Tour to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan: trekking to Aksu peak and excursions in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva

Trekking in the rocky region of the Pamirs and excursions in the cities of Uzbekistan

Tour destinations:	Kyrgyzstan, Pamir-Alay area, Uzbekistan
Itinerary duration:	18 days / 17 nights, 16 days / 15 nights
Itinerary, 16 days:	Bishkek – Osh – Uzgarysh village – trekking to the foot of Aksu Peak – Osh – Rishtan – Kokand – Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent
Itinerary, 18 days:	Bishkek – Osh – Uzgarysh village – trekking to the foot of Aksu Peak – Osh – Rishtan – Kokand – Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva – Urgench

Guarantee date of the group tour 2023: (open) ▼

Треккинг к подножию пика Аксу. Треккинг в горах Памиро-Алая

This group tour combines two destinations – a mountain trekking in the rocky kingdom of the Pamirs in Kyrgyzstan and a heritage itinerary through the ancient cities of Uzbekistan.

The trip begins with a very beautiful trekking to the foot of the rocky peak Aksu (5355 m) in picturesque Laylak gorge. The grand wall of Aksu peak goes up to 1,500 m. The local landscapes are similar to Patagonia in South America, but the climate is warmer and more comfortable for mountain hiking. The nature of the Pamir-Alay is amazing: high sharp peaks, colorful valleys, mountain rivers and coniferous forests, green alpine meadows, monochrome rocks and glaciers. During the trekking, the group is accompanied by a mountain guide, service staff and horses. Personal belongings and equipment are transported by horses, cooking and setting up camps are duties of the escort team while the guests are enjoying the views and relaxing.

Having gone down from the mountains, we will leave Kyrgyzstan and go to Uzbekistan to see the architectural masterpieces of the Great Silk Road cities. The classic itinerary across Uzbekistan includes visiting of all the most famous and beautiful sights of Kokand, Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as the country's main pottery workshop in Rishtan.

16 days program
18 days program

Itinerary,
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Tour program
Day 1.	Arrival in Bishkek. Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh. Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek). Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2.	Transfer to Uzgarysh village (350 km, 8 h). Transfer to Uzgarysh village, the starting point of the trekking. Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The local villagers are very hospitable and engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and apricot gardening. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a traditional guest house (1200 m).
Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The country folk are amicable and hospitable. The majority of the local villagers are engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and flour milling at small watermills. Gardening, too, is a great help for the locals. Apricot is the most common fruit-tree. The fruit is extremely sweet but not big enough to satisfy you appetite after first bite. It’s amazing, but due to unique climatic conditions, you can taste the ripe apricot right from the fruit-tree even in mid-August. In addition to being eaten fresh it is often dried up for wintertime. Dried apricot, called kuraga, is really finger-licking good. Now we drive into the village and stay over in the guesthouse or tent camp. From the village we’ll continue our journey accompanied by horse drivers and their graceful quiet horses which can help us carry the loads throughout the whole journey.
Day 3.	Laily-Mazar River Valley, confluence with the Uryam River (10 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +600 m. In the first half of the day we walk through apple and apricot groves. Towards noon, the valley we travel along narrows into a gorge, and the path crosses the narrow valley of the Layli-Mazar river towards its confluence with the Uryam river. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (1800 m)..
The morning sun hasn’t yet beamed down on the valley gardens but in the camp the life is already in full swing. The substantial breakfast leaves no chance for loosing weight. After short preparations we set up for our first day of trekking. Soon enough the vain thoughts start to flash across your mind that you should have been training for the trek instead of wasting time. But the farther you go this is interrupted by more cheerful thoughts, like “ My goodness! Can it be real? Isn’t it a dream? How beautiful it is here!”. Now, approaching Laily-Mazar canyon and becoming more and more enchanted by the surrounding landscapes we reach the right tributary of the river. They say, in the upper reaches of the river every spring there blooms up a virtually extinct flower “Aigul” which according to a popular legend can be found only here and in one or two canyons in Batkent region. The symbolic image of this flower can be traced in many Kyrgyz ornaments. So if you happen to encounter this peculiar “distinctive feature” of Kyrgyztan, you will easily recognize it. Step by step, marching along the mountain path, we reach the locality intended for the camp. The camp site is chosen in a really picturesque setting, next to a mountain stream whose murmur will serve you a sweet lullaby.
Day 4.	Uryam River Valley (8 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +1100 m. As we turn into the Uryam valley, we pass through alpine rangelands and across wooded slopes. After we climb a steep and leave behind a narrow section of the gorge, we find ourselves in an upper valley, very picturesque and spacious. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m).

