Culture & Silk Road tours in Kyrgyzstan

Citizens of more than 60 countries — including the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea — can visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 60 days. Others can apply online for an e-visa. Rules change, so please check before you travel; we're happy to advise.

June to September is best for yurt stays, horse riding and trekking; the high lakes are only accessible in these months. May and October are quieter with green or golden valleys. December to March is for skiing in Karakol.

Kyrgyzstan is generally a safe and very hospitable country. As anywhere, watch your belongings in bazaars and crowded places. In the mountains the weather can change fast — travelling with a local guide is the safest way to explore.

The Kyrgyz som (KGS). ATMs and card payments are common in Bishkek, Karakol and Osh, but carry cash for villages, yurt camps and bazaars. US dollars and euros are easy to exchange.

It is not obligatory but always appreciated. A common guideline is USD 5–10 per day for a guide and USD 3–5 per day for a driver.

Hearty food built around meat, bread and dairy: beshbarmak, manty dumplings, laghman noodles, plov and samsa. Vegetarians are welcome — tell us in advance and we'll brief our cooks and host families.

Always. Every itinerary on this site can run privately on your dates, and we're happy to combine, shorten or extend routes. Just send us a request.

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