Adilet.

We were looking for a driver to take us from Bishkek to Karakol and Songköl and choose Adilet because he offered a very detailed proposal himself. Before we left Bishkek he already took the time to meet us and discuss the final details of our journey. In addition to driving us, Adilet helped us book guesthouses and yurts and was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history and nature of Kyrgyzstan but is also up to date on everything happening today and outside the country. We had some very interesting talks and discussions. His information elevated to visits to Rukh Ordo in Cholpon-Ata and the Karakol history museum. Very special was a dinner with his family he organized in Karakol. Adilet was always on time and well prepared for each day. Organizing snacks, water and wet wipes as needed. He is a very good driver and took us fast and safely through the city and countryside. We recommend Adilet to anybody who is looking to explore Kyrgyzstan by themself and get a historical as well as modern perspective on this beautiful country.

We asked for a driver and a car, but got much more: Adilet has many years experience working in hospitality across Kyrgystan and Europe, and is usually hired by European tour agencies as a local guide. So his track record on Indy Guide (=zero) is completely unpresentative. Adi knows how to lead a tour group, when to leave you alone, and obviously how to organize a professional (but still cost-contious) tour. I can recommend Adilet to everyone, especially to younger travellers who will likely click very well with Adi. If you are heading towards the mountains for serious hiking, I would do that on my own (no car+driver needed anyway). Giving 90% score on language as Adi's english is not perfect - but more than enough to still learn more than you ask for about Kyrgystan's history, recently political changes and daily life!

Andreas

August 2022