Turgen-Aksu-Jeti-Oguz
Description
Day1: Meet at Manas airport. Bus to the guest house ~40min (25km). Bishkek City tour. Overnight in the guest house (Elevation: 900m).
Day2: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Karakol ~5-6 hours (400km). Overnight in a guest house (Elevation: 1767m).
Day3: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Turgen-Aksu valley ~1-2 hours (60km). You will hike to the baseline of Bozuchuk pass ~5-6 hours (12km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2950m).
Day4: Leaving the campsite you will summit Bozuchuk pass (3369m) and descend into Jergez valley ~5-6 hours (14km). Overnight in the tents (Elevation: 2700m).
Day5: Leaving the campsite you will summit Ailanysh pass (3671m) and descend into Almalu valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2650m).
Day6: Leaving the campsite you will summit Almalu pass (3650m) and descend to Altyn-Arashan hot springs ~6-7 hours (14km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2500m).
Day7: Leaving the campsite you will hike to the baseline of Ala-Kul pass (3860m) ~5-6 hours (14km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3300m).
Day8: Leaving the campsite you will summit Ala-Kul pass (3860m) and descend to Sirota EcoTrek campsite ~6-7 hours (15km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2700m).
Day9: Leaving the campsite you will hike to Karakol valley to the campsite Chon-Tash ~2-3 hours (6km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2450m).
Day10: Leaving the campsite you will summit Telity pass (3820m) and descend to Telity valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2900m).
Day11: Leaving the campsite you will hike to Jeti-Oguz valley ~4-5 hours (12km). Overnight in the yurt camp (Elevation: 2300m).
Day12: Leaving the yurt camp, you will go to the southern coast of Issyk Kul (3-4 hours, 130 km). On the way you will visit the waterfall in the Barskoon gorge, the amazing canyon "Fairy Tale". Accommodation and dinner at the yurt camp on the shore of Issyk Kul (1600 m).
Day13: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Bishkek ~6-7 hours (324km). On the way you will visit Burana tower. Overnight in the guest house (900m).
Day14: Leaving the guest house you will travel to Manas airport ~40min (25km).
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!
Price
Additional information
Personnel
The price listed above 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 porter for each client. The porters can carry up to 15 kilos. The porters 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. An additional porter can be provided for €35 per day.
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.
All prices are listed in EUROS and these prices are valid throughout 2023. 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.



