Tours to Kyrgyzstan – an unusual journey through Kyrgyzstan

The harsh charm of Central Asia is capable of making extreme sports enthusiasts fall in love with it once and for all. You will see this for yourself during a tour in Kyrgyzstan – getting to know the Pamir Mountains will change your perception of natural beauty. But there is also trekking along the shore of the disappearing Merzbacher Lake, descending into the Karakol Gorge, swimming in the Altyn-Arashan thermal springs and many other interesting activities. And we, ExtremeGuide, will take you into this world of adventures.

Yes, the peculiarity of any tour to Kyrgyzstan is that it is a real challenge: it is really extreme, discounts. The essence of such a trip is precisely in overcoming – not only passes and peaks, but also the difficulties of hiking life. The complexity of the routes is quite high, but as a reward you get a unique opportunity to visit the protected corners of Central Asia.

Peaks and attractions of the country

The pride of Kyrgyzstan is its mountains, which occupy approximately ¾ of the entire territory of the state. Climbers from all over the world want to conquer the Tien Shan and Pamir-Alai. But for now we will note those iconic peaks that you can step on:

  • Aksu Peak (5355 m) is the jewel of the Lyailyak Gorge, famous for its “South American” landscape. Green forests and meadows in the foothills, cheerfully running rivers against the backdrop of powerful cliffs are the perfect backdrop for trekking.
  • Peak Razdelnaya (6148 m) is a most interesting point on the map of a traveler and rock climber. The pearl of the Pamirs, helping to train before storming the seven-thousanders.
  • Khan-Tengri Peak (7010 m) is a snow-covered giant in the shape of a regular pyramid. Conquering it during a trip to Kyrgyzstan, you will enjoy breathtaking views and get the experience of climbing with a difficulty of 5B.
  • Lenin Peak (Abu Ali Ibn Sina, 7134 m) is the pride of the Pamirs, a new landmark for those who have already conquered Elbrus. Let’s climb it together, according to the author’s ExtremeGuide program.

Again, the beauty of Kyrgyzstan is not only in the mountains. It is revealed in the contrasts of the Terskey-Ala-Too ridge, where thermal springs coexist with glaciers. Awaits you in the waters of Merzbacher. a mysterious disappearing lake. And besides natural, there are also man-made monuments.

The Burana Tower, the Tash-Rabat caravanserai, the Samaly-Tash petroglyphs, the Gumbez Manas mausoleum – all of these are also attractions of Kyrgyzstan, each of which becomes a reason for a traveler to visit the country with a tour. And we, ExtremeGuide, will be happy to organize and conduct such a trip.

Climbing, trekking, hiking

The format of your tour to Kyrgyzstan can be different. Let’s consider the main directions:

  • Climbing — storming the peaks of Lenin, Aksu, Khan-Tengri and other peaks.
  • Trekking — along the foothills of the Tien Shan, with close acquaintance with the local population, its culture, cuisine, traditions.
  • Hiking — along the flowering valleys near Oguz-Bashi, the gorges of Karakol and Arashan, the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul and other iconic places.

All these activities can be combined within one trip to Kyrgyzstan. We, ExtremeGuide, have already taken care of organically including them in your route. We offer combined programs, get acquainted with them.

Nuances of Traveling in Kyrgyzstan (Kirghizia) That a Tourist Should Consider

All tours are relatively complex, include summiting with preliminary acclimatization, multi-hour treks with an additional weight of 15-17 kg, overcoming rough terrain (depending on the direction). That is, they assume good physical fitness and experience in climbing or, at least, playing sports.

Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan. If the travel program includes climbing, the average tour duration is 21-24 days. Longer than in other mountains? Maybe, but in the case of seven-thousanders, time is needed for acclimatization. In the case of hiking, you need to be prepared to spend the night in tents in the open air.

Enjoy the exoticism and color of a tour in Kyrgyzstan – it will be an invaluable extreme experience.