Marat

Marat.

Freelancer in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Written by Indy Guide from Marat's trips and guest reviews

About this host

Marat is a freelance driver and guide based in Bishkek. He spent years driving for international organizations before moving into tourism in 2015, drawn to the chance to learn his own country more deeply.

His trips cover Kyrgyzstan end to end: the Issyk-Kul region, Karakol and Altyn Arashan, Chong-Kemin valley, the high lake of Son-Kul, and day trips from Bishkek like Ala-Archa. He builds his itineraries around horseback riding, eagle hunting demonstrations, homestays and yurt camps, and multi-day overland routes that can run from a couple of days to two weeks, occasionally combined with Kazakhstan.

Guests consistently mention feeling safe with him on difficult mountain roads, his detailed knowledge of the country's history and everyday life, and his readiness to adjust the plan along the way. Several also mention the drone footage he films and edits during the trip as an unexpected extra.

He drives personally in a 4x4 or minibus depending on group size, handles accommodation and planning himself, and replies quickly to messages. For larger groups or when dates overlap, he sometimes brings in another local driver to cover part of the trip, staying in touch to support the traveler throughout.

Tours & Activities

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Exclusive Group Tour For 7days In Kyrgyzstan
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7 Days
Exclusive Group Tour For 7days In Kyrgyzstan
Starts in Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hello dear guests of Kyrgyzstan πŸ‘‹πŸ‘‹πŸ‘‹ I have 7 days group tour for ### 09-15.07.2025 ### 25-31.08.2025 ### 22-28.09 2025 Please look at the itinerary, with one of the best locations and interesting activities. I will be very happy to share with you all my skills and knowledge about Kyrgyzstan Join our group tours and have the best experience in Kyrgyzstan πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬ The tour is an all-inclusive package Transport 4*4 Accommodation in one of the best host families Food 3 times Activities: horses, horse guide, boat, eagle hunting, Kok-Boru equestrian games, entrance fees, border permits, water, 24/7 support Welcome to Kyrgyzstan πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬
One Of Best 4 Days Tour In Kyrgyzstan Full Year
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4 Days
One Of Best 4 Days Tour In Kyrgyzstan Full Year
Starts in Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan
WELCOME TO KYRGYZSTAN πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬ Dear guests of Kyrgyzstan. This one my best itineraries for short tours which is became on of the popular, because it's covers different aspects of local life of kyrgyz nation. In itinerary you can touch the amazing nature of Kyrgyzstan. You will know about long history of kyrgyz ethnic. You will have experience to ride an easy trip by horse. Touch and sleep in kyrgyz Yurt. Hunt with eagle and dogs. Trekking in Canyons and Pine Forest. Eat local delicious food. Have visit local families and meat other travelers on the way. Please welcome and enjoy your trip
3 Days Tour To Son-kul Lake
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3 Days
3 Days Tour To Son-kul Lake
Starts in Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
In that tour we will visit remote lake called Son-Kul Lake which located on 3016 meters above the sea level. The lake surrounded by mountains and alpine fields which is open only 4 months a year, because all road there is blocking by snowslides in other periods. The size of lake is 40km by 20km. The season for visit lake is starting from the end of May until end of September.
In 1 Day Horse Games&kegety Waterfall & Burana Tower
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1 Day
In 1 Day Horse Games&kegety Waterfall & Burana Tower
Starts in Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Horse Games in Kyrgyzstan is one of the most popular sports. " Kok Boru" game came from ancient times and became a part of kyrgyz mentality and traditions. Boys starts to play from 5 years ages which is giving them a lot of power during growing. From that games players were trainning own skills which were using in the real buttles who gave them a lot of victories. People are believe that the horse is like wings of kyrgyz nation. During Centuries kyrgyz riders were elite strong parts of Empires of Hunns, Chengiz Khan, and others. Kok Boru was recognized as discipline on World Nomad Games where very few countries who can compare with Kyrgyz Team. Kyrgyz Riders are became a popular stantments in Hollywood Historical Movies. Let`s watch how its works!
3 Days From Desert To Alpine Climatic Zones
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3 Days
3 Days From Desert To Alpine Climatic Zones
Starts in Bishkek Park, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The SUV tour by deversitive climatic zones on South Shore of Issyk Kul Lake. The Itinarary created from my long expirience of driving and knowledge of timing. During the trip we will visit and see different landscapes and climatic zones in three days with stopping in yurts or guest houses for homestay. We will drive by send canyon, crazy serpantine passes , through gorges, waterfalls, sendy beaches and alpine forest to 4000meters above the sea level alpine lakes of Arabel Valley. We will swim in Issyk-Kul Lake and hotsprings. We will try a local traditional food and I can organise some performancies like yurtshow, eagle hunting, carpet show. horse games.
2 Days Horse Back Riding&trekking In Chong Kemin
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2 Days
2 Days Horse Back Riding&trekking In Chong Kemin
Starts in Bishkek
This tour will show us the kyrgyz Switzerland which was called by first president of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev. Because he born and grew up in that valley. But originaly its more wild and untouched where you can meet wild animals like dears, foxes, wolfes and others. We will do a horse riding or trekking to panoramic views for Chong-Kemin Valley with 7 remote villages in valley between Kazakh Ala Tau and Kungey Ala Too from Issyk-Kul region. All included driver-guide with car and fuel, accomodation, food, horses and horseguide.
2 Days Eagle Hunting&history Tour To Bokonbaevo
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2 Days
2 Days Eagle Hunting&history Tour To Bokonbaevo
Starts in Bishkek
In that tour we will visit Burana Tower which is minaret of musk in ancient city called Balasagun dated 10th-12th Century. Visit museum on air with Balbals and Pethrogliphes. We will walk in Canyons of Boom Gorge. We will touch a salt waters on wild beaches of South shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. We will trek in Fairy Tale Canyon. And we will see a traditional hunting with eagles which you will never forget and will join an ancient tradiotions of kyrgyz people, who keeping its from centuries to centuries. You will understand how human can find langagge with predatory birds, shepards dogs and horses. Dinner in guest house or yurtcamp
1 Day Trek To Ala-archa Np Near Bishkek
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1 Day
1 Day Trek To Ala-archa Np Near Bishkek
Starts in Bishkek
Day trip to Ala-Archa National Park 35 km. Driving about 1 hour from Bishkek than trekking to Ak-Say watefall about 2 hours than back 1,5 hour. Guiding intill waterfall
Forgotten Village Kyzyl-Beyit Too Ashuu Pass 3400 M
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4 Days
Forgotten Village Kyzyl-Beyit Too Ashuu Pass 3400 M
Starts in Bishkek
Kyzyl-Beyit village forgotten by civilization from USSR Era Colups. This tour will show you, how the people can survive without the similar conditions, like electricity, water, roads, schools, hospitals, and other aspects of comfort and modern life and how they can adopt for the limited conditions and possibilities. In that trip you will see and ask a local people how its happend in 21 Century and you will get the many answers for many other questions for your own outlook and self-knowledge. In that village you can feel how the time can stop for the years and how it goes so fast. You will touch that athmosphere through your own expirience and your adaptability, through understanding your own life position in this big world and how priceless human life is.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Marat was an absolutely wonderful guide and driver, and we had an amazing time exploring Kyrgyzstan with him! He knew a wide variety of attractions along our route and often had little hidden gems up his sleeve that we would never have discovered on our own. He was always happy to share these special places with us, making our journey even more memorable. Marat is a genuinely warm, friendly, and pleasant person, as well as an excellent and highly capable driver. We always felt safe and comfortable on the road with him. He spoke good English and was very open about sharing insights into his country, its people, and everyday life in Kyrgyzstan. Throughout the trip, he was attentive to our wishes and suggestions and always made an effort to ensure that we had the best possible experience. The accommodations he arranged were also very good and comfortable, which made the journey all the more enjoyable. Unfortunately, our time with Marat came to an end earlier than planned, which was a real shame! We would have loved to spend more days exploring the country with him. Due to organizational reasons, however, he had to leave us two days earlier than expected. Even so, he made every effort to arrange a smooth handover to another person who could safely take us to our destination. We really appreciated his thoughtfulness and the care he took to ensure that we were in good hands. One particularly special aspect worth mentioning is that, in addition to his incredible skills as a guide and driver, Marat also has a drone. Throughout our journey, he captured beautiful little videos of our adventures and edited them into clips ready to share on social media. This was a wonderful and completely unexpected bonus that we hadn't known about before the trip! The videos gave us some truly fantastic visual memories of our time in Kyrgyzstan and added a very special touch to an already amazing experience. All in all, we had an incredible time with Marat and are very grateful that he was our guide. His professionalism, warmth, flexibility, and genuine enthusiasm made our trip special. We only wish we could have spent more time with him! We would wholeheartedly recommend Marat to anyone looking to discover the beauty of Kyrgyzstan, and we would happily travel with him again. (We'll add some pictures later - still sorting out all made photos!)

