Our Policy about Tours Involving Animals

All animals should receive disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate shelter, nutrition, and humane treatment.

Animals in captivity should be cared for and provided with everything they need to maintain their well-being.

Five Freedoms for Animals:

Freedom from hunger and thirst
Freedom from discomfort
Freedom from pain, injury, or illness
Freedom to express normal behavior
Freedom from fear and suffering

Minimum requirements for tours with involving animals:

All animals have regular daily access to adequate and clean drinking water according to the needs of their species
All animals receive adequate food
In captivity, enclosures (including pools) or methods used to temporarily house animals allow all animals to move and exercise freely and maintain sufficient distance from other animals in case of conflicts
Captive enclosures are clean, hygienic, and kept in good condition
The facility employs a veterinarian with expertise in the health and welfare of the animals involved (either locally hired or outsourced).
There is a policy not to surgically alter the skin, tissues, teeth or bone structure of animals, and not to sedate animals to make them safe to handle
If clients are allowed to take pictures with animals, this should not be an indication of bad faith.
All animals obtained from the wild must be properly documented.
If animals participate in shows, they must include only natural behavior and no bad habits.
All tourism businesses that offer animal attractions and entertainment should strive to achieve best welfare practices.
Animals may not be displayed in restaurants and entertainment venues
Breeding animals for commercial trade is prohibited
Animals may not be used as props for photographs
Excursions involving animals
Do not offer any tours involving captive wildlife except for properly regulated activities in accordance with local, national and international laws;
Not to be associated with 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
Choose experienced suppliers who comply with Kyrgyz regulations and laws, and who treat their animals with care and responsibility
To instruct tourists on how to behave with animals in order to avoid any risks; never let tourists under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
All guides are trained in safety and will respond quickly if something happens
Keeping an eye on the safety of the tourists as well as the animals.
Animals are veterinary compliant, we check that they have a veterinary booklet
All animals that take part in tours or shows are well fed, live in good conditions, treat them with care (we don't beat the animals or use spurs)
When planning tours, consider climate, terrain, load and maximum time of use
Special rules for horseback riding tours
Choose an experienced groom
To choose horses according to the experience of the tourist and the nature of the animal, the weight and height of the tourist
Check the availability of appropriate equipment (horseshoes, etc., bib, colt.) The stirrups should be adjusted to the height and comfort of the hiker.
Equipment - use a saddle and check the helmet for hikers.
Before the start of the tour remove the saddle from each horse and check the condition of the back of the animal, if they are no wounds caused by friction of the saddle.
Check carrying capacity (man - up to 100-110 kg, parter up to 80 kg)
Distance - about 16 km a day, the operation - 6 hours in mountain conditions, on a straight track - 8 hours
To give safety instructions to tourists
Train horse guides - all over 18 years old
If the horses were brought from another area for the tour, give them at least half a day to rest and then start the tour.
It is recommended to have one spare horse per group, in case one of the horses is injured, clients will have an opportunity to mount a spare horse.
Special rules regarding shows with birds of prey:
Do not use red-listed birds (falcons)
Check availability of proper equipment (cap, etc.)
Do not take birds away from their habitat
Do not use live animals for prey in demonstrations
Observe the appropriate clothing for tourists (no hanging items in clothing)
Not to use drone while filming