Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Mountain Escape
A short, high-value week in the Tian Shan: alpine lakes, a yurt camp on the jailoo and a day in the saddle.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- June–September
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses and yurt camps
- Transport
- 4x4 transfers, horses and walking
Price on request
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Bishkek
Airport transfer, route briefing and kit check with your guide.
Day 2
Into the mountains
Drive south through gorges and pasture to your first valley base.
Day 3
Alpine lake day walk
A full day walking to a glacial lake and back, building altitude.
Day 4
Horse trekking
A day riding with local herders across summer pasture.
Day 5
Yurt camp
Overnight in a yurt camp; evening food and stories with the host family.
Day 6
Pass crossing
A high pass crossing with long views back across the range.
Day 7
Return and depart
Return to Bishkek for onward flights.
What's included
- ✓ Local English-speaking guide
- ✓ Private ground transport as described
- ✓ Accommodation as listed
- ✓ Breakfasts and trek meals
- ✓ Permits arranged for the described route
Not included
- – International flights
- – Travel insurance (required)
- – Visas and entry documentation
- – Meals not listed and personal spending
- – Tips
Important information
- Mountain routes are weather dependent and may be re-sequenced for safety.
- Yurt camps are simple: shared facilities and limited power.
- A reasonable level of fitness is needed for consecutive walking days.
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