Day 1
Arrival in Osh
Meet the group at the airport, transfer to the hotel and settle in. Rest after the flight, check personal equipment and prepare for the journey into the mountains.
Yukhin Peak Ascent — 5130 m
Kyrgyzstan
Country
9 days
Duration
Mountaineering
Format
Moderate
Difficulty
Basic fitness
Preparation level
About the program
Probably the most accessible five-thousander for beginners among the peaks we guide, and that makes it an ideal mountain for your first experience above 5,000 metres. You will not only experience the altitude, but also get a taste of camp life on big mountains, as Yukhin Peak lies in the Pamirs, close to the legendary seven-thousander, Lenin Peak. You do not need mountaineering skills to climb Yukhin Peak, but you do need to be in good physical shape.
Guides on the program
Oleg Kuchinskiy
Mountain guide, expedition organiser
I've spent most of my professional life in the mountains and the outdoors, helping build a culture of thoughtful travel.
18 years experience250+ ascents
Ruslan Zaripov
Mountain guide
“In the mountains, people become their true selves. There is nothing unnecessary here — just you, your team, and the journey you share.”
8 years experience70+ ascents
Route by day
Day 2
Transfer to Achik-Tash Base Camp
Leave Osh early and travel through the Alay Valley to base camp beneath Lenin Peak. Settle into camp and attend the ascent briefing.
Day 3
Acclimatisation walk
An easy training walk near base camp, gaining altitude according to the group’s wellbeing. Rest at base camp afterwards.
Day 4
Acclimatisation hike towards Petrovsky Peak ridge
Hike towards the ridge of Petrovsky Peak, gradually gaining altitude and adapting to mountain conditions. Return to base camp to rest. Check equipment, prepare backpacks and attend the briefing for the move to Camp 1.
Day 5
Trek to Camp 1
Leave base camp and climb over Travellers’ Pass (around 4150 m), then cross moraine terrain towards Camp 1. Settle in and rest before the ascent.
Day 6
Ascent of Yukhin Peak
An early start on the classic route, subject to suitable conditions and the group’s wellbeing. The summit offers views of Lenin Peak, the Trans-Alay Range and the Alay Valley. Descend to Camp 1 after the ascent.
Day 7
Descent to Base Camp
Descend from Camp 1 to Achik-Tash. Rest and recover at base camp after the ascent.
Day 8
Return to Osh
Pack up and leave base camp. Transfer through the Alay Valley to Osh, check into the hotel and rest.
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to Osh Airport for the flight home. End of the programme.
What is included
Included
- Hotel accommodation in Osh: one night on arrival and one night before departure.
- Scheduled transfers Osh — Achik-Tash Base Camp — Osh.
- Scheduled transfers between Base Camp and Onion Meadow.
- Accommodation at Base Camp and Camp 1 in spacious twin-share tents. Base Camp tents have electricity and power sockets.
- Three buffet meals a day at Base Camp and Camp 1.
- Professional guiding services.
- Border-zone permit and registration.
- Environmental fees.
- Radio and use of camp infrastructure.
- Route advice, first aid and medical consultation at Base Camp and Camp 1.
- Packed lunches during transfers.
Not included
- International flights to and from Kyrgyzstan.
- Mountaineering insurance covering an ascent to 5130 m and evacuation.
- Visa, if required.
- Mountaineering permit, if required separately.
- Single-occupancy supplement for hotels and tents.
- Additional hotel nights in Osh beyond those included in the programme.
- Early hotel check-in and late check-out.
- Meals and drinks outside the stated programme.
- Additional route deviations.
- Personal expenses.
- Rental of personal mountaineering equipment.
- Porter services and horse transport for personal equipment.
- Additional services and costs arising from expedition delays.
Required gear
Clothing
- Lightweight base layers — 1–2 sets
- Heavyweight base layers — 1 set (Sivera Snowy)
- Warm fleece top and trousers
- Warm mountain down jacket with a hood
- 3-layer waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm hat
- Balaclava or neck gaiter
- Light fleece gloves — 2–3 pairs
- Insulated windproof mittens
- Warm trekking socks for different conditions — 4–5 pairs
Footwear
- Single-layer leather trekking boots
- Gaiters, if needed
Technical equipment
- Crampons compatible with your chosen boots
- Climbing helmet
- Trekking poles with large baskets
Personal equipment
- 120 L expedition duffel
- 30–40 L summit backpack
- High-altitude sleeping bag with a comfort rating of −20 °C or lower (example: Sivera Shishiga −17)
- Insulating sleeping mat; preferably a folding mat with an additional inflatable mat
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Category 4 sunglasses
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- 1 L insulated flask and water bottle
- Dry bags
- Mug, spoon and personal tableware
- Phone, chargers and power bank
Personal first-aid kit and documents
- Personal medication
- Blister dressings and plasters
- Personal hygiene items
- Passport and required documents
- Insurance covering mountaineering to 5130 m and evacuation
Frequently asked questions
Where and when should I arrive?
- Arrive in Osh by 13:00 local time on the first day of the programme. Fly home from Osh on the last day.
What boots and technical equipment do I need?
- Single-layer leather trekking boots are suitable. Bring compatible crampons, a helmet and trekking poles. A 30–40 L summit backpack is required; see the equipment section for the full clothing and personal gear list.
Is reaching the summit guaranteed?
- No. The guide decides whether to start or continue the ascent based on the weather, route conditions and participants’ wellbeing. Group safety takes priority over reaching the summit.
Is previous high-altitude experience required?
- Previous high-altitude experience is not mandatory. Good physical fitness is required for the mountain walks and ascent. The programme includes acclimatisation outings before the summit day.
How do booking, payment and cancellations work?
Start by submitting an application and waiting for approval from your trip manager. Pay the deposit within 5 days (120 hours) after your application is approved by the manager, and no later than the programme start. The exact deadline is shown on your trip status page. Your place is secured once we receive it.
The deposit forms part of the total trip price. The deposit pays for consultations, booking services with partners and organising the trip, so it is non-refundable if you choose to cancel your participation.
The remaining balance for your selected departure must be paid no later than May 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM (Astana).
If the deposit is received after the usual balance deadline, the balance is due by the end of the 10th working day in the Astana calendar following the deposit, capped at the programme start. The exact deadline is shown on your trip status page.
If your plans change, notify your trip manager that you wish to cancel. If you have already paid the remaining balance for the programme:
- If the Company receives your cancellation notice at least 60 calendar days before the programme starts, the remaining balance paid is refunded in full.
- If your cancellation notice is received fewer than 60 calendar days before the programme starts, actual, documented expenses incurred in preparing your trip and not covered by the deposit may be deducted from the remaining balance paid. If there are no such expenses, the remaining balance paid is refunded in full.
Amounts returned or due to be returned by partners are excluded from the calculation of deducted expenses. The Company’s fee is included in the retained deposit and is not deducted again.
Your trip manager checks the documents and confirms the refund calculation. If cancellation results from the Company’s breach of its obligations, the amount paid, including the deposit, is refunded in full. Refunds are paid within 5 working days in the Astana calendar from the date the grounds for the refund arise, without waiting for funds from the partner.
For full details, see Booking and Payment.