Expeditions
ChallengingKyrgyzstan
Peak Lenin Summit Expedition
Duration
21 days / 20 nights
From
€6,500
Best Season
July-August (optimal weather window)
Overview
Peak Lenin (7134m/23,406ft) is considered the most accessible 7000m peak in the world, making it an ideal first high-altitude expedition. Despite being technically straightforward, it demands excellent physical fitness and proper acclimatization. Our experienced team has been guiding this peak for 20+ years with a high summit success rate. Full logistical support, quality equipment, and experienced international mountain guides ensure safety and maximize your chances of standing on top of Central Asia.
Highlights
- —Summit 7000m+ peak with high success rate
- —Experienced IFMGA-certified mountain guides
- —Full base camp with dining tent, showers, WiFi
- —High-quality North Face expedition tents
- —Satellite phone for emergencies
- —Comprehensive acclimatization schedule
- —Helicopter evacuation insurance included
- —Porter support to base camp
- —Post-climb celebration in Osh
Day by Day
1
Arrival in Osh
Airport pickup, hotel. Equipment check. Team briefing. Acclimatization walk.
2
Osh to Basecamp (3600m)
4x4 drive to Achik-Tash basecamp. Set up tents. Light walk for acclimatization.
3
Basecamp - Rest & Acclimatization
Short acclimatization hike to 4200m. Return to base camp. Equipment sorting.
4
Acclimatization Rotation 1
Climb to 4400m, cache some equipment. Return to basecamp for night.
5
Rest Day at Basecamp
Active rest. Glacier training session. Check equipment. Rest.
6
Move to Camp 1 (4400m)
Climb with full pack to Camp 1. Set up camp. Sleep at 4400m.
7
Acclimatization from Camp 1
Climb to 5000m. Return to Camp 1 for night. 'Climb high, sleep low' principle.
8
Descend to Basecamp
Return to base camp for rest. Hot shower. Good meal. Recovery.
9
Rest Day at Basecamp
Complete rest. Eat well. Hydrate. Prepare for summit push.
10
Move to Camp 1 (4400m)
Second rotation. Climb back to Camp 1 with full pack.
11
Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5300m)
Climb through crevasse zone. Arrive Camp 2. Set up tents.
12
Acclimatization at Camp 2
Rest day at 5300m. Short walk to 5600m. Check weather forecast.
13
Camp 2 to Camp 3 (6100m)
Ascend Lenin glacier. Arrive high camp. Prepare for summit.
14
Summit Day - Camp 3 to Summit (7134m)
Start 2-3am. Climb to summit. Views across Central Asia. Descend to Camp 2.
15
Reserve Summit Day
Extra day for weather or slow acclimatization. Descend if already summited.
16
Descend to Basecamp
Reverse route back to basecamp. Hot shower. Celebration meal.
17
Rest at Basecamp
Recovery day. Pack equipment. Prepare for departure.
18
Basecamp to Osh
4x4 back to Osh. Hotel check-in. Hot shower. City dinner.
19
Rest Day in Osh
Sleep in. Optional massage. Evening celebration dinner.
20
Contingency Day
Buffer for weather delays. Otherwise free in Osh or early departure.
21
Departure
Transfer to Osh airport. Summit certificate presentation.
What's Included
- +IFMGA mountain guides (1:4 ratio)
- +All accommodation (hotel + camps)
- +All meals from Day 2
- +Base camp setup with amenities
- +High camp tents and equipment
- +Satellite phone
- +Helicopter rescue insurance
- +Peak permit
- +Porter to base camp
- +Celebration dinner
Starting from
€6,500
per person
Duration21 days
DifficultyChallenging
CountriesKyrgyzstan
Best SeasonJuly-August (optimal weather window)
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Peak Lenin Summit Expedition