Visiting wild hot springs and Alakul Lake and canyon "Fairy tale"

Day 1

Meeting with driver at Manas airport. Transfer to the east side through Boom Gorge to alpine lake Issyk-Kul. Driving on the north shore of the lake. Lunch is not included. Continue to drive to Karakol. Arrival to Karakol and accommodation at hotel. Meeting with guide and prepare for trek. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 700 m.

Average altitude: 900 m.

Highest altitude: 1800 m.

Distance: 450 km.

Maximum gradient: -%

Average gradient: -%

Travel time: 7 h.

Day 2

Acclimatization day. City Tour. On this day we will visit the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Dungan Mosque, the Bazaar and the Przewalski Museum. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 3

Early breakfast. Transfer from Karakol city to Karakol gorge to the starting point of the track. The Karakol gorge is located 9 km south of the city. The gorge has a length of 40 km and it is adjacent to the ridge Terskey Ala-Too. A stop for the lunch.

The first overnight stay in the area of the Orphan camp (2800 m). Dinner. Overnight in tents.

Detailed information:

Average altitude: 2446 m.

Highest altitude: 3003 m.

Distance: 11,3 km.

Maximum gradient: 47 %

Average gradient: 13 %

Travel time: 5-6 h.

Day 4

Early breakfast. Distance hike to the lake Ala-Kul (3500 m). The hike takes about 3 hours, from the camp. After a short halt, excessive gradient and talus will be awaiting us to the Ala-Kul pass (3860 m). Lunch. Descent from the pass to the gorge Keldyke. Dinner. Overnight in tents (3200 m).

Detailed information:

Average altitude: 3388 m.

Highest altitude: 3860 m.

Distance: 9 km.

Maximum gradient: 57 %

Average gradient: 20 %

Travel time: 6-7 h.

Day 5

Early breakfast. Descent to the Altyn-Arashan valley, 3 hour walk (Golden Spring). You will have the opportunity to visit the swimming pools with mineral water and take a walk in the surrounding area of Arashan. There are enclosed swimming pools and the hot springs which remain in the open air. Lunch. Accommodation in the Kyrgyz national dwelling “Yurt”. Dinner. Overnight in the yurts (or guesthouse) (2500 m.).

Detailed information:

Average altitude: 2917 m.

Highest altitude: 3505 m.

Distance: 10 km.

Maximum gradient: - 52%

Average gradient: - 13%

Travel time: 6

Day 6

Rest day after hike. Breakfast. We will visit the hot wild springs and take a horse walk to the mountain waterfall in the Arashan gorge. Overnight in the yurts (or guesthouse) (2500 m.).

Day 7

Early breakfast. Hot morning pool before returning to the city of Karakol. A 5-6 hours hike along Ak-Suu gorge where a car will be awaiting us. Lunch. Return to the city of Karakol. Hotel accommodation. Dinner.

Detailed information:

Average altitude: 2189 m.

Highest altitude: 2556 m.

Distance: 14 km.

Maximum gradient: -33%

Average gradient: -10%

Travel time hike: 5-6 h.

Day 8

A ride to the hot springs. All day we will spend on the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul lake bathing in hot springs and enjoying the rest after the mountains. Return to the guest house in Karakol.

Day 9

A trip to the amazing place of its relief, called "Fairy Tale". It is a canyon on the shore of the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul from the red sands. Next, we go to the next gorge, Barskoon, we are waiting for the waterfall "Tears of the Leopard". Return to the city of Karakol. Farewell dinner in an ethnic cafe.

Day 10

Early morning transfers from Karakol city to Manas airport (Bishkek). End of service.

Price (USD):

1 Person 1 744

2 Persons 2 253

3 Persons 2 643

4 Persons 3 090

5 Persons 3 646

10 Persons 6 654

15 Persons 10 910