The Yak Cup kicks off and wraps up in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital. You'll head East towards China in a vaguely clockwise direction, hitting a series of checkpoints to ensure you catch all the breathtaking spots (and to keep you from wandering off into Kazakhstan or Tajikistan!). This adventure is all about exploring the uncharted, so gear up to be amazed by Kyrgyzstan’s beauty with your team.

The Yak Cup is not a race - it’s an adventure-driven, challenge-based competition where strategy, creativity, and a touch of madness decide who takes home the glory. While participants are completely free to roam, highly curated challenges and tactical checkpoints set the pace for collecting points along the road. From the first team to snap a selfie with a yak, to every hitchhiker you pick up, to crossing high-altitude passes - each completed challenge earns you points. Some are easy, some are brutal, but all are legendary. The team with the most points at the finish line takes the Cup. Full challenge list? Revealed only at the launch event. Expect the unexpected.

For a fee of 3,600 EUR per team, you get: An adventure-ready 4x4 Toyota Sequoia, complete with third-party insurance and all necessary paperwork. Repair lessons from our expert mechanics. Two nights in pre-arranged yurt campsites (CheckPoints) to bond with fellow YakCuppers and share your amazing tales from the road. A support vehicle with local guide and mechanic following the Yak Cup for those just-in-case moments. Launch & finish parties to celebrate in style. The comprehensive expedition RoadBook mapping all of the off-road tracks and must see spots. Official Yak Cup swag – T-shirts and more. One or two tents per team (depending on how many you are). Kyrgyzstan's remote border permit to roam freely across the entire country About a crate of vodka for those chilly nights. THE KNOWLEDGE: Insider tips for your journey, from start line tactics to a comprehensive team handbook. A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED CRAZY BUGGERS: Join a group of genius-idiots drawn to the call of overland adventure. THE ADVENTURE: 8 days of the most thrilling, pants-stirring adventuring possible in a rugged 4x4.

Not a pro, but definitely a confident and experienced driver. If you're fresh off your driving test or if road trips aren't your jam, this isn’t for you. Kyrgyzstan's roads are mostly unpaved, with steep climbs and endless twisty mountain paths. If you’ve never left asphalt before, maybe start with a yoga retreat.

2 to 4 people. There is a 300 EUR supplement if you are 4.

Let's be clear: this is a genuinely dangerous adventure. You're driving a simple vehicle on rough roads in a remote part of the world. The risks? High altitudes, low oxygen – tough on you and your vehicle. This isn't a glorified holiday; it's raw, basically unsupported adventure with real risks to your health and life. That's what makes it an epic adventure. By joining, you're taking full responsibility for these risks.

You'll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Kyrgyzstan. It's a legal must-have, extending your license to multiple languages. It can be purchase online with just a few clicks through the following website. We urge you to purchase the dual version (print + digital) because the digital-only version will cause issues when you will get stopped by the police (because trust us, you will). This document is mandatory for all participants, and one per team won't cut it!

We'll need a refundable deposit of 750 EUR per team, due 4 weeks before launch. This is to ensure you bring the car back – it's cheaper and easier than us having to retrieve it. We'd prefer not to need a deposit, but it's a necessary evil. The deposit comes back to you within three/fore weeks, provided the vehicle returns in one piece to the finish line. We'll give you the full details on the contract when payment time comes.

Yes, Kyrgyzstan is increasingly a popular and safe tourist destination. The only recently iffy area was the Batken region, due to Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border disputes, but tourists were never targeted. Petty crimes can happen, and you might bump into the odd corrupt cop, but overall, it's a safe place to explore.

We may call it a rally, but it's not a race. Think of it as an epic road trip with a crew of adventure-thirsty folks. There's no speed test; we encourage you to soak in the journey and enjoy every moment of this incredible experience.