Trekking along the Tian Shan Mountains
KYRGYZSTAN
11 DAYS
Bishkek - Jyrgalan valley - Boz Uchuk - Altyn Arashan - Ala Kol - Karakol
11 DAYS
Bishkek - Jyrgalan valley - Boz Uchuk - Altyn Arashan - Ala Kol - Karakol
Watching the national horse games like Buz Kashi; Gorgeous nature at Lake Issyk Kul and Son Kul; Driving through beautiful valleys and high mountains; Visiting a family of hunters with eagle; Living in a yurt- traditional nomadic dwelling; Tasting national cuisine; Process of making traditional felt carpets and etc.
AVAILABLE DATES:
- Jul 6 – Jul 16, 2024 | 6 places Book
- Jul 18 – Jul 28, 2024 | 8 places Book
- Aug 6 – Aug 13, 2024 | 8 places Book
- Aug 15 – Aug 25, 2024 | 8 places Book
- Aug 29 – Sept 10, 2024 | 8 places Book
- Individual dates are also available. Contact the program manager.
TRIP DETAILS
SEASON ........................................................June-SeptemberGROUP SIZE........................................max 8pax, min 2pax
ACTIVITIES: Trekking
PRICE:
$1,420 (≥ 8 people)≥ 6 people in the group: $1,500 per person
≥ 4 people in the group: $1,660 per person
= 2 people in the group: $1,840 per person
GUARANTEED FROM 2 PAX
The fascinating trek along the Terskey - Ala-Too ridge. Our way will start from the Jyrgalan Valley and finish in the Karakol gorge. The route passes through mountain lush meadows, the most beautiful mountain lakes. Many lakes are without names, but some of them have received names, such as lakes Boz-Uchuk, Ailanysh and Ala-Kul. They are the most diverse with different sizes and depths, the most courageous can swim in their icy water!
Day 1: Bishkek- Bokonbaev (250km)
After arrival in Bishkek, we transfer to Bokonbaevo village, which is located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Upon arrival, accommodation in a yurt camp, rest on the shore of Issyk-Kul lake. We will observe the amazing sunset and enjoy the dinner.
Meals: BLD
Day 2: Bokonbaev- Jyrgalan Valley (200km)
After arrival in Bishkek, transfer to Bokonbaevo village,located on the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Upon arrival, accommodation in a yurt camp, rest on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Observe the amazing sunset and enjoy the dinner.
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Terimtor Bulak
This is the first day of the trek. Transfer to the confluence of the Jyrgalan and Terimtor-Bulak rivers (~15 km). Start of the hike (2550 m) trekking up the Terimtor-Bulak gorge, the incredible landscape will astonish you. Afternoon, continue our ascent up the gorge. Set a camp on the shore of the beautiful mountain lake close to Bulak-Ashu Pass Overnight in the tents.(3470m)
Route ~15 km, 7-8 h, elevation +900m
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Bulak Ashu- Boz Uchuk Pass
After breakfast, we will continue trekking to the magnificent Turgen-Aksu gorge over Bulak-Ashu Pass (3441 m), crossing the river Turgen-Aksu and then trek up another gorgeous Boz Uchuk valley via Boz Uchuk Pass (3362 m). Camp on the bank of the river. Overnight in the tents.
Route: ~22 km, 8-9h, elevation -790 m, +700 m
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Djezges gorge
This day is one of the beautiful parts of the trekking route. We will hike to the breathtaking mountain lakes of Boz-Uchuk. Lunch will be with amazing views. We will continue trekking to the Djerges gorge over Djerges pass (3516 m). Set camp in a nice spot near Alyanysh Lake.
Route: ~8-10 km, 5-6h, elevation +350 m, -320 m, +240 m
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Ak Suu Gorge
This day's trekking will take us to the Ak Suu gorge over the Alyanysh pass (3671 m). We will enjoy nature a lot and meet local people. Your guide will tell you about the nomadic history of Kyrgyz people. Camp in Ak Suu. We will stay overnight in the tents.
Route: 8-9 km, 5-6h, elevation +250 m, - 900 m.
Meals: BLD
Day 7: Altyn Arashan Gorge
Trekking to Altyn-Arashan valley over Anyr-Tor pass (3609 m). Altyn Arashan in translation from Kyrgyz means “golden springs” . The valley is rich in natural hot springs, Landscape full of famous Tien Shan trees, We will stay overnight.
Route: 13 km,5-6h, elevation +830 m, -1100 m.
Meals: BLD
Day 8: Ala Kul Lake
We will continue trekking to the turquoise blue Ala Kul Lake, located at the altitude of 3500m. Go over the Ala Kul Pass (3800m) Reach the lake, take time to relax and go down to the hut Sirota. We stay overnight in tents.
Route: 14 km, 8-9h, elevation +1100,-600m
Meals: BLD
Day 9: Karakol city
This is the last day of trekking. We will go down to Karakol city via another fantastic gorge. White racing river flows along the way, which is a meditative natural music. After we come down, we will be transferred to the city on car (30km) and then stay night in a guesthouse.
Route: 14 km, 7-8h,elevation -900m.
Meals: BLD
Day 10: Karakol-Bishkek(400km)
We will drive back to Bishkek. After arrival, take a short walking city tour in the capital city. Dinner at local restaurant. We will stay overnight in a hotel.
Meals: BLD
Day 11: Departure
In the morning, we transfer you to the airport according to the flight schedule.
After arrival in Bishkek, we transfer to Bokonbaevo village, which is located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Upon arrival, accommodation in a yurt camp, rest on the shore of Issyk-Kul lake. We will observe the amazing sunset and enjoy the dinner.
Meals: BLD
Day 2: Bokonbaev- Jyrgalan Valley (200km)
After arrival in Bishkek, transfer to Bokonbaevo village,located on the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Upon arrival, accommodation in a yurt camp, rest on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Observe the amazing sunset and enjoy the dinner.
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Terimtor Bulak
This is the first day of the trek. Transfer to the confluence of the Jyrgalan and Terimtor-Bulak rivers (~15 km). Start of the hike (2550 m) trekking up the Terimtor-Bulak gorge, the incredible landscape will astonish you. Afternoon, continue our ascent up the gorge. Set a camp on the shore of the beautiful mountain lake close to Bulak-Ashu Pass Overnight in the tents.(3470m)
Route ~15 km, 7-8 h, elevation +900m
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Bulak Ashu- Boz Uchuk Pass
After breakfast, we will continue trekking to the magnificent Turgen-Aksu gorge over Bulak-Ashu Pass (3441 m), crossing the river Turgen-Aksu and then trek up another gorgeous Boz Uchuk valley via Boz Uchuk Pass (3362 m). Camp on the bank of the river. Overnight in the tents.
Route: ~22 km, 8-9h, elevation -790 m, +700 m
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Djezges gorge
This day is one of the beautiful parts of the trekking route. We will hike to the breathtaking mountain lakes of Boz-Uchuk. Lunch will be with amazing views. We will continue trekking to the Djerges gorge over Djerges pass (3516 m). Set camp in a nice spot near Alyanysh Lake.
Route: ~8-10 km, 5-6h, elevation +350 m, -320 m, +240 m
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Ak Suu Gorge
This day's trekking will take us to the Ak Suu gorge over the Alyanysh pass (3671 m). We will enjoy nature a lot and meet local people. Your guide will tell you about the nomadic history of Kyrgyz people. Camp in Ak Suu. We will stay overnight in the tents.
Route: 8-9 km, 5-6h, elevation +250 m, - 900 m.
Meals: BLD
Day 7: Altyn Arashan Gorge
Trekking to Altyn-Arashan valley over Anyr-Tor pass (3609 m). Altyn Arashan in translation from Kyrgyz means “golden springs” . The valley is rich in natural hot springs, Landscape full of famous Tien Shan trees, We will stay overnight.
Route: 13 km,5-6h, elevation +830 m, -1100 m.
Meals: BLD
Day 8: Ala Kul Lake
We will continue trekking to the turquoise blue Ala Kul Lake, located at the altitude of 3500m. Go over the Ala Kul Pass (3800m) Reach the lake, take time to relax and go down to the hut Sirota. We stay overnight in tents.
Route: 14 km, 8-9h, elevation +1100,-600m
Meals: BLD
Day 9: Karakol city
This is the last day of trekking. We will go down to Karakol city via another fantastic gorge. White racing river flows along the way, which is a meditative natural music. After we come down, we will be transferred to the city on car (30km) and then stay night in a guesthouse.
Route: 14 km, 7-8h,elevation -900m.
Meals: BLD
Day 10: Karakol-Bishkek(400km)
We will drive back to Bishkek. After arrival, take a short walking city tour in the capital city. Dinner at local restaurant. We will stay overnight in a hotel.
Meals: BLD
Day 11: Departure
In the morning, we transfer you to the airport according to the flight schedule.
Note: If you would like to have individual program, we can create your private itinerary that perfectly matches your wishes, just drop an email to us.
What’s included:
- Accommodation: hotels, guesthouses, yurt camps
- Full board meal
- Transportation
- English-speaking guide during the tour
- Entrance fees
- Cook during the trekking
What’s not included:
- International air fares
- Hotel charges for additional services
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
- Gratuity to (guides & drivers)
Dear Trekker,
We're excited to welcome you to our mountain trekking tour in the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. As we embark on this adventure, we're committed to ensuring our activities are sustainable and beneficial to both the environment and the local communities.
