Heliski in Uzbekistan

for real freeriders
03.02.2024-11.02.2024
10.02.2024-18.02.2024
17.02.2024-25.02.2024
24.02.2024-02.03.2024
08.03.2024-16.03.2024

Advantages of Heliskiing in Uzbekistan

01.

Weather

Stable sunny weather
02.

Snow

Deep fluffy slippery snow
03.

Temperature

Comfortable temperature for riding
04.

Price

Best prices in the world for a package of approximately 25 vertical km

    Program

    1

    08.03.2024 (Friday) Group gathering

    We are going to Tashkent. We are staying at a hotel in Tashkent. Over dinner we meet the group members. Night in Tashkent.
    2

    09.03.2024(Saturday) Departure to the mountainous region

    Вreakfast. After lunch transfer to “Charvak Oromgokhi” (“Pyramids”) complex ( 80 km, 2 hrs). Accommodation. Rest, acclimatization, preparation of ski equipment.
    3

    10.03.2024( Sunday) Heliskiing and Helibording

    Heliskiing, high-mountain descends in the regions on slopes of different steep, difficulty and length.
    4

    11.03.2024(Monday) Heliskiing and Helibording

    Heliskiing, high-mountain descends in the regions on slopes of different steep, difficulty and length. .
    5

    12.03.2024(Tuesday) Heliskiing and Helibording

    Heliskiing, high-mountain descends in the regions on slopes of different steep, difficulty and length.
    6

    13.03.2024(Wednesday) Heliskiing and Helibording

    Heliskiing, high-mountain descends in the regions on slopes of different steep, difficulty and length.
    7

    14.03.2024(Thursday) Reserve days

    Reserve days for the case of bad weather.
    8

    15.03.2024(Friday) Reserve days

    Reserve days for the case of bad weather. Transfer to Tashkent to the dinner, final banquet.
    9

    16.03.2024(Saturday) departure

    Transfer to airport. Departure from Tashkent.

    6300 USD

    Cost includes:

    • Meeting/seeing off in the airport and all group transfers according to the program;
    • Accommodation in twin room for 1 night hotel “CITY PALACE” 4+* (or similar) in Tashkent;
    • Accommodation in mountains in “PIRAMID 4* hotel or similar, standard twin room for 6 night;
    • 3 – times meal;
    • 2 mountain guides;
    • Helicopter for 8 flight hours. (During this time it can be “ridden” 25-30 vertical km, on average 5-8 descends per day with total amplitude 6-10 km, record is 16 km).
    • Costs for the delivery of the helicopter to the ski area and return to the main base in Tashkent
    • Accommodation, meals for the crew and guides in the mountains
    • The costs of preparing and equipping a temporary helicopter pad in the mountains, in accordance with technical safety requirements, snow removal and security
    • Refund for the flights less than 8 hours - 4300 USD / group / hour; Additional payment for the flights more than 8 hours - 4800 USD / group / hour;


    Cost does not include:

    • The cost of air ticket to the place of starting/finishing of the program;
    • The cost of visa and consular fees
    • Individual transfers;
    • High-mountain and snowboarding equipments rent, avalanche kit (bipper, spade, probe) – 50 USD /program, ABS – 100 USD/program +100 USD additionally in case of gas balloon using;
    • The cost of evacuation in emergency cases;
    • Dishes and drinks aren’t included in the cost of group menu;
    • Additional expenses, appearing due to bad weather conditions, changing in air schedules, equipment damages, participant’s sickness or any other force measure.

