Pico Lenin (7134 m.)

Schedule on 2024:

 Please, write the date of your intended arrival at Lenin BC in your application form, and also the date of your return to Osh

We provide group transfers staritng with 5 passengers in number. In case if you cannot apply for fixed dates of arrival/departures, you still have the option of requesting an individual transfer at additional charge

Dear climbers,

To participate in the expedition to Lenin Peak, an insurance policy is OBLIGATORY condition. By purchasing an insurance policy, first of all, you protect yourself in the event of an accident.

Our company will be able to assist in the conduct of search and rescue operations and the provision of medical services only if our requirements for the insurance policy are met:

1) A GLOBAL VOYAGER CAN NOT INTERVENE as an insurance company assistant. Our company does not work with GLOBAL VOYAGER assistant. In case the client has purchased an insurance policy in any company whose assistant is GLOBAL VOYAGER, medical and transportation expenses will be borne by the client involved.

2) The sum of the policy must cover not less than USD 30000,00

3) The insurance policy must cover at least "first aid" and "transportation of the injured" by helicopter if necessary. The amount of coverage for the "transportation of the injured" must be at least $ 20000,00 (be sure of this point to be included during the formalization of the insurance policy).

4) In the field "activity" (or "sports") must be indicated "ALPINISM".

5) As Country of stay - Kyrgyzstan

6) The dates of the insurance policy must be included and coincide with the dates of stay in Kyrgyzstan.

7) The climbers need independently check the compliance of the insurance policy with the requirements above, since Ak-Sai Travel is not responsible for the reliability of the insurance company you have chosen.

List of required equipment:

1. High-altitude double boots - 1 pair
2. Trekking boots or sneakers - 1 pair
3. Overboots- to your notice
4. Down jacket/parka -1
5. Sleeping bag -1
6. Sleeping pad - 1
7. Backpack - 85L
8. Gortex: pants, jacket - 1 suit
9. Polartex: pants, jacket - 1 suit
10. Thermal underwear - 1 suit
11. Polartec gloves - 1 pair
12. Overmitts - 1 pair + windproof - 1 pair
13. Warm hat -1
14. Balaclava -1
15. Warm socks - 2 pairs
16. Socks
17. Harness - 1
18. Carbines - 4 pieces
19. Ice screw - 2 pieces
20. Jumar - 1
21. Figure-8 descender - 1
22. Crampons - 1 pair
23. Repshnur  - 3m
24. Ice axe - 1
25. Telescopic sticks - 1 pair
26. Sunglasses - 1 or 2
27. Torch (headlamp) -1 + set of spare batteries Sunscreen
28. Folding knife - 1
29. Thermos - 1
30. Cup - 1 / Mug - 1 / Spoon - 1
31. Avalanche shovel - 1 (if you do not use accommodation in already installed high-altitude camps)

* Check the availability of equipment with the manager, equipment is issued at BC Achik-Tash.

• High-altitude tent (2-bed) -  20 USD per day + deposit,
• High-altitude double boots - 200 USD per program + deposit,
• Down jacket/parka – 80 USD per program,
• Sleeping bag – 80 USD per program,
• Sleeping pad – 15 USD per program,
• Overmitts – 20 USD per program,
• Harness- 20 USD per program,
• Carbines  (2 pcs) – 10 USD per program
• Ice screw (1 pcs) – 15 USD per program,
• Jumar – 15 USD per program,
• Descender – 15 USD per program,
• Crampons – 30 USD per program,
• Ice axe – 30 USD per program,
• Helmet – 15 USD per program,
• Telescopic sticks – 20 USD per program,
• Gas stove – 20 USD per program,
• Cooking set – 20 USD per program,
• Static rope (25-40m) – 20 USD per program.

Download set of high-altitude products in PDF

1. Full package include registration in rescue team, what does it mean?

Due to the fact that the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic can’t help us in case of emergency situation on the Lenin Peak region, we’ve been forced to organize our own rescue team. The “Ak-Sai Travel” Company has experienced and competent professional experts in that field, who have saved many lives.

