Travel and transport agencies Kyrgyzstan

Adeo... latin for "I'm going towards". To other places, other countries, but above all to others.

La Balaguère is an agency specialized in walking and cycling trips. It offers trips with or without a guide, for families or small groups, for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. She takes you to the end of the world, but also (and especially!) in the Gers. Her stay "Between culture and gastronomy, happiness is in the Gers" mixes 3 hours of walking daily and visits of cultural and patrimonial sites : Flaran Abbey and Valence-sur-Baïse, Auch, Larressingle and Condom, Gondrin and the hills of Armagnac.

Shepherd's life has been organizing trips and tours around the Song Kul Lake from Naryn or Kochkor for 20 years. Organization of transport, supply of equipment, accommodation in yurts, hire of English-speaking guides and horses... Quiet or sporty circuits are offered according to the wishes of the travellers. An option with the advantage of flexibility and size, small enough to stay away from tourist groups. But if you just want to sit comfortably on the banks of Song Kul, that's also possible of course.

Naryn is a town located in Kyrgyzstan, a small Central Asian country still little known to tourists. However, it has the potential to become a top adventure tourism destination. The region boasts exceptional landscapes, notably the Tian Shan range, making it a popular trekking destination. And nomadic culture is still very much alive, with Kyrgyz shepherds setting up their yurts in the high pastures every summer. Kyrgyzstan also has a rich cultural heritage, being located on the Silk Road. The inhabitants are extremely friendly and practice a moderate form of Islam, making your trip a real human adventure. Last but not least, Kyrgyzstan has a strong horse-riding culture, making it one of the world's top five destinations for horseback riding. Kyrgyz'What ? Offers tailor-made or small-group tours to discover the secrets of this fascinating country.

The Travel Agency at Horse is specialized in horse riding in France and around the world, with the specific local relationship, respect for the environment and horse. Always looking for novelties, in all disciplines and for all ages, the Credo of the agency is to «respond to the wishes of the riders to make their equestrian hike an unforgettable experience». The agency offers a dozen equestrian hikes in Iceland, as well as a permanent commitment to responsible tourism and environmental preservation. Three words: authenticity, breathtaking landscapes, horse freedom.

A former French teacher at the Kyrgyz National University in Bishkek and co-author of the 1st Kyrgyz-French dictionary, Nuraly has been a guide since 1994. In 2006, he founded EcoNomad. The agency offers responsible, tailor-made trips focusing on ecotourism and the traditional nomadic way of life. It has two guest houses in At-Bashy and a yurt camp in the southeast At-Bashy valley, at the Kamandy summer pasture. EcoNomad was awarded the Travelife Partner label in 2020 and Travelife certification in 2024.

Passionate tour guides have decided to come together to create an agency that wants to make the trip a moment of conviviality, and small scale stays, never more than 12 participants, while respecting the populations and the environment. Several Planet Discovery tours pass through the city of Ōsaka including the original "Japanese Notebooks", discovery and creativity that will introduce you to calligraphic writing, haiku but will also allow you to meet artists in the fields of manga, printmaking or raku.

Go where others do not go with passionate people committed to the planet. Terres oubliées is a creator of authentic trips with a naturalist approach. Invitation to the discovery of landscapes around the world. Several ranges of trips. Trek and Adventure trips to discover the world by foot, sea kayak, ski... according to your level and always with groups of 8 people maximum. Immersion trips in the nature with experienced guides. Photo trips to focus your lens on the most surprising landscapes. Exceptional cruises on remote seas. And customized trips to meet all your expectations. Beautiful human experiences.

Unless you've rented a car with driver, you'll be travelling by minibus for most of the stages of your trip. Every town and village has its own bus station, the largest of course being in Osh and Bishkek. All you have to do is do your shopping, between minibuses and shared taxis (a little more expensive but faster), possibly negotiate the price and wait until the vehicle is full to ring the departure bell. The rule to know is that filling up is fast in the morning, and slows down more and more as the day gets longer.

A human-sized agency led by a team of recognized specialists, it offers a wide range of programs with a personalized approach. Nigina Sadykova will answer your questions in French, advise you and design a truly customized tour. The emphasis is on meeting the locals, living in the villages and discovering the Uzbek hospitality. Sacred East Travel offers a wide range of tours in Uzbekistan as well as in the neighboring countries with a high quality of accompaniment.

