Ala-kol Lake Trekking Open Groups For 2026
About this tour
Me and My team will be happy to organize for you nice 3 days trekking to this magic lake Ala-Kol. You can book your place as early as possible. The group size will be minimum 2 person to maximum 4 person. Fixed dates, fixed price. Drop me a message if you want to do this trek in different dates which is still possible.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tündük Guest House, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Sirota Yurt camp
Karakol - Karakol valley - Kurgak-Tor gorge. First half of day is smooth walk into the Karakol National Park. Overnights in "Sirota Camp site" in Yurts nearby crystal clean water of Kurgak-Tor. During the trek you will fill up your bottles from side rivers or springs. If you are not used for so please bring with you water filter or water purifying tablets. Walking time 4-5hours.
Day 2: Sirota to Ala-Kol lake
This day trail leads up to Ala-Kol lake where is teep parts along the river (coming from the Ala-Kol lake). With a nice view for the waterfall, the amazing Ala-Kol lake. Camp near the lake Ala-Kol at 3500m. You need to bring with you good waterproof jacket and warm clothes as it is usually windy up there. Walking time 3-5hrs depending on the team.
Day 3: Ala-Kol lake to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Lake Ala-Kol - Ala-Kol pass (3 800m.) - Keldike gorge - Altyn-Arashan hot springs After a nice breakfast start walking to the pass at 3800m where you find your self in panorama with amazing view to the high peaks of Tesrkey Ala-Too the Karakol peak (5281m), Djigit peak (5170m), Oguz-Bashi peak (5168m.), Tashtambek peak (4800m.) and Ala-Kol Bashi peak (4200m), you will see the lake and the glacier, the begining of water. After admiring, the trail continue via gentle descent down from the pass and walking through the shpeherds trail in Keldike valley. From Keldike valley we will take horses down to Altyn-Arashan. The valley frequently visited by shepherds, who usually feed their cattle during the summer. From Altyn-Arashan by Soviet car UAZ will go down to Karakol town. Working day 5-6 hours.
What's included
• All transfers into the gorge from Karakol to the beginning and from the end of the trekking from Ak-Suu forestry village to Karakol town. • National park and camp site fees • Local Mountain Guide • Lodging in Yurt in Sirota campsite 2-4 person in 1 Yurt, with meals dinner and breakfast • Lodging in the tents on , included dinner and breakfasts.
- Lunch (please buy snacks in Karakol town before the start of the trek). - Porter service. You can hire and book porter ahead for 105Euros for 3 days, porter will carry 16kg of your things. It is also possible to share porters service with others. - Accommodation in Karakol town before the trek and after the trek. You are welcome to stay in our Yurt stay or Homestay in Karakol located centrally for an extra 25$ per person including breakfast.
Languages spoken
What to know
Hiking season from June 10 to September 25. This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Tündük Guest House, Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Sirota Yurt camp