Registration in the rescue team is the safety guarantee to a person who climbs a summit!

Registration in our rescue team has two main components: 1) Information, 2) Search and rescue.

1) Information. Prevention of various emergencies - issuing radio stations, communication with each climber 3 times a day, tracking all Ak-Sai Travel clients on the route, daily radio transmission of the weather forecast, warning of the danger areas on the route (avalanche hazard, cracks, etc.)

2) Search and rescue: the main task is an urgent response to any emergency situation that may happen in this area.

Please note that the members of our rescue team are guides and staff of high-altitude camps, and they are all need to do their main work during the season. In case of emergency, the Head of the Rescue team appoints responsible person to conduct rescue. All other members of the rescue team come under his subordination. All capable clients, and especially members of the group in which the emergency happened, are also involved in all possible assistance for saving lives and obey the orders of the head of the rescue team.

We remind that to participate in any Lenin Peak expedition the purchase of an insurance policy is OBLIGATORY! This allows us to keep rescue system work.

2. Is it possible to obtain border permit via Ak-Sai Travel Company separately from buying tour package?

"Ak-Sai Travel” Company do not provide border permit without buying package. Providing border permit we automatically take responsibility for a customer and hold it till the end of his stay in Kyrgyzstan.

4. Who need registration on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic?

Foreign citizens are required to carry out the registration procedure on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic within five working days from the moment of crossing the State Border of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Date and terms of exemption from registration for foreign countries you can find on our web site: https://ak-sai.com/en/info/Kyrgyzstan-visa

Registration on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, if it is necessary, is included into the cost of your package. Please take care that your passport was on time provided to the manager of the Ak-Sai Travel Company. Also please check preparedness of the registration list in your passport. Otherwise, a fine will be withheld from you for violation of the order of stay on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

4. What are the qualification requirements for climbing Lenin Peak?

The classical route to Lenin Peak does not involve steep rock or ice climbing but you always keep in mind that this is 7 thousand meters peak.

Ascenders should have:

- Good physical and functional conditions for a long time work at high altitude area.

- Experience in using crampons;

- Rope working skills;

- Group moving skills;

- Have knowledge on self-restraint on a snow slope and rise from an ice crack.

Experience in high-altitude climbing more than 6000 meters is advisable.

If your climbing experience is small, we advise you to use the guide service or join our fixed departure dates program under the leadership of the experienced mountain guide.

5. What is mountain sickness? What are the symptoms and recommendations for good acclimatization?

Mountain sickness is a morbid state of the human body which has risen to a significant heigh-altitude, which happens due to hypoxia (insufficient supply of oxygen to tissues), hypocapnia (lack of carbon dioxide in tissues) and makes significant changes in all organs and systems of the human body.

With improper treatment or wrong actions (delay evacuation), mountain sickness can even lead to the death of the sick person. Sometimes are very quickly.

To ascent summit safety you should have good acclimatization!

6. Is it possible to purchase food and equipment for climbing in Bishkek or Osh?

Products can be purchased in Bishkek and in Osh. This can be done in supermarkets or at numerous bazaars. Do not forget that the amount of baggage carried on the flight Bishkek-Osh is limited! Equipment can be purchased only in Bishkek, in specialized stores, such as "Red Fox" http://redfox.kg/

7. What is the most favorable time for climbing?

Meteorological conditions under the Lenin Peak are unpredictable. Both months-July and August are considered favorable for the ascent. We can just recommend you have reserve days for waiting a good weather.

8. How to book an expedition to the Lenin Peak?

For booking expedition, you need to send your request to the email: adventure3@ak-sai.com. Manager will send you booking form and answer all your questions. We will also need scan of your passport and an insurance policy to prepare all the necessary documents before the expedition.

9. What are the rules for the payment procedure?

In case of booking, we require a prepayment from the total amount according the final invoice.

