MARCO POLO HUNT IN KYRGYZSTAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Begin your journey by flying to Bishkek (FRU) via Istanbul (IST) on Turkish Air, Frankfurt, or Moscow. For those bringing firearms, traveling via Istanbul is recommended due to fewer complications. Upon arrival at Bishkek Airport, an interpreter and camp management will assist you. Opting for a VIP transfer is advisable for a smoother and superior service. Visa processing will take place at the airport upon arrival.

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Your adventure continues with a 560 km journey to the hunting area in 4x4 Jeeps. Depending on the weather, the drive to base camp takes between 8 to 12 hours. Be aware that hunting late in the year (December to February) may present challenges, such as major snowfall potentially causing road closures for several days

SUGGESTED 

Rifle & Ammo: 7mm, .300 Win. Mag, .300 Wby.Mag, with optics 3,5- 10x,3-23X, 4-16X; 40-60 bullets.

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Optics: binoculars 70-47x; Rangerfinder 700-900m.

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Papers: As of 7-24-12, US and Canadian citizens may receive a 60 days Visa at no charge at the airport upon arrival, passport, Itinerary, Insurance, cash & cards, list of addresses and phone numbers in your country and hunting destination, your taxidermy address, diary, pen, reading material, maps.

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Clothing: 1-2 pair mountain boot, camp shoes, 2 pair hunting pants, 2 long-sleeve hunting shirts, 3-4 pair underwear, jacket w/hood, white camouflage, 1-2 sweaters, long sleeve thermal top, 3-4 t-shirts, 2 pair gloves, wool cap, cap w/ear-flaps, hunting cap, scarf or neck warmer, belt or suspenders, socks, warm or thermal socks, handkerchiefs.

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Miscellaneous: sleeping bag (for -22°F in winter time), body size pad for sleeping and sitting, lip balm, sunblock, walking stick, blister pads, 1 liter thermos, medications, scotch tape, zip-lock bags, camera (film, memory card, tapes, etc.), flashlight, radio, batteries, chargers (220V or adapter), sunglasses.

PRICE INCLUDES   

• Trophy Fee

• Travel and permit arrangements

• All hunting lisences and tax

• Invitation letter, firearm permit

• Pickup and transportation from airport

• All transportation to and from the hunting region

• All transportation (jeeps, horses) in the hunting area

• Lodging & meals while in Camp

• Service of professional guide

• Service rangers, cooks and maintenance staff at the hunting camp

• Trophy care and packing for shipment

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES

• CITES permit

• Airline ticket to/from Tashkent

• Non-hunter/observer- 2700€

• Gratuities to Professional Hunter, Guide or Staff

• Excess luggage fee charged by airlines

• Shipment of trophies

• Taxidermy of trophies

• Telephone calls

• Items of a personal nature

• Entry Visa (if required)

• Insurance (Trip Cancellation, Medical Evacuation, etc.)