A true masterpiece born from years of experience! Try snowmobiles, a snowcat, and a helicopter, all while staying in a yurt!
We proudly present a trip that combines the best ways to enjoy freeride in wild mountains! The Tien Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan are undoubtedly such a place, where pristine slopes await, accessible via snowmobiles and a snowcat. There are also plenty of ski touring opportunities, and for true connoisseurs – an option for heli-skiing! Get ready for a freerider’s dream come true 😉
This is our most indulgent combo trip, featuring:
- 2 days of freeriding with snowmobiles that will tow us uphill
- Camp with 2-person yurts equipped with heated floors, a bathroom, and access to a sauna
- 3 days of snowcat freeriding, comfortably riding to the peaks
- One ski touring day or off-piste skiing in the largest resort in Kyrgyzstan – your choice
- Boat trip on Issyk-Kul Lake with a sauna on board
- 4×4 vehicle transfers for fast and comfortable travel through this mountainous country
- A total of 3 valleys where we’ll explore
- 4-star hotel in Bishkek and a guesthouse in Karakol
We love trips that blend local culture, nature, adventure, and a touch of luxury! How about you? 😉
Freeride with Snowmobiles
Freeride with Snowcat
Yurts
Heli-Skiing (Optional)
Boat Trip on Issyk-Kul with a Sauna on Board
Price Includes:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in 2-person yurts with heated floors, bathrooms, and access to a sauna
- Accommodation for 3 nights in traditional 4-6 person yurts with sauna access
- Accommodation for 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Bishkek, including early check-in with breakfast after arrival
- Accommodation for 2 nights in a hotel in Karakol
- Full board meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except for the arrival day in Bishkek)
- All necessary road transfers in 4×4 vehicles
- 3 days of freeride with snowmobiles
- 2 days of snowcat skiing
- 1 day of off-piste skiing in Karakol (or ski touring for those interested)
- Ski pass in Karakol
- Boat trip on Issyk-Kul Lake with BBQ and sauna on board
- Local guides
- Supervision by a Polish team leader
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability. Additional insurance covering off-piste skiing is required. Many of our clients already have year-round high-altitude policies. If you don’t have one, we can provide coverage for the trip at a cost of 370 PLN.
Price Does Not Include:
- Flights
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) – available for rent, reservation required
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
- Lunch and dinner in Bishkek (arrival day)
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in the program
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION
- We’ll most likely fly to Bishkek with Turkish Airlines
- On location, we’ll travel by 4×4 vehicles – this really matters because the roads in Kyrgyzstan are the “wild east”
- In the mountains, we’ll stay in traditional yurts with access to a sauna
- In Bishkek, comfort is key, so we’ve chosen the Ambassador Hotel ****
- In Karakol, we’ll stay in a hotel close to the ski resort
- For more information, check the TRIP PROGRAM tab
OFF PISTE – Terrain Details:
- During the trip, we’ll explore three valleys, each offering diverse terrain
- Our camps are located at around 2200m altitud
- Slopes ranging from 25 to 38 degrees
- First Yurt Camp:
- Terrain features interesting formations, relatively safe and short couloirs, small, sparsely wooded areas
- Snowmobiles will take us to around 2700m altitude
- Average descent of 400m
- Karakol:
- We’ll use Kyrgyzstan’s largest resort, with lifts taking us to around 3000m altitude
- Our local guide will show us his “secret spots”
- Ski touring with lift assistance is also an option
- Average descent of 500m
- 50/50 open spaces and forests, offering lots of fun in the woods – jumps, ravines
- Second Yurt Camp:
- The snowcat will take us well above the tree line
- Snowcat lifts us to around 3000m altitude
- Average descent of 600m
- Open spaces, wide valleys, with the second half of the descent often through sparsely wooded areas
Difficulty Level: 7/10
- This trip is designed for those who are comfortable skiing in deep powder and off-piste.
Trip Profile
- It’s a freeride adventure, using snowmobiles and a snowcat, with the option of a ski touring day for those interested.
SAFETY
- We’ve been working with the same local guides in Kyrgyzstan for years
- Depending on the number of participants, we will try to divide into smaller groups to operate more efficiently in the field
- The trip will be overseen by a Polish team leader
- INSURANCE:
- The trip price includes basic travel insurance. Additional coverage for off-piste skiing is required. This can be purchased from us for 370 PLN per person. We do not include this in the base price as many of our clients have their own year-round high-altitude policies.
- There is also an option to purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance, which provides a refund in case you are unable to join us due to illness or other unforeseen events.
- Participants must have avalanche safety equipment and know how to use it
- We also recommend an avalanche backpack, which can be rented from us (reservation required)
VISA
- Not required.
HOW TO JOIN THE TRIP
- Fill out the reservation form
- We will contact you to sign the contract
- Pay a 30% deposit
- We’ll complete the group, handle the formalities, flights, details, etc.
- Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If you cancel up to 60 days before departure, you can transfer your deposit to any other trip – we will issue a voucher valid for 2 years.
- We recommend additional insurance in case of illness or an unforeseen event preventing you from traveling. You will then receive a full refund for the trip. Ask us about Trip Cancellation Insurance.
- We reserve the right to change the program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as insufficient participants, snow or weather conditions, or political situations. In case we need to cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), we will promptly refund all payments made.
Day 1 (January 20 or February 18)
We fly from Warsaw and/or Krakow with one layover to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Day 2
We arrive in Bishkek in the morning and head to our 4-star hotel in the city center. With a free day ahead, we’ll explore the local bazaar and enjoy a meal at a traditional Kyrgyz restaurant. The capital of Kyrgyzstan offers a unique time-travel experience, blending Soviet-era ambiance with Asian folklore and a touch of modernity. In the evening, we’ll check out the local bars and see what the nightlife has to offer. 😉
Day 3
After breakfast, we set off to the mountains—traveling in style in a convoy of 4×4 vehicles. Comfortably seated, sipping on a cold beer, we watch the landscape transform into a winter wonderland. The long transfer is more than compensated by the sight of stylish yurts with heated floors, nestled in a valley by a river. A hot “banya” (Russian sauna), a traditional Kyrgyz dinner, and a briefing with our guide on the upcoming days await us.
Day 4
At breakfast, we can already hear the roar of snowmobiles waiting for us. These machines will carry us uphill, either riding behind the driver or being towed by a rope. 10–15 minutes later, we’re at the top, ready to descend untouched snow. We repeat this exhilarating ride all day long! In the evening, it’s time for another sauna, followed by a dip in the icy river and some warming local cognac.
Day 5
Our second day with the snowmobiles brings another 5–6 runs. After dinner, we transfer to Karakol, where we’ll stay for the next two nights at a hotel, close to our next mountain adventures.
Day 6
Today offers us plenty of options. The first is a full day of ski touring in search of the best views of the Tien Shan Mountains. The second option is to hit the Karakol resort’s lifts and enjoy off-piste runs with Vadim, who knows all the secret spots. And the third? If luck is on our side and it’s available this season, we can go heli-skiing. The cost for a day of heli-skiing varies from $600 to $1,000 per person, depending on the number of participants.
Day 7
In the morning, we head to another valley and start our adventure with a snowcat. Similar to the snowmobile experience, but this time we’ll all ride together in the snowcat’s large cabin. Over the next three days, we’ll explore new terrain, carving out beautiful lines in the fresh powder. After our afternoon rides, we’ll relax and bond at a unique après-ski bar. 😉
Days 8 and 9
From morning until late afternoon, it’s all about freeride with the snowcat. We’ll explore several peaks and enjoy numerous runs down!
Day 10
After breakfast, we set out toward Bishkek. On the way, we’ll stop at the hot springs by Issyk-Kul Lake. If conditions are perfect, we might even squeeze in some freeride action that day (optional). We will arrive at Bishkek Airport late in the evening.
Day 11
In the early hours of the morning, we board our return flight. By morning, we land back in Warsaw.
