Question 1

What is included in the tour price, and what’s not included?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Our tour prices are designed to be comprehensive and cover nearly all your essential expenses during the trip. Inclusions vary a bit by itinerary, so it is important to check the specific details of your tour as to what is included in the price and what isn’t. In general, the tour price includes:

All accommodation at local hotels, guesthouses, homestays, yurt camps, or tents (camping).
Private transportation and transfers during the tour.
An English-speaking guide who may also be your driver on Pamir Highway road trips or a separate guide on cultural tours or trekking trips.
Most meals on the tour. This varies per the type of tour as trekking tours usually include all meals while cultural tours may only have select meals. Check the specific details for your tour.
All entrance fees for scheduled activities (e.g., entry tickets to museums, border zone permits, national park fees).

In general, what’s not included in the tour price:

International airfare to Kyrgyzstan or transport to the tour starting point. We can assist with domestic flights or transfers to the starting point.
Visas (if required) or special permits like the GBAO permit to travel along the Pamir Highway
Travel and international health insurance
Alcohol or personal snacks, although sometimes a welcome drink is provided
Accommodation before the tour begins or after it ends.
Lunches and dinners in bigger cities (e.g., Bishkek, Osh or Karakol) on cultural tours might be left open so you can explore restaurant options. We’ll note it in the itinerary.
Optional or additional activities not included in the itinerary.
Tips for guides and drivers are not included. Tipping is optional, but appreciated.
On Pamir Highway tours accommodation and meals at homestays are paid by travelers on the spot in order to keep flexibility, but we give you an estimate of how much cash to bring so you are prepared.

Every tour description has a list of what is included and excluded in the tour price so there are no surprises and you can budget accordingly.

Question 2

What is included in the tour price, and what’s not included?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Our tour prices are designed to be comprehensive and cover nearly all your essential expenses during the trip. Inclusions vary a bit by itinerary, so it is important to check the specific details of your tour as to what is included in the price and what isn’t. In general, the tour price includes:

All accommodation at local hotels, guesthouses, homestays, yurt camps, or tents (camping).
Private transportation and transfers during the tour.
An English-speaking guide who may also be your driver on Pamir Highway road trips or a separate guide on cultural tours or trekking trips.
Most meals on the tour. This varies per the type of tour as trekking tours usually include all meals while cultural tours may only have select meals. Check the specific details for your tour.
All entrance fees for scheduled activities (e.g., entry tickets to museums, border zone permits, national park fees).

In general, what’s not included in the tour price:

International airfare to Kyrgyzstan or transport to the tour starting point. We can assist with domestic flights or transfers to the starting point.
Visas (if required) or special permits like the GBAO permit to travel along the Pamir Highway
Travel and international health insurance
Alcohol or personal snacks, although sometimes a welcome drink is provided
Accommodation before the tour begins or after it ends.
Lunches and dinners in bigger cities (e.g., Bishkek, Osh or Karakol) on cultural tours might be left open so you can explore restaurant options. We’ll note it in the itinerary.
Optional or additional activities not included in the itinerary.
Tips for guides and drivers are not included. Tipping is optional, but appreciated.
On Pamir Highway tours accommodation and meals at homestays are paid by travelers on the spot in order to keep flexibility, but we give you an estimate of how much cash to bring so you are prepared.

Every tour description has a list of what is included and excluded in the tour price so there are no surprises and you can budget accordingly.