Combined Tour

Bishkek – Karakol – Ala-Kol – Altyn-Arashan - Son-Kul Lake – Bishkek

Travel season: July - August

Day 1

Arrival in Bishkek. Meeting the group at the airport Manas and transfer to Bishkek by minibus. Accommodation in the hotel 3*.

Day 2

Transfer to Karakol (390km, 6-7 hours) through Cholpon-Ata. On the way excursion to Ethnographical Museum, Petroglyphs Museum on open air in Cholpon-Ata (ancient drawings on the stones dated 2000-3000 BC). Continue excursion in Karakol: Museum of Prijivalsky, Orthodox Church, Mosque. Accommodation in the Home Stay.

Day 3

Transfer to Karakol Gorge (50 km far from Karakol city) by cross country vehicle GAZ 66. Trekking to the place calls Sirota (Orphan), altitude - 2900 m. Trekking distance during the day is 6-7 km, it takes about 3 hours. Set up Tent camp. Radial hiking. Acclimatization. Full board. Overnight in tent.

Day 4

Trekking to Ala-Kol Lake (3500 m) and back. Trek along the Kurgak-Tor Gorge via waterfall will take about 4 hours one way. Full board. Overnight in tent.

Day 5

Trekking from Ala-Kol lake to Altyn-Arashan Gorge 2500 m (Golden Spring) hot springs to swim in (40-45°). Full board. Overnight in tent.

Day 6

Breakfast. Back transfer to Karakol by cross country vehicle GAZ 66. Transfer to Kochkor (275km, 4-5 hours) by minibus. Accommodation in Home Stay.

Day 7

Transfer to Kyzart village (80km, 2 hours). Loading all the equipment to the horses and trek to Kilemche jailoo by horses. Dinner and overnight in Yurt Inn.

Day 8

Arrival in Son-Kul lake by horses. Rest. Visit local nomad’s family and see local tradition and customs. Dinner and overnight in Yurt Inn.

Day 9

Transfer to Bishkek (355 km, 5-6 hours). Excursion to Burana Tower (X-XI AD) on the way. Accommodation in the hotel 3*.

Price is valid for a group of 6 persons.

Price includes the following service:

1) Transportation

Minibus 15 seats

Cross country vehicle GAZ 66, 14 seats, 4 WD for the transfer to Karakol Gorge and Altyn-Arashan Gorge

6 Horses for horse trekking from Kysart village to Son-kul Lake

2) Accommodation:

Bishkek – Alpinist hotel 3* or equal level (2 night in twin room)

Karakol – CBT Home Stay (1 night, breakfast is included)

Kochkor – CBT Home Stay (1 night, breakfast is included)

Kilemche jailoo – Yurt Inn (1 night, breakfast and dinner are included)

Son-Kul Lake – Yurt Inn (1 night, breakfast and dinner are included)

Triple sharing basis tent for trekking period to Ala-Kol Lake and Altyn-Arashan

3) Meals:

Full board for trekking to Ala-Kol Lake and Altyn-Arashan (from lunch on day 3 to breakfast on day 6)

Bottled water (1.5 liters per day/pers) for the transfers

4) Personnel:

4 Porters to carry foods, kitchen utensils, and tent only for trekking period

Cooker for trekking period

2 Horseman with their own horses for horse trekking Son-Kul Lake

NB: Meals for the personnel are included.

5) Equipment:

All kitchen and dining utensil

6) Formalities:

Entrance fee to Karakol Gorge

7) Excursions as mentioned in the program above

Price does not include:

Kyrgyz visa fee

City tour in Bishkek

Early check-in in the hotel 3* in Bishkek

Entrance fee for cities on the way

Meals in cities and en-route

Alcohol beverage

English speaking guide

Porters to carry a sleeping bag, carry mats, and personal belongings

Sleeping bag for trekking

Carry mats