NEWS
11/04/2023 Food for LifeAbout 400,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, about 6.4 percent of the country’s population, suffer from malnutrition and hunger.
In 2022 “Food for Life” was registered and started operating in 2023, staffed completely by a group of volunteers, now numbering over 20. The mission – to prepare and distribute hot, and delicious, food so that there are no hungry people. This is a goal that is monumental, but achievable.
We provide meals on Saturdays and Wednesdays. In the last 3 months we have provided over 5,000 meals, each one cooked with love. We distribute the meals close to a large bazaar, and also take some to a homeless shelter.
Our volunteers, and there are others who wish to join, would like to increase the number of days we operate by 2 to 3 days per week. Ideally we would like to purchase a small plot of land where we can build a permanent kitchen that will allow us to cook hundreds of meals every day. But to increase our activities we need help in the form of financial assistance. For each meal we prepare we need to buy the ingredients, clean and prep, then cook and transport to our distribution point.
Caring for our neighbours needs to be a priority in society, and by feeding those in dire need will not only feed their hunger, it will also help to satisfy the “hunger of their hearts” and show them that they are valued members of our community. We need to create a healthy and prosperous society, and our contribution is to provide meals for those in need.
However, we need support and contributions to help us achieve our goal. Your contribution, however small or large, will help us help others by enabling us to cook and distribute hot meals to the needy.
We would like to thank you for your compassion and support.
07/02/2023 MEET US AT ITB, BERLIN
ITB, Berlin, March 7, 8 and 9.
The ITB is back and we will be there. Come and find out about Kyrgyzstan and the options available. Now in our 26th season, we have all the knowledge you need to know.
You can find us in hall 7.2b, stand 107.
02/02/2023 WE ARE AT FIETS EN WANDELBEURS IN BELGIUM
Fiets en Wandelbeurs, Flanders Expo Centre, February 18th and 19th 2023.
Travel is back, and we will be at the exhibition to meet everyone who wished to know more about holidays in Kyrgyzstan.
Our stand will have members of the Ecotour Team and old clients who have travelled to Kyrgyzstan with us in the past, often more than once.
Come and see us. We will be in het Verzamel paviljoen, on stand 1C05. Everything you have always wanted to know about visiting and holidaying in Kyrgyzstan.
WE ARE AT FIETS EN WANDELBEURS IN BELGIUM
Fiets en Wandelbeurs, Flanders Expo Centre, February 18th and 19th 2023.
Travel is back, and we will be at the exhibition to meet everyone who wished to know more about holidays in Kyrgyzstan.
Our stand will have members of the Ecotour Team and old clients who have travelled to Kyrgyzstan with us in the past, often more than once.
Come and see us. We will be in het Verzamel paviljoen, on stand 1C05. Everything you have always wanted to know about visiting and holidaying in Kyrgyzstan.
01/05/2022 COVID RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
The covid infection rates in Kyrgyzstan have been low, less than 5 cases every day, for well over a month.
Even better news, we now have NO entry restrictions to the country, so no vaccination or current PCR is required.
Come and see us soon.
21/12/2021 Kyrgyz Entry Requirements – a Dutch perspective
There is a new website put together by Dutch tour operators. This site gives the latest information about requirements and restrictions when travelling to a foreign country, which insurance to use and recommendations about safety measurements (from a Dutch perspective).
The best news is that Kyrgyzstan is regarded as a simple to enter country as our COVID infection numbers recently have been low.
28/11/2021 The History Museum reopened
After a five-year refurbishment, the Kyrgyz National History Museum has now reopened. The refurbished museum is truly wonderful and a visit there will included in many of our programmes. Too good to miss.
26/11/2021 COVID refunds
Until further notice, if a booking has to be cancelled due to government or airline imposed COVID restrictions, all money paid, less any bank charges incurred by us, will be refunded.
27/09/2021 We congratulate you on World Tourism Day
Today, 27 September, is World Tourism Day. To travelers everywhere, and to everyone working in the travel / tourism industry, we congratulate you on this day.
The last 2 years have dramatically changed how tourism works. Ecotour have adapted their programmes to reflect today’s world. Kyrgyzstan is open to visitors, let us show you the way.
23/09/2021 Covid rules and regulations:
At present the Covid-19 situation in Kyrgyzstan seems to be in control. Many people have already been vaccinated and the number of cases is still going down each day, and is much lower than in many European countries.
To enter Kyrgyzstan, one needs either to be fully vaccinated or to have a negative PCR test that is no older than 72 hours upon arrival. If a PCR test is needed for the return trip, this can be done in Bishkek.
Although life in Kyrgyzstan is back to normal, we still stick to safety measures like keeping distance, avoiding large crowds and frequent disinfection. If one takes these precautions in our opinion, it is safe to visit our country again.
14/03/2020 The Power of the Sun
Something a bit more positive. We have had solar panels installed at the Umai Hotel and they went live today. Ecologically this is a good move, eventually financially it will be a good move, and one benefit we did not expect is that it seems we have more and hotter water than before. Thank you Sun.
14/03/2020 Kyrgyzstan Closes Schools
Kyrgyzstan has no confirmed cases of COVID 19. So far the steps taken by the authorities to protect the country are successful. The Government today announced that it will be closing all schools and universities for the next 3 weeks. This follows the suspension of all public gatherings such as concerts. These steps are being seen as precautionary.
12/03/2020 List of Countries on Restriction List Increased
The list of countries whose citizens will not be allowed entry into the country has been expanded to include Italy, Germany, France and Spain. This includes other nationals who have visited these countries.
06/03/2020 Kyrgyzstan Restricts Entry to Some Foreigners
Kyrgyzstan has announced that people travelling from China, South Korea, Iran, or people who have traveled in or through those countries within the last 30 days, will not be allowed entry into Kyrgyzstan.
02/03/2020 ITB Berlin Cancelled
For the first time in its 54 year history the ITB travel Fair in Berlin has been cancelled. Along with many other companies from all over the world, we are saddened by the fact that we will not be able to come and meet our clients. Let us all hope that COVID 19 is resolved quickly and that everything goes back to normal as quickly as possible.