Lenin Peak Group Tour

Lenin Peak Expedition Tour

TOUR DETAILS

LENIN PEAK TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Lenin Peak is a highly regarded destination for climbers seeking the thrill of high-altitude mountaineering. The classic ascent route is free from steep rock and ice sections, while skiing down from the summit of this seven-thousander offers an exhilarating experience even for the most adventurous athletes. However, don’t forget that Lenin Peak rises over 7,000 meters, and its seemingly accessible slopes conceal significant challenges and risks associated with high altitude. A successful climb requires careful planning and a responsible approach to expedition organization.

To participate, you need a good level of physical fitness, basic mountaineering skills, prior high-altitude experience, and, of course, a strong desire to reach the summit. The main challenges climbers face on Lenin Peak include altitude, low temperatures, unpredictable weather, and ice crevasses. It is strongly recommended to attempt this ascent under the guidance of a professional mountain guide. Joining a guided group is not only safer but also the most cost-effective way to experience the climb.

Dates of the tour for 2026

Lenin Peak Group tour Schedule 2026

Start Date	End Date	Status
Mon, 30 Jun	Sun, 19 Jul	Available
Fri, 04 Jul	Thu, 23 Jul	Available
Tue, 08 Jul	Mon, 27 Jul	Available
Sat, 12 Jul	Thu, 31 Jul	Available
Wed, 16 Jul	Sun, 04 Aug	Available
Sun, 20 Jul	Thu, 08 Aug	Available
Thu, 24 Jul	Wed, 12 Aug	Available
Mon, 28 Jul	Sat, 16 Aug	Available
Thu, 01 Aug	Tue, 20 Aug	Available
Mon, 05 Aug	Sat, 24 Aug	Available

LENIN PEAK TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 Osh – Base Camp Achik-Tash (3600 m)

Upon your arrival in Osh, our representative will meet you. Once all participants have gathered, you will travel to Achyk-Tash Base Camp, crossing two stunning mountain passes along the way. The journey takes approximately 5–7 hours, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and get a sense of the high-altitude adventure ahead.

At the camp, the camp chief or administrator will welcome you, help you settle into your accommodations, and provide all the essential information you need for your stay.

Day 2. Acclimatization at the Base Camp, a walk to the waterfall

Morning: After breakfast, take an acclimatization walk around the camp to help your body adjust gradually to the altitude.

Preparation: Use this time to check your high-altitude gear. A rental shop is available at Base Camp, but remember that reservations must be made in advance.

Day 3. Acclimatization climb to the ridge of Petrovsky peak.

After breakfast, an acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovsky Peak reaching an altitude of 4000 meters. From the ridge, a breathtaking view opens up over the Alay Valley and the Achyk-Tash gorge.

Return to Base Camp for lunch. Rest and prepare for the trek to Camp 1.

Day 4. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m)

Morning: After breakfast, begin the ascent to Camp 1. Luggage can be transported on horseback for an additional fee.

Route: The trek from Base Camp to Lukovaya Polyana takes about 1 hour on foot, though it is also accessible by vehicle. From there, continue along a well-maintained trail through Puteshestvennikov (Traveler’s) Pass, then along the slopes of the spur to the right of the Lenin Glacier. This section typically takes 4–5 hours.

Camp 1: Situated on a moraine, Camp 1 requires crossing a river before reaching the campsite.

Day 5. Climbing the peak of Yukhin 5100 m or Home Peak 4700 m.

Morning: After breakfast, set off on an ascent to Yukhin Peak or Domashniy Peak. This climb requires no special skills or equipment, making it accessible to most participants.

Afternoon/Evening: Return to Camp 1 for the overnight stay.

Day 6. Preparation for the ascent

Rest and Preparation: Depending on your condition and the weather, take time to rest at the camp. Prepare and check all equipment needed for the climb to Camp 2 (5,300 m).

Day 7. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m)

Depart Camp 1 one hour before dawn to avoid heat and soft, wet snow. After crossing the moraine, approach the foot of the northern slope, where travel must be done in a rope team wearing crampons.

Continue ascending the steep northern slope to the left of the icefall, navigating multiple crevasses, with the most dangerous sections secured by fixed ropes.

In the upper part of the ascent, the route turns right onto the vast ice plateau called “Skovorodka”, which is crossed from left to right.

At the base of the northwest ridge, on a moraine at 5,300 m, you will reach Camp 2. The trek typically takes 7–9 hours, and overnight is spent in tents at Camp 2, with self-cooking.

Day 8. Ascent to Camp 3 (6100 m)

Start the ascent from Camp 2 at 9:00 a.m., traveling in crampons and rope teams. After overcoming a steep initial section, the route leads onto the gentle northwest ridge, then continues left along the ridge toward the steep take-off of Razdelnaya Peak.

