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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

📲 +996 770 962626

Dear friends, dear colleagues!

We are glad to share with you the long-awaited news from Kazakhstan! Starting from January 1^st, 2022, a visa-free regime is restored for up to 30 days for citizens of the following countries:

1. Australia
2. Austria
3. Bahrain
4. Belgium
5. Bulgaria
6. Vatican
7. Great Britain
8. Hungary
9. Vietnam
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Denmark
13. Israel
14. Indonesia
15. Ireland
16. Iceland
17. Spain
18. Italy
19. Canada
20. Qatar
21. Cyprus
22. Colombia
23. Kuwait
24. Latvia
25. Lithuania
26. Liechtenstein
27. Luxembourg
28. Malaysia
29. Malta
30. Mexico
31. Monaco
32. Netherlands
33. New Zealand
34. Norway
35. Oman
36. Poland
37. Portugal
38. Romania
39. Saudi Arabia
40. Singapore
41. Slovakia
42. Slovenia
43. USA
44. Thailand
45. Philippines
46. Finland
47. France
48. Croatia
49. Czech
50. Chile
51. Switzerland
52. Sweden
53. Estonia
54. Japan

However, for the period of quarantine restrictions in Kazakhstan, there are special requirements for the procedure for foreign citizens to cross the state border. It is required to obtain a special entry permit, which is issued by the Interdepartmental Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the absence of such permission, the visitor may be denied to enter into the country.

But this permission is not required to be obtained for all countries. The permission of the Interdepartmental Commission is not required for citizens of those countries with which Kazakhstan has resumed direct regular flights, namely: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Hungary, Vietnam, Germany, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, UAE, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, South Korea.

If tourists cross the border of the Republic of Kazakhstan by land, then an additional permission of the Interdepartmental Commission is required for all countries without exception. The necessary document is drawn up by the inviting party, which undertakes to:

– follow the sanitary and quarantine requirements of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

– all expenses in case of deportation (ex. due to the violation of sanitary and quarantine standards).

Today, the general situation in Kazakhstan is stable. We believe that the tourism sector will finally come back with the new visa regulation. Railway and avia traffic has been fully restored. Entry into the country is carried out only with a PCR test certificate (valid for 72 hours), regardless of the presence of a vaccination certificate.

At the same time, we kindly ask you to be up-to-date on the requirements at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in your country. And we will keep you updated too.

Sincerely,

Team Ak-Sai Travel

Dear friends,

Ak-Sai Travel continues operation and enters 2022 with fresh vitality. We are in expectation of the next tourist season, preparing for new challenges and discoveries. Kyrgyzstan is open to entry; the visa-free regime has remained unchanged since the days before COVID-19. The situation in the country is stable, no restrictions are imposed on normal life, quarantine is not applied to arriving passengers. The PCR-test is still required to enter the country even with a vaccination certificate, but we think this is a temporary measure that will be lifted before the start of the tourist season.

Generally speaking, our doors are open to everyone. In the meanwhile, I would like to share some interesting news that took place recently:

1. We are pleased to announce that our State Historical Museum in Bishkek has reopened after 5 years of renovation work. A new modern exhibition is already waiting for everyone on hourly-based excursions, and an audio guide with a choice of language will allow you to study the history of Kyrgyzstan in whatever language you speak.
2. Our wonderful Karakol town (eastern part of the Lake Issyk Kul) became the cultural capital of the CIS in 2022. According to the information department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Karakol took over after the city of Dushanbe (the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan), and now it is expected to hold a huge number of cultural and humanitarian events aimed at discover the potential of the city, drawing attention to its rich heritage.
3. We also want to share a good news from the neighbor Tajikistan. Starting from the new year (January 1st, 2022), citizens of another 52 countries can cross the state border of Tajikistan without a visa. This is a great news in the post-Covid time that gives additional advantages to the Central Asian region and opens up even more possibilities for combining tours to several countries.

1. Australia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
4. State of Brunei Dorusalam
5. State of Kuwait
6. State of Qatar
7. New Zealand
8. United States of America
9. Iceland
10. Canada
11. Swiss Confederation
12. Malaysia
13. Hungary
14. Austrian Republic
15. Argentine Republic
16. Federal Republic of Germany
17. Dominican Republic
18. Republic of Indonesia
19. Italian Republic
20.Republic of Korea
21. Republic of Cuba
22. Republic of Latvia
23. Republic of Lithuania
24. Maldives
25. Republic of Poland
26. Portuguese Republic
27. Republic of Singapore
28. Turkish Republic
29. Republic of the Philippines
30. Republic of Finland
31. French Republic
32. Republic of Croatia
33. Czech Republic
34. Republic of Chile
35. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
36. Republic of Ecuador
37. Republic of Estonia
38. Hellenic Republic
39. Principality of Liechtenstein
40. Principality of Monaco
41. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
42. Kingdom of Bahrain
43. Kingdom of Belgium.
44. Kingdom of Denmark
45. Kingdom of Spain
46. ​​Kingdom of the Netherlands
47. Kingdom of Norway
48. Kingdom of Thailand
49. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
50. Kingdom of Sweden
51. Jamaica
52. Japan

Good news for tourism came up.

