Trekking tour to Ala Kul lake | 4 days
Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake is one of Kyrgyzstan’s most iconic hiking experiences, offering breathtaking alpine scenery and a rewarding challenge. Here's a detailed guide on how to plan and undertake the trek to Ala-Kul Lake:
May - Sep
Availaibility
4 Day
Duration
450$ $
Price starts
- Itinerary
1 Day: Karakol – Sirota hut, 11 km, +600m, 5-7 hours of trekking
Meeting in hotel and transfer to Karakol gorge until the first bridge, whence we start our hiking tour until “Sirota” hut by Kurgaktor gorge. Serebryannikov Valeriy Nikolaevich, famous guide, instructor and alpinist, founded this place. This place suits for camping.
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2 Day: Sirota hut – Ala-Kul lake – Keldike gorge, 9 km, +850m, 5-7 hours of trekking
We continue hiking to Ala-Kul lake (3533m). Ascent from Sirota hut to the lake takes approximately 2-3 hours. The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, frozen from October to May and and surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too mountain peaks chain. The descent from the pass by the rocky path to the lake and continue along the coast to the waterfall, flowing from the lake. Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge. (3200m).
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3 Day: Kelgike valley – Altyn-Arashan valley, 11km, -1100m, 3-4 hours of trekking
Our next point is Altyn Arashan valley (3 hours). Extremely picturesque views of Altyn Arashan attract large number of tourists. Altyn Arashan resort is famous for hot springs. You will have an opportunity to bath in the pool with radon water. Dinner and accommodation guesthouse.
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4 Day: Altyn-Arashan – Karakol, 10km, -450m, 3-4 hours of trekking
Morning excurcion to hot wild springs. Walking to “Lastochkino gnezdo” (swallow’s nest), Queen Frog and heart shape bathes. Walking down by Altyn-Arashan gorge to Aksu village. Close to noon car will pick you up and bring you to place of your stay in Karakol. End of the service.
2 people = €500 per person
3,4,5 people = €480 per person
6,7,8,9,10,11,12 people = €450 per person
• English speaking guide (middle level)
• Cook and porters
• Full board meal 3B, 4L, 3D
• Equipment: 1 tent for 2 person (single accommodation is available upon request for extra payment), mats and table equipment
• Accommodation in guesthouse or yurt in Altyn-Arashan
• Hot springs
• Transportation
• Payment to Karakol National Park
• Food delivery to Karakol National Park
• Sleeping bags (If you don’t have then you can rent from us for 3€ per day)
• Insurance
• Tips
- Map
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