Day 5.	Radial hiking to the upper reaches of the Uryam River (7 km). Travel time: 5–6 hours; altitude difference: +400, -400 m. From our camp we make a one-day trip to the upper reaches of the Uryam valley, one of the most beautiful in the region. On our way we enjoy breathtaking views of some of the most expressive landscapes, which include rocky faces, waterfalls and fragrant flowering meadows. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m).
This scenic place dispose to relaxation and there is nothing shameful in your wish to just lounge on the grass or to loaf around. The most active, though, are invited to make a short hiking along the river meandering amongst the ancient moraines, and en route to marvel at the views of snow-topped peaks, a succession of lush meadows and juniper groves which remind Japanese gardens carefully groomed by a gardener. This is the land of pastures and now and then we encounter the herdsmen’s camps. A good opportunity for us to meet the local people, spend some time in their company and enjoying a cup of tea and a friendly chat to appreciate their well-known hospitality.
Day 6.	Uryam Pass (3760 м) – Ak-Mechet River Valley (8 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: + 860 m, - 950 m. Passage across Uryam Pass (3760m) is one of the most spectacular moments of the route. An easy path and splendid scenes accompany us throughout the day. From the mountain pass we obtain a view of Parus Peak (5037 m) and the top of Sabakh Peak (5283 m). As we descend from the pass, we set a camp, from which we can enjoy the sight of the grandiose north face of Aksu Peak (5355 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Today’s goal is to ascend Uryam pass. Though in height it’s inferior to the previous pass it is no less spectacular. Approaching the pass once again we can see Parus peak, this time towering behind us, with a bladelike Sabakh peak emerging from behind it on the left. As we proceed further we can delight in observing the majestic views of the valley where the Ak Suu and Kara Suu rivers interflow into the wide, rapid Ak-Mechet river. And then, just in front of us, there comes into sight one more range crowned with glaciers. It separates Aksu peak region from Karavshin region. The cone-shaped snow-capped Aksu peak (5355m), which to the north drops off in almost vertical two-kilometre-deep rock precipice, attracts the mountaineers from all over the world. The majestic view of this natural amphitheatre is accentuated by imposing crecent-shaped Iskander peak (51220m), Admiralteyets peak(5090m) Petrogradets peak (5163m) and Blok Peak (5239m). The descent is rather comfortable and soon we reach our campsite. It is arranged at the height of 2800 m, where you can feel the warmth of the summer air and smell the rich coniferous fragrance of the juniper wood. Sunset is the best time for picture-perfect views of Aksu peak.
Day 7.	Radial hiking to the foot of Aksu peak (8 km). Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: + 500, - 500 m. Hiking to the foot of the Aksu (5355 m) north face is the culmination of the entire tour. This pyramidal peak with a snow cap has the north face that drops vertically for almost 2 km. The grandiose cirque is decorated with the following peaks – two-headed Iskander (5120 m), Admiralteyets (5090 m), Petrogradets (5163 m) and Blok (5239 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Today we’ll trek to the glacier that lies under the tops of several peaks - Blok, Aksu, Admiralteyets, Petrogradets and Iskander. Today hardly anyone would prefer idling in the camp to trekking to a spectacular destination. Though the glacier itself is hidden under the moraine and there will be only few occasions to feel its ice-cold breath through the sole of your trekking boots, the view that awaits us at the end is worth the effort. After several hours trekking you will find yourself standing in front of a 2-km-high Black wall of Aksu peak that seems to rise up from out of nowhere and to tower above you with all its might. We’ll have the lunch at the Aksu river which springs from the glacier sliding from under Blok peak. Being among these eternal towering rocks fills you with a sense of belonging to macrocosm. We’ll come back to the campsite by sunset and the fantastic images of the day will stay in your memory for long.
Day 8.	Descent along Ak-Mechet River Valley to Uzgarysh (14 km). Travel time: 7 hours; altitude difference: -1600 m. Alternating green meadows and juniper forests, crystal streams and sky-high summits are the main components of the tour’s last day, when we descend along the Ak-Mechet river valley. At the Uzgarysh village we have a farewell dinner seasoned with oriental hospitality. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a guest house (1200 m).
Today you will experience a relaxing stroll down the river. The juniper woods all around fill the air with coniferous fragrance and lift your spirits. The trail runs through alpine grassland dotted with flowers of every colour. And suddenly realizing that this is your last trekking day, you try to imprint in your memory, as well as to capture on your cameras, the stunningly beautiful surroundings. Who knows when there will be another chance to delight in the world of wilderness. Meanwhile we approach the river’s outfall and enter the Laily-Mazar valley. Our circuit closes up in Uzgarysh village where our trekking programme is completed with a celebration dinner. Today you can give vent to your appetite and eat your fill, since so many delicious dishes were prepared by our cook, and then to relax and share wine and laughter with new-found friends while recollecting every day of the adventurous journe.
Day 9.	Transfer Uzgarysh village – Osh (350 km, 8 h). After breakfast in a hospitable Kyrgyz house, we will travel back to Osh. Arrival in Osh in the late afternoon. You will have time for walking around the city. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at the hotel.
Today we return to the warmth of Osh where the benefits of civilization await you: numerous cafes and restaurants, comfortable hotels, supermarkets and bazaars, and free Internet access. Osh offers many interesting souvenirs that can become a good keepsake to remind you about your trip to mountainous Kyrgyzstan: felt yurt, Kyrgyz national hats, musical instruments and many other bric-a-brac that can catch your fancy.
Day 10.	Osh (sightseeing). Osh – Rishtan – Kokand (180 km, 5 h). Osh is the “southern capital” of Kyrgyzstan. The city is located on the east side of the Fergana valley, at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters, and is surrounded by low rocky spurs of the Alay Range on three sides. Sightseeing in Osh: sacred Sulayman-Too Mountain and museum in a cave. The national historical and archaeological museum complex Sulayman-Too Sacred Mountain is the main attraction of Osh and the only site located entirely on the territory of Kyrgyzstan that has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Transfer to the land border with Uzbekistan. Border formalities. Transfer to Rishtan, the main ceramics center of Uzbekistan. The city is famous for its incredible glazed ceramics which are popular among tourists as souvenirs. Visiting the Center of Ceramics, acquaintance with the masters and their crafts. Demonstration of ceramic pottery making process. Transfer to Kokand, the former capital of the Khanate of Kokand (18th-19th centuries). Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11.	Kokand (sightseeing). Kokand – Tashkent (240 km, 4 h). Kokand is located right at the entrance to the fruitful Fergana valley, used to be an important stop point of the Great Silk Road and used to be a part of the ancient state of Davan. Its flourishing happened in the 18th century when it became the capital of Kokand khanate and the religious center of the region – in the past, there were 40 madrasas and 300 mosques in Kokand. Sightseeing in Kokand: Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Modari-Khan Mausoleum, Djami Mosque, Necropolis Dakhma-i-Shahon. Transfer to Tashkent via the Kamchik pass (2285 m). Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12.	Tashkent (sightseeing). Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 5 h). Tashkent is the multifaceted capital of the modern country of Uzbekistan and the republic’s center of cultural and political life. Tashkent’s architecture is striking in its diversity and variety: archaeological monuments from the Zoroastrianism era that are more than 2200 years old, architectural masterpieces of the Middle Ages, monumental buildings of the late 19th century, the most beautiful underground subway in the world, and of course, the numerous modern buildings. Sightseeing in Tashkent (Old town): Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent “Chorsu”. Lunch at the famous Central Asian Plov Centre "Besh Kozon", where genuine Tashkent plov is cooked in huge cauldrons. There you can see the whole process of cooking from roasting meat to laying vegetables, spices and rice. Transfer to Samarkand, the capital of ancient Sogdiana – Marakanda. Sogdiana was an ancient civilization between the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya rivers. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13.	Samarkand (sightseeing). Samarkand is as old as Rome, it is one of the most ancient cities in the world and former capital of the great Tamerlane empire. It is a museum city, a city which was once the heart of the caravan trade in the midst of the Great Silk Road. Samarkand conserved its unique aura of the Oriental medieval age until this very day. Sightseeing in Samarkand: Gur-e Amir Mausoleum – necropolis of the Timurids; the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia – the Registan Square (Madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah); Bibi-Khanym Mosque; the famous Siab bazaar; architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda; Ulugbek Observatory museum. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14.	Samarkand - Bukhara (280 km). Bukhara (sightseeing). Transfer to Bukhara, another ancient city in Uzbekistan which also used to be part of the Great Silk Road. Medieval Bukhara was one of the main political, cultural, and religious hubs of the Middle East. Over 140 architectural monuments have been preserved here. The historical center of Bukhara is included in the list of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO. Sightseeing in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah. domed shopping arcade. Visit the shopping district with domed shopping arcade of the 16th century, where national arts and handicrafts workshops are presented. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15.	Bukhara (sightseeing). Bukhara – Tashkent (580 km, 4 h). Continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara and surroundings: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah. Transfer to Tashkent by train. Meeting at the railway station, check-in at the hotel. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16.	Tashkent (departure). Transfer to the airport. The end of the tour program. Departure from Tashkent. Meals: breakfast.

The cost of the tour:

The cost for 1 person	2024 USD
Single supplement	+312 USD

This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group

The cost of the tour includes:

Meeting/seeing-off at airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time.
Comfortable transport for transfers according to the program.
Accommodation at a hotel 3* on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts.
Accommodation at a guest house in Uzgarysh village, 3-4 persons in a room.
Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh (Economy class, weight limit for luggage is 15 kg).
Railway transfer of Bukhara – Tashkent destination (ticket of economy class, seated places).
All needed documents arrangement:

permit for visiting the National park,
ecological fee.

Services during the trekking part of the trip:
- full board (three hot meals a day),
- accommodation in twin sharing tents.
- services of an English-speaking mountain guide, cook and service staff,
- horse packing services for personal and team baggage transportation,
- first-aid kit (group).
Bivouac and kitchen equipment rental:
- tents,
- tables and chairs,
- kitchenware,
- WC.

Personal equipment rental (comes free):
- sleeping bag,
- telescopic ski sticks for trekking,
- raincoat,
- forehead flashlight,
- camping sleeping pad,
- metal thermos bottle.
- tableware.
Guided sightseeing tours according to the program.
Lunch at the Central Asian Plov Centre "Besh Kozon".
Entrance fees at museums and monuments.
Mineral water for each day of the tour.
Memorable souvenirs.

The cost of the tour doesn’t include:

International flights.
Cost of meals in cities (other than specified in the program).
Medical costs and insurance.

Additional Services:

Supplement for additional night on departure:
- Single room – 50 USD / per room / per night,
- Double room – 60 USD / per room / per night.
Supplement for an individual transfer airport – hotel – airport:
- sedan: +25 USD one way,
- minibus: + 40 USD one way

Additional information about trekking

►	Throughout the trekking, all personal belongings and equipment are carried by horses. Since all your things are carried by horses, all you are to do is to enjoy the surrounding landscapes. Our guests travel light, carry only a camera, sunscreen and a bottle of water. The transportation of all equipment, both group and personal (including any personal belongings), is the duty of our staff.
►	Equipment is provided free of charge for personal use: We provide our guests with trekking equipment for the entire duration of the tour for free: sleeping bag, telescopic ski sticks for trekking, raincoat, forehead flashlight, camping sleeping pad, metal thermos bottle, tableware.
►	Service staff. The escort team includes a guide, a cook, assistant chefs, waiters, dishwashers and handymen. The team sets up camping site, cooks food, sets the tables, washes dishes, controls the transportation of all equipment, both group and personal, and does all the invisible work in order to create comfort during the trekking.
►	Meals Throughout the trekking tour, three times a day you will be provided with diverse hot meals, with attention to vegetarians. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by our chef and his assistants, while guests enjoy the views and relax. Kitchenware for cooking and tableware are also provided in full.

