We recommend the following packing list for a horse trek. Warm clothes and layers as it gets warm during the day, but can go below freezing at night and when it rains Good trekking shoes • Day pack to carry camera, water, sunscreen, etc. Sun protection as the sun is very strong at altitude: Sunglasses,...
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How does pricing work on a Pamir Highway group tour? How much will the group tour cost me?
Visit Alay Pamir Highway group tours are priced per person, usually at $475 – $500 per person. The 4×4 vehicles we use for the Pamir Highway fit four passengers. For some of the longer tours, the total cost for your group tour will depend on the final number of people signed up for that departure....
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Why choose a Pamir Highway group tour with Visit Alay?
Here are some of the many reasons to book a Pamir Highway group tour with Visit Alay. Cost Effective: With a Visit Alay Pamir Highway group tour, you share the costs of transportation, driver/guide, and accommodation with fellow travelers so your tour price is lower than on a private tour. Expertly Curated Itineraries: Our team...
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How does pricing work on a Kyrgyzstan group tour? How much will the group tour cost me?
For Visit Alay group tours in Kyrgyzstan, click on the “Tour Price” tab on the individual tour page to get the price of the tour based on the number of group tour participants. The total cost for your group tour will depend on the final number of people signed up for that departure. Therefore, there...
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How do Visit Alay group tours support local communities?
Visit Alay is committed to community tourism and sustainable tourism development that benefits local communities and preserves the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. Visit Alay group tours stay in local guesthouses, hire regional guides, and minimize our environmental footprint, so your tour booked with us supports the people and places you visit. Learn...
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Why choose a Kyrgyzstan group tour with Visit Alay?
Here are some of the many reasons to book a Kyrgyzstan group tour with Visit Alay. Cost Effective: With a Visit Alay group tour in Kyrgyzstan, you share the costs of transportation, guides, and accommodation with fellow travelers so your tour price is lower than on a private tour. Expertly Curated Itineraries: Our team of...
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Is there clean drinking water available during the trek to Lenin Base Camp?
There are clean mountain springs throughout the Pamir-Alay Mountains and specifically during the first few days of the Peak Lenin Base Camp Trek. We can refill water bottles from these springs and yurt stays will provide boiled water. To be on the safe side, bring purification drops or powder to clean river or spring waters....
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Does Visit Alay offer guided tours for trekking and hiking to Lenin Peak Base Camp?
Yes, all of our trekking and hiking tours in Kyrgyzstan are fully guided and supported tours and that includes this guided Peak Lenin Base Camp Trek (8 days). This means you will always have a mountain guide during the trek to guide and support you along the trail. Our experienced guides have at least three...
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How to prevent altitude sickness when hiking up to Lenin Peak Base Camp?
The Pamir-Alay Mountains have some high-altitude mountain passes (over 4,000-5,000 meters) and trails, so it’s important to take precautions against altitude sickness, especially if you don’t have prior experience trekking or hiking at altitude. This Peak Lenin Base Camp Trek has four mountain passes over 4,000 meters / 13,120 feet and one peak summit at...
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What permits do I need to hike to Lenin Peak Base Camp?
Yes, trekkers need a special permit from the Kyrgyzstan government to hike to Lenin Peak Base Camp and it costs around $15 for the regular application time (1-3 weeks) and $30-$50 for expedited services (e.g., 1-3 days). It is important to obtain the permit before embarking on the trek to Base Camp One. The permit...