| Duration: | 22 Day(s) - 21 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Mountaineering |
Kamansuu Valley & Korzhenevskogo Glacier Expedition – Zaalaisky Range
Season: July – September
Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek & Expedition Preparation
Arrival in Bishkek. Meet at the airport and transfer to a 3★ hotel. Final preparation for the expedition.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Day 2: Overland Journey to Jalal-Abad
Early transfer by cross-country vehicle (Kamaz 6WD) to Jalal-Abad (576 km, 11–12 hours).
Meals: Full Board
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Day 3: Transfer to Kamansuu Valley & Glacier Base Area
Transfer to the Kamansuu Valley / Korzhenevskogo Glacier area via Kashaksuu village and Osh (450 km, 9–10 hours).
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Days 4–18: Acclimatisation & Climbing Period
Acclimatisation and climbing period (14 days) in the Korzhenevskogo Glacier region.
Day 19: Return to Jalal-Abad
Transfer from the Kamansuu Valley / Korzhenevskogo Glacier area to Jalal-Abad (450 km, 9–10 hours).
Day 20: Scenic Drive to Bishkek via Toktogul Reservoir
Transfer to Bishkek via the Toktogul Reservoir (576 km, 11–12 hours).
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Day 21: Reserve Day in Bishkek
Free/reserve day in Bishkek.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Day 22: Departure
Departure transfer to the airport.
Services Included in the Program:
Airport transfers in Bishkek by minibus (14–18 seats)
Transportation by cross-country vehicle (Kamaz 6WD)
Accommodation:
Bishkek: Alpinist Hotel 3★ or similar – 4 nights in twin rooms (including early check-in)
Jalal-Abad: Homestay with breakfast (shared bathroom and outdoor WC) – 2 nights
Base Camp: Tents on a twin-sharing basis during the expedition
Full board as mentioned in the program
Border permit
All kitchen and dining equipment for the ascent period
Mess tent during the ascent period
Mountain guide (including salary, meals, gear, and accommodation)
2 porters (including salary, meals, gear, and accommodation)
Cook at Base Camp (including salary, meals, gear, and accommodation)
Conditions and Notes:
Each porter carries up to 15 kg of commercial weight up to 5,200 m and 10 kg up to 6,800 m.
Personal mountaineering gear is required for all ascents.
All climbers must have medical insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 15,000. We recommend coverage of USD 40,000 or more, including emergency helicopter evacuation.
Equipment List
Sleeping bag and sleeping mat, lightweight down jacket, Polartec jacket and pants, windproof jacket and pants, woolen mittens and gloves, over-mittens, woolen hat and socks, UV-protective sunglasses and sunscreen, double plastic boots and gaiters, crampons, ice axe, ski or telescopic poles, high-altitude tent, rope, harness, prusik, 2–3 ice screws, ascender (jumar), descender, headlamp with spare batteries, gas burner, thermal flask (thermos), and mug.
Final Note
The program can be customised and adjusted according to your interests. Please feel free to suggest any changes or variations that suit your preferences. Thank you!