Accommodation
This tour comes with the following accommodation:

Location	Accommodation
Osh	Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* or similar
Uzgarysh village	Accommodation at a guest house, 3-4 persons in a room
Pamir-Alay Mountains	Tent camp
Kokand	Silk Road Kokand Hotel 3* or similar
Tashkent	Reikartz Xon / Sato 3* or similar
Samarkand	Arba 3* / Jahon Palace 3* or similar
Bukhara	Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar


►	Guest house Accommodation in guest houses will allow you to take a dip into traditions and habits of local people. These are traditional houses located in remote mountain villages.
►	Tent Camp. Accommodation in tents, 2 persons in a tent. Tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof, for comfortable staying mats and sleeping bags will be provided. The tent camp is equipped with a big dining-tent with tables and camp chairs. We use camping gas burners and gas bottles or firewood (collected along the way) for cooking. The tent camp is equipped with portable camping WC. Communication means are always available on the route.
►	Hotels. We offer accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. It is completely unique: it combines modern comfort and a unique culture of hospitality.

Transport:
Мы предоставляем следующий вид комфортабельного транспорта (в зависимости от количества человек):

In Kyrgyzstan:

Group	Vehicle
Group 1–3 pax	"Mitsubishi Delica"
Group 4–15 pax	"Mercedes-Benz Sprinter"

In Uzbekistan:

Group	Vehicle
Group 1–2 pax	"Chevrolet Lacetti"
Group 3-6 pax	"Hyundai Grand Starex"
Group 7–9 pax	"Toyota Hiace" / "King Long"
Group 10-15 pax	"Eurise"
Group 16-45 pax	"Golden Dragon"

Visa and Visa invitation to Uzbekistan:

Visa-free regime for up to 60 days has been established for citizens of countries below:

Azerbaijan
Armenia
Belarus

Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan

Moldova
Russia
Ukraine

Visa-free regime for up to 30 days has been established for citizens of countries below:

Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark

Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
The Republic of Korea
Latvia

Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Cyprus

Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Turkey
Singapore
the Vatican
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Visa to Kyrgyzstan

Under current rules visa-free stay within unlimited period on the territory of Kyrgyzstan is granted for the nationals of the following countries:

Armenia
Azerbaijan

Belorussia
Cuba

Georgia
Kazakhstan

Laos
Moldova

North Korea
Russia

Tajikistan
Vietnam

List of states granted visa-free stay up to 90 days: Mongolia, Ukraine.

List of states granted visa-free stay up to 60 days

Australia
Austria
Andorra
Argentina
Brazil
Bahrain
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Britain
Brunei Darussalam

Canada
Chile
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland

Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands

New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia

Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Uzbekistan
Vatican

Visa-free access to Kyrgyzstan up to 30 days: Malaysia.

Itinerary description
Equipment on route

Meals
List of personal gear

Escort team
Route map

Itinerary brief description

This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children younger 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.

Trekking on foot covers from 6km to 12km a day with altitude difference up to 1000m. The route runs at the maximum altitude of 4140m above sea level. Each participant carries his own rucksack with personal belongings, supply of drinking water and first-aid kit. The rest of the gear (the weight of the gear should not exceed 15kg per person), as well as group camping equipment and supply of provisions is transported by pack-horses. Typically the region enjoys rather stable weather: it’s warm and sunny, though some rain is possible, which relieves the monotony of the trip. The daytime temperatures range between +15° to +30°С, whereas at night the temperature can drop as low as +8 or +10°С.

Starting point

Tourists should arrive to Osh - the starting point of the tour on the date the tour begins. All expenses connected with early arrival or late departure on completion of the tour should be covered by tourists themselves. In this case our company can arrange transfers to and from the airport as well as book the hotel.

Route Map

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Equipment on route provided by Central Asia Travel company

- Tents are used for accommodation of two persons. The tents are wind-resisting and water-proof and are suitable for any weather conditions.
- Tent camp also has a big hangar-like mess tent with tables and camp chairs.
- Throughout the trek we provide quality tableware.
- To cook dishes during the trek we provide gas burner with gas cylinders or a supply of firewood.
- The tent camp is equipped with portable WC.

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List of personal gear provided by Central Asia Travel company

•	Sleeping bag.
•	Sleeping pad.
•	Raincoat.
•	Telescopic ski sticks for trekking.
•	Metallic vacuum flask 0.5 - 1.0 litres.
•	Forehead flashlight.

List of personal gear which tourist should bring himself

•	Trekking boots or hiking shoes and/or sandals (Teva, Keen or similar). Scarpa kailash GTX Scarpa kailash GTX Salomon Quest 4D GTX Salomon Quest 4D GTX Salomon Quest 4D GTX The North Face Wreck Mid GTX SALEWA MTN Trainer GTX SALEWA MTN Trainer GTX Teva Keen Garmont Dragontail MNT GTX Garmont Dragontail MNT GTX Garmont Dragontail MNT GTX
•	Assault jacket GORE-TEX (RedFox Vector GTX III or similar).
•	Suit POLARTEC (for instance, jacket BASK Kondor V3 + trousers BASK Vinson Pro V2)
•	Skin tight linen thermals POLARTEC thin thermals to wick moisture away from the skin (for instanceRedFox Dry Zone) RedFox Dry Zone RedFox Dry Zone куртка + штаны от BAS
•	Thin Gloves, Fleece, Polartec, WindBloc and thick insulated gloves (for instance,RedFox Ice)
•	Peaked cap or panama hat + insulated winter hat. Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap Outdoor Research Activeice Cap
•	Knitted T-shirts.
•	Thermal socks, like Boreal TREK Thermolite or similar + ordinary socks.
•	Backpack 40-60 l.
•	Lip balm.
•	Sun cream (SPF 25-40).
•	Sunglasses.
•	First-aid kit (personal).

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Service staff

Throughout the trekking travel you will be escorted by high altitude guide, who is the tour manager and our authorized representative. He is responsible for the safety and security of the group as well as decision making, including any changes in the route due to unforeseen circumstances that could threaten the health and well-being of the participants.

