Jergalan-Altyn-Arashan-Jeti Oguz

Tour Highlights:

  • Cross high pass around 4000 m
  • Take best landscape pictures of Ala-Kul lake at altitude of 3533m
  • Overnight in traditional yurt
  • Get relaxation in hot springs of Altyn-Arashan valley
  • Visit the rugged valley Jeti-Oguz
  • Stay in a famous camp Sirota

Jergalan-Altyn-Arashan-Jeti Oguz

9 days | End of June - October

EcoTrek, Karakol

This tour is offered by Ecotrek Tour Company. As a member of Destination Karakol, this business is actively invested in promoting tourism and community development in Karakol and the surrounding region.

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Tour Details

Frequency

End of June - October

Duration

9 days

Highest point

Ala-Kul pass (3860m)

Good for

Adults and families 

Languages

English, Russian

Weather

Rain or shine.

Connection

No signal connection

Distance

132 km

Level of difficulty

Medium

Price

 1 person - 1565 € 

 2 person - 2200 € 

 3 person - 2899 € 

 4 person - 3362 €  

 5 person - 3845 € 

 6 person - 4280 €  

 7 person - 4800 €

 8 person - 5260 €  

 9 person - 5768 €  

 

Price Include:

  • Transportation to starting point end ending point
  • 3 times fresh food during the trek
  • Tents, sleeping bags, mat, kitchen gear
  • Lunch boxes to eat during the trek
  • Hot spring bath
  • Cook
  • English speaking guide
  •  Porters
  • 1 night in hot springs Altyn Arashan(yurt or mountain hut)
  •  Karakol park fee

Price exclude:

  •  Hotel accommodation in the town of Karakol
  •  Alcoholic drinks
  •  Bottled water during trek
  •  Flights to and from country
  •  Visa cost (for countries not offered free visas)

Tour Itinerary

Travel from Karakol to Jyrgalan Valley(1 hour driving,60km) . You will hike(Elevation 2250 m) to the south 13 km (4-5 hours). Overnight in tent before Terim Tor Pass (3000m)

Leaving the camp you will summit Terim Tor pass(3467m). After having lunch by the river in Turgen Valley you will summit Buzuchuk pass (3362) than overnight in tent by Bozushuk lakes(3400m)

Leaving the campsite you will hike over Ailanysh pass (3671m) ~5-6 hours (14km) down to Almaluu valley. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2500m).
Leaving the campsite you will hike to Altyn-Arashan hot springs ~4-5 hours (10km). Overnight in yurt with provided food (Elevation: 2500m). Enjoy hot spring pool.
Leaving the campsite you will hike to the baseline of Ala-Kul pass (3860m) ~5-6 hours (14km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3300m).
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).
Leaving the campsite you will hike to Karakol valley to the campsite Chon-Tash ~2-3 hours (6km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2450m).
Leaving the campsite you will summit Telity pass (3820m) and descend to Telity valley ~7-8 hours (16km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2900m).
Leaving the campsite you will hike to Flower valley and Jeti Oguz rocks.(3-4 hours)Drive to Karakol town.(1 hour driving)

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 €4 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.

  • 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.

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 2015. 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.

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 17 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 €23 per day.

EcoTrek will provide a professional mountain cook. The cook will prepare fresh and nutritious food for the trek. Please inform your cook if you are a vegetarian or have any allergies. If there are more than 7 clients, a mountain cook assistant is provided.

 

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