There are only a few small countries in the world offering a combination of almost all the types of tourism activities, including educational and history tours, such as mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding and biking and modern types that is skiing, rafting, paraplanerism, ping, speleo-tourism. All these takes place in Kyrgyzstan due to the unique nature and historical resources. The noise of modern cities is dissolved in crystal mountain air, and environment, surrounding you, becomes steeped with the ancient civilization spirit. Centuries have passed, but the country has preserved its original culture and ancient nomadic traditions. People of Kyrgyzstan, which have absorbed traditions and customs of different cultures, is notable for unusual hospitality and friendliness.
Tourism is one of the most prospective and prior industries in the republic.
The President of the country Askar Akaev believes greatly in tourism development and declared the year of 2001as the year of tourism.