Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Kyrgyzstan

Stunning trails lead through Kyrgyzstan's premier destinations, from Ala-Archa National Park's snow leopard habitat to Turnaluu-Kol lake at 8,530ft. The Jergalan Valley's seven peaks rise majestically, while Barskoon Gorge's waterfalls cascade nearby. Son-Kul's mountain trails at 11,485ft and Chon-Kemin National Park complete this remarkable circuit.

Remote mountain passes of Kyrgyzstan challenge trekkers with 13.8km daily routes and 630m elevation gains. Four passes, including Ailanysh at 3,671m, mark the way through pristine Tyrgon Valley, with camps along the rushing Jurgalan River. Altyn-Arashan's thermal springs provide a perfect finale.

The Western Tian-Shan mountains route leads to turquoise Lake Sary-Chelek at 1940m, located within the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve, crossing Kuldambes Pass at 2946m and Ashuu Pass at 2551m through spruce forests and alpine meadows. You'll head to the Pamir Mountains via the Pamir Highway, staying at the well-equipped Edelweiss Meadow yurt camp at 3600m with heated tents and sauna facilities at the base of Lenin Peak, which rises to 7134m. Yukhin Peak at 5130m is summited after ascending through the Lenin Glacier from Sunny Camp 1 at 4400m, passing Traveller's Pass at 4150m and visiting sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake for panoramic views of the Zaalaysky Ridge.

The pristine wilderness of Kyrgyzstan unfolds with day hikes through Kalmak-Ashuu gorge and challenging treks to Chatyr-Kol Lake at 4,000m. The shores of Song-Kol Lake at 3,016m beckon trekkers, while Chon Kemin Valley presents wildflower meadows. The Tian Shan mountains provide stunning views throughout the route.

The Pamir-Alay mountain range trek leads to the summit of Yukhin Peak at 5,130m, where you'll navigate slopes reaching 45° and get panoramic views of Lenin Peak's massive snowy wall. A challenging climb on Razdelnaya Peak (6,148m) in the Trans-Alay Range has you navigating concealed crevasses above 6,000m. Acclimatization comes before the main climbs with hikes to Tulpar-Kol Lake and up to Petrovskiy Peak ridge at 4,150m, which overlooks the grand Alay Valley. Your ascent takes you through the Lenin Glacier, where you'll cross both open and covered crevasses along the way.

Yukhin Peak at 5,130m is summited via a 45° snow slope with panoramic views of Lenin Peak's north wall and the endless Alay Valley, then you'll tackle Razdelnaya Peak at 6,148m through open and covered crevasses on the classic Lenin Peak route. The route goes from Edelweiss Meadow Base Camp at 3,600m through Puteshestvennikov Pass to Solnechniy Camp at 4,400m, ascending the Lenin Glacier's middle moraine. You'll navigate the avalanche-prone North Wall and traverse the dangerous Skovoroda plateau to reach Camp 2 at 5,300m for your 6,000m+ summit push.

High Pamirs hiking takes you around the turquoise sacred Tulpar-Köl Lake and the colorful Lukovaya Meadow at 3,800 meters, where wild green onions and bright buttercups grow. Yukhin Peak at 5,130 meters is climbed via a classic route with 30-degree snow slopes, guided without technical equipment. Accommodation is in heated yurts and camping tents at Edelweiss Meadow camp, with three hot meals daily served in traditional Kyrgyz yurts that have modern amenities like showers, sauna, and Wi-Fi.

Yukhin Peak at 5130m is climbed using steep snow slopes that reach angles of 45°, with views across Lenin Peak's north wall from the summit. The route continues to Razdelnaya Peak at 6148m, working through crevassed terrain on the Lenin Glacier to reach the top. You'll base yourself at Edelweiss Meadow Camp at 3600m and Solnechniy Camp 1 at 4400m, both offering heated yurts and full board throughout your stay. Puteshestvennikov Pass at 4150m is crossed, and you'll practice rope techniques needed for safe glacier travel.

Daily hikes of 5-7 hours take you through remote Tian Shan valleys that only shepherds and their yurt camps can access, with pack animals carrying your gear. You'll find the untouched Ailanysh Lake at high altitude, walk alongside the powerful Tyrgon River, and set up camp in spots with zero light pollution for incredible night sky viewing. After your mountain trip, the World Nomad Games stadium near 113-mile-long Issyk-Kul Lake has Kok-Boru polo and horse racing while you stay at Karven Issyk Kul Resort on the northern shore.