Trip Planning FAQs
How is the food in Kyrgyzstan?
The nomadic Kyrgyz eat cattle, sheep or horse meat, noodles and vegetables and drink tea and fermented horse milk. If you are a vegetarian, please inform us in advance and we will ask the guide to double check with the hosts at each destination about the vegan meal. Eat only hot and well-cooked meat and peel your fruit before eating.
Are there any special customs I should observe?
The Kyrgyz have lived a nomadic life for more than 2000 years and most of them profess Islam. Tourists should understand and follow their customs to avoid any trouble due to cultural differences. For example, using left hand in social activities is regarded as impolite. When you walk into a yurt or a house, remember to take off your shoes and wear a pair of clean slippers of your own. To enter mosques and churches, women need to use a scarf to cover the head and dress appropriately. Keep your hands off other people's hat.
Do I need any vaccination before tours to Kyrgyzstan?
It is not mandatory to be vaccinated while it is better to be get vaccines, such as Polio, Tetanus, Rabies, Diphtheria, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A. We recommend you to seek medical advice from doctors in the hospital or clinic about two months before departure.
What do I have to pack for Kyrgyzstan trips?
Traveling in Kyrgyzstan, you might go through hot sunny and cold rainy days at the same day. It is necessary to prepare things listed below:
Lightweight warm coat, warm sweater and trousers, hat, warm socks, windproof jacket, thermal underwear, swimsuit, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, flashlight, toilet tissues, etc.
Kyrgyzstan Tours
3-5 Days