Jily-Suu -Alakol lake (11 Days)

For those who are looking for a hike that lasts at least six days and still have time to travel around Kyrgyzstan, this is what you need. The active part of the program takes up more time. We will pass through all the trekking gorges and valleys. We will visit at one time everything that people try to see several times, and we will also have extraordinary sunsets on the Son-Kol lake and the Kyrchyn valley where you can become a part of the nomadic life of the local people.

Day 1: Son-Kol lake

Meeting at the Manas airport.Transfer to the mountain lake Son-Kol. Lunch on the way, in a road cafe (paid independently). Horseback riding around the lake (paid independently). Overnight at the Kyrgyz national dwelling Yurt. Dinner.

Meals: -/-/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 637 m.

Average altitude: 1685 m.

Highest altitude: 3442 m.

Distance:  331 km.

Maximum gradient: -

Average gradient: -

Travel time by car: 7 h.

Day 2: Issyk-kul lake

Transfer to the city of Karakol. On the way we will visit the Fairy tale canyon, Orto-Tokoy reservoir. Lunch at a road cafe (paid independently). You can swim and relax on the beach of Issyk-Kul Lake. Dinner. Overnight in a guest house in Karakol city.

Meals: B/-/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 1611 m.

Average altitude: 2160 m.

Highest altitude: 3443 m.

Distance:  373 km.

Maximum gradient: -

Average gradient: -

Travel time by car: 7 h.

Day 3: Jily-Suu gorge

Departure from Karakol city to Chon Kyzyl-Suu valley. Hike into the depths of the gorge. We have to go on this day 11 km. With a constant climb. Overnight stay behind the pass Jily-Suu. (3625 m.).  Dinner and camping.

Meals: B/L/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 2348 m.

Average altitude: 3130 m.

Highest altitude: 3625 m.

Distance:  11 km.

Maximum gradient: 30%

Average gradient: 18%

Travel time by car: 1 h. (45 km.)

Travel time: 6 h.  

Day 4: Jety-Oguz valley

A day with beautiful views and a smooth descent to the Jeti-Oguz gorge. Night in the gorge next to the river and the spruce forest. Dinner. Night in tents.

Meals: B/L/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 2332 m.

Average altitude: 2718 m.

Highest altitude: 3071 m.

Distance:  14 km.

Maximum gradient: 27%

Average gradient: 14%

Travel time: 7 h.

Day 5: Karakol valley

Climbing to Telety pass (3800m). There are two steep ascents at the beginning of this pass, but you will be amazed by the view. Descent from the pass to Telety - East valley until the first convenient place to have lunch. After lunch coming down to Karakol valley. Camping (2400 m) at the conflux of Telety East and Karakol valleys. Dinner and camping in tents.

Meals: B/L/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 2564 m.

Average altitude: 3228m.

Highest altitude: 3784 m.

Distance:  11 km.

Maximum gradient: 39%

Average gradient: 23%

Travel time: 7 h.

Day 6: «Orphan» camp

Breakfast. Ascent to the Kurgaktor gorge where a splendid view on the beautiful Ayu-Tor valley. Descent to the «Orphan» camp. It is a very popular tourist destination as it is located at the intersection of many mountain routes. It is quiet, beautiful and little wind. Lunch. Dinner. Overnight in tents.

Meals: B/L/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 2532 meters  

Average altitude: 2664 meters  

Highest altitude: 3000 meters  

Distance: 6 kilometers  

Maximum gradient: 40 %  

Average gradient: 18 %  

Travel time: 6 hours  

Day 7: Alakol Lake

Early breakfast. Distance hike to the lake Ala-Kul (3500 m). 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: 2948 meters  

Average altitude: 3460 meters  

Highest altitude: 3860 meters  

Distance: 9 kilometers  

Maximum gradient: 42 %  

Average gradient: 22 %  

Travel time: 7 hours  

Day 8: Altyn-Arashan valley

 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: 2504 meters  

Average altitude: 2764 meters  

Highest altitude: 3233 meters  

Distance: 7 kilometers  

Maximum gradient: 30 %  

Average gradient: 11 %  

Travel time: 6 hours  

Day 9: Kyrchyn valley

 Breakfast. Returning to the city of Karakol. A 4-5h hour hike along Ak-Suu gorge where a car will be awaiting us.  Lunch in ethno café in Karakol city (paid independently). Transfer to Kyrchyn gorge where the World Nomad Games were held. Walk to the mountain lake "Syutu Bulak". Overnight at the house of a Kyrgyz family. Those who wish will be able to ride horses (paid independently). Dinner.

Meals: B/-/D

Detailed information:

Minimum altitude: 1700 m.

Average altitude: 1883 m.

Highest altitude: 2552 m.

Walking distance: 15 km.  

Distance by car: 120 km.

Maximum gradient: -

Average gradient: -

Travel time by car: 3 h.

Day 10: Bishkek city

Breakfast. Transfer to Bishkek. Visiting the local market to buy souvenirs and dried fruits (purchases are paid for independently), a short walk through the center of Bishkek. Accommodation and rest after busy days. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: B/-/D

Detailed information:

Minimum height: 700 m  

Average height: 1600 m.  

Highest Height: 3400 m  

Distance by car: 285 km  

Travel time: 6 h.  

Day 11: Airport

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport " Manas ". End of the program.

Meals: B/-/-

What is 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

What is not included:

Meals during transfer

Sleeping bag

Bag pack

Porter (for personal luggage 20 kg.) 25 USD per day

Horseback riding

Attention:

o   Tourists must have no medical contraindications for the trekking and hiking.

o   In case of bad weather, a tour guide has a right to change the route in a safety purpose.