Hayat, in addition to its very pleasant surroundings, is one of the coordinators of CBT who took its role very seriously. He speaks an excellent English and can organize many things around Arslanbob. Accommodation and transport, of course, but also walking or horseback riding either around the village or towards the higher jailoo as soon as spring comes, or ski in winter. He has few equipment, so don't imagine being able to rent everything necessary for a trip, but can counter the unexpected and, off season, take charge of everything necessary. One of the most beautiful hikes in the region is to join the Pic Ata peak. Just behind is a lake, 50 km from Arslanbob, which has become a great pilgrimage place and has a choice of three different passes. This obviously means you have a good week's time to go back. If you only spend one day in Arslanbob, go hiking around the village described in the box below, it will allow you to connect the most beautiful places in the valley: waterfalls, forests and panoramas in the program!

Horseback riding and equestrian safaris, this is what this team of passionate riders offers.

For thirty years now, Nicolas and Paul, the founders of New Horizons, have been traveling the different parts of the planet to weave networks that will take over when you yourselves are traveling in their place. In Namibia, the company offers two formulas: "Going Wild" allows for sixteen days of self-drive to Etosha, Damaraland, the coast and the Namib desert, while "Revelations from the sky" allows, thanks to plane transfers, to go to Kaokoland and enjoy the desert from the air.

It takes 30 minutes to reach it from downtown by cab or marchrutka, and twice as long by bus. Minibuses no. 153 (100 soms and 1h) leave from the intersection of Osh and Chuy Prospekt. Cabs cost between 1,000 and 1,500 som, but the local rate is more like 800 or 900 som. Bishkek has regular connections with Urumqi in China, Moscow, London and Istanbul (with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus, its low-cost subsidiary), Tashkent or Almaty.

NoviNomad is one of the leading tour operators in Kyrgyzstan. A Kyrgyz-Swiss joint venture created in 1999. Specializing in ecotourism, the agency organizes just about everything you can do in the country: rafting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, yurt camping, French-speaking guides and more. Thanks to its network and experience, NoviNomad is able to offer high-quality tours and stays at extremely competitive rates. Extensions possible in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

Count 32 soms to send a postcard in France, but without any guarantee that it will one day reach its addressee unfortunately... Letters (40 soms) arrive a little more surely at destination.

For more bulky packages (if you have bought shyrdaks for example!), you can turn to international operators such as DHL (107, Kievskaya, +996 312 611 111, www.dhl.com) or Fedex (38, Aitmatova, +996 312 210 741, www.fedex.com) who have their offices in the city. It's more expensive but safer.

Bishkek is a city in Kyrgyzstan. For those wishing to send parcels or documents, FedEx is an option to consider. FedEx is an international delivery company offering fast and reliable shipping services. Their site offers users the ability to track their shipments by entering a tracking number. FedEx also offers customs tools to facilitate international shipments. For companies looking to expand their business, FedEx offers e-commerce solutions tailored to the needs of speed and price. In addition, they offer resources and advice to support small businesses. For those wishing to open a FedEx account, a 40% discount is available. FedEx also offers logistics services and has a mobile app to facilitate shipments.

Yann and Hélène have been living in Kyrgyzstan for more than 10 years and will take you on extraordinary hikes with fixed dates: the Grand Trek (18 days) and the Secret Kyrgyzia (11 days). The first takes you across the Ala Tau massif to Lake Song Kul on your own or enjoying the hospitality of the nomads, the second takes you around Lake Issy Kul. In both cases, it is better to have experience with horses, but it is also possible to organise less demanding "à la carte" rides for novices.

On Toktogul Street, to the north-east of the crossing with Lenin Street

Count 70 som of the hour; for the telephone to France, 5 som per minute towards a fixed line and 20 som per minute towards a mobile line.

Far from the big agencies, and also far from the beaten track, Chyngyz offers very interesting treks on foot or on horseback in all the south of Kyrgyzstan. Program from 2 to 12 days or elaboration of a circuit à la carte according to your own desires, trails for those who want to challenge themselves a little: everything is possible and each circuit will ensure you a warm and enriching contact with nomads, far from the too touristic formulas that are beginning to become widespread in the country. For a sporty, exotic and authentic excursion.

High-speed internet access is available on the floor of the Tsoum store, near the Avtovagzal. 

For many years, this agency has been dedicated to travelers wishing to discover the electric district of Shinjuku, the vibrant colors of the Senso-ji temple, the local specialties of Dotonbori street and all the other aspects of the country that make up its richness. Between authentic Japan and the temple of hyper-modernity, Destination Japan highlights the different facets of this country with a thousand faces. The extraordinary landscapes and the local activities will perfectly suit everyone's taste, whether they want to do sports or cultural activities.