The rest of the balance must be paid not later than 1 month before the beginning of the expedition.

You can transfer money via bank account or make a payment online from the bank card (in both cases, the bank charges % for the service). Sometimes, partial payment for the tour is possible upon arrival in Bishkek or in Osh (this possibility is discussed in the process of correspondence).

Terms of cancellation:

In case of cancellation of the expedition for any reason, Ak-Sai Travel has the right to withhold 10% of the selected package of services provided to cover its costs. The paid amount can be moved to the next year, in this case 10% will not be withheld.

10. Will someone meet me at the airport?

At the airport in Bishkek / Osh you will be greeted by a representative of the "Ak-Sai Travel" company with the nameplate. He will also accompany you to the hotel, where you will check into the previously booked room.

11. Where is it better to exchange money for the Kyrgyz currency (SOM)?

All out airports have 24-hours exchange offices, but the rate is very bad. It is better to exchange currency in the city. On the way from the airport to the hotel you can ask the driver to stop at the exchange office, or you can go to any nearest bank in your free time.

12. Where can I find the schedule of transport Osh - Base Camp “Achik-Tash”- Osh?

The transport schedule you can find on our website in mountaineering section on the page of Lenin Peak in the tab “Transport schedule”. If you can’t make use of our fixed arrival/ departure dates you can always preorder an individual transfer for extra charge. The cost of an individual transfer can be found in the additional services price-list.

13. What kind of food is provided at camps under Lenin Peak?

A balanced and delicious full board meal awaits you in our camps. There is buffet in the Base Camp and in Camp 1 for breakfast lunch and dinner. In Camp 1, an early breakfast is specially provided for customers from 3:00 to 4:00 on request. If you purchase BASIC or COMFORT full packages you need to take care about high altitude food by yourself in advance. You also can purchase a set of high altitude food at Camp 1 for an extra (see the "Additional Services" tab on the website). Participants who purchase COMFORT+ full package or ascension as part of the group receive fixed set of high-altitude food at Camp 1.

14. Which currency I should carry for expedition?

It is better to take US Dollars, because all prices are formed in this currency. You can also pay in Euro or KG SOM but the rate in the mountains will be significantly different from the rate in the city.

15. Where can I find information about the guides?

Please follow the tab "Our guides" to get more details about guides that will work with us.

16. Where can I order porter services and how to pay for it?

From the Base Camp to the Camp 1, we use horses to carry loads. Porter service usually order at the Base Camp or Camp 1 the day before climbing and pay on the spot (3 USD per 1 kg). The cost of services you can find on our website in the "Additional Services" tab. Porter services are paid on the spot and in cash.

17. What does it mean – early check-in? How we have to consider it and pay?

Basically, all international flights arrive early in the morning but the standard check-in at the hotel is from 2 P.M. If you check- in before the 2 P.M. you should pay for extra one-day accommodation. If you do not want to use early check-in, you can leave your luggage at the hotel, walking somewhere or waiting in the lobby until 2 P.M.

Please note, for those who directly arrive to Osh and then go to BC, we organize a light breakfast in our office.

18. What additional expenses should I expect?

Meals in the cities are not included in any package, you have to pay for them (around 4-5 USD per meal) on days when you will be in Bishkek or in Osh city. If necessary, you can purchase products for high-altitude camps, as well as gas cans, if it is not included into your package. Also all packages do not include the services of porters, an Internet connection, a bath at BC and Camp 1 and drinks in the bar. (See the "Additional Services" tab on the website in the Lenin Peak section).

19. Could I charge my gadgets at the Base Camp and Camp1?

At the Base Camp there is a permanent source of electricity: electric sockets are located in the dining room and in each tent. At Camp 1, electricity provides by the generator; gadgets can be charged in evening from 18:00 to 22:00.

20. How does an electrical socket at the Base Camp and Camp 1 looks like?

At the Base Camp and Camp 1, 220V, Type C, Euro Plug sockets are used.

Also there are European sockets Type F, Schuko, with grounding.