Here's how we make our tours sustainable:
- Trail Conservation: We stick to marked trails to prevent soil erosion and protect the habitat of native wildlife. Venturing off the designated paths can damage the fragile ecosystem we're here to enjoy.
- Supporting Local Communities: We employ local guides and use local services to ensure that our tours contribute economically to the communities we visit. This also gives you a more authentic experience and deeper understanding of Kyrgyz culture.
- Leave No Trace: We adhere strictly to Leave No Trace principles. All waste is packed out, and we ensure minimal impact to the surroundings by limiting group sizes.
- Cultural Respect: We encourage respectful interaction with local cultures, promoting a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions. This enriches your experience and supports cultural preservation.
- Wildlife Protection: We maintain a safe distance from wildlife and adhere to guidelines that prevent disturbance to their natural behaviors and habitat.
Subject: Sustainable Practices for Our Kyrgyzstan Mountain Trekking Tour
Dear Trekker,
We're excited to welcome you to our mountain trekking tour in the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. As we embark on this adventure, we're committed to ensuring our activities are sustainable and beneficial to both the environment and the local communities.
Here's how we make our tours sustainable:
- Trail Conservation: We stick to marked trails to prevent soil erosion and protect the habitat of native wildlife. Venturing off the designated paths can damage the fragile ecosystem we're here to enjoy.
- Supporting Local Communities: We employ local guides and use local services to ensure that our tours contribute economically to the communities we visit. This also gives you a more authentic experience and deeper understanding of Kyrgyz culture.
- Leave No Trace: We adhere strictly to Leave No Trace principles. All waste is packed out, and we ensure minimal impact to the surroundings by limiting group sizes.
- Cultural Respect: We encourage respectful interaction with local cultures, promoting a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions. This enriches your experience and supports cultural preservation.
- Wildlife Protection: We maintain a safe distance from wildlife and adhere to guidelines that prevent disturbance to their natural behaviors and habitat.
Sustainable Practices for Our Kyrgyzstan Mountain Trekking Tour
Dear Trekker,
We're excited to welcome you to our mountain trekking tour in the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. As we embark on this adventure, we're committed to ensuring our activities are sustainable and beneficial to both the environment and the local communities.
Here's how we make our tours sustainable:
- Trail Conservation: We stick to marked trails to prevent soil erosion and protect the habitat of native wildlife. Venturing off the designated paths can damage the fragile ecosystem we're here to enjoy.
- Supporting Local Communities: We employ local guides and use local services to ensure that our tours contribute economically to the communities we visit. This also gives you a more authentic experience and deeper understanding of Kyrgyz culture.
- Leave No Trace: We adhere strictly to Leave No Trace principles. All waste is packed out, and we ensure minimal impact to the surroundings by limiting group sizes.
- Cultural Respect: We encourage respectful interaction with local cultures, promoting a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions. This enriches your experience and supports cultural preservation.
- Wildlife Protection: We maintain a safe distance from wildlife and adhere to guidelines that prevent disturbance to their natural behaviors and habitat.
Dear Trekker,
We're excited to welcome you to our mountain trekking tour in the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. As we embark on this adventure, we're committed to ensuring our activities are sustainable and beneficial to both the environment and the local communities.
Here's how we make our tours sustainable:
- Trail Conservation: We stick to marked trails to prevent soil erosion and protect the habitat of native wildlife. Venturing off the designated paths can damage the fragile ecosystem we're here to enjoy.
- Supporting Local Communities: We employ local guides and use local services to ensure that our tours contribute economically to the communities we visit. This also gives you a more authentic experience and deeper understanding of Kyrgyz culture.
- Leave No Trace: We adhere strictly to Leave No Trace principles. All waste is packed out, and we ensure minimal impact to the surroundings by limiting group sizes.
- Cultural Respect: We encourage respectful interaction with local cultures, promoting a mutual exchange of knowledge and traditions. This enriches your experience and supports cultural preservation.
- Wildlife Protection: We maintain a safe distance from wildlife and adhere to guidelines that prevent disturbance to their natural behaviors and habitat.
USEFUL INFO:
- Horse carries 12 kg of the client's staff. If you have more luggage, please let us know in advance so we could hire extra Horses.
- This tour can be in a group or you can also opt to book the whole itinerary as a private tour.
- For tours we require all travelers on our group tours to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company.
- Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan, visit Visa Regulation for Kyrgyzstan
- Read more about Kyrgyzstan Travel Information
- Check out Terms & Conditions here
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