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Trekking: TST-1 Konorchok Red Canyons,
7 days
- Explore
mysterious land of highly coloured red formations of sandstone
- Trekking
in wild and pathless region
- Accommodation
in Hotel and Tent Camps
Season:
May - September
| Days |
Itinerary: |
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| 1. |
Arrival
in Bishkek. |
Hotel |
| 2. |
Transfer
Bishkek - Shamsi-Tuiuk (110 km), to the start point of the trek. |
Tent
Camp |
| 3. |
Trek
Shamsi-Tuiuk - Ototokoi |
Tent
Camp |
| 4. |
Trek
to Konorchok canyon of red rock walls. |
Tent
Camp |
| 5. |
Trekking
to Boom gorge. |
Tent
Camp |
| 6. |
Transfer
to Bishkek (160 km). |
Tent
Camp |
| 7. |
Departure. |
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Notes:
There are no hard difficulties on the route.
Every tourist has to have warm clothes, rain coat, trekking-boots, sleeping-bag,
carry mat.
Service:
- Transportation
- Lodging in hotel and Tent Camp
- Full board
- Kitchenware and dining set
- Personnel: Guide / Interpreter, Cook, Porters
Extra
service:
- Kyrgyz visa support
- Registration in OVIR
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Trekking: TST-2 Terskey Ala-Too,
13 days
- Invigorating
trekking route of medium grade
- Unique
climate area of high mountain Lake Issyk-Kul
- Rich wildlife
and original Kyrgyz nomads culture
- Accommodation
in Hotels or Guest Houses and Tent Camps
Issyk-Kul Lake is a huge natural accumulator which determine the unique
climate of the whole area. You can hardly experience anywhere else such
a hot mountain sun, fresh air and smell of fir trees, as well as coolness
of sea breeze. While travelling there you will become stronger, healthy,
full of pleasant emotions.
Season:
June - September
Days |
Itinerary: |
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| 1 |
Arrival
in Bishkek. |
Hotel |
| 2 |
Transfer
to the Boom gorge. Walking to the red sandstone rocks. |
Tent
Camp |
| 3 |
After
lunch transfer via Karakol town (former Przhevalsk) to Kashka-Suu
Gorge. |
Tent
Camp |
| 4 |
Hike
up to Chon-Kol-Dzar pass (3350 m) along Kashka-Suu River and then
descent to Altyn-Arashan Gorge ("Gold Spring"). |
Tent
Camp or mountain hut |
| 5 |
Radial
hike to the upper reaches of Arashan Gorge. |
Tent
Camp |
| 6 |
Radial
hike to Ala-Kol Lake. |
Tent
Camp |
| 7 |
Transfer
to Dzhety-Oguz Gorge. |
Tent
Camp |
| 8-9 |
Radial
hiking. |
Tent
Camp |
| 10 |
Transfer
to Lake Issyk-Kul. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 11 |
Rest
by the Issyk-Kul lake. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 12 |
Transfer
to Almaty or Bishkek. On the way visit Burana Tower, architectural
monument of XII century on the Great Silk Road. |
Hotel |
| 13 |
Departure
from Bishkek or Almaty. |
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Conditions:
1) Average trekking time is 5-6 hours a day, however on some days it takes
7 hours over a pass.
The route is not very difficult. Good health of tourists is enough for
this tour.
2) Every tourist has to have sleeping bag, carry mat, warm clothes, rain
coat, trekking-boots.
Service:
- Transportation
- Kitchenware and dining set
- Full board and lodging in hotels and tent camps
- Personnel: Guide / Interpreter, Cook, Porters
Extra
service:
- Boating on Lake Issyk-Kul
- Folklore show
- National horse games show
- Kyrgyz visa support
- Registration in OVIR
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Trekking:
TST-5 To the highest peaks of Tien-Shan,
21 days
- 180 km
trekking route in spectacular Tien-Shan Mountains
- Scenic
Merzbacher Lake which drain all its water late August every year
- Route
over 5 passes of 3000m - 4000m
- Possibility
for ascent to Dikiy Peak 4832m
- Walking
on Inylchek Glacier, one of the largest ones in the world
- Accommodation
in Hotels and Tent Camps
Season:
July - August
| Days |
Itinerary: |
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| 1 |
Arrival
in Bishkek. Sightseeing. |
Hotel |
| 2 |
Transfer
to the Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way visit Burana Tower (XII AD) and
petroglyphs museum. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 3 |
Transfer
to the start point of trekking in Dzhergalan gorge and a short walk
to the camp site. Acclimatization. There is a rich wildlife - archa,
currants, clear water, grassy slopes and firewood for a bonfire. |
Tent
Camp |
| 4 |
Cross
the nameless pass (2800m). The way is simple and goes along grassy
slopes. Ascent time from the stop to the pass is 2-3 hours. Descent
from the pass to Dzhergalan River along the narrow gorge is about
1.5 hour. Descent from the pass to the Tjup river valley. Altogether
the hike time is 7 hours.
|
Tent
Camp |
| 5 |
Cross
Ashu-Tor pass to upper reaches of the Dzhanalach river which flows
into a wide valley. You can get acquainted with herdsmen's life here.
Hike time is about 6 hours.
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Tent
Camp |
| 6 |
Hike
to the south along Dzhanalach River valley to Echkilitash pass (5-6
hours). Fabulous view of summits of the Sari-Dzhaz range opens from
the pass. Descent (0.5 hour) to green slopes near Echkilitash river. |
Tent
Camp |
| 7 |
After
3 hours descent along the left slope of Echkilitash gorge the route
comes to the Sari-Dzhas and ascend to Saridzhaski rang along its tributary
- Tjuz River. |
Tent
Camp |
| 8 |
Crossing
over Tjuz Pass (4001 m). It is possible to by-pass the glacier walking
on scree to the right. It takes you 3 - 4 hours to ascend the pass.
Descend on the scree and a grassy slope to the Inylchek river. Hike
time 6 - 7 hours. |
Tent
Camp |
| 9 |
Day
of rest, short walk along Inylchek valley. |
Tent
Camp |
| 10 |
Lower
part of Inylchek glacier is covered with stones and moraines and is
not difficult. It takes you 8 - 9 hours to go to the Merzbacher glade,
so it is necessary to make intermediate overnight camp. |
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| 11-12 |
Radial
trekking to the Merzbacher lake and Shokalskiy glacier, where between
stones you can easily find nice crystals of tourmaline, quartz, fluorite,
topaz and other minerals.
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Tent
Camp |
| 13 |
Helicopter
flight to the Dikiy glacier. Hike to the base camp Inylchek. |
Tent
Camp |
| 14 |
Hike
to the foot of Dikiy Peak 3-4 hours. |
Tent
Camp |
| 15 |
Ascent
to Dikiy Peak (4832m). A nice view of the highest summits of Tien-Shan
opens from the peak. Time of ascent and descent is 8 - 10 hours. |
Tent
Camp |
| 16 |
Return
to the Base Camp. Walking on the glacier. |
Tent
Camp |
| 17 |
Helicopter
flight to the Maydadyr. Transfer to Karakol (170 km, 4 hours). |
Tent
Camp |
| 18 |
Transfer
to Issyk-Kul Lake over Chon-Ashu pass. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 19 |
Rest
by the Lake. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 20 |
Transfer
to Bishkek or Almaty. |
Hotel |
| 21 |
Departure
from Bishkek or Almaty |
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Conditions
and notes:
1) This trekking is considered as of average difficulty level.
We advise it for tourists who are very fit, and familiar with trekking
in the mountains of at least 3000m. Climate of Central Tien-Shan is continental,
dry, with significant difference between day and night temperatures. Sometimes
the sky can be in clouds and cold days last for 2 or 3 days. At the altitude
of 3500m it is snowing as a rule. Be ready for these difficulties. While
crossing the glacier you must be able to use safety rope.
2) Every member must have warm clothes, raincoats, trekking boots, sleeping-bag,
carry mat, trekking sticks, sunglasses.
3) All tourists must have medical insurance.
Service:
- Transportation
- Accommodation as mentioned above
- Full board
- Kitchenware and dining set
- Personnel: Guide / Interpreter, Cook, Porters
Extra
service:
- Boating on Lake Issyk-Kul
- Folklore show
- National horse games show
- Kyrgyz visa support
- Registration in OVIR
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Trekking:
TST-6 Tien-Shan - Kun Lun (Kyrgyzstan-China),
20 days
- Magnificent
high mountain sceneries of Kyrgyzstan and China
- Trek in
Kyrgyzstan over passes up to 4000m for acclimatization
- Invigorating
trekking route in China
- Extra
exciting activity - rafting and horseback riding
- Accommodation
in Hotel, Yurt Inn and Classic Tent Camp
Best season::
June - mid September
| Days |
Itinerary: |
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| 1 |
Arrival
in Almaty or Bishkek. In case of arrival in Almaty transfer to Bishkek
250 km.
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Hotel |
| 2-3 |
Trekking
in National Nature Park Ala-Archa (42 km). Acclimatization radial
hikes (1800m-2500 m) |
Mountain
hut Kashka-Suu |
| 4 |
Transfer
to Son-Kul Lake which is located in wide plane hollow at the altitude
of 3016m, and it is surrounded by mountains. There are no villages,
only in summer time many herdsmen come there with families and live
in yurts (Kyrgyz traditional dwelling). |
Yurt
Inn |
| 5 |
Radial
hike to one of the neighbouring ranges. Visit local nomads, taste
traditional food and drinks. |
Yurt
Inn or Tent Camp |
| 6 |
Transfer
to Tash-Rabat (260 km), architectural monument of XV century on the
Great Silk Road. |
Yurt
Inn |
| 7 |
Hike
up to Tash-Rabat pass. Dramatic view of salt-marsh valley and lifeless
Chatyr-Kul Lake opens from the pass. Chatyr-Kul Lake is located at
the altitude of 3530m. Caravans from Kashgar to Tien-Shan went on
this way in ancient times. |
Yurt
Inn |
| 8 |
Transfer
to Torugart border post (110 km). Border formalities. Meet with Chinese
agency representative. Transfer further o Kashgar (150 km). |
Hotel |
| 9 |
Kashgar
was one of the main points on the Great Silk Road. Craftsmen and tradesmen
live here. During the first half-day sightseeing and visit of the
market. After lunch transfer to Kara-Kul Lake (200 km) at the altitude
of 3552m near 2 mountain giants: Mustag-Ata 7546m and Kongur 7719m. |
Tent
Camp |
| 10-13 |
Four
days of trekking Karakul - Kuqikaqi - Subach - Mustag-Ata base camp. |
Tent
Camp |
| 14 |
Ascent
of Mustag-Ata slope to an altitude of 5000 - 5500m. Return to the
base camp.
|
Tent
Camp |
| 15 |
Transfer
Mustag-Ata - Kashgar. |
Hotel |
| 16 |
Transfer
Kashgar - Torugart. Border formalities. Meet with ITMC representative.
Transfer further to Naryn (200 km). |
Yurt
Inn |
| 17 |
Transfer
to Issyk-Kul Lake. Rest by the Lake. |
Hotel
or Guest House |
| 18 |
Transfer
to Boom gorge. Rafting on Chu river. |
Tent
Camp |
| 19 |
Transfer
to Bishkek. |
Hotel |
| 20 |
Departure
from Bishkek. |
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Conditions
and notes:
1) Grade of this trek is challenging, on rugged terrain and at the altitudes
of 4000m-5000m. We advise it for trained people who have experience of
trekking in high mountains.
2) Every tourist must have sleeping bag, carry mat, warm clothes, raincoats,
trekking boots, trekking sticks, sunglasses.
3) All tourists must have medical insurance.
Service:
- Transportation
- Accommodation as mentioned in the programme
- Full board
- Kitchenware and dining set
- Personnel: Guide / Interpreter, Cook, Porters
- Chinese visa support
Extra
service:
- Kyrgyz visa fee, Chinese visa fee
- Boating on Lake Issyk-Kul
- Folklore show
- National horse games show
- Kyrgyz visa support
- Registration in OVIR
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