16 D a y s / 15 N i g h t s Food 45 M e a l s :
15 Breakfasts,
15 Lunches,
15 Dinners Season June-October Route Bishkek-Karakol-Bishkek

Day 1 -

Arrive Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Arrive in Bishkek. Meeting in airport. Transfer to Karakol (400 km.) by North side of Issyk-Kul Lake. Visiting Burana Tower (11 c.), petroglyphs sightseeing in Cholpon-Ata en-route. Lunch en route. Accomodation in Yurt Camp "Turkestan" located in center of the town. LD (Lunch, Dinner).

  

Day 2 -

City tour in Karakol.

In the morning city tour in Karakol. Sightseeing of Orthodox church, oriental bazaar, Memorial complex of Central Asia explorer Przhevalski. In the afternoon leisure and preparation for trek. FB (Full board).

  

Day 3 -

Transfer Karakol-Chon Kyzyl Suu.

Transfer Karakol-Chon Kyzyl Suu gorge (60 km) till the mineral sources of Jyluu Suu. Camp (2300 m) in the forest. FB.

  

Day 4 -

Camp (3500m).

Hiking under pass Archa -Tor. Camp (3500m). FB.

  

Day 5 -

Pass Archa-Tor.

Ascent to pass Archa-Tor (3800m) . From this pass you can see Oguz-Bashi peak. Then descent to Jety Oguz gorge. Camp (2800 m). FB.

  

Day 6 -

Bai Tor gorge.

Radial hiking to Bai Tor gorge to under peak Oguz-Bashi. The altitude of peak is 5168m.Camp.FB.

  

Day 7 -

Jety Oguz gorge.

Descent along the Jety Oguz gorge till the junction with Telety (Western) gorge. Delivery of fresh food supplies. Ascent along the Telety (Western) gorge to under Telety pass. Camp (2900m). FB.

  

Day 8 -

Telety pass.

Ascent to Telety pass (3800m). Descent from pass Telety to Telety (eastern) gorge. And descent along the Telety (eastern) gorge till the junction with Karakol gorge. Camp (2300m). FB.

  

Day 9 -

Karakol gorge.

Ascent along the Karakol gorge till the tongue of Karakol glacier. Camp (2900m). FB.

  

Day 10 -

Karakol glacier.

Hiking on the Karakol glacier to under On-Tor pass (3950m). Ascent to On- Tor pass and descent to Kol-Tor valley till the most suitable place for your camp. Camp (3100m). FB.

  

Day 11 -

Kol-Tor gorge.

Descent along the Kol-Tor gorge till the junction with Karakol gorge. Descent along the Karakol gorge till the junction with Kurgak-Tor gorge. Here you take new store of food. Crossing the river via bridge. And ascent along the Kurgak-Tor gorge till the "Sirota" place. Sirota is one of the region's most arrestingly beautiful areas with its unique landscape and spectacular views. From here you will be able to see the neighbouring valley with its corner peak Ayu-Tor Camp (2900m). FB.

  

Day 12 -

Kurgak-Tor gorge.

Ascent along the Kurgak-Tor gorge to Ala-Kol lake (3500m). This lake is famous for its eerie, ever-changing colour and for being situated at an altitude of 3500m above sea level. Everybody finds the spectacle of this miracle of nature absolutely unforgettable. If you just here for the first time, we guarantee that you will fall in love with Ala-Kul and its surroundings. The color of the lake surface changes from greeny-blue to violet every hour depending on weather conditions. Luch on the lake shore. Hiking past nice waterfall. Ascent to Ala Kol pass (3860m) and descent to Keldyke gorge. Camp (3300m). FB.

  

Day 13 -

Keldyke gorge.

Descent along the Keldyke gorge till the junction with Altyn Arashan gorge. And descent along the Altyn Arashan gorge till the hot springs of Altyn Arashan. Here you can take bath. Camp (2200m). FB.

  

Day 14 -

Altyn Arashan gorge.

Descent along the Altyn Arashan gorge via Ortok pass (2100 м) to Ak Suu gorge and to Ak Suu health resort. Transfer Ak Suu health resort to Karakol. Accommodation in Yurt Camp "Turkestan". FB.

  

Day 15 -

Transfer Karakol-Bishkek.

Transfer Karakol-Bishkek via southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Leasure on the Issyk-Kul lake shore. Lunch on the lake shore. Accommodation in hotel Issyk-Kul. FB.

  

Day 16 -

Transfer to airport.

 Transfer to airport. Departure home.

Tour price in euro: (?):

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This itinerary can be recosted to suit your specific requirements.
Additional group sizes available.

Tour includes

• accommodation in Yurt Camp Turkestan (2 nights)
• transfer Karakol town - Djety-Oguz valley (by army-jeep 6WD)
• guide (days 1-7)
• interpreter (days 1-7)
• cook (days 1-7)
• porters (days 1-7), every porter carries 15 kg of useful luggage
• Rent of tents and sleeping mats
• Rent of gas cylinders
• Rent of gas stove
• Rent of kitchen utensils
• Transfer Arashan valley-Karakol town (by army-jeep 6WD)
Food:
• Dinner before trek
• Days 1-7 - Full Board

Not included

• Visa support
• OVIR registration
• Rent of sleeping bags
• International flights to and from Bishkek

Our  highlights

• Karakol town
• Yurt Camp Turkestan
• Jety Oguz gorge
• Telety (Western) gorge
• Telety pass
• Peak Djigit (5170 m)
• Karakol gorge
• place "Priyut Sirota" ("Orphan shelter")
• Kol-Tor valley
• Kol-Tor gorge
• Kurgak-Tor gorge
• Ala-Kol lake
• Keldyke gorge
• Altyn Arashan gorge
• Ak Suu gorge