Ski touring & freeride program in Uzbekistan

Ride the Western Tien Shan and discover the Silk Road in one journey.

This 8-day winter adventure combines ski touring and freeride riding in the Chimgan mountains and Amirsoy resort with guided cultural visits to Bukhara and Samarkand.

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Locations: Chimgan, Amirsoy, Bukhara, Samarkand
Style: ski touring + freeride + cultural travel
Level: intermediate to advanced riders

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Ski touring and freeride in the Western Tien Shan
  • Off-piste terrain near Chimgan and Amirsoy
  • One program combining mountains and Silk Road cities
  • Professional guiding and organized logistics

Who Is This Tour For?

  • Skiers and snowboarders with off-piste experience
  • Travelers looking for a unique winter destination
  • Riders who want both mountain adventure and cultural travel

Day-by-Day Program

Day 01 – Arrival / Chimgan
Arrival in Tashkent. Meet at the airport and transfer to Chimgan. Hotel check-in.
If time permits, introduction to the Chimgan ski area.

Day 02 – Chimgan Ski Touring
Acclimatization and ski touring on the Western Ridge of Chimgan.
Start elevation: 2,350 m. Vertical descent: 600 m. Possible to repeat the route twice.

Day 03 – Amirsoy Freeride
Transfer to Amirsoy Ski Resort. Freeride descents in wide off-piste terrain with smooth relief.
Optional descent from Maygashkan toward Beldersay for experienced backcountry riders.

Day 04 – Kiziljar Peak
Ski tour ascent to Kiziljar Peak (1,866 m). Freeride descent toward Chimgan.

Day 05 – Small Chimgan Peak
Ascent to Small Chimgan (2,100 m). Descent toward Charvak Lake, or repeat the best freeride line depending on snow conditions.

Day 06 – Best Line Repeat / Night Train
Final ski day – repeat the most exciting descent of the trip. Transfer to Tashkent railway station. Overnight train to Bukhara.

Day 07 – Bukhara
Arrival in Kagan, transfer to Bukhara, breakfast, guided city tour, evening train to Samarkand.

Day 08 – Samarkand / Departure
Arrival in Samarkand, guided city tour, high-speed train to Tashkent, transfer to airport. End of program.

What’s Included

  • Airport and railway transfers
  • Professional guide service
  • Accommodation in Chimgan hotel
  • Registration support
  • Railway tickets: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
  • City guides in Bukhara and Samarkand
  • Breakfasts in Chimgan, Bukhara and Samarkand

Not Included

  • Meals except listed breakfasts
  • Skipasses and lift charges
  • Entrance tickets in Bukhara and Samarkand
  • Ski / snowboard rental and personal equipment

Price

Price on request — depends on group size, riding format, and services required.

Best Season

The best time for ski touring in the Chimgan region is late January to March.

Book Your Ski Adventure

Tell us your riding level, preferred dates, and whether you ski or snowboard — we will suggest the best version of the program for you.

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Uzbekistan Freeride & Silk Road Ski Adventure

Chimgan – Amirsoy – Bukhara – Samarkand

8 Days / 7 Nights

A high-level ski and snowboard expedition blending technical freeride and ski touring in the Western Tien Shan with the cultural depth of the legendary Silk Road. This journey is designed for confident skiers and snowboarders seeking untracked snow, expansive backcountry terrain, and a refined cultural experience beyond the mountains.


Why This Trip

⛷️ Two Worlds in One Journey

Carve untouched powder in the Chimgan Mountains and Amirsoy freeride zones, then transition seamlessly into the architectural masterpieces of Bukhara and Samarkand—cities where minarets, madrasahs, and turquoise domes define centuries of history.

🏔️ Backcountry Freeride & Ski Touring Excellence

Chimgan Mountains

  • Ski touring ascents up to 900 m
  • Vertical descents up to 600 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,350 m
  • Expanding lift system and growing infrastructure

Amirsoy Ski Resort

  • Modern resort spanning 900+ hectares
  • 11 pistes, 5 lifts (gondola, chairlifts, conveyor)
  • Freeride zones up to 1 km wide and 5 km long
  • Smooth alpine terrain (up to 30°), no deep canyons
  • Reliable snowfall, alpine meadows, juniper and deciduous forests

🏔️ Signature Freeride Objectives

  • Kiziljar Peak (1,866 m) – striking Red Cliff formations and broad, aesthetic lines
  • Small Chimgan Peak (2,100 m) – long descents with panoramic views toward Charvak Lake
  • Flexible route selection with the option to repeat the best lines depending on snow and weather conditions

🕌 Legendary Silk Road Cities

After the intensity of the mountains, enjoy a smooth cultural transition:

  • Bukhara – ancient madrasahs, palaces, bazaars, and a living medieval atmosphere
  • Samarkand – Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and monumental Timurid architecture

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Heliski in Jergalan, Kyrgyzstan

Jergalan area offers the best snow powder and the best ski slopes in Issyk-Kul valley. Accomodation is arranged on new  Karkara base very close to the riding area.

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Itinerary

Day 1. Saturday
Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek) by one of the morning flights. Transfer (about 7 hours) to Karkara base. Breakfast on the way.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the Karkara base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
16.00 – return to the Karkara base.
19.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registartion on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4800 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin ethno-rooms of “Karkara” mountain base – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program (Bishkek airport – Karkara base; Karkara base –  Bishkek airport);
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.
– Sauna

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (15$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the participant.