One of the leading local agencies, founded after independence by the charismatic Sergei Dudashvili. Originally from Georgia, this geologist by training and experienced mountaineer fell in love with Kyrgyzstan and its beauty decades ago, and has climbed many of its peaks, accumulating contacts and experience throughout the country. As well as designing tailor-made, à la carte tours, the agency has also created an exclusive catalog of short and long-distance tours, always with the same concern for quality, authenticity and safety.

CBT Kochkor's main activity is to transfer tourists to Lake Song Kul or to offer them accommodation while waiting for their transfer. You can also count on them to rent horses and reserve yurts around the lake. These are set up as campsites by Bishkek agencies and are indeed often overrun by tourist groups, but many nomads can also offer accommodation, which will be less touristy, less comfortable, but more authentic and cheaper. It's up to you.

Gulmira, Ishen & Rash Obolbekov organize some very nice horseback rides from the village of Barskoon. Tailor-made excursions for all levels, even beginners. Invested in tourism for many years now, they have a good experience that is added to a solid knowledge of the terrain and routes, so they can guide you on well-worn trails or concoct a more adventurous route to slightly less frequented corners, providing all the necessary equipment.

Bokonbaevo is a city in Kyrgyzstan with easy access to public transport. To get around by bus or coach, visitors can visit the CBT Bokonbaevo.

The CBT agency in Karakol is one of the best established in the country and shows real competence, in the linguistic field as well as in the tourist and sports fields. Azamat knows his region by heart and is very good advice for the organization of treks, both in terms of timing and preparation as well as in terms of material. CBT also manages about ten guest houses, really nice and cheap. Even if you are not planning a trek, CBT's information will be valuable in planning your visit.

Uzbekistan's national airline operates two to three weekly flights from Paris - Charles de Gaulle, depending on the tourist season. There is no direct connection with Bishkek, but you can get there with a stopover in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) or Almaty (Kazakhstan). These two capitals have daily connections with neighboring Kyrgyzstan, and the flight takes just over 1 hour. The Uzbek airline's flight schedules are the easiest to cope with, as they allow for the time difference between France and Central Asia.

Two flights per week, Monday and Thursday, between the Kyrgyz capital and the Uzbek capital. Count 1 hours a day.

Originally from Osh and a specialist in the discovery of southern Kyrgyzstan, the agency has been operating since 2007. Day trips to Osh and its surroundings, 2 to 7 day tours to the most beautiful sites in the region: waterfalls and wild walnut forest of Arslanbob, Sary-Chelek Lake Biosphere Reserve, Lenin Peak, horseback riding or trekking to Tulpar-Kol Lake where the agency has had its own yurt camp since 2019, etc. Design of tailor-made tours and tailor-made formulas. It also has 2 modern and comfortable hotels in downtown Osh.

Buses can't leave Osh, the roads are too bad and the passes too high for the engines. Shared taxis and minibuses meet at Alisher Navoi Street, at the old bus station, and serve Bishkek (around 800 soms in minibus and 1,600 soms in shared taxi, 10 to 12 hours drive depending on the vehicle and the season, fares are also higher in winter), Jalalabad, Uzgen and Sary Tach. To make the Osh-Naryn road via Kazarman, prefer a 4x4 vehicle, some portions of the road are still being developed.

Abdulkadir and Rushora are not the best English speakers in the CBT network, but they are both very friendly and show a real desire to assist and please their visitors. A small network of rooms in private homes (in houses or apartments) has been set up for many years now and some tours are proposed à la carte (visit of the market of Uzgen in particular and treks to the petroglyphs of Saimali Tash) but can very well be customized according to your desires, your timing and your budget.

There are daily connections to Bishkek once or twice a day. Given the low level of equipment at the airport and the complexity of flying over the mountains, take-offs are not necessarily assured in case of bad weather. The plane is the only way to avoid the 12-hour drive between Osh and Bishkek, and it is also one of the most beautiful flights in the world! Finally, you can find flights to Moscow and Urumqi. The latter is useful if you plan to go to China in winter, to avoid the high passes.

Pioneer agency of tourism in Kyrgyzstan operating since 1999, Horizon has been able to develop an expertise and a network of partners to be able to meet all the demands of travellers. Whether it be horse riding or mountain biking, white water sports or fishing, trekking or mountaineering, cultural tours to the sites of the Silk Road (including in combination with other Central Asian countries) or ornithology, the agency offers (and is able to design) trips for all lengths and all levels with specialized guides.

