Kyrgyzstan tours & holidays

Travellers from several nationalities do not need a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan. For more information, please visit the Government of Kyrgyzstan's website or the Essential Trip Information.

Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information.

You can check the entry requirements for your nationality on your government's foreign travel advisories, consular websites or on our visa and entry requirements page.

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their adventure. Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

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Tipping is becoming more common in Kyrgyzstan. Rounding up the bill by 10% should be sufficient.

It’s a good idea to bring various clothing options for a trip to Kyrgyzstan. Even if the days are sunny, it gets very cold at night, especially in the Yurt camps.

Ensure you have a good pair of shoes for walking or trekking days and a wind/rainproof jacket and hat.

If you plan on visiting religious sites, pack clothing that covers shoulders, arms and knees.

Tap water isn't safe to drink in Kazakhstan. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Your local leader will help you find filtered water. You may also like to bring water purification tablets.

It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

Internet access is available in the main towns and cities across Kyrgyzstan.

Mobile phone coverage is fairly limited, even in major centres. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.

Toilet facilities may be very basic. Expect drop toilets outside of hotels and bring your own toilet paper, as there may be none available.

In Kyrgyzstan, homosexuality is legal. However, the country is not widely accepting of LGBTQIA+ people, with same-sex marriages not recognised. Kyrgyzstan is a conservative country and any displays of affection can be considered offensive. It is strongly advised that travellers be discreet and avoid displays of affection

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex before you travel.

If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group trip, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

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Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveller. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners World Bicycle Relief and Eden: People + Planet. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle relief is providing people in rural communities with the basic right to mobility. The organization provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilize school kids, health workers and farmers in rural areas, giving them access to vital education, healthcare and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles, specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions, to those who need them most.

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Eden: People + Planet

Eden are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide. They are working to restore ecosystems, conserve biodiversity and build climate-resilient communities globally through tree planting and landscape restoration. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe.

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.