Trekking tour to
Ala-Kol lake
Altyn-Arashan

Day 1: Bishkek - Southern coast of Issyk-Kul (3-4 hours by car, 2-3 walk)
The first day of our tour begins with a departure to the southern coast of Lake Issyk-Kul. The first stop will be Ala Archa National Park, where we will take a short walk to a large broken rock to enjoy panoramic views of the gorge (an hour and a half walk). After this, we will go for lunch to the Boom Gorge, and upon arrival we will be accommodated in a yurt camp on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Dinner will also be in the yurt, where we will spend the night.


Day 2: Southern coast of Issyk-Kul - Karakol city (2-3 hours by car, 3-4 walk)
The second day will begin with breakfast in a yurt, after which we will go to the city of Karakol. Along the way we will stop at the Skazka Canyons and take a short walk in the canyons, and also stop at the Jety-Oguz gorge and go out to the panoramic view. Upon arrival in the city of Karakol, we will stay in a guest house and have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch we will have the opportunity to visit the souvenir shop, and dinner will also be in the restaurant.
Overnight in a guest house - Karakol.


Day 3: Karakol city - Altyn-Arashan (16km walk - 6-7 hours)
In the morning after breakfast we go to the village of Ak-Suu, the starting point of the walking route. The picturesque places of the Altyn-Arashan gorge begin here. The name itself translates as “Golden Spring”, as there are many hot springs here. The length of the walking route is 16 km. Walking time 6-7 hours. The elevation difference to the camp site is about +600m. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in a guest house or yurt. In the evening you can also swim in the hot springs; the water temperature reaches up to 47 degrees.


Day 4: access to Lake Ala-Kol 3900m (12 km hiking route)
Early in the morning after breakfast, exit to Lake Ala-Kol. The beginning of the route will be easy, through the forest. Then the climbs will begin, one after another. The altitude difference of this route is +1200m. The path will be quite difficult, but interesting, and most importantly safe. We will reach the northern pass, have a short picnic at an altitude of 3900 with a panoramic view of the lake, then return back to the camp. Upon arrival at the guest house, visit the hot springs, have dinner and spend the night in the guest house.


Day 5: Altyn-Arashan - Karakol city (16 km hiking - 5-6 hours)
On this day, in the morning, the return descent to the city of Karakol begins. The path will also be 16 km, but much easier. Upon arrival in the city of Karakol, accommodation in a guest house and lunch in a restaurant. Then a walk in the city of Karakol, visiting attractions such as the Dungan mosque and the centenary Orthodox Church. Dinner in a cafe and overnight in a guest house.


Day 6: Karakol city - Bishkek (5-6 hours by car)
On this day we return to the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. The path will be through the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Lunch will be at one of the Boom Gorge establishments. We will also stop at the archaeological and architectural monument - Burana Tower, and take a short excursion here. Upon arrival in Bishkek, end of the program.