Trekking tour to Ala-Kol lake. 4 days
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Embark on a four-day adventure from Karakol through the stunning Karakol Gorge to the turquoise alpine lake Ala-Kul, surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks.
Season: June-September
Embark on a four-day adventure from Karakol through the stunning Karakol Gorge to the turquoise alpine lake Ala-Kul, surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks.
Season: June-September
We depart from the city of Karakol to the Karakol Gorge in the morning. The drive to the trail head will take about 1,5 hours. After we take our lunch bags and walk close to the foot of Karakol peak. It is 7 km one way. Usually it takes 3-3,5 hours and 2h back. Lunch. We spend around one hour and descend back to the alpine camp. Campfire. We divide people in to the groups and make briefing for the next day. Overnight and dinner in yurt
Trekking distance: 14km
Trekking distance: 14km
Early breakfast. Our camp and starting point at 2500m. We cross the bridge and ascend to the lake ala-Kul lake. After about 2-2.5 hours of hiking up the valley, we will stop for rest at a small hut. After, we will continue trekking to the lake. Lunch on the route. The distance is around 10km but 1100m altitude difference. Walking till the end of the lake.
Trekking distance: 10 km
Trekking distance: 10 km
Breakfast. From here, we must go up again toward the pass (3860m), from which you can see all of the nearby peaks of the Terskey Ala-Too ringing the lake and rising up to over 5000m above sea level.
We descend the gorge to the hot springs of Altyn-Arashan (2500m). The descent takes 3-3,5 hours depending on the pace. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs—dinner and overnight in the guest house.
Trekking distance: 15 km
We descend the gorge to the hot springs of Altyn-Arashan (2500m). The descent takes 3-3,5 hours depending on the pace. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs—dinner and overnight in the guest house.
Trekking distance: 15 km
After breakfast, we will take a gentle trip to the wild hot spings. After this, descend down the Altyn Arashan Valley toward Aksu Village. The length of the descent is 14 km, or about 3-3.5 hours. A car will be waiting for us in the village, and will drive us back to Karakol.
Trekking distance: 14 km.
Trekking distance: 14 km.
Price per person in USD ($)
Solo
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by request
2 persons
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790 USD per person
(69 125som (Kyrgyz currency))
3 persons
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690 USD per person
- (60 375 som (Kyrgyz currency))
4 persons
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645 USD per person
- (57 370 som (Kyrgyz currency))
- English-speaking Guide
- Transportation from Karakol
- Meals
- Tents or yurts
- Porter (max 8 kg per person)
- Hot springs
- Transportation from Bishkek to Karakol
- Insurance
20% of the tour price is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
- Tour payment can be made by transfer to bank account of company or through the link with a credit card
- Prepayment should be 20% from total cost of a tour
- Prepayment is not refundable
- If a place of visit is closed to visitors it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category
- Sequence of itinerary and hotels given is subject to changes without prior notice.
- Hotel accommodation is subject to availability. No reservations are made before confirmation received from client. If mentioned hotels are not available, we will substitute them with other hotels of similar class.
- Domestic flights are subject to change in timing and availability. If mentioned flight is not available, it will be changed to convenient one depending on tour program
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company.
- We are happy to suggest flights to get to Kyrgyzstan and back home: please get in touch with us.
The meeting place is discussed individually with each client. Usually our guide picks up the guest at the hotel
Yes! The only thing to keep in mind is that weather, traffic, or other circumstances might cause some adjustments. We may swap the order of the days or change the sequence of locations as we go. But don’t worry — we’ll still visit everything on the itinerary (and maybe even add a little extra!), just in a different order.
Equipment
Equipment and items for trekking part:
• Sleeping bag up to -5 C
• Trekking boots with high proper ankle support and good thread. Extra shoes or pair of sandals, in case if first shoes will be wet during the rain and etc.
• Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
• Warm closes and extra closes to exchange
• Hat and cap, sun glasess, high factor sun cream
• Daypack 40-50 litters and rain cover. It is also good idea to line your daypack with a quality plastic bag
• Head-torch
• Bottle for water
• Quick-drying towel
• First aid kit, if you have some disease
Recommended to have
• Walking sticks
• Toiletries
• Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
• Water purification tables or a water filter (more details in Notes)
• Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
• Pocket knife
• Sleeping bag up to -5 C
• Trekking boots with high proper ankle support and good thread. Extra shoes or pair of sandals, in case if first shoes will be wet during the rain and etc.
• Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
• Warm closes and extra closes to exchange
• Hat and cap, sun glasess, high factor sun cream
• Daypack 40-50 litters and rain cover. It is also good idea to line your daypack with a quality plastic bag
• Head-torch
• Bottle for water
• Quick-drying towel
• First aid kit, if you have some disease
Recommended to have
• Walking sticks
• Toiletries
• Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
• Water purification tables or a water filter (more details in Notes)
• Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
• Pocket knife