Ala-Kul lake
7 days
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Accommodation
City | Deluxe Option | Budget Option |
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Issyk-Kul | Issyk-Kul | Hotel 3* |
Karakol | Hotel*3 | Home stay (B&B) |
Bishkek | Hotel 4* | Hotel 3* |
Bokonbaevo | Home stay (B&B) | Home stay (B&B) |
Chon Kemin | Guest House 2* | Guest House 2* |
Price includes:
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Twin room accommodation, including early check in on Day 1;
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Meals – groups 1-4 people – as per program; groups 5-10 people – full board;
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Transportation throughout the whole trip;
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Sightseeing tour program with English speaking guide (except for the day 7 – transfer to the airport);
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Entrance fees to sights according to the program;
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Horse back riding trip in Shamshy;
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Boat trip (1 hour);
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Mineral water.
Price doesn’t include
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Hotel Charges for additional services
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Single supplement
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International airfares
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Personal insurance and items not mentioned above
Price per person in USD
Person | Deluxe Option | Budget Option |
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2 pax | $1 240 | $1 400 |
3 pax | $1 200 | $1 360 |
4 pax | $1 120 | $1 280 |
5 pax | $1 070 | $1 230 |
6 pax | $1 030 | $1 190 |
7 pax | $980 | $1 140 |
8 pax | $730 | $890 |
6 Days | Bishkek, Karakol, Ala-kul,Altyn-Arashan, Bishkek
ITINERARY
Kyrgyzstan Multiactive Tour 1 is a very interesting and dynamic tour whose program includes rafting, horse and walking passage in the mountains, boat tour in the Issyk-Kul Lake. In addition, during the trip you will enjoy architectural sights of Bishkek, Karakol and Cholpon-Ata, and also you will have an opportunity to get familiarized with the every-day life and traditional culture of the Kyrgyz people.
Activities: horseback riding, walk in the mountains, sailing trip, experience the culture of Kyrgyz people.
Program day by day:
Day 1: Airport – Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek, transfer to the hotel. After some rest sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square and Oriental market – Osh bazaar. After lunch transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. Hiking in the gorge. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Karakol. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Karakol – Sirota campsite
In the morning, we will go by local bus to the Karakol Leskhoz (Karakol National Park) ~15min (20km). The hike to Sirota campsite takes around 5-6 hours (22km). You will be walking alongside the river for ~3 hours (11km) and then cross a bridge with a cable and trek up the valley to the campsite. You will be able to see Tien-Shan pine trees and the Karakol river flowing with glacier water. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2700m).
Day 2. Sirota Campsite – Ala-Kul Lake:
Leaving the campsite, you will summit Ala-Kul Lake (3600m) in ~2-3 hours (4km). Enjoy a short hike around the lake and it’s also possible to make a summit at one of the nearby peaks. During winter Ala-Kul freezes solid and it’s still a mystery how deep the lake is. Beware at night the temperatures fall below 0 C. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3500m).
Day 4: Ala-Kul lake – Altyn Arashan
Leaving the campsite, you will summit Ala-Kul pass (3860m) ~2 hours. Then you will descend to Keldiki gorge where you will find the Altyn Arashan alpine hut ~4-5 hours (15km). Be aware that the Ala-Kul pass is very steep with many loose rocks and can be dangerous. (Elevation: 2500m).
Day 4: Altyn Arashan – Karakol
Leaving the hut in Altyn Arashan you hike down to Aksu Village ~3-4 hours (16km). The trek down is very enjoyable after the last four days of uphill trekking. Once you’re in Aksu you will take a local bus to Karakol ~30min (18km).
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Day 5: Karakol – Bishkek
Transfer from Karakol to Bishkek. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Continue transfer to Bishkek. Afternoon is free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Bishkek – Airport
Transfer to the airport ( 30 km ). End of the tour.