Heiko
October 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Marat was a wonderful guide. Firstly, we felt safe driving in some very tough mountain roads. Marat is clearly passionate about sharing his beautiful country and he took us to many of his hidden gems - the less touristy places that were stunningly beautiful. He also enjoys a good chat and has a good sense of humour. He also took stunning drone footage of the places we visited which we can’t wait to share with our family and friends. We hope to return one day and when we do, we will surely be in touch with Marat.

Craig
September 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

We enjoyed a 5 day trip through Kirgistan with Marat and we highly recommend it to everyone! From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized. The itinerary was very well balanced – we got to see and experience so much, including some real hidden gems, without ever feeling like the trip was too packed or rushed. Marat also always made sure we had good opportunities to stop for food along the way or had the chance to buy something in advance. Marat is very easy and pleasant to talk to. We really enjoyed our conversations with him, but at the same time, there was never any pressure to constantly talk – quiet moments and breaks felt completely natural as well. He knows an incredible amount about Kyrgyzstan, its culture, history and everyday life, and his English is excellent. We learned so much from his stories and explanations throughout the trip. Communication was excellent in general – he always replied very quickly to our messages. We also really appreciated the flexibility. We were free to choose our own hotels, but when we struggled to find a suitable place, Marat immediately helped us. He even shared the drone videos he took during our trip with us straight away, which was such a great extra! Thanks to Marat, his knowledge and all the stories he shared with us, we will remember this trip to Kyrgyzstan for a very long time. It was truly a wonderful experience and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!

Livia
September 2026
Response from Marat September 2026

It was amazing trip ! Full off beautiful views and endless Mountains. Hidden gems with swimming and picnics. Thank you very much for your love of Kyrgyzstan and our tour, and for tips πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌπŸ«ΆπŸ»πŸ«ΆπŸ»πŸ«ΆπŸ»β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‡°πŸ‡¬πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬

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