An incredible powder paradise awaits you in the eastern Tian Shan Mountains.
Experience cat skiing in Kyrgyzstan with one of our snow cats. These machines are typically used for slope preparation but we have repurposed them to transport you to the most thrilling off-piste runs. Sit comfortably in our custom-built cabin as the driver takes you to the most stunning peaks.
From the trip description by Ryce Travel
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingLocal KMGA cat ski guides; English speaking guide during the entire tour
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Nearly 10,000 hectares of terrain is available.
- This varies from mellow tree runs to faces of 40+ degrees.
- Assume that you can do at least 6-8 runs with 4000-6000 meters of vertical each day.
- The cat reaches an altitude of 3300-3400 meters, so snow is guaranteed.
- On days with poor weather, we usually stay below 2,900 meters—the tree line in this region.
- Adventurers looking for something different than the Alps
- Advanced skiers/snowboarders with deep snow experience
- Powder and first tracks lovers
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 12 guests
From the trip description by Ryce Travel
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- Backpack with shovel, probe and beacon
- Transfer Bishkek – Karakol and vv
- 5 nights in Baitor guesthouse Jyrgalan
- 1 night in Hotel 78, Karakol
- 1 night in Art Hotel Bishkek
- All meals on cat ski days (3x daily)
- All non-alcoholic drinks on cat ski days.
- City Tour Bishkek
- English speaking guide during the entire tour
- Local KMGA cat ski guides
- 5 days of cat skiing Jyrgalan
- Backpack with shovel, probe and beacon
- Visit to Fairy tale valley
- Local taxes
Not included
- Avalanche airbag · extra cost€125 per week
- Freeride ski/snowboard rent · extra cost€150 per week
- Flights
- Meals and drinks on non-cat ski days
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and souvenirs
- Freeride ski/snowboard rent (€150 per week)
- Insurance
- Avalanche airbag (€125 per week)
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
* order of program can change
- Step 1: SaturdayDeparture - Bishkek
- Step 2: SundayBishkek - Karakol - JyrgalanAccommodation: guesthouse Jyrgalan
- Step 3: MondayCat ski day 1Accommodation: guesthouse Jyrgalan
- Step 4: TuesdayCat ski day 2Accommodation: guesthouse Jyrgalan
- Step 5: WednesdayCat ski day 3Accommodation: guesthouse Jyrgalan
- Step 6: ThursdayCat ski day 4Accommodation: guesthouse Jyrgalan
- Step 7: FridayCat ski day 5, transfer to KarakolAccommodation: Hotel 78, Karakol
- Step 8: SaturdayKarakol, Fairy Tale Canyon, BishkekAccommodation: Hotel Bishkek
- Step 9: SundayBishkek - return flight
From the trip description by Ryce Travel
Where you stay
We stay at the Baitor guesthouse in Jyrgalan. This cozy guesthouse is run by a local Kyrgyz family. They provide meals and entertainment. The twin/triple rooms have ensuite, modern bathrooms and are fully equipped.
When available, you can spend the night in a yurt. Each one typically accommodates up to eight people.
Getting There
- START TOUR: Sunday 09:30 am arrivals hall Bishkek International Airport. Pick-Up in city center also possible.
- END OF TOUR: Sunday 09:00 am, departure hall Bishkek International Airport. Drop-Off in city center Bishkek possible too
- Transportation from Bishkek is included.
- The transfer from Bishkek takes approximately 5 hours to Karakol, with an additional hour to Jyrgalan.
From the trip description by Ryce Travel
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 3 – Jan 10, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 17 – Jan 24, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 7 – Feb 14, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 14 – Feb 21, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 21 – Feb 28, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
| Mar 7 – Mar 14, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 1,995 EUR€1,995 per person; full board on cat ski days, excl. flights; group 1–12 | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
We run several open group tours per season. But you can always contact us for customized cat skiing tours. We apply a minimum of 3 cat skiing days and a minimum group size of 6.
All of our guides know the mountains inside out. They are locally certified and have solid experience in avalanche safety, mountaineering, first aid, and snowpack assessment. Due to the current political and financial situation, fully certified IFMGA guides are not yet available in the country.
From the trip description by Ryce Travel
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