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Kyrgyz guided tours planned our trip really well. They were very accommodating and customized our trip based on our preferences. Our guide Motez was the best, very sweet and helpful. He took us around all the places and showed us the best views and experiences in the country. The accomodations booked were very good, loved all our stays. This was one of the best trips for us. I highly recommend booking your trip with kyrygz guided tours.
Ala-Kol Lake Trekking Tour
Trek the most scenic mountain terrain in Kyrgyzstan
The Ala Kol hike is a classic Kyrgyzstan trek which winds through some of the most stunning mountain terrain anywhere in Central Asia.
You'll traverse dramatic gorges, hike to the breathtaking Ala Kol (Ala-Kul) Lake, and camp under starry skies in remote valleys. Along the way, experience the warmth of nomadic culture, explore hidden waterfalls, and soak in Altyn-Arashan’s natural hot springs.
Trip notes
This is a fully escorted and guided trekking tour. You'll be accompanied with a trekking guide, a full porter team, and a camp cook to prepare three full meals per day.
This itinerary begins and ends in either Bishkek or Karakol with no rest or warm-up days. We can organise an extended itinerary with additional rest days, or combining this route with any other treks in the region. Contact us for more details.
Good to know
- Kyrgyzstan owned & operated
- Leading trekking specialist
- Top rated on Trip Advisor
- Book direct for best prices
What's included
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Days
5
Starting from
$530 pp
Destinations
Ala-KolActivity
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Responsible Travel, Slow Travel, Solo TravelTour Type
Small group tour, Private guided tourPhysical Level
Moderate
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June - September
Detailed itinerary
What you'll see and do
Day 1
Bishkek – Karakol by southern side of Issyk-Kul Lake
Karakol
Meeting in Bishkek and drive to Karakol to Skazka canyon (Fare tale), amazing canyon with red stone formation. Afternoon arrival to Kokjayk pasture (Valley of Flowers) in Djety – Oguz Gorge by nickname as Switzerland thanks to beautiful fir, junipers, and birch tree forests covered valley. Djety-Oguz Gorge valley with seven red stones rock formation where you can see “Broken Heart and Seven Bulls mountains”.
Hiking 1,5-2 hours to the waterfall hidden in mountain.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast
Day 2
Karakol valley - Kurgak Tor gorge - "Sirota"
Kurgak Tor Gorge
Breakfast. Transfer to Karakol gorge until the first bridge, which is the next gorge from Djety-Oguz valley, where trekking starts until “Sirota” hut by Kurgaktor gorge.
Trekking time: 6-7 hrs.
Dinner and overnight is in tent camp at 2500 m.
Meals: full board
Day 3
Sirota-Ala-Kol (3 800 m) - Keldike gorge
Ala-Kol
After breakfast, continue trekking to Ala-Kul Lake (3532m). The ascent is enough steep but not long. Trek up to the Ala-Kul valley through fir tree forest. Ascent from Sirota hut to the lake takes approximately 2-3 hours. The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too Mountain peaks chain.
Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge (3200 m) in the tent.
Meals: full board
Day 4
Kelgike valley–Altyn-Arashan valley – Karakol
Altyn Arashan Valley
After breakfast, continue trekking to Altyn-Arashan valley through Keldike gorge, which takes 3 hrs. Extremely picturesque views of Altyn Arashan attract large number of tourists and one of the most popular trekking places for adventure lovers and it is famous for hot springs. You will have an opportunity to bath in the pool with radon water. Lunch in Altyn-Arashan guesthouse.
Afternoon meeting with driver and drive to Karakol
Accommodation at the Hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 5
Karakol – Bishkek along north Issyk-Kul Lake
Karakol
After breakfast we drive to Bishkek along northern side of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way drive to the most beautiful gorges of the lake named Grigorievskoye and Semenovskoye in northern side of the Issyk-Kul Lake. These two picturesque gorges are connected at the end. It means you will start driving in at one gorge and will drive out through the other one!
In Kyrchyn pasture you will see Nomad Games with horse games and archeries. See Nomad Games accompanied with Horses Games.
Drop off in Bishkek.
Meals: breakfast
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Karakol
Karakol, on the eastern side of Lake Issyk-Kul, is a traveler’s favourite... -
Kurgak Tor Gorge
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Altyn Arashan Valley
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Karakol
Karakol, on the eastern side of Lake Issyk-Kul, is a traveler’s favourite...
Speak to a Ala-Kol specialist about this trip
What's included
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Accommodation |
Accommodation based on twin sharing room. All tents and camping equipment while trekking: crockeries, gas etc. |
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Guided excursions |
Fully escorted with expert trekking guide. Porters to carry equipment and food. |
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Ground transfers |
All ground transportation and transfers |
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All meals |
All meals while trekking |
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Equipment |
Full camping equipment. Sleeping pads and sleeping bags are not provided but can be rented. |
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Support |
24/7 emergency support while travelling. |
How to book
All itineraries can be customised to suit your preferences.
Reviews
What people are saying about Kyrgyz Guided Tours
Soumiya L
11/09/2024
Giovanni Mereghetti
21/09/2024
Wonderful trip to still virgin lands and inhabited by extraordinary people. Thanks to the organization of Kyrgyz guide Tour the trip became a daily discovery. Very professional they proved - first in the person of Ilyas during the organization, and then during the trip with the excellent Altyn - a high-level team. I will return to these places ... :-)
Arghya M
10/07/2024
The views were amazing. Kyrgyzstan is a virgin country to explore. Our guide - driver Erkin was marvellous. He attended to all our needs and has become my friend at the end of our journey. You may contact Ilyas or Erkin who will chalk a complete itinerary for you addressing your tastes and preferences.
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