Sary-Jaz And Karkyra Valley - 4 Days From Bishkek
About this tour
While traveling through the Sary-Jaz valley, you can see a lot of interesting things. We advise you to visit the amazingly beautiful Sary-Jaz canyon, which is located near the confluence of the Sary-Jaz river and its right tributary Ak-Shiyrak. 7 km east of the village of Echkili-Tash at an altitude of 3150 m in a limestone cliff on the right bank of the Sary-Jaz is the Ak-Chunkur ("white pit") cave about 70 m long and 4 m wide, the entrance to which rises above the water by 130 m. Traces of the presence of a prehistoric man were found in it. There is a small lake not far from the cave.
In the upper reaches of the Sary-Jaz River, near the colorful marble rock Kara-Ala-Tash, there are hot springs with a temperature of about 60 degrees. Near the village of Enilchek you can see rock paintings (1-2 thousand years BC). In the kingdom of mountain gorges and peaks, hung with hanging tongues of snowfields, there are many ibex, mountain sheep and argali. The Sary-Jaz valley is connected with the city of Karakol by a 140 km road. To visit the Sary-Jaz valley, you need to get a pass to the border zone.
Attention:
o You need to book a tour beforehand in order to have time to prepare the permits.
o Tourists must have no medical contraindications for the trekking and hiking.
o In case of bad weather, a tour guide has a right to change the route in a safety purpose.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Meeting at the airport” Manas “. Transfer to the city of Karakol. On the way, stop at a local cafe for lunch (not included in the price, paid on your own). Across the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Accommodation in the guest house. Dinner. Meeting with the guide. Meals: -/-/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 635 m. Highest altitude: 1700 m. Distance: 420 km.
Day 2: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Khrebet Sarydzhaz, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast. The high-mountainous Sary-Jaz valley is located near the border of Kazakhstan and China. Therefore, to visit it you need an entry permit. The whole valley is covered with alpine meadows and small lakes from melt water. In the valley we will visit the Ak-Chunkur cave, Zhashyl Kol lake and spend the night in tents overlooking the Khan Tengri peak and other peaks of 6000+ m. Dinner. Night in tents. Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum height: 1 700 m Average height: 2 520 m Highest Height: 4 130 m Walking distance: 5 km Road distance by car: 180 km
Day 3: Khrebet Sarydzhaz, Kyrgyzstan to Karkara, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast. Descent along the Karkyra gorge to the valley. A very beautiful place, with coniferous forests and deep rivers. Walk around the neighborhood. Night in tents, dinner. Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum height: 2 040 m Average height: 2 630 m Highest Height: 3 380 m Walking distance: 10 km Road distance by car: 70 km
Day 4: Karkara, Kyrgyzstan to Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast. Transfer to Bishkek. On the way, stop at the historical monument "Stones of Tamerlane". Lunch on the road (paid independently). Visiting the local market to buy souvenirs and dried fruits (purchases are paid for independently), a short walk through the center of Bishkek. Accommodation and rest after busy days. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. End of the program. Meals: B/-/D Detailed information: Minimum height: 700 m Average height: 1 400 m. Highest Height: 1700 m Distance by car: 400 km
What's included
Transport for the entire program Accommodation Cook Guide Meals during the track and stay Sleeping mats Taxes and fees Making permission Transport to the beginning of the end of the route Tents
Porter (for personal luggage 20 kg.) 25 USD per day Sleeping bag Meals at the time of transfer Backpack Horse rental Lunch at the ethno cafe Lunch at the roadside cafe Porter (for equipment and products) for the duration of the track
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan