About Kyrgyz Life
At Kyrgyz Life, we specialize in organizing personalized trips to Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries. Whether you're seeking adventure, cultural experiences, or a relaxing getaway, our dedicated team is here to make your dream trip a reality.
Our Story
Kyrgyz Life began with a vision to share the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan with adventurers from around the world. Our co-founder, Daniiar Alymbekov, alongside our dedicated team of over 40 professionals each season, has worked tirelessly to create unforgettable experiences that immerse our guests in the natural and cultural richness of our country. Our commitment to sustainable tourism and authentic experiences has not only made us a top choice for travelers but also earned us international accolades.
Recognition and Awards
We are thrilled to share that the inspiring story of our founder, Daniiar, served as the foundation for the Four Season Guides' entry in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition. In collaboration with the Karakol Mayor’s Office, the Destination Karakol Public Union, and the Swiss Sustainable Winter Tourism Development Project, this collective effort highlighted the dedication and resilience of Karakol's guides. Together, we not only showcased our commitment to sustainability and community-driven tourism but also earned the prestigious People's Choice Award at ITB Berlin 2024. Read the full story of Karakol's guides here.
Why Choose Us
Our team is among the best in the region, providing expert knowledge and ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout your journey. They bring a wealth of local insights and expertise, making each tour a unique and enriching experience.
Expertise
As the leading trekking experts in Kyrgyzstan, we offer unparalleled knowledge and experience.
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainable tourism ensures that your adventure supports environmental conservation and local communities.
Safety & Reliability
Our top priority is your safety, and we maintain the highest standards in our services, ensuring reliable and secure adventures.
Comprehensive Services
From equipment and transfers to permits and food, we provide everything you need for a seamless trekking experience.
Authentic Experiences
Our extensive network of yurt camps and local guides offer genuine insights into Kyrgyz culture and traditions.
Customer Satisfaction
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Sustainable Development Policy
Our Mission
Our company's mission is to provide unique and unforgettable travel experiences while preserving the nature and cultural heritage of the places we visit. We strive for sustainable development by protecting the environment and supporting the well-being of local communities. Our company pays special attention to the safety and comfort of our employees and customers by adhering to high service standards and ethical principles in all aspects of our business.
As a travel company, we understand our important role in sustainable tourism development. We strive to minimize the negative impact on the environment and maximize the positive aspects of our operations. Our sustainability policy is based on 11 principles with specific actions for implementation. We encourage our customers and partners to get involved and adopt sustainable practices.
Our company's mission is to provide unique and unforgettable travel experiences while preserving the nature and cultural heritage of the places we visit. We strive for sustainable development by protecting the environment and supporting the well-being of local communities. Our company pays special attention to the safety and comfort of our employees and customers by adhering to high service standards and ethical principles in all aspects of our business.
As a travel company, we understand our important role in sustainable tourism development. We strive to minimize the negative impact on the environment and maximize the positive aspects of our operations. Our sustainability policy is based on 11 principles with specific actions for implementation. We encourage our customers and partners to get involved and adopt sustainable practices.
• We print documents only when necessary, preferring to keep the bulk of our documentation in electronic format
• We only buy office paper with eco certificates
• Our printing devices are set up for double-sided printing
• We use only reusable towels at our office
• We only buy ecological cleaning products with recyclable packaging
• We always switch off the lights when nobody is in the room
• There are reminders in our office to ensure we remember to turn off the lights and all appliances when leaving
• We sort waste for recycling. We collect plastic, glass, and paper separately, as well as hazardous waste like batteries and lightbulbs
• We use water-saving taps in the office
• When purchasing new products, we prioritize equipment with low energy consumption, considering cost and quality
• We only buy office paper with eco certificates
• Our printing devices are set up for double-sided printing
• We use only reusable towels at our office
• We only buy ecological cleaning products with recyclable packaging
• We always switch off the lights when nobody is in the room
• There are reminders in our office to ensure we remember to turn off the lights and all appliances when leaving
• We sort waste for recycling. We collect plastic, glass, and paper separately, as well as hazardous waste like batteries and lightbulbs
• We use water-saving taps in the office
• When purchasing new products, we prioritize equipment with low energy consumption, considering cost and quality
• We prioritize vehicles powered by gas or newer models with reduced exhaust emissions
• All vehicles used on the tours are insured and all drivers have patents as required by law in the Kyrgyz Republic
• We take experienced drivers with good feedback
• Before each tour, drivers receive a checklist outlining essential items to bring and technical requirements for safe touring
• We monitor the comfort and cleanliness of transport
• There is a first-aid kit and firefighting equipment in the transport
• All vehicles used on the tours are insured and all drivers have patents as required by law in the Kyrgyz Republic
• We take experienced drivers with good feedback
• Before each tour, drivers receive a checklist outlining essential items to bring and technical requirements for safe touring
• We monitor the comfort and cleanliness of transport
• There is a first-aid kit and firefighting equipment in the transport
• We select locally owned and operated accommodations that employ local staff
• We prioritize collaborating with accommodation facilities that are officially registered and compliant with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic (with no child labor and the existence of an employment contract with employees)
• We prioritize collaborating with guest houses or hotels that have sustainable certification, or at the very least, demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation
• We prioritize collaborating with accommodation facilities that are officially registered and compliant with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic (with no child labor and the existence of an employment contract with employees)
• We prioritize collaborating with guest houses or hotels that have sustainable certification, or at the very least, demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation
• Our tours are designed and conducted with a focus on environmental preservation and respect for social and cultural norms
• During auto tours we offer water from a large 19-liter reusable bottle. Before the tour starts, we inform guests to take their reusable water bottle
• During trekking tours in the mountains, we boil water and give it to our guests every day
• All our dishes used in tours are reusable
•We use locally sourced food produced using fair trade and sustainable practices
•We support the observance and protection of children's rights. If we employ children under 14, we provide special working conditions for their protection (e.g. part-time work or internship).