The tour is serviced by a team whose responsibility is to pitch and take down tents, lay the table for meals, wash up, pack the loads on horses, make fire and the like.

The team also includes a dedicated professional cook and a horse handler who is responsible for proper packing of the loads on horses and porterage.

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Meals

Throughout the trek programme you will be served hot meals three times a day.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:

		Breakfast: First dish: cereal porridge (semolina, oats, rice). Second dish: cooked eggs with sausages, omelette, pancakes, thick pancakes, toasted bread, cottage cheese pancake, etc. Buffet table: cheese, sausage, assorted bread, butter, ketchup, marmalade, chocolate paste, sweets, cookies, wafers, dried cream, honey, sugar, halavah. Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa.

		Lunch: Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts. *In case of camp lunch first course is added.

		Dinner: First course - soup (European or local cuisine). Second course - various dishes of European cuisine with assorted garnish, as well as a choice of local dishes. Buffet table: assorted bread, cheese, sausage, ketchup, spices (mustard, various dressings), sweets, cookies, wafers, sugar. Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa, thin jelly. Dessert: watermelon, melon, fruits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
What is the weather like in the mountains?
What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
How are meals organized during the trek programme?
How about communication facilities during trek travel?
How good is Internet access?
Visa, permits.

Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children above 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.
The offered trekking tour can be graded as simple-average, which means no special skills in mountaineering are required. The escort team consists of an experienced high altitude guide able to choose the right path and advise you on the precautions to be taken in each section of the route. During the tour you will have to trek on foot long distances. Therefore the only condition for those willing to participate in this trekking programme is absence of medical contraindications to such activities.
Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
Please note, that the route of the tour runs through mountains with considerable altitude differences (the maximum altitude is 4140 m above sea level). The participants can experience some symptoms of altitude sickness which disappear when the descent from the mountains starts. Therefore the tour may not be suitable for persons suffering from heart or respiratory problems (hypertension, asthma). We recommend you to consult your doctor before planning this tour.
Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
Yes, it is. The medical insurance of up to $ 10,000- 15,000 should be obtained before leaving your homeland.
What is the weather like in the mountains?
In the summer the weather is fair and sunny with daytime temperature reaching +28°С. At night, however, and on rainy days the temperature drops to +8 or + 10ºС which makes the availability of warm jacket rather useful.
What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
Though such a probability exists, it is too small as proved by our long experience of organizing trekking tours.
Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
It is advisable not to touch the plants you are not familiar with as some of them can be rather toxic (for example giant fennel can sting you when you touch its leaves). It is forbidden to pick up Red Book plants. The mountain slopes are home to many medicinal herbs including mint, origan, thyme, which you can pick up and brew a delicious ‘mountain tea’. The banks of the rivers are covered with bushes of dog rose and sea-buckthorn.
How are meals organized during the trek programme?
You will be escorted by a cook and other service staff responsible for arranging regular and tasty meals. You don’t need to bother about tableware, kitchen utensils and equipment as we provide all these as well as tables, chairs, and tents throughout the whole trek programme.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:
Breakfast:
First dish: cereal porridge (semolina, oats, rice).
Second dish: cooked eggs with sausages, omelette, pancakes, thick pancakes, toasted bread, cottage cheese pancake, etc.
Buffet table: cheese, sausage, assorted bread, butter, ketchup, marmalade, chocolate paste, sweets, cookies, wafers, dried cream, honey, sugar, halavah.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa.
Lunch:
Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts.
*In case of camp lunch first course is added.
Dinner:
First course - soup (European or local cuisine).
Second course - various dishes of European cuisine with assorted garnish, as well as a choice of local dishes.
Buffet table: assorted bread, cheese, sausage, ketchup, spices (mustard, various dressings), sweets, cookies, wafers, sugar.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa, thin jelly.
Dessert: watermelon, melon, fruits.
Drinking water is provided from crystal-clear mountain springs. However, it is recommended to drink only boiled water. In cities and during long transfers it is advisable to use bottled water.
How about communication facilities during trek travel?
Cellular telecommunication is available in Osh and on the way to Uzgarysh settlement. In the mountainous areas, especially in mountain valleys, there are difficulties with signal receipt. Tour manager is equipped with portable satellite terminal to provide uninterrupted external link. Moreover, the group is provided with walkie-talkie to ensure trouble-free connection between trekkers.
How good is Internet access?
Internet access is available only in Osh. There are many internet-cafes there. In Uzgarysh settlement and in the mountains there is no Internet access.
Visa, permits.
Kyrgyzstan has considerably simplified its visa policy and today citizens of 70 countries of the world enjoy visa-free access to this Central Asian state.
Visa-free entry to the territory of Kyrgyzstan is granted for the nationals of the Russia, the CIS countries and a number of citizens of European and other foreign countries.
The details on Kyrgyz visa, rules of entry and stay on the territory of Kyrgyzstan you can find here.
To enter the territory of Kyrgyzstan the foreign national must have a foreign passport valid for not less than 6 months following the termination date of the tour.
It is also important that before their trip to Kyrgyzstan foreign nationals arrange travel medical insurance with coverage of up to $10,000-15,000.

