m. Dinner at one of Palmer’s newest restaurants, Feather + Flour
8 p.m. Drive back to Anchorage
Overnight in Anchorage
Day 3: Sunday, Sept. 29
8:30 a.m. Depart on a day trip to Whittier (1 hour, 45 minute drive)
10:30 a.m. Drive through the Whittier Tunnel (confirmed tunnel schedule)
If possible, tour the new Huna dock (if open).
12:30 p.m. Depart on Phillips’ 26 Glacier Cruise
6:20 p.m. Return from day cruise
Dinner at the Inn at Whitter
8 p.m. Drive back to Anchorage (confirmed tunnel schedule)
Overnight in Anchorage
Day 4: Monday, Sept. 30
Departures from Anchorage to head home.
