Ski Tour in the Heart of Kyrgyzstan

Arrival. Arrival at Manas Airport, meet with the guide, and transfer to the "Mountains of Asia" 3* hotel or similar accommodation. Check-in. Then city tour of Bishkek, visiting the city's main attractions: Ala-Too Square, the Old Square, Victory Square, the Government House, the Philharmonic Hall with the Youth Alley, and the Manas Complex.

Return to the hotel in the evening.

Bishkek – Karakol – Irdyk Yurt Camp. After breakfast, transfer to Karakol. Lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Karakol, we will switch to a 4WD vehicle and head to the forest ranger’s cabin. From there, snowmobiles will transport us to the Irdyk yurt camp. It’s also possible to ski from the cabin, while luggage is transported by snowmobiles; the route is 5 km without steep climbs. Accommodation in yurts (4 people per yurt), followed by sauna and dinner.

By car: 400 km / 6–7 hours.

Altitude: 800–2,300 m.

On skis: 5 km.

Three Days of Ski Touring, Irdyk Camp, day 1. Begin by familiarizing yourself with the skiing area. This location is carefully selected and almost entirely avalanche-free. The ski tour slopes cover horizontal distances of 14 to 20 km. The vertical ascent ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Experienced guides will lead the group, knowledgeable about the area and highly skilled in working with tour groups. Throughout the journey, there will be brief lectures and practical sessions on avalanche safety. Active skiing runs from 9–10 a.m. until 4 p.m., depending on the weather.

Accommodation in yurts (4 people per yurt), followed by dinner.

On skis: 7–20 km, 5–8 hours each day.

Altitude: 2,300–3,600 m.

Three Days of Ski Touring, Irdyk Camp, day 2. Begin by familiarizing yourself with the skiing area. This location is carefully selected and almost entirely avalanche-free. The ski tour slopes cover horizontal distances of 14 to 20 km. The vertical ascent ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Experienced guides will lead the group, knowledgeable about the area and highly skilled in working with tour groups. Throughout the journey, there will be brief lectures and practical sessions on avalanche safety. Active skiing runs from 9–10 a.m. until 4 p.m., depending on the weather.

Accommodation in yurts (4 people per yurt), followed by dinner.

On skis: 7–20 km, 5–8 hours each day.

Altitude: 2,300–3,600 m.

Three Days of Ski Touring, Irdyk Camp, day 3. Begin by familiarizing yourself with the skiing area. This location is carefully selected and almost entirely avalanche-free. The ski tour slopes cover horizontal distances of 14 to 20 km. The vertical ascent ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Experienced guides will lead the group, knowledgeable about the area and highly skilled in working with tour groups. Throughout the journey, there will be brief lectures and practical sessions on avalanche safety. Active skiing runs from 9–10 a.m. until 4 p.m., depending on the weather.

Accommodation in yurts (4 people per yurt), followed by dinner.

On skis: 7–20 km, 5–8 hours each day.

Altitude: 2,300–3,600 m.

Irdyk – Jyrgalan. Ski descent to the ranger’s cabin, while luggage is transported by snowmobile. Transfer to Jyrgalan. Today’s possible this is options: City tour of Karakol;

Hot springs in Ak-Suu (not always available); Half-day ski tour in Jyrgalan.

Accommodation at Mine Hostel in rooms for 4 or 8 people, a cozy hostel with a unique interior. We can also offer accommodation at the Peak Lodge hotel upon request of the group.

On skis: 5 km.

Altitude: 2,300–2,200 m.

Ski Touring in Jyrgalan. Two days of skiing in Jyrgalan. Day 1. After returning, you can relax in a sauna or meditate with mountain views. Altitude gain is 1,000–2,000 vertical meters, depending on the group’s ability. Ski descent back to the hostel, après-ski, and dinner.

Overnight at the hostel or hotel (for an extra charge) of your choice.

On skis: 7–20 km, 5–8 hours each day.

Altitude: 2,200–3,600 m.

Ski Touring in Jyrgalan. Two days of skiing in Jyrgalan. Day 2. After returning, you can relax in a sauna or meditate with mountain views. Altitude gain is 1,000–2,000 vertical meters, depending on the group’s ability. Ski descent back to the hostel, après-ski, and dinner.

Overnight at the hostel or hotel (for an extra charge) of your choice.

On skis: 7–20 km, 5–8 hours each day.

Altitude: 2,200–3,600 m.

Transfer to Bishkek. The active program is complete, and we return to Bishkek. Lunch on the way. Check-in at the hotel. Farewell dinner. End of the program. Accommodation at "Mountains of Asia" 3* hotel or similar.

By car: 460 km / 7–8 hours.

Altitude: 2,200–800 m.

Transfer to Manas Airport. After breakfast, our driver will take you to the airport. End of the program. Until next time!