Trekking To Ala- Kul Lake
About this tour
Alakol alpine lake, one of the most popular places in Kyrgyzstan. Everyone who visits this beautiful country wants to get here. The tour follows the classic route. Through beautiful green gorges and open valleys with rivers. Nothing more, just trekking.
Ala Kul is one of the most popular and spectacular alpine lakes. It's accessible from Karakol and Altyn Arashan valleys. Both routes are challenging and may surprise even well-trained hiker. This route is popular due to the beautiful scenery from the pass and the turquoise color of the Lake. Please Note: It is necessary to have warm clothes, spare clothes, good boots and spare sport shoes, a rain jacket, sun glasses, sunblock (cream). If you have a specific disease, you should have your own first aid kit with the necessary medicines.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Meeting at the Manas airport/ Bishkek city airport with a driver. Transfer to the city of Karakol. On the way, stop at a road cafe (lunch is paid for by yourself). Accommodation in a guest house. Meals: -/-/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 635 m. Highest altitude: 1700 m. Distance: 420 km.
Day 2: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Ala-Kul Lake Camp, Kyrgyzstan
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. Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 2120 m. Highest altitude: 2951 m. Distance: 12 km. Maximum gradient: 35 % Average gradient: 10 %
Day 3: Ala-Kul Lake Camp, Kyrgyzstan to Ala-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Early breakfast. Distance hike to the lake Ala-Kul (3500 m) along the Kurgaktor gorge. 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). Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 2950 m. Highest altitude: 3860 m. Distance: 9 km. Maximum gradient: 47% Average gradient: 20%
Day 4: Ala-Kul, Kyrgyzstan to Arashan, Kyrgyzstan
Early breakfast. Descent to the Altyn-Arashan valley, 3 hours 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 (2500 m.). Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 2501 m. Highest altitude: 3207 m. Distance: 8 km. Maximum gradient: -37 % Average gradient: -11 %
Day 5: Arashan, Kyrgyzstan to Ak-Suu Dendrarium, Kyrgyzstan
Early breakfast. Returning to the city of Karakol. A 4-5h hour hike along Ak-Suu gorge where a car will be awaiting us. Lunch. Return to the city of Karakol. Meals: B/L/D Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 1883 m. Highest altitude: 2552 m. Distance: 15 km. Maximum gradient: - 23 % Average gradient: - 7 %
Day 6: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan
Transfer to the Manas airport/ Bishkek city. On the way, stop at a road cafe (lunch is paid for by yourself). End of program. Meals: B/L/- Detailed information: Minimum altitude: 635 m. Highest altitude: 1700 m. Distance: 420 km.
What's included
Accommodation for the entire program Transfer for the entire program Transfer to the starting point of the track Meals during track and accommodations Taxes and duties Guide Hot springs (fee to the pool) Cook during the track Yurts Sleeping mat Tents Porters (for equipment) during the track
Meals during transfer Sleeping bag Bag pack Porter (for personal luggage 20 kg.) 25 USD per day
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan