The Alay Mountains include several types of accommodation: homestays or guest houses, yurt stays and camping (tents). These different accommodation options provide visitors with a comfortable and authentic experience in this remote mountain region of southern Kyrgyzstan.

We at Visit Alay work directly with local families to provide accommodation on all of our trekking and cultural tours. This provides travelers have an opportunity to meet and engage with local people, learn more about Kyrgyz traditional culture and cuisine, and also benefit the local communities through this additional income.

The Best of Alay Mountains Trek includes the following accommodation. You can find the more information on this in the detailed itinerary above.

Homestays and Guest Houses

When spending the night in a family homestay or guesthouse, expect to share a room with 3-5 people. You will be provided with a bed and warm blankets. The toilets are flush toilets (shared) and are often outside. Hot showers are available at these guest houses.

Yurt Stays

Sleeping in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt is a highlight for many travelers. One yurt usually sleeps 5-6 people and you will sleep on mats on the ground with blankets piled on top to make sure you are warm and comfortable. Toilets are outside, so be sure to have a headlamp with you to navigate there at night. Yurt camps have access to water to wash face and hands, but not usually hot water for showers.

Tents 

We will stay in tents at our tent camp set up after Sary Mogol pass. The tents will already be set up and come with a mat to sleep on. You will need a sleeping bag for this, but if you don’t have one you can rent one from us.