Trekking Tour In Issyk Kul Lake
About this tour
During the 8 days you will see amazing views, fresh mountain air, spruce forests. This destination is very popular for trekking. Alpine meadows, mountain lakes with crystal water, panoramic views to mountain peaks, visit six valleys all this awaits you during the tour. At the end of the trek you arrive to Karakol
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Telety pass, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast pick up from your hotel and drive Jeti-Oguz gorge 50min (35km). The trek will start at the Broken Heart, you will hike half way to Telety Pass ~4-5 hours (10km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2843m)
Day 2: Telety pass, Kyrgyzstan to Ushchel'ye Karakol, Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan
We are moving to Karakol valley today and starting with climbing to Telety Passover (3800m). There are two steep ascents at the beginning of this passover, but you will enjoy the view on the top. Descent to Telety-East valley until the first convenient place to have lunch. After lunch descent to Karakol Valley to Alp Camp, located on altitude 2500m.
Day 3: Ushchel'ye Karakol, Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan to Ala-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Today we climbing to Ala-kul lake (3533m). You will be amazed by this extraordinary lake. Ala-Kul lake is a rock-dammed and hidden treasure between lofty Terskey Ala Too Mountains. It lies at an altitude of approximately 3533 meters. In addition, you will be able to see the glacier where this lake begins. Ascending this Passover you will also have an opportunity to enjoy with inexpressible view of mountain summits, such Djigit, Karakol and Tashtanbek peaks. Climbing to Ala-Kul peak (3800 m) and descent to Keldike valley. Overnight in tent.
Day 4: Ala-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan to Altyn-Arashan, Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan
Our next point is Altyn-Arashan valley. Extremely picturesque views of Altyn-Arashan attract large number of tourists. Altyn-Arashan resort is famous for hot springs. You will take a bath in the pool with radon water. Dinner and accommodation in guesthouse or yurt
Day 5: Altyn-Arashan, Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan to Almaluu, Kyrgyzstan
You are leaving Arashan and go toward Anyr-Tor gorge, and go up near toOrtok Pass located in 3609m. (Almaluu). Here the view of Altyn-Arashan can be seen. A campwill be in 3100m. The duration of trekking is 5-6 hours.Overnight in a tent(Elevation: 3609m)
Day 6: Almaluu, Kyrgyzstan to Ak suu river
We will go up to Ortok pass located in 3609m. The view of Altyn-Arashan and Tashtanbek pick and the glacier opens there. Further you will go down to Ak-Suu (Almaluu). Youcan observe local shepherds there. The camp will be settled near Ak-Suu river in 2900m. Theduration of trekking is 6-7 hours.Overnight in a tent(Elevation: 2900m)
Day 7: Ak suu river to Ichke Jergez, Kyrgyzstan
The ascent at Ailanysh pass is in 3671m. The descent along Ailanysh lake is3432m in Jergez Gorge. A camp will be in 3000m
Day 8: Ichke Jergez, Kyrgyzstan to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
The descent will be till Jergez river is separated. On the way you will see theview of Ala-Kol and Kungoi Ala-Too. Duration of descent: 5-6 hours. A car will pick you toKarakol. Lunch, free time. End of the tour.
What's included
Transportation, driver, Fuel, Petrol (Drivers waiting time) Porters (in Ala Kul lake) Cook Guide translator Accommodation/Tent/Yurt Meals, Hot spring shower Parks tickets Mineral water Tent, sleeping bag, gas, dishes
Travel insurance, Air tickets, Alcohol Tax of bank,
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan to Telety pass, Kyrgyzstan