Ascent of Peak Lenin
This exceptional circuit takes you to the heart of Kirghizistan, into a high mountain universe where physical challenge blends with a powerful human adventure. Designed for travelers seeking trekking, mountaineering and personal challenge, this progressive expedition places central importance on acclimatization and safety, led by an experienced local team.
Duration
20 days
The spirit of travel
Will you dare to climb Lenin Peak?
This exceptional journey takes you to the heart of Kirghizistan, into a high mountain world where physical commitment mingles with a powerful human adventure. Designed for travelers seeking trekking, mountaineering and self-discovery, this progressive expedition places acclimatization and safety at its center, guided by an experienced local team.
From your first cultural discoveries in Bishkek to the vast high-altitude landscapes of Achik-Tash, you progress at the rhythm of successive camps, between glaciers, ridges and emblematic summits. Each stage is an immersion in raw nature, punctuated by moments of sharing at camp and rigorous preparation for the final ascent. Reaching Lenin Peak marks the culmination of a demanding journey, built with respect for each person's pace.
This trip is for those who wish to experience a complete, authentic and guided alpine adventure, in one of Central Asia's great mountain ranges.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Flight to Osh and transfer to Achik-Tash base camp
Och → "Achik-Tash" Base Camp (Ak-Sai Travel)
Arrival in Och and meeting with other expedition participants. Transfer to Achik-Tash base camp (3600 m) via several passes, journey duration: approximately 5 to 7 hours.
This camp is the starting point for expeditions to Lenin Peak. Upon arrival, the camp administrator welcomes you and provides you with all the useful information for your stay. You are then introduced to the guides, who will discuss with you in order to prepare for the climb and address its various aspects.
First steps towards the summits
First day at base camp, starting point of this high-altitude adventure. This day is dedicated to acclimatization, with a gentle walk in the surrounding area to help you gradually adapt to the altitude. You then return to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, accompanied by the support team, you proceed to check the equipment and gear necessary for the climb, an essential step to prepare for the rest of the program under the best conditions.
Acclimatization day
As part of your acclimatization to altitude, you embark on a new hike that takes you to the ridge of Petrovsky summit, which peaks at 4,000 meters.
After approximately three hours of walking, the route offers wide panoramic views of the Alai valley and the Achik-Tash valley, visible below, allowing you to grasp the vastness of the surrounding landscapes.
Up to Camp 1
After lunch, you head towards camp 1 for a stage of approximately six hours of hiking. The itinerary progresses through alpine pastures, before crossing the Puteshestvennikov pass. For greater comfort, it is possible to entrust your personal belongings to pack horses (optional).
Camp 1 is set up on a moraine. Access requires crossing a river before reaching the bivouac area. Elevation gain: +1,000 m
Ascent of Yuhin Peak, 5100 m
This day is dedicated to reviewing glacier movement techniques. You will deepen your knowledge of walking rules, teamwork, roped progression going uphill and downhill, as well as the basics of self-rescue and rescue techniques for a person who has fallen into a crevasse.
You then set off on an excursion to Yuhin summit, at 5,100 meters altitude, to continue acclimatization and gradually get yourself in condition. No specific equipment is required for this ascent.
Night at camp.
Preparation for the upcoming climb
After breakfast, you descend back to camp n°1, located at 4,400 meters altitude. The rest of the day is free, dedicated to rest and recovery.
You use this time to prepare the specific equipment needed for the ascent to camp n°2, established at 5,300 meters, in preparation for the upcoming stages of the expedition.
Towards Camp 2
Camp N°1 Lenin → Camp 2. Lenin Peak
A new day that gradually brings you closer to the giant. Departure is at dawn, crampons on your feet. Accompanied by your guide, who leads the way, you progress as a roped team with caution and cross several glacial crevasses. The route, technical and immersive, offers a striking high mountain experience.
After approximately 7 to 9 hours of hiking, you reach camp no. 2.
Night under tents at camp no. 2. Meals prepared by yourselves. Elevation gain: +1,000 m
Ascent to Camp 3
Camp 2. Lenin Peak → Camp N°3 Lenin
The departure is slightly later today. At 9am, you resume the ascent towards Peak Lenin. On certain sections, the slope becomes steeper until reaching the ridge. You gradually gain altitude before climbing Razdelnaya Summit.
After approximately six hours of hiking, you reach the camp where rest time is planned.
Meals prepared by yourselves Elevation gain: +850 m
Return to Base Camp and Rest (Day 1/3)
After these three acclimatization days, you begin the descent toward base camp. Departure takes place early in the morning, with progression on the snowy slopes in the reverse direction of the ascent. Around noon, you reach camp #1, where you have lunch.
At the end of the day, you continue the descent to Achik-Tash and return to base camp.
Dinner at camp Elevation loss: -2,850 m
Day 11
This day is devoted to rest and recovery after the efforts of the previous days. You can take advantage of this time to relax and stretch the muscles worked during the ascent.
According to your preferences, it is possible to take a walk around the camp or simply to bathe in the waters of the nearby lake, for a moment of relaxation in the heart of nature.
Day 12
The Lenin Peak is now on the program. This day is dedicated to preparing for the ascent, with final adjustments and checks necessary before undertaking this emblematic summit.
Return to the camps (Day 1/3)
Now acclimatized to the altitude, this day unfolds at a more fluid pace and requires less effort. You progress more efficiently and reach camp n°1 more quickly, in good conditions.
Day 14
Departure is scheduled for 4 a.m. towards camp n°2. You follow the same route as during the previous ascent, but this time with complete preparation and already familiar landmarks. Progress is made in a rope team, at a steady pace, crossing glacial zones and crevasses.
Meals prepared by yourselves
Day 15
Final stage before "Day J". Departure is at 9 a.m. You progress towards Razdelnaya summit, in crampons and roped together. Thanks to the acclimatization gained, the ascent unfolds more smoothly and requires less effort.
After approximately 4 to 6 hours of walking, you reach camp n°3.
Meals prepared by yourselves
Camp N°1 Lenin → Camp 2. Lenin Peak
Camp 2. Lenin Peak → Camp N°3 Lenin
Ascension of Peak Lenin
Finally, the long-awaited day arrives. To maximize your chances of success, you wake up well before sunrise. As a team and roped together, you progress along a ridge before tackling a steeper icy slope. The climb is demanding, over terrain that is mostly snowy, sometimes rocky, but the prospect of reaching the summit motivates every step.
Upon arrival, the emotion is intense and the panorama that unfolds before you marks the culmination of this ascent.
Elevation gain: +1,050 m Important: the summit must be reached by 2 PM at the latest. After this time, it is necessary to turn back and descend to camp.
Camp N°3 Lenin → Base Camp For Peak Lenin
Descent to Camp 1
Camp N°3 Lenin → Camp N°1 Lenin
Early in the morning, you begin your descent towards camp n°1. You arrive there late in the morning for lunch, after a long progression at altitude. Elevation loss: -2 250 m
Return to Base Camp (Day 1/2)
You return to Achik-Tash, marking the end of this alpine expedition. Upon your arrival, you are warmly welcomed by the camp team. Your efforts are then recognized with the presentation of a certificate attesting to the ascent you have accomplished.
Possibility of having your luggage transported by pack horses (optional).
Day 19
Since weather conditions at this altitude are difficult to anticipate, this day is planned as a buffer day. It can be used at any time during the circuit, depending on the conditions encountered and the progress of the expedition.
Transfer to Osh
"Achik-Tash" Base Camp (Ak-Sai Travel) → Och
Good to see you again and until next time!
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bishkek → Aéroport International De Manas
You are then taken to Osh airport. The return transfer takes place at the time corresponding to your flight.
Price per person
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- International Transport
- Passport fees
- Repatriation Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Early check-in/late check-out
- Extra drinks / alcohols
- Meals in Bishkek and Osh
- Phone calls
- Any excursion not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (extra baggage, hotel services, medical treatment, insurance, etc.)
- Single room supplement in hotel
- Baggage surcharge if you transport more than 15kg (checked baggage and cabin baggage combined. Surcharge of 2/3 USD per kilo)
- Supplement for carriers
Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport Transfers
- 1 night in hotel in Och, breakfast included (early check-in not included)
- Transfers Och - Base Camp - Och
- 18 nights in tents (2 people)
- Full board during the excursion (high-altitude meals)
- Border permit
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 20 (for max 3 participants)
- Medical Assistance at Base Camp
- High altitude tents at 5300m and 6200m (2 people per tent)
- Rope (if necessary), kitchen equipment (two 230 g gas bottles, stove, and cooking pot)
- First aid and medical consultation in base camps and camp #1
- Walkie-talkie for the group
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Practical Information
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The balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the departure date.
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In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- More than 60 days before departure: 40% of the total price (deposit retained)
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- Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total price
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The information below concerns entry requirements for tourism stays in Kyrgyzstan. Entry requirements may vary depending on your nationality. We recommend verifying the conditions with the embassy or consulate of Kyrgyzstan in your country of residence, as well as with your own country's authorities, before departure.
Passport
To enter Kyrgyzstan, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry and must contain at least one blank page for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn, or altered pages).
Tourism entry requirements
Entry requirements for tourism stays depend on your nationality and the applicable bilateral agreements between Kyrgyzstan and your country of citizenship.
Verify the specific conditions with the embassy or consulate of Kyrgyzstan in your country of residence to determine whether you require a visa or whether an exemption applies, and the maximum duration of stay permitted.
The authorities may request:
an exit ticket from the territory (return flight or onward travel),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay,
a confirmation of accommodation booking.
Registration with local authorities
Any traveller staying in Kyrgyzstan is required to register with the immigration services within five working days of arrival.
In practice, this registration is generally completed automatically by the hotel or accommodation provider. If staying with a private individual (private rental, host family), it is the responsibility of the host or the traveller to complete this formality at the local registration office (ОВИР).
It is advisable to keep a copy of the registration certificate, which may be requested during police checks or when leaving the territory.
Travel with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
When a minor travels without one of their parents, an authorization to leave the territory may be required according to the regulations of the country of residence.
Health and vaccines
No vaccination is mandatory to enter Kyrgyzstan. However, certain vaccinations are recommended for preventive purposes, including:
typhoid and hepatitis A, due to local sanitary conditions,
rabies, particularly for travellers planning activities in rural or mountainous areas,
tick-borne encephalitis, for hikers visiting forested or high-altitude areas.
It is advisable to consult a doctor or international vaccination centre before departure.
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To enter Kyrgyzstan, a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date is required. No visa is necessary for short-term tourist stays. Kyrgyzstan offers an accessible destination to discover the Tian Shan and nomadic culture. Check with Kyrgyzstan's consular authorities for entry conditions applicable to your nationality before booking.
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