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Tour program
Day 1.	Arrival in Bishkek. Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh. Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek). Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2.	Transfer to Uzgarysh village (350 km, 8 h). Transfer to Uzgarysh village, the starting point of the trekking. Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The local villagers are very hospitable and engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and apricot gardening. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a traditional guest house (1200 m).
Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The country folk are amicable and hospitable. The majority of the local villagers are engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and flour milling at small watermills. Gardening, too, is a great help for the locals. Apricot is the most common fruit-tree. The fruit is extremely sweet but not big enough to satisfy you appetite after first bite. It’s amazing, but due to unique climatic conditions, you can taste the ripe apricot right from the fruit-tree even in mid-August. In addition to being eaten fresh it is often dried up for wintertime. Dried apricot, called kuraga, is really finger-licking good. Now we drive into the village and stay over in the guesthouse or tent camp. From the village we’ll continue our journey accompanied by horse drivers and their graceful quiet horses which can help us carry the loads throughout the whole journey.
Day 3.	Laily-Mazar River Valley, confluence with the Uryam River (10 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +600 m. In the first half of the day we walk through apple and apricot groves. Towards noon, the valley we travel along narrows into a gorge, and the path crosses the narrow valley of the Layli-Mazar river towards its confluence with the Uryam river. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (1800 m)..
The morning sun hasn’t yet beamed down on the valley gardens but in the camp the life is already in full swing. The substantial breakfast leaves no chance for loosing weight. After short preparations we set up for our first day of trekking. Soon enough the vain thoughts start to flash across your mind that you should have been training for the trek instead of wasting time. But the farther you go this is interrupted by more cheerful thoughts, like “ My goodness! Can it be real? Isn’t it a dream? How beautiful it is here!”. Now, approaching Laily-Mazar canyon and becoming more and more enchanted by the surrounding landscapes we reach the right tributary of the river. They say, in the upper reaches of the river every spring there blooms up a virtually extinct flower “Aigul” which according to a popular legend can be found only here and in one or two canyons in Batkent region. The symbolic image of this flower can be traced in many Kyrgyz ornaments. So if you happen to encounter this peculiar “distinctive feature” of Kyrgyztan, you will easily recognize it. Step by step, marching along the mountain path, we reach the locality intended for the camp. The camp site is chosen in a really picturesque setting, next to a mountain stream whose murmur will serve you a sweet lullaby.
Day 4.	Uryam River Valley (8 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +1100 m. As we turn into the Uryam valley, we pass through alpine rangelands and across wooded slopes. After we climb a steep and leave behind a narrow section of the gorge, we find ourselves in an upper valley, very picturesque and spacious. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m).

Day 5.	Radial hiking to the upper reaches of the Uryam River (7 km). Travel time: 5–6 hours; altitude difference: +400, -400 m. From our camp we make a one-day trip to the upper reaches of the Uryam valley, one of the most beautiful in the region. On our way we enjoy breathtaking views of some of the most expressive landscapes, which include rocky faces, waterfalls and fragrant flowering meadows. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m).
This scenic place dispose to relaxation and there is nothing shameful in your wish to just lounge on the grass or to loaf around. The most active, though, are invited to make a short hiking along the river meandering amongst the ancient moraines, and en route to marvel at the views of snow-topped peaks, a succession of lush meadows and juniper groves which remind Japanese gardens carefully groomed by a gardener. This is the land of pastures and now and then we encounter the herdsmen’s camps. A good opportunity for us to meet the local people, spend some time in their company and enjoying a cup of tea and a friendly chat to appreciate their well-known hospitality.
Day 6.	Uryam Pass (3760 м) – Ak-Mechet River Valley (8 km). Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: + 860 m, - 950 m. Passage across Uryam Pass (3760m) is one of the most spectacular moments of the route. An easy path and splendid scenes accompany us throughout the day. From the mountain pass we obtain a view of Parus Peak (5037 m) and the top of Sabakh Peak (5283 m). As we descend from the pass, we set a camp, from which we can enjoy the sight of the grandiose north face of Aksu Peak (5355 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Today’s goal is to ascend Uryam pass. Though in height it’s inferior to the previous pass it is no less spectacular. Approaching the pass once again we can see Parus peak, this time towering behind us, with a bladelike Sabakh peak emerging from behind it on the left. As we proceed further we can delight in observing the majestic views of the valley where the Ak Suu and Kara Suu rivers interflow into the wide, rapid Ak-Mechet river. And then, just in front of us, there comes into sight one more range crowned with glaciers. It separates Aksu peak region from Karavshin region. The cone-shaped snow-capped Aksu peak (5355m), which to the north drops off in almost vertical two-kilometre-deep rock precipice, attracts the mountaineers from all over the world. The majestic view of this natural amphitheatre is accentuated by imposing crecent-shaped Iskander peak (51220m), Admiralteyets peak(5090m) Petrogradets peak (5163m) and Blok Peak (5239m). The descent is rather comfortable and soon we reach our campsite. It is arranged at the height of 2800 m, where you can feel the warmth of the summer air and smell the rich coniferous fragrance of the juniper wood. Sunset is the best time for picture-perfect views of Aksu peak.
Day 7.	Radial hiking to the foot of Aksu peak (8 km). Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: + 500, - 500 m. Hiking to the foot of the Aksu (5355 m) north face is the culmination of the entire tour. This pyramidal peak with a snow cap has the north face that drops vertically for almost 2 km. The grandiose cirque is decorated with the following peaks – two-headed Iskander (5120 m), Admiralteyets (5090 m), Petrogradets (5163 m) and Blok (5239 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Today we’ll trek to the glacier that lies under the tops of several peaks - Blok, Aksu, Admiralteyets, Petrogradets and Iskander. Today hardly anyone would prefer idling in the camp to trekking to a spectacular destination. Though the glacier itself is hidden under the moraine and there will be only few occasions to feel its ice-cold breath through the sole of your trekking boots, the view that awaits us at the end is worth the effort. After several hours trekking you will find yourself standing in front of a 2-km-high Black wall of Aksu peak that seems to rise up from out of nowhere and to tower above you with all its might. We’ll have the lunch at the Aksu river which springs from the glacier sliding from under Blok peak. Being among these eternal towering rocks fills you with a sense of belonging to macrocosm. We’ll come back to the campsite by sunset and the fantastic images of the day will stay in your memory for long.
Day 8.	Descent along Ak-Mechet River Valley to Uzgarysh (14 km). Travel time: 7 hours; altitude difference: -1600 m. Alternating green meadows and juniper forests, crystal streams and sky-high summits are the main components of the tour’s last day, when we descend along the Ak-Mechet river valley. At the Uzgarysh village we have a farewell dinner seasoned with oriental hospitality. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a guest house (1200 m).
Today you will experience a relaxing stroll down the river. The juniper woods all around fill the air with coniferous fragrance and lift your spirits. The trail runs through alpine grassland dotted with flowers of every colour. And suddenly realizing that this is your last trekking day, you try to imprint in your memory, as well as to capture on your cameras, the stunningly beautiful surroundings. Who knows when there will be another chance to delight in the world of wilderness. Meanwhile we approach the river’s outfall and enter the Laily-Mazar valley. Our circuit closes up in Uzgarysh village where our trekking programme is completed with a celebration dinner. Today you can give vent to your appetite and eat your fill, since so many delicious dishes were prepared by our cook, and then to relax and share wine and laughter with new-found friends while recollecting every day of the adventurous journe.
Day 9.	Transfer Uzgarysh village – Osh (350 km, 8 h). After breakfast in a hospitable Kyrgyz house, we will travel back to Osh. Arrival in Osh in the late afternoon. You will have time for walking around the city. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at the hotel.
Today we return to the warmth of Osh where the benefits of civilization await you: numerous cafes and restaurants, comfortable hotels, supermarkets and bazaars, and free Internet access. Osh offers many interesting souvenirs that can become a good keepsake to remind you about your trip to mountainous Kyrgyzstan: felt yurt, Kyrgyz national hats, musical instruments and many other bric-a-brac that can catch your fancy.
Day 10.	Osh (sightseeing). Osh – Rishtan – Kokand (180 km, 5 h). Osh is the “southern capital” of Kyrgyzstan. The city is located on the east side of the Fergana valley, at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters, and is surrounded by low rocky spurs of the Alay Range on three sides. Sightseeing in Osh: sacred Sulayman-Too Mountain and museum in a cave. The national historical and archaeological museum complex Sulayman-Too Sacred Mountain is the main attraction of Osh and the only site located entirely on the territory of Kyrgyzstan that has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Transfer to the land border with Uzbekistan. Border formalities. Transfer to Rishtan, the main ceramics center of Uzbekistan. The city is famous for its incredible glazed ceramics which are popular among tourists as souvenirs. Visiting the Center of Ceramics, acquaintance with the masters and their crafts. Demonstration of ceramic pottery making process. Transfer to Kokand, the former capital of the Khanate of Kokand (18th-19th centuries). Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11.	Kokand (sightseeing). Kokand – Tashkent (240 km, 4 h). Kokand is located right at the entrance to the fruitful Fergana valley, used to be an important stop point of the Great Silk Road and used to be a part of the ancient state of Davan. Its flourishing happened in the 18th century when it became the capital of Kokand khanate and the religious center of the region – in the past, there were 40 madrasas and 300 mosques in Kokand. Sightseeing in Kokand: Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Modari-Khan Mausoleum, Djami Mosque, Necropolis Dakhma-i-Shahon. Transfer to Tashkent via the Kamchik pass (2285 m). Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12.	Tashkent (sightseeing). Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 5 h). Tashkent is the multifaceted capital of the modern country of Uzbekistan and the republic’s center of cultural and political life. Tashkent’s architecture is striking in its diversity and variety: archaeological monuments from the Zoroastrianism era that are more than 2200 years old, architectural masterpieces of the Middle Ages, monumental buildings of the late 19th century, the most beautiful underground subway in the world, and of course, the numerous modern buildings. Sightseeing in Tashkent (Old town): Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent “Chorsu”. Lunch at the famous Central Asian Plov Centre "Besh Kozon", where genuine Tashkent plov is cooked in huge cauldrons. There you can see the whole process of cooking from roasting meat to laying vegetables, spices and rice. Transfer to Samarkand, the capital of ancient Sogdiana – Marakanda. Sogdiana was an ancient civilization between the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya rivers. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13.	Samarkand (sightseeing). Samarkand is as old as Rome, it is one of the most ancient cities in the world and former capital of the great Tamerlane empire. It is a museum city, a city which was once the heart of the caravan trade in the midst of the Great Silk Road. Samarkand conserved its unique aura of the Oriental medieval age until this very day. Sightseeing in Samarkand: Gur-e Amir Mausoleum – necropolis of the Timurids; the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia – the Registan Square (Madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah); Bibi-Khanym Mosque; the famous Siab bazaar; architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda; Ulugbek Observatory museum. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14.	Samarkand - Bukhara (280 km). Bukhara (sightseeing). Transfer to Bukhara, another ancient city in Uzbekistan which also used to be part of the Great Silk Road. Medieval Bukhara was one of the main political, cultural, and religious hubs of the Middle East. Over 140 architectural monuments have been preserved here. The historical center of Bukhara is included in the list of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO. Sightseeing in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah. domed shopping arcade. Visit the shopping district with domed shopping arcade of the 16th century, where national arts and handicrafts workshops are presented. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15.	Bukhara (sightseeing). Bukhara – Tashkent (580 km, 4 h). Continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara and surroundings: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16.	Bukhara – Khiva (440 km, 8 h) Transfer to Khiva through the famous Kyzylkum desert along the Amu Darya River. We will pass along the road, where many Silk Road caravans once slowly followed. “Kyzylkum” translates as “Red Sands”, and the local sand really has a reddish tint. We will make several stops and walk along the picturesque dunes, admire the amazing panorama of the Amu Darya River from a viewing point. Arrival in Khiva. Walking around the historical district – Itchan Kala (18 century) which is the walled inner town of the old Khiva oasis and State Museum-Reserve protected as a World Heritage Site. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17.	Khiva (sightseeing). Khiva (over 2500 years old) is a bright and almost untouched example of a medieval Orient city. Itchan-Kala will appear before us in the guise of a revived city from an oriental fairytale. Every building of Ichan-Kala is a unique architectural monument and on its own is an attraction for tourists. Sightseeing in Khiva (Itchan-Kala): Pakhlavan Makhmoud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Hajji Madrasah & Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace, Alakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Mukhammad Aminkhan Minaret & Madrasah. Meals: breakfast. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 18.	Khiva – Urgench (40 km, 1 h). Transfer to the airport of Urgench city. The end of the tour program. Departure from Urgench. Meals: breakfast.

