Backcountry Ski on the Kyrgyz Land

Backcountry Ski on the Kyrgyz Land

Eleven days of backcountry skiing, culture and road trip across Kyrgyzstan, from the Suusamyr valley to Issyk-Kul lake.

Eleven days of backcountry skiing, culture and road trip across Kyrgyzstan, from the Suusamyr valley to Issyk-Kul lake.

📅 11 Days

⛷️ 7 Ski Days

🏔️ Issyk-Kul Lake

🐎 Eagle Hunting

Eleven Days Across the Kyrgyz Backcountry

Eleven days combining backcountry skiing, culture and a road trip across Kyrgyzstan, from the Suusamyr valley to the shores of Issyk-Kul lake. Seven days on skis take you up to peaks above 4,300m, including the remote Ara-Bel plateau.

Along the way, visit a handicraft centre in Kochkor, watch a golden eagle hunting demonstration, and spend nights with local families. This is the most complete of KAGAN’s backcountry ski expeditions.

Backcountry skier on the Kyrgyz land tour, Kyrgyzstan

Ski touring

from €1,190
/ person · group 9 people

Duration

11 days

Ski days

7 days

Required level

Maximum Altitude

4,400 m

Season

February – mid-March

Airport Transfer

Day by day

Detailed Program

Price depends on group size

€1,190/person

9 travellers

€1,250/person

8 travellers

€1,320/person

7 travellers

€1,420/person

6 travellers

€1,560/person

5 travellers

€1,770/person

4 travellers

What’s included

  • Bishkek airport transfers

  • Local transport throughout the tour

  • Professional backcountry ski guide
  • Accommodation per itinerary
  • All meals and drinking water

  • Eagle hunting demonstration
  • Travel coordination and logistics

  • Daily evening guide briefings

  • Not included

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol

  • Ski equipment rental
  • Personal medication and personal expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. With seven days of skiing up to 4,400m, this tour is designed for intermediate to advanced skiers comfortable off-piste.

A professional backcountry ski guide is included. Ski touring equipment is not included and should be brought with you.

The best season for this tour is from February to mid-March, when conditions across the Suusamyr valley and Ara-Bel plateau are most reliable.

Warm layered clothing, a waterproof shell, gloves, a hat, ski goggles, sturdy winter boots, plus backcountry safety gear suitable for altitudes above 4,300m.

The visa is not required for EU, Canadian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Malaysian and Japanese passport holders with at least 6 months validity, for stays up to 60 days. No mandatory vaccine.

To confirm your booking, a €300 deposit is required. The deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation. The remaining balance is paid in cash on arrival in Bishkek.

Golden Book / Reviews

Our customers regularly share their experiences, whether on our Google page or our Facebook page. The feedback is varied – some highlight our hospitality in the guesthouse, our availability or the quality of our services when traveling in Kyrgyzstan, others help us to improve. And it’s precisely thanks to this feedback that KAGAN evolves every day.

Thank you to all those who put their trust in us!

  • Features:

    Stay at a winter yurt camp in Kyrgyzstan at 2,800 m and explore the Suusamyr Range by ski touring, freeride and splitboard.

    Price Per Person:  

     90.00

  • Features:

    This program is for travellers who will rent a car and do not have a fixed plan for their trip.

    Offroad Nomad is a 13-day self-drive itinerary designed for 4x4 travel in Kyrgyzstan. It provides a structured route, daily driving guidance, and logistical support for the full journey.

    The itinerary covers mountain roads, valley routes, high passes, and remote unpaved sections. It includes a mix of long driving days, shorter transfer days, and selected free or flexible days. Each stage includes planned overnight stops in hotels, guesthouses, and traditional yurt camps.

    Support is provided through daily briefings with a tour manager, including information on road conditions, fuel availability, and connectivity. Some areas on the route have limited or no mobile network coverage, so key arrangements are discussed in advance.

    The program includes stops for walking, short hikes, horseback riding, and cultural activities depending on location and conditions. Certain sections of the route pass through remote areas where services are limited, so fuel and supplies are planned in advance through main towns along the route.

    The tour starts and ends in the capital city, where the vehicle is collected and returned according to the agreed procedure.

    Price Per Person:  

     520.00

  • Features:

    Across the Tien Shan on Horseback is our signature horseback journey, designed for those who want to experience the true spirit of the mountains. Over ten days, you’ll travel across the wild landscapes of Kyrgyzstan — from high alpine passes to vast open valleys — guided by the rhythm of your horse and the traditions of nomadic life.

    From the green expanses of Suusamyr to the remote shores of Lake Son Kul and the blue waters of Lake Issyk Kul, each day brings a new horizon. You’ll ride through untouched valleys, cross high mountain passes above 3000 meters, and share moments with nomadic families living in yurts, far from modern life. Nights are spent under the stars, in tents or traditional yurts, surrounded by silence and nature.

    Our horses are carefully selected for endurance and comfort, perfectly adapted to long days in the mountains. Supported by an experienced local team, you can fully enjoy the journey — whether riding across rolling hills, following rivers, or climbing toward panoramic viewpoints.

    This adventure is made for travelers seeking authenticity, freedom, and connection with nature. It’s more than a trip — it’s a journey into the heart of nomadic Kyrgyzstan, where every day leaves a lasting impression.

    Price Per Person:  

     1,180.00

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