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Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour – January 2027

Kyrgyzstan Winter Tour

28 January – 3 February 2027

Over 90% of Kyrgyzstan is mountains. In winter the Tian Shan is covered in snow, fir forests and valleys fall quiet and Lake Issyk-Kul never freezes. Seven days of horse riding, skiing in Karakol, a 3,850 m pass, hot springs, eagle hunting and nights with local families and in a yurt camp.

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Approach

Why us & what we do better

A private 4×4, a guide throughout and almost all meals included, so you only have to enjoy the snow, the horses and the nomadic culture of Central Asia. No experience needed.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival & Chon-Kemin Valley

Arrive at Manas airport and breakfast in Bishkek. Drive to the Chon-Kemin valley, walk to a viewpoint, visit a monument to local farming culture and, after lunch, go horse riding (6-7 km, 2-3 h). Traditional Kyrgyz dinner. Night in a guesthouse.

DAY 2 - Canyons on the Way to Karakol

Scenic drive with walks in the Kok-Moinok canyon and the Grigoriev gorge. Lunch at a fish farm, short city visit in Karakol and dinner at a restaurant. Night in a hotel in Karakol.

DAY 3 - Skiing in Karakol

Warm-up and beginner lesson at the ski resort, then the guide shows you the slopes. Lifts and snowmobile included. Lunch at the resort, rest and hot springs before dinner. Night in a hotel in Karakol.

DAY 4 - Chon-Ashuu Pass (3,850 m)

Drive up to the Chon-Ashuu pass through snowy landscapes and down to the village of Ichke-Jergez to share rural life with a local family and cook dinner together. Night in a family home.

DAY 5 - Jeti-Oguz & Skazka Canyon

The red Seven Bulls rocks and the Broken Heart formation, then along the south shore of Issyk-Kul to the Skazka (fairy tale) canyon and Bokonbaevo for a yurt-building workshop. Night in a yurt camp or guesthouse.

DAY 6 - Eagles & Bishkek

Eagle-hunting demonstration in Bokonbaevo, transfer to Bishkek, city tour, shopping at the Osh bazaar and farewell dinner. Night in a hotel in Bishkek.

DAY 7 - Departure

Transfer to Manas airport and flight home.

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Cost

COST INCLUDES

  • Private 4×4 transport throughout
  • Accommodation: hotels, guesthouse, family home & yurt
  • Guide throughout the trip
  • Meals from lunch on day 1 to dinner on day 6
  • Horses in Chon-Kemin
  • Lifts & snowmobile in Karakol
  • Hot springs
  • Excursions & entrance fees
  • Eagle-hunting demonstration
  • Yurt & cooking workshops
Cost

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks & soft drinks
  • Ski or snowboard equipment
  • Tips
  • Anything not included in the “cost includes” section

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Reviews

What our travelers say

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Voytek Getler
★★★★★ Google

An outstanding experience with Thin Air Trips! Isa and the team brought so much care, enthusiasm and professionalism to the whole adventure. Their thoughtful planning, clear communication and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and well organised, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience.

What stood out most was the personal approach. Isa was approachable, helpful and always happy to answer questions. You could really feel her passion for the mountains and her commitment to making the trip special.

A fantastic team that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable trekking or mountain adventure. Thank you, Isa and Thin Air Trips—I would love to join you again!

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Diana Padilla
★★★★★ Google

I’ve now travelled with Thin Air Trips twice — to Torres del Paine and Kyrgyzstan — and both trips were absolutely incredible. Two very different destinations, but equally unforgettable adventures!

One of the best things about travelling with them is that they take care of everything. From planning the itinerary to organising accommodation, transport and all the logistics along the way, they make the whole experience feel easy. There’s so much that goes into organising trips like these, and having it all managed means you can relax, enjoy the adventure and focus on the places you’ve come to explore.

Torres del Paine was spectacular, and Kyrgyzstan was another amazing experience, with breathtaking mountains and landscapes that will stay with me for a long time. Both trips gave me so many special moments and memories that I’ll always treasure.

For me, the real value of Thin Air Trips is being able to experience these extraordinary destinations without the stress of coordinating everything myself. You get all the excitement of an adventure, with the reassurance that the details are taken care of.

The fact that I booked a second trip after my first probably says it all! I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable adventure. An easy five stars!

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Fernando O
★★★★★ Google

Fuimos con ellos al Ararat y todo perfecto, organización de 10, muy buena comunicación antes y durante el viaje, y muy buenos guías. Repetiremos!

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Sinji W
★★★★★ Google

I had a fantastic experience travelling to Russia to summit Mt Elbrus. Isa has been really communicative and helpful. I had a lot of hestitations about travelling to the region, but all went smooth and the entire trip was amazing. The team on ground were also just as professional and helpful, really helping to take off the logitical pressure and allowing me to focus on the summit.

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ELENA A.A.
★★★★★ Google

Espectacular!!la ruta , la organización , la gente…repetiré sin duda!

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Alicia Marquez
★★★★★ Google

Viaje top y equipo mejor aún!

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