The cost of the tour in USD:

The cost for 1 person.	2130 USD
Single supplement	+340 USD

This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group

The cost of the tour includes:

Meeting/seeing-off at airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time.
Comfortable transport for transfers according to the program.
Accommodation at a hotel 3* on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts.
Accommodation at a guest house in Uzgarysh village, 3-4 persons in a room.
Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh (Economy class, weight limit for luggage is 15 kg).
Railway transfer of Bukhara – Tashkent destination (ticket of economy class, seated places).
All needed documents arrangement:

permit for visiting the National park,
ecological fee.

Services during the trekking part of the trip:
- full board (three hot meals a day),
- accommodation in twin sharing tents.
- services of an English-speaking mountain guide, cook and service staff,
- horse packing services for personal and team baggage transportation,
- first-aid kit (group).
Bivouac and kitchen equipment rental:
- tents,
- tables and chairs,
- kitchenware,
- WC.

Personal equipment rental (comes free):
- sleeping bag,
- telescopic ski sticks for trekking,
- raincoat,
- forehead flashlight,
- camping sleeping pad,
- metal thermos bottle.
- tableware.
Guided sightseeing tours according to the program.
Lunch at the Central Asian Plov Centre "Besh Kozon".
Entrance fees at museums and monuments.
Mineral water for each day of the tour.
Memorable souvenirs.

The cost of the tour doesn’t include:

International flights.
Cost of meals in cities (other than specified in the program).
Medical costs and insurance.

Additional Services:

Supplement for additional night on departure:
- Single room – 50 USD / per room / per night,
- Double room – 60 USD / per room / per night.
Supplement for an individual transfer airport – hotel – airport:
- sedan: +25 USD one way,
- minibus: + 40 USD one way
Domestic flight Urgench – Tashkent: from 60 USD for a ticket.

Additional information about trekking

►	Throughout the trekking, all personal belongings and equipment are carried by horses. Since all your things are carried by horses, all you are to do is to enjoy the surrounding landscapes. Our guests travel light, carry only a camera, sunscreen and a bottle of water. The transportation of all equipment, both group and personal (including any personal belongings), is the duty of our staff.
►	Equipment is provided free of charge for personal use: We provide our guests with trekking equipment for the entire duration of the tour for free: sleeping bag, telescopic ski sticks for trekking, raincoat, forehead flashlight, camping sleeping pad, metal thermos bottle, tableware.
►	Service staff. The escort team includes a guide, a cook, assistant chefs, waiters, dishwashers and handymen. The team sets up camping site, cooks food, sets the tables, washes dishes, controls the transportation of all equipment, both group and personal, and does all the invisible work in order to create comfort during the trekking.
►	Meals Throughout the trekking tour, three times a day you will be provided with diverse hot meals, with attention to vegetarians. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by our chef and his assistants, while guests enjoy the views and relax. Kitchenware for cooking and tableware are also provided in full.

Accommodation
This tour comes with the following accommodation:

Location	Accommodation
Osh	Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* or similar
Uzgarysh village	Accommodation at a guest house, 3-4 persons in a room
Pamir-Alay Mountains	Tent camp
Kokand	Silk Road Kokand Hotel 3* or similar
Tashkent	Reikartz Xon / Sato 3* or similar
Samarkand	Arba 3* / Jahon Palace 3* or similar
Bukhara	Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar
Khiva	Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* / Silk Road 3* or similar


►	Guest house Accommodation in guest houses will allow you to take a dip into traditions and habits of local people. These are traditional houses located in remote mountain villages.
►	Tent Camp. Accommodation in tents, 2 persons in a tent. Tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof, for comfortable staying mats and sleeping bags will be provided. The tent camp is equipped with a big dining-tent with tables and camp chairs. We use camping gas burners and gas bottles or firewood (collected along the way) for cooking. The tent camp is equipped with portable camping WC. Communication means are always available on the route.
►	Hotels. We offer accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. It is completely unique: it combines modern comfort and a unique culture of hospitality.

Transport:
During the tour the following types of transport will be provided depending on the number of people in a group:

In Kyrgyzstan:

Group	Venicle
Group 1-3 pax	"Mitsubishi Delica"
Group 4-15 pax	"Mercedes-Benz Sprinter"

In Uzbekistan:

Group	Venicle
Group 1-2 pax	"Chevrolet Lacetti"
Group 3-6 pax	"Hyundai Grand Starex"
Group 7-9 pax	"Toyota Hiace" / "King Long"
Group 10-15 pax	"Eurise"
Group 16-45 pax	"Golden Dragon"