On the first day of your journey, you will be met at Osh Airport (see details in the "Place & TIme of the group meeting" section).
This day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Take a stroll along the bustling shopping streets or visit the vibrant bazaar, where you'll find countless stalls, fragrant treats, and local street food. It's also a convenient to buy here a tourist SIM card.
For those eager to explore iconic landmarks, consider climbing the sacred Suleiman Mountain. The stairs will lead you to the summit, 1,092 meters high, in just about half an hour. From there, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of Osh, the Kyrgyz flag fluttering in the wind, and a humble house of the Tamerlane descendants .
Your exciting journey begins! You will go to the Kyrgyz-Ata National Park to get acclimated before high-altitude walks. The park is located on the slopes of the Alay Range. You will enjoy the impressive views of sharp mountain peaks, green meadows and juniper forests. After a short walk, you will visit a yurt camp and get acquainted with the life of nomads, have lunch and also taste kumis, a fizzy sour-milk drink that perfectly quenches thirst.
You will return to Osh in the evening.
In the morning you will go to the base camp that is situated under Lenin Peak at an altitude of 3,600 m. The journey will take about 3 hours, but the road won’t be boring — you will enjoy impressive views of the Pamirs along the way. The camp with the poetic name Edelweiss Glade is located in a picturesque place among alpine meadows and sparkling glaciers. You will be accommodated in comfortable heated tents, have some rest, and then go for the first walk — to the Lukovaya meadow, which will amaze you with a lot of bright fragrant flowers.
Today you will have an easy walk through the Achik-Tash valley. You will see a scattering of beautiful lakes with a reflection of snow-white mountain peaks. You will also meet the grazing herds of yaks in the meadows.
Our walk will lead us to the picturesque Tulpar-Kol Lake. According to local legends, the lake is considered sacred: swimming, taking water, watering animals, or fishing here is forbidden. It’s believed that the waters have healing properties, and visiting this site requires pure intentions.
Then you’ll visit real Kyrgyz nomads living in yurts. You’ll get to know their way of life and traditions, and also see their national costumes and have a bright photo session. You can also ride a yak if you wish.
Upon returning to the camp, you’ll participate in an exciting master class on cooking national pilaf from nutritious Uzgen rice, which is grown only in Kyrgyzstan.
Today's route will take us along the lesser-known but incredibly scenic side of the Achik-Tash Canyon. This trek offers views of landscapes hidden from most tourists.
The trail will lead us to the massive Lenin Peak Glacier. Here, we’ll reach a viewpoint where you can take in the full panorama: ancient glaciers, sparkling snow, colorful mountain ranges, the Lukova Glade plateau, and the ridge of Petrovsky Peak, rising to 4,700 meters.
In the distance, you will see the route to the summit of Lenin Peak, the famous "Skovoroda" plateau, and the majestic five-thousand-meter peaks.
After this adventurous day, we’ll return to camp to rest and share our experiences.
In the morning you will go on a walk to the Travelers Pass. After passing the Lukovaya meadow, you will cross the canyon of a mountain river, then you will reach a picturesque waterfall and, finally, you will climb the pass. You will admire the nearest peaks from a height of more than 4,000 meters: the peaks of the 19th Party Congress, Spartak and the famous seven-thousander — Lenin Peak.
Then you will return to the camp.
Today you will have a hike to the crest of Petrovsky Peak. You will go up to a height of 4,100 m, which offers majestic views of the Alai Valley, the pearls of lakes scattered between the ridges, and the majestic Lenin Peak in all its glory.
Then you will go to Osh by minibus. On the way you’ll overcome two beautiful mountain passes — Taldyk and Chyirchyk. Upon arrival you'll check into a hotel.
In the morning you’ll have breakfast, then check out of the hotel and head to the airport (transfer is included in the price).
The participants will meet at 08:30 at the airport of Osh, Kyrgyzstan (OSS). Transfer to the base camp is included in the price of the tour. The manager will provide you with the details.
On the last day of the tour you’ll be transferred to Osh Airport (transfer is included in the price). You can choose any convenient return flight. The check-out from the hotel is before 12:00. The road to the airport takes about 30 minutes.
The meeting of the group will take place at Osh Airport (OSS) at 08:30 local time.
On the last day of the tour you’ll be transferred to Osh Airport (the transfer is included in the price). You can choose any convenient return flight. The check-out from the hotel is before 12:00.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
Note: To issue a permit for the border area your passport should be valid for at least 6 months as of the end of the journey.
During the trip you will be transferred by minibuses. For small groups of 1–3 people we use Mitsubishi Delica, for bigger groups of 4–15 people — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Double accommodation in heated camping tents. In every tent there is:
Showers and toilets are in the campground. There is also a heated dining room, a first-aid post, a volleyball court and a storage room. For an additional cost a sauna and Wi-Fi are available.
You can also stay in the comfortable yurts with private facilities at extra cost.
Accommodation in double rooms with private facilities. We choose small cozy hotels decorated in traditional style.
Note: If you travel alone, you will share the tent with another member of the group, but you’ll have to pay extra for single accommodation in the hotel. Single accommodation along the entire route is possible. Ask the manager for the details.
July and August are the most pleasant months for traveling in the Pamirs. However, in the mountains the weather is changeable, so you need to be prepared for hot, warm, and cold weather with rain and snow.
In the Edelweiss Glade camp the average daily temperature is +10...+20 °C.
This tour doesn’t require any special skills, but the participants should be in good physical condition.
You should remember that climbing in the highlands is always associated with certain risks, including extreme weather conditions and individual body reactions to altitude.
Children are allowed to participate from the age of 10 and only if accompanied by their parents. The child should be completely healthy. Consult your pediatrician before the trip.
Note: Since this is a group tour, the food is the same for all participants. Unfortunately, we cannot prepare an individual meal for you. If you have an intolerance or allergy to any of the products, please notify the manager in advance. We will pass this information on to the guide or accommodations. However, we kindly ask you to follow up on this matter during the trip. If you have strict dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing suitable food with you or buy it on the spot.
This program requires an insurance policy of the “trekking” category for altitudes more than 3,600 m. The amount of coverage of the policy should be not less than $15,000.
General requirements for insurance policies:
You will spend 8 days among the majestic peaks of the Pamirs, alpine lakes, glaciers, and flowering meadows, get acquainted with the traditions of the Kyrgyz nomads, enjoy the silence and pristine nature.
But even in this remote corner of Kyrgyzstan, you won’t have to adjust to a typical camping lifestyle. You will be accommodated in permanent tents on the territory of the equipped camp with electricity, toilets and showers. The chefs will serve you delicious hot meals three times a day. You will just have to soak up the impressions!
You won’t need any special skills for this tour, but it is important to remember that being at a high altitude is associated with certain risks. Experienced instructors will teach you how to behave in the highlands.