EcoTrek-Tamga-Altyn-Arashan - combined tour
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 Kochkor ~4-5 hours (250km). Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1767m).
Day 3: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Son-Kul lake ~3-4 hours (60km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 3000m).
Day 4: Leaving the yurt camp you will travel to Tamga ~5-6 hours (235km). Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1700m).
Day 5: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Tamga valley (1730m) ~10-15 min (10km). There will be a short description of horseback riding and how to control your horse. You will ride your horse to the junction of Tek-Suu and Bugu Muiuz rivers ~4-5 hours (~18km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2820m).
Day 6: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse up Tosor pass (3894m) and down to Keregetash valley (3680m) where you will see Chunkur-Kol lake ~6-7 hours (22km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3673m).
Day 7: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse along Keregetash valley to Sarymoinok pass (3128m) down to Dunguromo valley ~5-6 hours (20km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2285m).
Day 8: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse along Dunguromo valley to Dunguromo pass (3774m) down to junction of Dunguromo and Juuku rivers ~6-7 hours (16km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2910m).
Day 9: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse along the Juuku valley to Ashu-Kashka-Suu valley ~5-6 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2700m).
Day 10: Leaving the campsite you will hike over Kashka-Suu pass (3640m) ~6-7 hours (14km). It is impossible to cross the pass with horses so hiking is necessary. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2250m).
Day 11: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse to Orto-Bulak pass (2800m) down to Kichi-Kyzyl-Suu valley (2200m) ~4-5 hours (8km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2200m).
Day 12: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse to Chon-Kyzyl-Suu valley (2300m) ~4 hours (8km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2300m).
Day 13: Leaving the campsite you will ride your horse to Suttu Bulak pass (2850m) down to Jeti-Oguz valley ~5-6 hours (18km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 2300m).
Day 14: Free day. Rest in Jeti-Oguz valley and prepare for trekking. Overnight in the yurt camp (2300m).
Day 15: Leaving the yurt camp you will hike half way to Telity pass (3820m) ~4-5 hours (10km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2843m).
Day 16: Leaving the campsite you will summit Telety pass (3820m) to Karakol Valley (Karakol National Park) and ascend to Sirota EcoTrek base camp ~7-8 hours (17km) 2700m. You will walk alongside the river for 1 hour and then you will cross a bridge and trek up the valley to the campsite. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 700m).
Day 17: Leaving the campsite you will summit Alakul Lake and Alakul pass (3860m) in ~7-8 hours (15km) down to Keldike valley (3200m). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3200m).
Day 18: Leaving the campsite you will hike down to Altyn-Arashan hot springs ~2-3 hours (7km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2500m).
Day 19: Leaving the campsite you will travel by a military truck to Karakol ~2-3 hours (35km). You will be offered an optional Karakol City tour. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1670m).
Day 20: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Cholpon-Ata ~3-4 hours (130km). On the way you will visit an open air museum. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 1600m).
Day 21: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Bishkek ~5-6 hours (324km). On the way you will visit Burana Tower. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).
Day 22: 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.
