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The season in our mountains has come to an end and it is time to summarize the results. This year turned out to be generous with colorful ascents and brave heroes who accepted the challenge of heights and harsh nature. First of all, we would like to congratulate those who were able to achieve the incredible and fulfill the standard for the title of “Snow Leopard”.

Becoming the owner of the title of “Snow Leopard” is a dream of many mountaineers, but only the most resilient and courageous can fulfill it. For this purpose it is necessary to conquer five great peaks of Central Asia, each of which represents a separate test.

Communism Peak (7495 m): The highest peak of the Pamirs and one of the most difficult. Communism Peak, also known as Ismoil Somoni Peak, beckons climbers with its steep slopes and vast glaciers. Its height and changeable weather make each ascent a real test of endurance and skill.

Victory Peak (7439 m): This peak justifies its name, because the conquest of Victory Peak is a triumph over oneself. It is considered to be one of the most difficult peaks to climb due to severe weather conditions and ice relief. Those who dare to conquer this peak will face a challenge that only the most experienced climbers can do.

Lenin Peak (7134 m): One of the most popular seven-thousanders, Lenin Peak attracts climbers with its accessibility. However, despite this, the altitude and difficult weather conditions require serious training and experience. To climb it means to overcome the barrier of one’s own abilities.

Korzhenevskaya Peak (7105 m): Another formidable seven-thousand-meter peak of the Pamirs. Its neighborhood with the peak of Communism adds a special attraction. Steep ice routes and changeable weather pose serious challenges to climbers.

Khan-Tengri Peak (7010 m): The northernmost 7,000-meter peak, famous for its sharp, pyramidal shape. Glacial terrain and unpredictable weather conditions make climbing Khan-Tengri a real challenge worthy of the bravest.

To conquer all five of these peaks is an incredible feat that requires strength of mind, ability to cope with difficulties and, of course, a great love for mountains. We are proud to present those who this season achieved this goal and received the title of “Snow Leopard”:

• Alexander Moroz
• Baibagasheva Asel
• Eugene Tokarev
• Bair Batuev
• Eduard Inozemtsev
• Semyonov Sasha
• Dmitry Danko
• Mikhail Krivulyak
• Maria Sizova

Full lists of climbers on each of the peaks are available at the link.

These people have passed through icy winds, snow storms and the hardest routes. Their success is not just a personal achievement, but an inspiration to all who aspire to conquer new heights. If you too dream of climbing legendary peaks and want to be honored with the title of “Snow Leopard”, we already have reservations open for next season!

Contact us to find out more information and prepare for your big adventure.

This summer, you will have opportunity to visit one of the festivals featuring national horse games, an agro event, a Manaschi reading performance, and a falconry show in the following locations:

This summer, you will have opportunity to visit one of the festivals featuring national horse games, an agro event, a Manaschi reading performance, and a falconry show in the following locations:

Dates that have not yet been fully approved are marked in red. We will keep you updated on this matter.

Regarding organizing a tour including one of the festivals, please contact us: travel@ak-sai.com

Sharing news about our trip to London, it took place in November 2023. The visit was productive, we had time to visit a number of events such as:

• WTM London 2023.
  It is an International exhibition, which took place in London city from 6 to 8th of November. Ak-Sai Travel participated as an exhibitor at the Silk Road Destinations. More than 40 meetings were held with our new and permanent business partners. We are looking forward to see more tourists from the UK in the upcoming season.
• Networking breakfast on the 7th of November with our project presentation «As A Nomad». The innovative project “As A Nomad” was presented to foreign colleagues.

The project focuses on the development of glamping networks in remote areas of Central Asia. To develop tourism in Central Asia, it is necessary to build a network of glampings in remote mountainous areas. The project “As a Nomad” will create new jobs in remote villages and will attract more tourists», – said representatives of Ak-Sai Travel at the business breakfast in London.

Reference: Glamping (from English) – glamorous camping. It can be a yurt or a tent with all amenities, located in the wild but picturesque places.

Representatives of UNWTO (World Tourism Organization), Adventure connect (world tourist community), international publishing house Open Central Asia, as well as journalists, investors interested in Kyrgyz ideas.

As reported, one of the world’s best creators of documentary films Mr. Ovidio Salazar wanted to come to Kyrgyzstan and personally visit our country and objects of the project “As a Nomad”.

On October 19th, Ak-Sai Travel presented the project of the international network of yurt glampings “As A Nomad” at the Central Asian Tourism Workshop in Samarkand, held within the framework of the 25th session of the General Assembly of UNWTO, the World Tourism Organization, which is the UN agency responsible for promoting responsible , sustainable and accessible tourism.

UNWTO approved and supported the implementation of the “As A Nomad” project

✔️ Besides Ak-Sai Travel, the event was attended by representatives of more than 140 countries, as well as the representatives of UNWTO, the Ministry of Tourism of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, ADB (Asian Development Bank), leading specialists from such organizations as JICA, Silk Road International University (Uzbekistan), Sun Yat-sen University (Beijing, China).

