Great Goat Expeditions

Yes, when booking through our website you will have the option to list allergies, relevant medical conditions, and dietary preferences. All of our typical foods are made low-sodium, gluten free, and vegan. Meat, dairy, etc. are added supplementarily as per your preference.

If booking through a channel other than our website, such as social media, be sure to let us know how you prefer to eat, and we can make it happen!

All of our staff at Great Goat Expeditions have a wealth of mountain guiding experience in both Asia and Western regions. Not only that, each trek we offer has been personally created and completed by our guides so we know exactly what to expect.

Additionally, our guides are qualified Outdoor First Responder's and are fully equipped with all the knowledge and first aid accessories to ensure the personal health and safety of our guests.

Central Asia is one of the safest regions in the world to visit. The nomadic lifestyle precipitates an exceptionally warm and hospitable culture, and guests are often met by locals with incredible generosity - particularly in the mountains.

All of our itineraries require hikers to possess a moderate fitness baseline, with our daily hiking metrics typically between 6 to 15 km and 400 to 1000 meters of net elevation gain over a day of walking. Before flying, we recommend keeping active with whatever choice of aerobic exercise you like to do, and going on a few longer hikes on the weekends with a 10kg backpack in order to adjust to the sensation of carrying weight. If you can do this then you should have no problem during your trip! If you’re worried about your knees or joints, consider throwing in the occasional lower body resistance training at the gym.

Terrain in Central Asia can at times be challenging, with sections of clear trail occasionally interrupted by moraine and scree, open tundra, slope marsh, snow, and other variable surfaces. That said, our itineraries are specifically designed with flexibility in mind, so as to accommodate trekkers of almost all fitness levels.

If you’re worried about your fitness or how to prepare best, just let us know! We’re happy to jump on a call and talk you through what to expect in your trip, and give you recommendations on how to optimize your preparation.

Yes, when you meet with one of our guides we will complete a comprehensive gear check for all trekkers to ensure everyone is fully equipped for the upcoming trip. If you are missing some important equipment or gear then we will be able to provide this by rental or alternatively, you can purchase high quality gear from a variety of legitimate outdoor gear shops in the cities.

At Great Goat Expeditions, its our mission to make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible. That's why, for all of our expeditions we have arranged horse porters, alongside a horseman to offset the weight on your backs.

All you will need to carry is personal clothing, snacks and valuables. Leave the heavy stuff for us!

We reccommend bringing a 40-50 litre backpack, this will be more than adequate for our trips, and you shouldn't need to carry any more than 7-9kg.