Kyrgyzstan Trekking
[10 days]
Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country
of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. Karakol
is the largest city in Yssyk-Köl Oblast, set among stunning
central Tien Shan. Trekkers of every level can experience the breathtaking
beauty of the Tien Shan, the crystal waters of Lake Ala-Köl
at 3500 meters above sea level, and the natural hot springs of Altyn
Arashan. [scroll down for tour details]
Package includes:
- Private transfers from Bishkek airport to hotel
- Overnight in Bishket pre/post tour with breakfast
- Home stay in Karakol
- Full board during the tour
- Private guide
- Cook and porter
- Entrance fees to Karakol National Park, Arashan Hot Springs
- Tents
Not included:
- Items of personal nature
- Tips for guide, porter & cook
- Trekking gear
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Insurance (Compulsory) |
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Guided
Tour |
| Group |
USD |
EUR |
GBP |
CAD |
| 2 - 6 passengers |
1,176 |
789 |
773 |
1,247 |
| 7 - 9 passengers |
1,071 |
719 |
705 |
1,136 |
| 10 - 14 passengers |
937 |
629 |
616 |
994 |
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Tour Dates:
From July to September |
| Daily arrival |
| Total capacity of this tour 14 passengers. |
| We offset the Carbon Footprint for this
tour EUR 2.40 per person |
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Tour Details:
Day 1: Bishkek
Transfers from the airport to your lodge in Bishkek
Day 2: Karakol
Leave Bishkek and head to Karakol (7 hours). On the way visit the
Burana Tower architectural complex (the 10-11th centuries, the Great
Silk Road, 15 km from the main road). Drive through Boom Gorge and
after over the north shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Arrive in Karakol
town. Dinner and B&B at home stay.
Day 3: Jety-Ögüz Gorge
After early breakfast and transfer to Jety-Ögüz Gorge,
1 hour. Famous Seven large red rocks known as "Seven Bulls"
and "Broken Heart". Walk up to the valley of flowers close
to the Jety-Ögüz River (3-4 hours). The route follows
the river. After lunch walking to the waterfall, 2-3 hours. Overnight
stay in tents.
Day 4: Telety Pass
This day we will approach Teleti Pass (3 759 m), 6 hours walking
in Teleti Gorge along Teleti river. You will observe fir forests,
stones and Oguz-Bashy peak (“Bull’s Head”, 5 120
m)
Day 5: Karakol Gorge
Cross the Teleti pass (3759 m) and route will bring you to the Karakol
Gorge. Camp in tents in middle of Tien-Shan fir forest.
Day 6: Sirota area
Here you can see cows being milked and acquaint yourself with the
natural way of life of the shepherd-nomads. Ascent to Kurgak-Tor,
3 000 m. Camping at Sirota area in tents. Amazing views of the valley.
Day 7: Ala-Köl Lake
Hiking to beautiful Mountain Lake, called Ala-Köl (3 500 m),
2 hours. You will pass by two waterfalls. Take a rest at Ala-Köl
for 30 minutes. Hike through the Ala-Köl pass (3860 m) to the
Keldyke Gorge and from the pass see the excellent panoramas of Takyr-Tor
Glasier and five thousand mountain peaks of Terskey Ala-Too. Lunch
after descend. Walk to the Altyn-Arashan resort, which is situated
2450 m above sea level. Camp at this wonderful place which is surrounded
by magnificent rocks and from where a lot of streams begin from
the glaciers.
Day 8: Arashan
Spend time till lunch in Altyn-Arashan gorge. At the Altyn-Arashan
resort is possible to take a thermal water bath. You will never
be able to forget the sight of the snow on Peak Palatka (Tent) 5260
m or "Swallow's Nest Pool", nestling beneath the open
sky. Afternoon walk from Altyn Arashan resort down by Arashan Gorge
(4 hours). Drive to Karakol (30 minutes). Dinner and overnight in
a CBT home stay.
Day 9: Bishkek
Free day to relax and visit the city in a bed and breakfast.
Day 10: Bishkek
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or your extension.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices in GBP, USD and CAD are informative and may vary with the
official exchange rate.
Please don't forget to choose the charity
of your choice from our list!
Carbon Footprint for
this package: EUR 2.40
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