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!

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 our guides and porters take care of the heavy items like food, kitchenware, tents and gas; you just need to carry your own clothing, personal snacks, documents and sleeping gear. We reccomend bringing a backpack around 45-55 litres in volume for sufficient space for multi-day treks, but generally, you'll never need to carry more than 8-10kg. And if you're struggling, our guides are used to working like mules in the Tien-Shan and will happily offload some of your weight.