Camp 3 is situated on the spacious dome of the peak at 6,100 m. The trek from Camp 2 to Camp 3 typically takes 4–6 hours. Overnight is spent in tents at Camp 3, with self-cooking.

Day 9. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m)

Early in the morning starts the descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Movement in crampons and in rope team. Upon arrival, have a lunch at Camp 1. After, continue the descent to Achyk-Tash Base Camp. In the evening, dinner at Base Camp and rest after a busy day.

Day 10. Rest day

Time to rest at Base Camp and prepare for the next stage of the route.

Day 11. Preparation for the ascent

Rest at Base Camp, climbing preparation.

Day 12. Move to Camp 1 (4400m)

After acclimatization, the ascent becomes easier and takes less time, allowing you to reach Camp 1 without rushing and prepare for the next stage of the route.

Day 13. Move to Camp 2 (5300m)

Departure at 4 a.m. Ascent along the northern slope of Lenin peak. Movement in crampons and in rope team, overcoming glacial cracks. After the acclimatization, the ascent requires less effort and time. Overnight in tents at Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 14. Move to Camp 3 (6100m)

Start at 9 a.m. Right after leaving the camp, there is a steep climb onto the ridge. The climb then continues along a wide ridge, followed by a steep climb to the summit of Razdelnaya Peak. Movement in crampons and in rope team. The average walking time is 4-6 hours. After acclimatization, the ascent takes less time and effort.

Day 15. Summit push. Climb to the top of Lenin Peak (7134m)

Leaving Camp 3 before dawn. Movement in crampons. Go down from Camp 3 to the saddle and climb the steep slope up the wide western ridge of Lenin Peak. Holding onto the left side of the ridge, proceed toward the summit.

After traversing a steep (45-degree) 80-meter-long ice slope called “The Knife,” and passing between rocks, the route crosses a vast, gently rolling snowfield called “Parachutists’ Plateau” and emerges onto the gently rolling rocky hills surrounding the summit. There are no clear landmarks here, and in poor visibility, it’s easy to get lost. A small bust of Lenin stands at the summit.

Important safety rule: if you haven’t reached the summit by 2:00 PM, you must immediately begin your descent to the summit camp!

Day 16. Descent to Camp 1 (4400m)

Early in the morning start your descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Movement is carried out using crampons and roped teams. Upon arrival, lunch at Camp 1 and time for rest.

Day 17. Descent to Achyk-Tash Base Camp (3600m)

Transfer to Base Camp. The cargo can be sent by horse (extra charge). Climbers’ award ceremony at Base Camp.

Day 18. Reserve day

Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 19. Transfer Achyk-Tash Base Camp to Osh

After breakfast transfer to Osh. There will be a lunchbox for lunch. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hotel and have time to rest.

Osh - Airport

The driver will pick you up from the hotel at the required time and take you to the airport for the desired flight.

LENIN PEAK TOUR INFORMATION

Included in the Price

High-altitude guide services:
- 1 guide per maximum 3 participants.
High-altitude meals: Set of high-altitude products.
Tents: Installed high-altitude tents at 5,300 m and 6,100 m (for 2 people).
Permits: Boundary zone permit and OVIR registration.
Transfers: Airport meeting and seeing off. Osh – Base Camp Achyk-Tash – Osh (according to schedule). Base Camp – Lukovaya Polyana – Base Camp (according to schedule).
Accommodation: 1 night in a hotel with breakfast in Osh (early check-in available for an additional fee).
- Tents at Base Camp and Camp 1 (2 people per tent) equipped with mattresses and wooden platforms; electricity available in Base Camp tents.
Meals: Three meals a day in Base Camp and Camp 1 on a buffet system; early breakfast at Camp 1 (3:00–4:00) on request.
Group equipment: Rope, gas stove, cooking set, 2 gas cartridges (230 g each).
Facilities: Dining room, toilet, storage room; hot shower in Base Camp, washroom in Camp 1.
Electricity: Constant 220V in Base Camp; in Camp 1, generator power (220V, 50Hz) from 18:00 to 22:00.
Communication: Radio contact on the route; radio station rental; internet in Base Camp.
Miscellaneous: Ecological fee; first aid and doctor consultation in Base Camp and Camp 1.

Not Included in the Price

Kyrgyz visa costs.
International flights.
Single accommodation supplements at the hotel.
Early check-in / late check-out at the hotel.
Additional deviations from the main route.
Drinks and meals not included in the main menu.
Personal expenses: Additional baggage charges, room service, medical expenses, insurance, etc.
Porter services.
Equipment rental.

The price of the expedition: 2300 USD

Additional Services

Laundry service (washing machine) in Base Camp: 15 USD/load.
Sauna in Base Camp (capacity 4 people): 25 USD/2 hours.
Internet (Wi-Fi): Camp 1 – 5 USD/hour, Camp 2 – 10 USD/hour.
Overnight in high-altitude tent at Camp 2 and Camp 3 (2 PAX): 80 USD/tent/night.
Oxygen cylinder: 650 USD/pc.
Rent of mask and oxygen pressure reducer: 300 USD/pc.
Deposit for empty cylinder return: 50 USD/pc.

