Question 1

Who are your guides? Will they speak English?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Our guides are one of our greatest assets as they are all local experts in their field. You’ll be accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable local guide throughout your tour. Our guides speak English (some are fluent, others conversational but very understandable) and of course they speak the local languages (Kyrgyz, Russian, and often Tajik or Uzbek if in those regions). This means that they can also act as impromptu interpreters when talking and interacting with local people.

Many of our guides have 5+ years of experience leading tours and most grew up in the very regions you’ll be visiting, so you’re truly getting a local’s insight. For example, on a trek in the Alay Mountains, your trekking guide might from one of the mountain villages who has been hiking those mountains or going with his family in the summer months to the jailoo (high pasture) with their animals since childhood. We aim for guides who are not just competent in outdoor skills and logistics, but also passionate about sharing their culture with you. They’ll happily teach you a few Kyrgyz phrases or introduce you to a shepherd friend along the way.

On overland road trips like the Pamir Highway tour, often the driver is also the guide. These driver-guides speak English and act as interpreters when interacting with locals. In some cases where we have a large group or by request, we have a separate dedicated guide plus a driver.

All our guides are experienced, well-trained and genuinely care about your experience, as well as benefiting the local communities we visit. They’ll handle all the on-the-ground arrangements, from check-ins to meal orders, and troubleshoot any issues.

If you have specific language needs like a German or French-speaking guide, we can sometimes arrange that as well. Just ask us in advance when you book your tour.

Question 2

Who are your guides? Will they speak English?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Our guides are one of our greatest assets as they are all local experts in their field. You’ll be accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable local guide throughout your tour. Our guides speak English (some are fluent, others conversational but very understandable) and of course they speak the local languages (Kyrgyz, Russian, and often Tajik or Uzbek if in those regions). This means that they can also act as impromptu interpreters when talking and interacting with local people.

Many of our guides have 5+ years of experience leading tours and most grew up in the very regions you’ll be visiting, so you’re truly getting a local’s insight. For example, on a trek in the Alay Mountains, your trekking guide might from one of the mountain villages who has been hiking those mountains or going with his family in the summer months to the jailoo (high pasture) with their animals since childhood. We aim for guides who are not just competent in outdoor skills and logistics, but also passionate about sharing their culture with you. They’ll happily teach you a few Kyrgyz phrases or introduce you to a shepherd friend along the way.

On overland road trips like the Pamir Highway tour, often the driver is also the guide. These driver-guides speak English and act as interpreters when interacting with locals. In some cases where we have a large group or by request, we have a separate dedicated guide plus a driver.

All our guides are experienced, well-trained and genuinely care about your experience, as well as benefiting the local communities we visit. They’ll handle all the on-the-ground arrangements, from check-ins to meal orders, and troubleshoot any issues.

If you have specific language needs like a German or French-speaking guide, we can sometimes arrange that as well. Just ask us in advance when you book your tour.