3 Day Hike To Alakol Lake From Altyn Arashan
About this tour
If you want to enjoy the beauty of nature while enjoying the comfort of staying in a guesthouse and controlling your pace of hiking this is the perfect hiking tour to do so! Not only you get to enjoy the beauty of nature but also swim in hot springs which the valley is famous for every day of the hike.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan
Day 1: Transfer by car from Karakol to Aksu village. Hike from Aksu to Altyn Arashan valley, 2600 m. Lunch. Dinner & overnight in a guesthouse or yurt
Day 2: Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan
Day 2: Breakfast. Hike to Alakol lake (3600 m) and back ( 26 km both ways). Lunchbox is provided. Dinner & overnight in a guesthouse or yurt
Day 3: Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Day 3: Breakfast. Hike back to Aksuu village. Transfer from Aksu to Karakol. Lunch on your own.
What's included
includes hot springs fee (one time entrance), meals and accommodation as per itinerary, transportation from karakol to aksu and back, guiding service.
HIghly recommendable to bring: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, trekking pants and shoes; warm sweater/jacket, sandals to walk in the area, several pairs of socks, warm hat (it get snonwy at the pass)
What to know
if you have an altitude problem it is highly recommendable to take diamox 24 hours before the hike.
Route & locations
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan