EcoTrek-Shamsi-Son-Kol

Description

Day 1: Meet at Manas airport. Bus to the guest house ~40min (25km). Bishkek City tour. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).

Day 2: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Shamsi valley ~3 hours (100km). There will be short lesson about horseback riding and how to control your horse. You will ride your horse ~2-3 hours (5km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2400m).

Day 3: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse to the base camp of Shamsi pass ~4-5 hours (10km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 3000m).

Day 4: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse down to Saryla-Saz valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2500m).

Day 5: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse along Saryla-Saz valley down to Kashka-Suu valley ~7-8 hours (18km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2200m).

Day 6: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse over the Buchuk pass (3400m) down to Sook valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2300m).

Day 7: Free day. Walking around and exploring the valley. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2300m).

Day 8: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse over Kum-Bel pass (3600m) down to Koldu-Suu valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2350m).

Day 9: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse over Char-Archa pass (3061m) down to Char-Archa valley ~5-6 hours (14km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2200m).

Day 10: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse to Kelemche valley and ascend Jalgyz-Karagai pass (3300m) then will descend to Jaman-Echki valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 3000m).

Day 11: Free day. Optional hike around Son-Kul lake. Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 3000m).

Day 12: Leaving the yurt camp you will travel to Tamga village ~6-7 hours (240km). On the way you will stop to visit a handicraft show in Kochkor. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1700m).

Day 13: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Jeti-Oguz valley ~2 hours (70km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 2300m).

Day 14: Leaving the yurt camp you will travel to Karakol ~1-2 hours (40km). Karakol City tour. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1670m).

Day 15: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Bishkek (900m) ~5-6 hours (324km). Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).

Day 16: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Manas airport ~40min (25km).

Price

Tour prices are flexible and depend on several factors — including the number of travelers (the more people, the lower the price per person), whether you need transfers, accommodation, and other optional services.

We’re happy to customize your tour based on your needs and preferences — just let us know what works best for you!

Additional information

Personnel

The price includes food, rental equipment and transportation for the personnel.

EcoTrek will provide an experienced mountain guide. The guides are all well educated in trekking and mountain safety.

EcoTrek will provide one horse for each client and extra horse for the luggage. The horses can carry up to 35 kilos. The horses will carry all food and camping equipment for the entire trek. Typically our clients carry a small backpack which contains water, snacks, and 1 or 2 items of clothing during the trek.

EcoTrek will provide a professional mountain cook. The cook will prepare national dishes for the trip from fresh and ecologically clean products. Please inform your chef if you are a vegetarian or have allergies. If there are more than 7 customers, an assistant mountain cook is provided.

Climate

Kyrgyzstan has a continental climate. The sun shines over 200 days a year. The temperature during the summer months can range from 20ºC to 40ºC between 900-2000m elevation; between 3000-4000 m the temperature ranges from 0ºC to 20ºC. In Kyrgyzstan the weather can change 3-4 times a day. Be aware sometimes you may experience rainy, snowy and sunny weather in the same day.

You need to bring:

Winter jacket, sleeping bag rated for -26ºC to 0ºC, rain gear, 2-3 pairs of wool socks, waterproof trekking boots, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen with high UV-protection, lip balm with UV-protection.

EcoTrek will provide the necessary trekking equipment:

A 2 person 3 season tent and a sleeping mat. EcoTrek will also provide a kitchen for the cook and dining area for the clients to eat their meals. If client wants to stay in single tent there is a cost of €5 per day.

Food during the trek

Breakfast: hot cereal or fried eggs, cheese, honey, bread, butter, coffee and tea.

Lunch: salads, sandwiches, fruit, coffee and tea.

Snack: cookies, coffee and tea.

Dinner: soup, second course, cheese, honey, dried fruit, bread, coffee and tea.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended that all clients have proper insurance to cover any illnesses, helicopter evacuation and transportation to their country of origin. In the event of an emergency EcoTrek will do everything in its power to assist clients. Please contact your Embassy to find the best travelers insurance policy for your stay in Kyrgyzstan.

Terms & Conditions

EcoTrek needs to be paid in full before the trek starts. If the client cancels the trek before the agreed upon start date, EcoTrek will keep a 15 % cancelation fee. Clients who return early from a trek are not eligible for a refund for the personnel/food unless injury, illness or natural events forces the trek to end early.

EcoTrek will prepare a receipt for the payment. Please note that bank transfers will cost an additional 7 % for the transaction fee. We request that a 15% deposit is paid 15 days before the start of the trek.

Note:

EcoTrek provides a basic first aid kit. It is recommended to bring your own altitude sickness tablets, digestive tablets, and any other additional medication needed during your trek.

Transportation provided during the tour

EcoTrek provides seamless transportation solutions for your adventure, blending comfort and reliability throughout your journey. Whether navigating city streets or conquering rugged Kyrgyzstan mountain roads, our experienced drivers ensure expert guidance. With backgrounds in tourism and service, they bring over a decade of specialized driving experience, making your airport transfers and trekking expeditions smooth and enjoyable.