Porters’ services (cost per kg in USD):

Base Camp (3,600 m) – Camp 1 (4,400 m) / Camp 1 – Base Camp: 3 USD.
Camp 1 – Camp 2 (5,300 m) / Camp 2 – Camp 1: 12 USD.
Camp 2 – Camp 3 (6,100 m) / Camp 3 – Camp 2: 15 USD.

Flights and Transfers:

Flight Bishkek – Osh – Bishkek (airline tariffs): 50–80 USD one way.
Hotel accommodation in Bishkek or Osh with breakfast: on request.
Transfer airport – hotel / hotel – airport one way: on request.
Group transfer Osh – Base Camp / Base Camp – Osh (one way / scheduled): 50 USD/person.
Individual transfer Osh – Base Camp / Base Camp – Osh (one way):
- Minibus “Mercedes Sprinter” (max 10 people) – 300 USD
- Minivan / Jeep (max 4 people) – 250 USD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Оsh – Base Camp – Оsh
June	8,15,27,29
July	1,3,5,7,9,11,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,31
August	2,3,5,6,7,8,10,11,13,14,15,17,18,20,22,23,24,26,28,29,31

Please, write the date of your intended arrival at Lenin BC in the contact us form or in the email, and also the date of your return to Osh

We provide group transfers starting with 5 passengers in number. In case if you cannot apply for fixed dates of arrival/departures, you still have the option of requesting an individual transfer at an additional charge

Dear climbers,

To participate in the expedition to Lenin Peak, an insurance policy is OBLIGATORY condition. By purchasing an insurance policy, first of all, you protect yourself in the event of an accident.

Our company will be able to assist in the conduct of search and rescue operations and the provision of medical services only if our requirements for the insurance policy are met:

1) A GLOBAL VOYAGER CAN NOT INTERVENE as an insurance company assistant. Our company does not work with GLOBAL VOYAGER assistant. In case the client has purchased an insurance policy in any company whose assistant is GLOBAL VOYAGER, medical and transportation expenses will be borne by the client involved.

2) The sum of the policy must cover not less than USD 30000,00

3) The insurance policy must cover at least “first aid” and “transportation of the injured” by helicopter if necessary. The amount of coverage for the “transportation of the injured” must be at least $ 20000,00 (be sure of this point to be included during the formalization of the insurance policy).

4) In the field “activity” (or “sports”) must be indicated “ALPINISM”.

5) As Country of stay – Kyrgyzstan

6) The dates of the insurance policy must be included and coincide with the dates of stay in Kyrgyzstan.

7) The climbers need independently check the compliance of the insurance policy with the requirements above, since Ak-Sai Travel is not responsible for the reliability of the insurance company you have chosen.

List of required equipment:

High-altitude double boots – 1 pair
Trekking boots or sneakers – 1 pair
Overboots– to your notice
Down jacket/parka -1
Sleeping bag -1
Sleeping pad – 1
Backpack – 85L
Gortex: pants, jacket – 1 suit
Polartex: pants, jacket – 1 suit
Thermal underwear – 1 suit
Polartec gloves – 1 pair
Overmitts – 1 pair + windproof – 1 pair
Warm hat -1
Balaclava -1
Warm socks – 2 pairs
Socks
Harness – 1
Carbines – 4 pieces
Ice screw – 2 pieces
Jumar – 1
Figure-8 descender – 1
Crampons – 1 pair
Repshnur – 3m
Ice axe – 1
Telescopic sticks – 1 pair
Sunglasses – 1 or 2
Torch (headlamp) -1 + set of spare batteries Sunscreen
Folding knife – 1
Thermos – 1
Cup – 1 / Mug – 1 / Spoon – 1

* Check the availability of equipment with the manager, equipment is issued at BC Achik-Tash.

High-altitude tent (2-bed) – 20 USD per day + deposit,
High-altitude double boots – 200 USD per program + deposit,
Down jacket/parka – 80 USD per program,
Sleeping bag – 80 USD per program,
Sleeping pad – 15 USD per program,
Overmitts – 20 USD per program,
Harness- 20 USD per program,
Carbines (2 pcs) – 10 USD per program
Ice screw (1 pcs) – 15 USD per program,
Jumar – 15 USD per program,
Descender – 15 USD per program,
Crampons – 30 USD per program,
Ice axe – 30 USD per program,
Helmet – 15 USD per program,
Telescopic sticks – 20 USD per program,
Gas stove – 20 USD per program,
Cooking set – 20 USD per program,
Static rope (25-40m) – 20 USD per program.

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If you would like to customize your tour please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to organize a custom tour or to provide a modified itinerary based on one of the tours provided by the tour operators.