Around Kyrgyzstan through Ala-Kol Mountain Lake and wild hot springs.

Day 1:

Meeting at "Manas" airport. Transfer to the city of Karakol along the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake (approximately 7 hours). On the way to Karakol city we will stop at Boom gorge, for a quick meal at a local road café (to be payed individually). Check-in at the guest house. Dinner. Meeting with the guide, who will make a short briefing on the program.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 700 meters

Average altitude: 900 meters

Highest altitude: 1800 meters

Distance: 450 kilometers

Maximum gradient: - %

Average gradient: - %

Travel time: 7 hours

Day 2:

Breakfast. Transfer to the starting point in Karakol gorge. We will begin our marvelous route at the confluence of Karakol gorge with the Ayu-Tor gorge. During the day, we will enjoy gorgeous landscape and climb from an altitude of 2500 up to 3100 meters. At an end point we will set up our camp and enjoy the dinner. Overnight in tents.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 1700 meters

Average altitude: 2700 meters

Highest altitude: 3100 meters

Walking distance: 5 kilometers

Maximum gradient: 38 %

Average gradient: 16 %

Transfer by car: 20 kilometers

Travel time: 5 hours

Day 3:

Breakfast. Ascent to the Panoramic Pass (3700 m.) where a splendid view on the Lake Alakol opens up. Descent to the Alakol Lake(3500 m.). Lunch. Embark on a hike exploring Alakol Lake. Later, we will settle down in the vicinity of the Alakol-Kyra glacier and appreciate a magnificent view. Dinner. Overnight in tents.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 3100 meters

Average altitude: 3500 meters

Highest altitude: 3700 meters

Distance: 7 kilometers

Maximum gradient: 41 %

Average gradient: 17 %

Travel time: 6 hours

Day 4:

Early breakfast. Say goodbye to the beautiful Lake and we will start our day with an ascent to Takyrtor Pass. But before we reach the snow-ice pass of (3,700 meters), we have to cross the entire Alakol-Kyry glacier. After the pass we will enjoy our lunch. Descend through Takyrtor gorge to hot wild springs. The water of a hot spring bursts forth out of the cliff. The water in this place is rich in minerals and reaches a temperature of 60 degrees. Dinner. Overnight in tents.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 3500 meters

Average altitude: 3600 meters

Highest altitude: 3700 meters

Distance: 6 kilometers

Maximum gradient: -26 %

Average gradient: 16 %

Travel time: 6 hours

Day 5:

Breakfast. A long descent along the Takyrtor gorge to the confluence with the Altyn-Arashan gorge. A view on the Ak-Suu mountain range will open up with eternal ice and snow peaks “ Aksu wall” . Lunch. Afterwards, we will continue our trek to Altyn-Arashan. Altyn-Arashan, is a small town in the mountains, which attracts and receives thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. Accommodation in yurts (Kyrgyz national dwelling). Dinner. We will pay a visit to the hot wild springs "Arashan". Overnight in a yurt.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 2500 meters

Average altitude: 2700 meters

Highest altitude: 3500 meters

Distance: 13 kilometers

Maximum gradient: - 29 %

Average gradient: - 8 %

Travel time: 7 hours

Day 6:

Breakfast. For those who want to ride a horse, there will be an opportunity to rent it before the start of the descent (paid individually). If you rent a horse, you will be able to ride it all the way down.

We will be descending along the Altyn-Arashan gorge and will pass two serpentines. At the end of the trip the car will pick us up and take the group back to Karakol city. We will enjoy our lunch at a local ethnic cafe. Later, we will travel to the yurt ethno-complex at Bokonbaevo village. On the way to the ethno-complex , we will have a short excursion the local landmark “Fairy Tale” canyon, located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Accommodation in yurts. Dinner.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 1600 meters

Average altitude: 2000 meters

Highest altitude: 2300 meters

Walking distance: 6 kilometers

Transfer by car: 155 kilometers

Maximum gradient: - 12 %

Average gradient: 2 %

Walking distance from Arashan: 3 hours, 16 kilometres

Day 7:

Breakfast. Transfer to Bishkek. We will visit local market where you can purchase souvenirs and dried fruits (purchases are paid individually). Also, we will have a short walking tour through the center of Bishkek. Accommodation at the hotel and some free time. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 700 meters

Average altitude: 1300 meters

Highest altitude: 2100 meters

Transfer by car: 275 kilometers

Day 8:

Transfer to airport Manas. End of the program.

What is included:

Transfer Bishkek-Karakol- Bokombaevo-Bishkek

Accommodation at guest house in Karakol

Accommodation at the hotel in Bishkek

Accommodation in yurts Arashan and Bokombaevo

Food is provided during the trek, at the guest house and in the hotel

Taxes and fees

Transfer to the starting point of the trek

Lunch at the ethno cafe

Tents

Matt

Guide-translator

Cook

Porters (for equipment and products)

Hot springs

Walking tour in Bishkek

Fairy Tale canyon

What is not included:

Porter (for personal luggage 20 kg.)

Sleeping bag

Food during the transfer

Bag pack

Rent of hourses