Today, the order of the Ministry of Health (dated by July 16, 2021) has expanded the List, according to which tourists from 67 countries can arrive in Kyrgyzstan by land.

Before, the List included only 33 countries, now it includes 34 additional countries:

1. Russian Federation
2. Georgia
3. Azerbaijan
4. Armenia
5. Belarus
6. Kazakhstan
7. Turkmenistan
8. Belgium
9. Austria
10. United Kingdom
11. Germany
12. Ireland
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Lithuania
17. Liechtenstein
18. Luxemburg
19. Portugal
20. Turkey
21. Switzerland
22. Sweden
23. Qatar
24. UAE
25. China
26. Malaysia
27. South Korea
28. Pakistan
29. Slovenia
30. Kuwait
31. Japan
32. Uzbekistan
33. Hungary
34. Albania
35. Bulgaria
36. Cyprus
37. Macedonia
38. Mexico
39. Thailand
40. Romania
41. Netherlands
42. Israel
43. Poland
44. Finland
45. Croatia
46. ​​Norway
47. Czech Republic
48. Singapore
49. Denmark
50. Canada
51. Estonia
52. Maldives
53. Argentina
54. France
55. Montenegro
56. United States of America
57. Greece
58. Spain
59. Slovakia
60. Malta
61. Serbia
62. San Marino
63. Bangladesh
64. Saudi Arabia
65. Iran
66. Vietnam
67. Oman.

Here is the end of the touristic season of 2021. We would like to conclude and get ready for the standard quiet winter period.

In comparison to 2020, the year of pandemic, uncertainty and complete stop of travels, 2021 restarted tourism and granted new opportunities for travel. For luck, our country opened its borders to the world that helped to earn certain part of attention from the world touristic society that in its turn helped to the big number of travelers from the countries of CIS and far abroad to come to Kyrgyzstan and visit our mountains, lakes and sights of the Great Silk Road.

In 2021, Ak-Sai Travel managed to organize many cultural-historical tours as well as active outdoor trips like trekking and climbing to the most famous 7-thousanders – Khan Tengri, Pobeda and Lenin peaks.

In September, representatives of Ak-Sai Travel committed two working trips to conduct important business negotiations in Emirates (Dubai and Sharjah) and Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara).

We are super happy that tourism come alive in the world and in our country. We are 200% sure that 2022 will become even more interesting and active to grant many new emotions from the long waited travels. By the way, Ak-Sai Travel is getting ready to the winter season and planning to organize something very special. Please follow us in Instagram and Facebook to be updated regularly. We impatiently wait for the new meetings and wish everybody more bright impressions and positive emotions.

🙂

Last weekend (June 18-20), the third annual Tien Shan Trail Race marathon finally took place. We have been waiting for a long time this event, since we failed to hold it in 2020 for well-known reasons. 🙂

Our marathon took place in Char Kuduk track, of the valley Karkyra, at the altitude 2200 m asl. This event can be rewarded with a title of the “Most drive and true sport performance of 2021” for sure, as our participants for the mentioned 3 days not only ran marathon in one of the most spectacular place of our Republic, but also trained yoga, walked in the mountains and ride horses. At the closing ceremony there was a concert of the famous Stand Up comedians of Kyrgyzstan and popular group “ENOT MC”, finishing with the colorful fireworks.

There were about 200 people from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia that took part at the marathon. Today, you can check results of all distances at the www.trail.kg website.

Here below please check several photos from the marathon Tien Shan Trail Race. We are not saying “Good bye”, we are saying “See you next year…..” 🙂

Best regards, Ak-Sai Travel

As you know, Ak-Sai Travel company annually conducts guides-interpreters training course. And 2020 wasn’t an exception, but pandemic ruined all plans and didn’t allow us to finish courses in time.

But we didn’t give up, showed patience and returned back to the final stage of training this spring. And today, finally, we managed to finish courses and congratulate students with successful completion. It wasn’t easy, but all participants showed perseverance, fortitude and incredible endurance.

Thanks all very much for taking part in, students and tutors faced with unforeseen circumstances, but passed through all difficulties with honor and came out as winners.

Below some photographs from the past mini awarding ceremony. 🙂