Kaniet.

Kaniet runs a small local tour company based in Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan, working with a team of guides to lead horseback and hiking trips across the country. He has been guiding in the mountains since 2018 and guides personally.

His focus is multi-day horse treks and hikes to Song-Kol Lake, with routes that also take in remote valleys, high-altitude lakes such as Ala-Kol and Kel-Suu, and traditional nomadic pastures. Trips range from short 3-day rides out of Kochkor to longer 9-day journeys that move from jailoo to jailoo, staying with shepherd families along the way.

A typical trip includes yurt stays, traditional Kyrgyz meals, horses and a guide, with accommodation, meals and transport arranged by the team. Riding is set at a relaxed pace suitable for beginners, and Kaniet can put together custom itineraries from a few days up to ten, depending on what travelers want to see.

He speaks English and Russian, and describes his aim as sharing the nomadic culture, history and nature of Kyrgyzstan's mountains with travelers, with an emphasis on safety and comfort on the trail.