•We try to limit our negative impact on local and global biodiversity whenever possible
• During auto tours we offer water from a large 19-liter reusable bottle. Before the tour starts, we inform guests to take their reusable water bottle
• During trekking tours in the mountains, we boil water and give it to our guests every day
• All our dishes used in tours are reusable
•We use locally sourced food produced using fair trade and sustainable practices
•We support the observance and protection of children's rights. If we employ children under 14, we provide special working conditions for their protection (e.g. part-time work or internship).
•We try to limit our negative impact on local and global biodiversity whenever possible
• We don't offer excursions involving captive wild animals unless they're properly regulated and lawful
• We do not engage with companies involved in capturing, consuming, exhibiting, selling, or trading wildlife species unless it is part of a regulated activity that ensures their use is sustainable and complies with local, national, and international laws.
• We think twice when organizing tours with animals
• We select experienced suppliers who follow Kyrgyz Republic laws, and treat their animals with care and responsibility
• We instruct tourists on how to behave around animals to prevent any risks. Under no circumstances do we allow intoxicated tourists
• All animals involved in our tours or shows are well-fed, housed in good conditions, and treated with care.
• We do not engage with companies involved in capturing, consuming, exhibiting, selling, or trading wildlife species unless it is part of a regulated activity that ensures their use is sustainable and complies with local, national, and international laws.
• We think twice when organizing tours with animals
• We select experienced suppliers who follow Kyrgyz Republic laws, and treat their animals with care and responsibility
• We instruct tourists on how to behave around animals to prevent any risks. Under no circumstances do we allow intoxicated tourists
• All animals involved in our tours or shows are well-fed, housed in good conditions, and treated with care.
• We select an experienced supplier and groom
• We provide helmets to all our guests
• We check the load capacity (person - up to 100-110 kg, parterre up to 80 kg)
• Distance - approximately 16 km per day, operation - 6 hours in mountainous conditions, on a straight road - 8 hours
• We provide helmets to all our guests
• We check the load capacity (person - up to 100-110 kg, parterre up to 80 kg)
• Distance - approximately 16 km per day, operation - 6 hours in mountainous conditions, on a straight road - 8 hours
• We do not use endangered birds (such as falcons listed in the red book) in our activities.
• We check the availability of appropriate equipment (the presence of a cap, etc.)
• We do not remove birds from their usual habitat
• We observe the appropriate clothing of tourists (no hanging elements in clothing)
• Drone cannot be used for filming
• We check the availability of appropriate equipment (the presence of a cap, etc.)
• We do not remove birds from their usual habitat
• We observe the appropriate clothing of tourists (no hanging elements in clothing)
• Drone cannot be used for filming
• We worked with experienced tour guides who are trained in first aid and emergency response protocols
• We prioritize employing local tour leaders, representatives, guides, porters, drivers, cooks, and other staff members
• Every year we train our guides, porters, cooks, etc. (first aid, tourism and hospitality, and field kitchen). During this training, we inform all our staff about our sustainable policy
• Before the trekking tour starts, we weigh the porter's cargo. If it exceeds 15 kg, we pay extra for each additional kilogram.
• We prioritize employing local tour leaders, representatives, guides, porters, drivers, cooks, and other staff members
• Every year we train our guides, porters, cooks, etc. (first aid, tourism and hospitality, and field kitchen). During this training, we inform all our staff about our sustainable policy
• Before the trekking tour starts, we weigh the porter's cargo. If it exceeds 15 kg, we pay extra for each additional kilogram.
• We provide information to guests about the environment, local culture, and cultural heritage of our country;
• We inform our guests about the key aspects and challenges of sustainability in our country and give recommendations on how to make a positive contribution
• We train our staff and they have instructions available to them on how to deal with emergencies
• We motivate customers to visit local restaurants, stores, and souvenir shops
• We encourage our guests to donate to local museums
• After the tour concludes, we send a Google Form to all our guests to gather their feedback. These collected feedbacks are processed and discussed with staff to improve our service
• We inform our guests about the key aspects and challenges of sustainability in our country and give recommendations on how to make a positive contribution
• We train our staff and they have instructions available to them on how to deal with emergencies
• We motivate customers to visit local restaurants, stores, and souvenir shops
• We encourage our guests to donate to local museums
• After the tour concludes, we send a Google Form to all our guests to gather their feedback. These collected feedbacks are processed and discussed with staff to improve our service
• We do not promote souvenirs containing flora and fauna species endangered under the CITES treaty and listed on the IUCN Red List.
• We do not sell historical and archaeological artifacts, except where law permits.
• Wildlife can only be collected, consumed, displayed, sold, and traded under regulated activities that ensure sustainability. Our supplier does not promote souvenirs or products made from endangered species listed by CITES and the IUCN Red List. If illegal activities are found, we can terminate the contract with the tour supplier without notice.
• We do not sell historical and archaeological artifacts, except where law permits.
• Wildlife can only be collected, consumed, displayed, sold, and traded under regulated activities that ensure sustainability. Our supplier does not promote souvenirs or products made from endangered species listed by CITES and the IUCN Red List. If illegal activities are found, we can terminate the contract with the tour supplier without notice.
At Kyrgyz Life, we specialize in organizing personalized trips to Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries. Whether you're seeking adventure, cultural experiences, or a relaxing getaway, our dedicated team is here to make your dream trip a reality. Contact us today to start planning your perfect journey!
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