Trekking To Ala Kul Lake
About this tour
Karakol gorge, Ala Kul lake 3533m alt. Altun Arashan hot springs, camping in wild nature.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Karakol city to Sirota valley
Meeting at your hotel 8:00. Transfer to the beginning of Karakol valley. Hiking in beautiful landscape of alpine mountains. Lunch on the way. Arrival to Sirota valley and installation of the camp in the forest. 12 km, +600m, 5-6h hiking.
Day 2: Sirota valley to Keldike valley
Start from Sirota to the lake takes 2-3 hours. Ala-Kul lake (3533m). The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, frozen from October to May and and surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too mountain peaks chain. The descent from the pass by the rocky path to the lake and continue along the coast to the waterfall, flowing from the lake. Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge. (3200m).
Day 3: Keldike valley to Altun arashan valley
Hiking down to Altun Arashan valley. Easy day. Arrival to yurt camp and we will enjoy termal hot springs. Night in yurts. 3-4h hiking.
Day 4: altun arashan valley to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Morning excurcion to hot wild springs. Walking to “Lastochkino gnezdo” (swallow’s nest), Queen Frog and heart shape bathes. Walking down by Altyn-Arashan gorge to Aksu village. Close to noon car will pick you up and bring you to place of your stay in Karakol. End of the service. 3-4h hiking.
What's included
Equipment: 1 tent for 2 person (single accommodation is available upon request for extra payment), mats and table equipment Accommodation in guesthouse or yurt in Altyn-Arashan Hot springs Transportation Payment to Karakol National Park Cook and porters (number of porters same as number of clients
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Karakol city to Sirota valley