Kyrgyzstan: Trails of the Tien Shan

Kyrgyzstan

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Pure Trails Adventure
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26 reviews
Jul 28 - Aug 7, 2024
Group size: 6 - 9
Kyrgyzstan: Trails of the Tien Shan
Kyrgyzstan

Pure Trails Adventure
  • Email address verified
26 reviews

Jul 28 - Aug 7, 2024
Group size: 6 - 9

About this trip

Kyrgyzstan is one of the world’s most incredible places to visit, an unfamiliar landlocked country. Tucked away in the heart of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is personified by natural beauty, skylines are dominated by jagged peaks, alpine lakes and pastures filled with yurts. 


We are likely one of the first groups to trail run a route exploring the high mountains and valleys in the Terskey Alatau mountain range dominating the country's south-eastern corner. 


We’ll spend seven days trail running and hiking empty trails, following a route that takes us through gorges, canyons, high mountain passes and meadows. Our highest point sees us take a radial trail run to a base camp overlooking the mighty Karakol Peak (5,216m). 


Alongside the mountains, we’ll also see the very best that Kyrzgystan has to offer in the ex-soviet capital of Bishkek, as well as have some well-deserved chill time on the shoreline of Lake Issy-Kul, and not forgetting soothing tired legs in hot springs and mountain saunas.  


As we spend a chunk of time away from civilisation our nightly accommodation will see us stay in a yurt and tented encampments which adds to the experience.

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    11 nights accommodation in 3-4* hotels, mountain guesthouses, yurt and tented encampments (twin or double share)
  • Fully-supported
  • Cultural sightseeing
  • Meals
    Full board throughout
  • All transfers
  • Guide Ratio
    4:1 Runners to Guide Ratio
  • Porter Service
    Porter service (12kg packed weight carried whilst on the trail)
  • Trails & Tees
    Trails & Trees: with every booking, we plant a tree

What’s not included

  • International Flights
  • Beverages and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Laundry
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Single Supplement
  • Visa and visa support
    (If necessary)

Available Packages

Early Bird Tier 1
£2,795
Deposit: £279

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Pure Trails Adventure
26 reviews
Join a running experience to the world's most extraordinary trails or talk to us about creating your own bespoke running adventure. We scope out the most amazing runs, selecting breathtaking routes that combine with cultural gems to give you a trail-running holiday like no other. Super small groups, expert running guides, beautiful accommodation and experience daily running options that cater for all abilities.

Reviews

A great trip, brilliantly organised from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and accommodating organisers. Great food, great accommodation and perfect trails. 10 on 10.
By Darren H for Mountain Trails: Crossing the Lake District | August 2023 on Aug 14, 2023
I had an incredible trip, largely due to the professionalism and nature of the guides, Charlie 1, Charlie 2 and Eddie. They were always very considerate, thoughtful, flexible and accomodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were just top company to be around at all times. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and will definitely be a returning client. Except I won't ever feel like a client, just someone that made some great friends and had a great holiday. They are very good at what they do. Kudos from me
By Davin R for Lavaredo: The Ultimate Trail on Aug 10, 2023
Absolutely unforgettable. The route was challenging, but worth the work for such stunning scenery. Accommodations and food were all great. Importantly, we had plenty of guides for our group. They all knew the route and did a great job of coordinating all the myriad logistics. Neither of these were easy feats for a route that was sparsely marked and for a group of people traveling from multiple countries, arriving and departing at various times. Not only were they experienced trail runners and navigators, but a joy to spend time with on and off the trail. I left with a dozen new friends and many more good memories. I'm looking forward to my next adventure with Pure Trails.
By Heather J for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 27, 2023
This was the trip of a lifetime. The Pure Trails team were amazing. The experience was brilliant. I have made friends and memories that will last.
By Owen R for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 25, 2023
Great experience Mixed days, some runable one not Could have been significant longer distances for all three days particularly day 2 and day 3. Great guides, happily surprised we had three, which turned out to be needed Group was far too inhomogeneous Two drop outs before start One person who was not qualified for trail running and consumed far too much support and slowed the entire group I would I recommend and redo a trip with Pure Trail, absolutely 💯 10/10
By Petter M for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 25, 2023
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