Tunduk's French-speaking team specializes in short stays and tailor-made excursions. The activities offered at a two-hour drive allow you to discover Kyrgyz culture and authentic experiences without the fatigue inherent in long trips. It thus proposes stays on the banks of mythical lakes, nights in camp with breakfast and lunch in the middle of nature, swimming in hot springs, etc. Tunduk is also an intimate hostel with a swimming pool and a large garden bathed in flowers. Our favorite.

Agency on a human scale, 100% Kyrgyz and 100% French-speaking! Founded in 2014 by Talant Kiresheev and his brother Chyngyz, led by his guides Rimma and Elvira, as friendly as competent, Monts Célestes is a specialist in travel in the heart of the Kyrgyz mountains, and particularly in the regions of the Tian-Shan Mountains and the Pamir. Walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing and multi-activity trips for all levels are done in small groups in order to favour a qualitative, eco-responsible and respectful approach to nomadic communities.

This collective of experienced professional guides and creative tour managers relies on a solid network of partners, accommodation and nomadic communities to offer travellers an impressive range of travel options where the quality of service does not exclude competitive rates. From complete cultural tours from the first to the last day, thematic trips (trekking, butterfly watching, outdoor activities) or day trips, KGT takes an eco-responsible approach and supports local lifestyles.

Kyrgyzstan, which is very mountainous, is rather poorly served by the railway network. A single inland line crosses the country from east to west through Bishkek: it stops in Balykchy on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul, and goes as far as Kazakhstan if you take it west. But the trains are slow, tend to make incursions into various countries to get from one point to another and are not known for their comfort. The main international destination is of course Moscow, connected to Bishkek three to four times a week.

Departures to Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Kyrgyzstan: Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Naryn, Talas. Buses and minibuses follow one another inside the station, while shared taxis are confined to the back or the entrance. There are no buses to Osh, as the road is too dangerous. There are some shared taxis here, but they also meet near the Osh bazaar, closer to the city center. Negotiation is the order of the day with the taxis, which see the tourist arriving from afar.

Kyrgyz Concept is a pioneering tour operator in the country. Created in 1990, in the last hours of the USSR, it is today one of the leading tour operators in the country, with a network and sufficient means to find solutions to all your desires even during peaks in tourist numbers. The agency runs a network of more than 200 tourist companies in Kyrgyzstan and 1.5 million travellers have so far placed their trust in it, which guarantees advantageous negotiated rates with its service providers, whoever they may be.

20 years of experience in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Organizer of the Raid Gauloises 2003, partner of the program "Sur les chemins de l'école" or the 2008 Paris-Peking expedition, the agency is recognized for its seriousness, the quality of its stays and the competence of its guides. It offers a wide range of exclusive stays, designed in-house and capable of satisfying all your travel desires, from the most adventurous to the most accessible. Just 5 minutes from the city centre, the office and Guest House UA are the base camps for travellers to Bishkek.

Nomad's Land has been organising customised trips in Central Asia since 2003. The agency, set in Bichkek, is managed by Samuel, a Swiss in love with the region. Nomad's Land organises all types of ecotouristic stays, from adventure treks to cultural stays through mountaineering tours and other expeditions on horseback, jeep or ski. Whether you are an occasional hiker or an experienced trekker, alone, with the family or friends, Nomad's Land invites you to discover the treasures of Central Asia including the most precious: its people, thanks to its strong relationships with local populations and outstanding logistics.

While the world is moving fast and we barely take our time, destinations succeed one another like checkboxes on a list of tasks, Nomad's Land will bring you out of time to have a tea in an Uzbek chaikhana in Boukhara, cook a beshbarmak under a yurt near Lake Song Kul or attend a bouzkachi match on the high plateau of Pamir tadjik with the greatest respect of the nomad tradition. Going on a trip with Nomad's Land is guaranteeing a customised and 100% flexible trip serenely. Prepare every last detail of the trip you want according to your passions and budget with the team of Nomad's Land and start with qualified guides who will really lead you off the beaten path, discovering their country and their culture while being close to the local communities and nature, respecting ethics and traditions.

The most adventurous ones can also benefit from good plans through Nomad's Land network while keeping the "roots" spirit of the trip. For example, go with a trainee guide and benefit from discounts for your accommodations; a unique and economic experience. Simultaneously, Nomad's Land is also here to advise you on organising your trip with a drink in Bichkek and can provide all types of services to travellers: transport or accommodation booking throughout Central Asia, obtaining visas and permits, material rental, horses, etc. Finally, travelling with Nomad's Land is also and above all contributing to the sustainable development of local communities through responsible tourism and a support to projects chosen by the agency to protect the environment and the social and solidarity economy. Become a nomad then!