The Tian Shan – the “Celestial Mountains” – run through the whole of Kyrgyzstan, and in the east of the country they rise above 7,000 m. For travellers this means real alpine scenery close to the cities: from Bishkek the glaciers of Ala-Archa National Park are about an hour away, and Karakol at the eastern end of Issyk-Kul is the gateway to some of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Central Asia.
Our mountain tours include day hikes with a guide, multi-day treks with tent or guesthouse nights, and winter trips to the ski slopes above Karakol. Every tour description states the difficulty, the altitude and what you need to bring, so you can choose a route that matches your experience.
The main hiking season is from late June to mid-September; lower trails in Ala-Archa are often accessible from May to October. Weather in the mountains changes quickly, so our guides may adjust a route on the day for safety reasons.
Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Kochkor and Son-Kul
Eight days around Issyk-Kul and up to the high-altitude lake Song-Kul – with nights in yurts, an eagle hunter show and genuine nomadic hospitality.
Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
Eight days through the three legendary oasis cities of the Silk Road, with the Afrosiyob high-speed train, a desert crossing and sunset over the walls of Khiva.
Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka
Nine days from futuristic Tokyo past Mount Fuji and the hot springs of Hakone to the temples of Kyoto, the deer of Nara and the food stalls of Osaka – the perfect first trip to Japan.
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