We are grateful for the invitation and the opportunity to share our vision of what should help the development of tourism in the Central Asia region. And “As A Nomad” project now definitely claims to be one of Ak-Sai’s priority areas. 🔥

More details about the project can be found on the website www.asanomad.com

11-13 October 2023 Ak-Sai Travel participated in the international travel exhibition TTG Incontri which took place in Rimini, Italy.

The event was very productive – our team met with existing and new business partners from Italy and discussed our cooperation. The main news for our partners was the opening of a new glamping at the Southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake and the launching of the new trekking route at Sary Chelek Lake.

We are looking forward to welcoming our old and new friends from Italy in 2024.

The next planned international exhibition of Ak-Sai Travel is WTM, London which will take place in London, UK in November.

Please do not hesitate to come and visit our stand S9-110.

Or you can also make an appointment with one of our managers by sending an e-mail to travel@ak-sai.com.

The season of Khan Tengri and Pobeda expeditions, as well as helicopter tours, is open!

Today the first in-the-season helicopter has taken off and headed towards the South Inylchek base camp.

The weather is great, the participants are ready to conquer the famous peaks.

If you are not a climber but want to see the famous peaks with your own eyes, you can sign up for a helicopter tour. In just 40 minutes you will be in the “holy of holies” of climbers – the South Inylchek base camp. All the expeditions to famous seventhousanders start there and you will be stunned by a breathtaking view of the famous Khan Tengri and Pobeda peaks.

More information can be found here Helicopter tour

Ak-Sai Travel took part in the international tourism exhibition ITB Berlin which took part in Berlin, Germany from 07-09.03.2023.

It is the world´s biggest travel show and convention and it is finally back as an in-person event, hosting the leaders of the global travel industry, showcasing decisive trends, and providing unlimited opportunities for the travel business.

We were very happy to see our partners in person after the pause. And of course, we were glad to meet the new companies that wanted to sell tours in Central Asia.

Thank you for coming and visiting us!

Looking forward to seeing you next year

Popular among climbers, the British web source Explorersweb published an interview with Dmitry Grekov, head of the camp at the foot of Khan Tengri Peak.

Explorersweb highly appreciated the experience of climbing Khan Tengri Peak using oxygen.

Such a practice makes it possible to climb the famous peak for those who cannot climb it due to physical factors, as well as for those who are limited in time.

The first climb with oxygen, which was made by a European climber, Siegfried Meesters, took only 5 days, while a standard expedition to Khan Tengri Peak takes an average of 3 weeks.

Ak Sai Travel plans to apply the practice of climbing with oxygen to other peaks of the Kyrgyz Republic, which will attract even more alpinists from all over the world.

The whole interview can be found here

Bottled O2 Goes Global on Khan Tengri and Aconcagua

Great news! From May 1, tourists traveling to Kyrgyzstan do not have to present PCR test indicating the absence of coronavirus infection (SARS-Cov-2) or a certificate confirming receipt of a coronavirus vaccine.

This rule is valid for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and foreigners crossing checkpoints along the entire length of the state border of the Kyrgyz Republic and on all modes of transport.

All you need is your passport and visa (if necessary).

Welcome!

The latest updates on the algorithm of actions to prevent the importation and spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 into the Kyrgyz Republic dated by February 22, 2022.

When boarding a flight, you must provide:

PCR test indicating the absence of coronavirus infection (SARS-Cov-2). The test must be done 72 hours before departure.

or

Certificate confirming receipt of the coronavirus vaccine in paper or electronic format.

Children under 12 years old accompanied by parents or official representatives, PCR test or certificate of vaccination are NOT REQUIRED to be shown at the customs.

In case of expiration of the PCR test (72 hours) due to objective reasons related to flight delays, passengers are required to retake the express test

We are glad to inform you that international flights to Kyrgyzstan operate on a regular basis.

Plan your trip in advance and get the best rates!

Please see the schedule and routes below:

• Istanbul (İstanbul International airport) – Bishkek and Bishkek – Istanbul (İstanbul International airport) – DAILY flights with Turkish airlines ✈️
• Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) – Bishkek and Bishkek – Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) – DAILY flights with Pegasus airlines ✈️
• Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) – Osh and Osh – Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) – TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY flights with Pegasus airlines ✈️
• Dubai – Bishkek and Bishkek – Dubai – DAILY flights with FlyDubai airlines ✈️
• Almaty – Bishkek, and Bishkek – Almaty – flights on ALL DAYS EXCEPT THURSDAY with AirAstana airlines ✈️
• Astana – Bishkek and Bishkek – Astana– flights on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY with AirAstana airlines ✈️
• Tashkent – Bishkek, and Bishkek – Tashkent– flights on MONDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY with Uzbekistan airlines ✈️

The schedule is actual until 29.10.2022. Subject to change.

You can book and get detailed information on the schedule by contacting our managers per WhatsApp

📲 +996 770 030335

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