Our Policy about Excursions

Policy about Excursions

  • We do not offer tours that are harmful to people, animals, plants, natural resources, or that are socially and culturally unacceptable
  • During trips to natural areas, we refuse single-use plastic, and we do not leave garbage behind (we collect it and dispose of it safely at designated points)
  • We do not promote souvenirs containing endangered species of flora and fauna as stated in the CITES treaty and the IUCN Red List; or historical and archaeological artifacts (except as permitted by law)
  • Advise guests on standards of behavior during tours and activities with an emphasis on respect for local residents and communities, local culture, nature, and the environment
  • When planning tours, we take into account climate, tour terrain, loads, and maximum time of use

Excursions involving animals:

  • We do not offer any tours involving wild animals in captivity, except for properly regulated activities in accordance with local, national, and international laws;
  • Not related to companies that harvest, consume, exhibit, sell or trade wildlife species, except as part of a regulated activity that ensures that their use is sustainable and complies with local, national, and international laws;
  • Think twice when arranging tours involving animals
  • We choose experienced suppliers who comply with Kyrgyz regulations and laws, and who treat their animals responsibly and with care
  • We instruct tourists on how to behave with the animals in order to avoid any risks, under no circumstances do we accept tourists under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • All animals that take part in our tours or shows are well fed and well cared for.

Special rules regarding horseback tours:

  • Selecting an experienced vendor and groom
  • Equipment - Checking the helmet for rider and horse equipment is complete.
  • For our horse treks, the maximum rider weight is 95KG. Kyrgyz horses are small, strong, and incredibly hardy, perfectly adapted to the high mountains, but they are not large breeds—so this limit is important to ensure the comfort, health, and well-being of the horses, who are our most important partners on the journey. Horse-porter is carrying up to 80 kg.
  • Distance - about 16 km a day, the operation - 6 hours in the mountains, on a straight track - 8 hours

Special rules relating to the show with the birds of prey:

  • Do not use red-listed birds (falcons)
  • We check if we have the appropriate equipment (a cap etc.).
  • We don't take birds away from their habitat.
  • We follow the appropriate clothing for tourists (no hanging items in the clothes)
  • Do not use a drone when filming

Last update 4th of February 2026