    Bring a friend and get
    10% discount

    Additional Information

    Skiing area.
    Skiing/snowboarding is offered in the region of Western Tien-Shan (Ugam, Pskem and Chatkal Ranges) just 100 – 150 km from Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan at the altitude from 2,500 m to 4,200 m above the sea level. Amplitude drop for downhill is up to 2 km and the downhills are as long as up to 10 km. Mountains of Uzbekistan and technical possibilities of helicopter allow to accomplish descends from summits, ridges, passes. Skiing/heliboarding is run along the slopes of different steep, extreme skiing/heliboarding is also possible. Skiers/heliboarders are waited for vast snow fields, wide gullies. There are also timberlands (archa-covered slopes), natural ski jumps, rocks allowing to accomplish jumps. Each heliskier and heliboarder will find for themselves the slopes according to their taste.
    Snow conditions and temperature.
    Snow conditions allow for skiing/heliboarding within the period from the second half of January to middle of march. Usually, slopes accumulate up to 1,5m - 2 m of snow at the beginning of ski season. Snow is fresh, soft and powder-like everywhere. Middle of March and April are characterized by spring-like snow, but still on some slopes soft and powder snow even at that time can be enjoyed. Air temperatures vary depending on ski zones and seasons: from - 10oC to -3oC.
    Helicopters
    We use Mi-8MTB helicopters (made in Russia). The helicopter's capacity is 15 persons plus 2-3 guides with ski equipment. Experienced crew (with length of service 15-18 years) knows well the mountains and peculiarities of highland flights in labored visibility conditions. The group will be escorted by 2 guides at minimum; one of them is avalanche engineer. The helicopter is equipped with necessary rescue-transportation facilities, GPS, satellite telephone and first-aid set.
    The standard daily schedule
    08:00 Rising.
    08:30 Breakfast.
    09:00 Getting out to the helicopter.
    09:30 Departure towards heliskiing region.
    10:00 – 13:00 Heliskiing program.
    13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and rest.
    14:00 – 16:00 Continue heliskiing.
    16:30 Return to the hotel. Rest.
    19:00 Dinner.
    20:00 Independent rest (bar, discotheque, swimming-pool, sauna, bowling).

    The standard lunch menu.
    Hot beef or chicken broth, cold boiled meat or chicken, sausage, cheese, smoked meat, tomatoes, cucumbers, baking, chocolate, sweets, hot tea, coffee, mineral water, apples, oranges.
    The program in the case of bad weather.
    - There are high-mountain resorts Amirsay and Beldersay are situated 15 km far from Charvak. There are two double-chair lifts and some hook ski lifts. In case of bad weather we can drive there our group of guests by our transport on duty, where they can ride independently or with escort of our guides;
    - We can offer excursions in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara. Excursions are for additional payment;
    - Also heliskiers can rest in the hotel. Big swimming-pool, sauna, bowling, discotheque, bars, paintball are given for their services.


    Страховка.
    Страховка для лыжников обязательна с покрытием не менее 50 000 USD на случай ущерба здоровью или несчастного случая.



    The terms of the program, bookings and payment:

    - The base of booking is a written application from client. The company put a customer into the group list for desired date, and it can make the invoice for prepayment 30% of tour cost before 60 days;
    - The remaining 70% is paying not later than 30 days.
    - For lack of the prepayment, the company can cancel the reservation;
    - In case of refusal to participate in the program less than 30 days before the flight, the prepayment is not refunded;
    - The membership of the group is no less 14 persons. In the case of less number of group participants, the can cancel the tour, with advance notice (not less than 25 days before the arrival), the prepayment is returned in full. The tour can be with fewer participants, with the agreement of payment amounts for customers;
    - Scanned copies of the passport are also required for participation in the program and fly in border zone, they must be sent not less than 40 days before the tour;
    - Getting visa and purchasing of tickets are recommended only after the special confirmation of the tour group collection and 30 days before the tour, to avoid loss of funds (fines for the return ticket, visa fee) in a case of tour cancellation;
    - Insurance for skiers is obligatory with the covering no less 50 000 USD in case of health damage or accident;
    - Heli-ski routes are chosen by guides in accordance with the level of group training, and depending on weather and snow conditions;
    - The program is designed for favorable weather conditions;
    - In the case of non-fulfillment of the program due to weather conditions or concerning safety conditions of the group’s being on the route (high avalanche danger), the technical condition of the helicopter or closing the ski area by security service, money for “not-riding” helicopter hours is been returned on the basis of 4300$/hour for the group;
    - Repayment for non-fulfillment ascends due to any other reasons (for example: equipment disrepair, bad physical condition of participant, late depart or early return due to fault of participant) is not been returned;

    * Note: During the skiing/heliboarding all participants of the program obligatory should have ABS, bipper, avalanche spade, avalanche probe, (it can be rented in Asia Adventures Company),.

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