Two-Day Trip to Enilchek
This tour is for people who are interested to see the heart of Tien-Shan mountains, Soviet ambitious projects, see local life and who loves adventure!
Two-day trip to Sary Jaz
2 days | Year-round
Tour Highlights
- Drive through Chon-Ashuu pass 3822m
- Explore Sary-Jaz and Kaindy valleys
- See Russian Empire's red army monument and petroglyphs
- Possibility to stay with local family
- Swim at wild hot-springs Kara-Tash
- Explore the soviet abandoned town Enilchek
- Trip to pre-border zones with China
- You will able to see yaks, wild eagles, marmots and other wild animals
- Wild and outdoor area
- Off-road trip 4x4
This tour is offered by Visit Karakol 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
Price:
- up to 3 people – 550 €, SUV 4х4
What is included:
- Driver-guide
- Vehicles selected category
- Homestay at local family
- Meal
NOT included:
- Border permit. If you don't have then we can arrange for 30 € per person (in frame of tour).
- Permits to enter pre border zone, not included to the price, you need to book a tour beforehand in order to have time to prepare permits during 5-10 working days Read more: Permits
We will drive to Sary-Jaz valley and our destination will bring us to Soviet abounded industrial town Enilchek which is located at 150 km from Karakol. On the way we will cross Chon-Ashuu pass 3822m and after that start Sary-Jaz area where climate a bit warm and dry. Futher will be millitary check point where we they will check border permit with passport. Around lunch time we will be in Enilchek town and we will explore it. After we will drive to panorama where will be soviet mines. Next point will be Kara-Tash wild hot spring (from July-mid September most of the part of hot spring will be not available because of glacier river) Overnight at tents or a shepherd's house.
After breakfast we will drive to Kaindy valley where we will hike for 2-4 hours to ancient petroglyphs. On the way we will see local sheperd's houses and animals.
Optional: As an option instead of walking during the trip we can rent horses. Let us know if you would like to add this to your itinerary. We will be back to Karakol around 4pm-6pm
Additional information
- Equipment and items for tour:
- Swimming suits, towel and sandals
- Warm clothes
- Cap, sun glasess, high factor sun cream
- Head-torch
- First aid kit, if you have some disease
Recommended to have
- Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
- Pocket knife
TOUR GRADE
This tour designed who want to see beautiful landscapes in untouched area with breathtaking views. Tour with long day drive. YOU NEED TO TAKE A PASSPORT WITH YOU FOR THAT TOUR.
INSURANCE
Travel insurance is NOT included. We recommend that clients have their own travel insurance against illness, injury, loss/damage to personal belongings. In case of emergency our staff will make all the best to delivery you to hospital or other point and solve your problem, insurance will cover your charges, if you don't have insurance, you will be required to cover charges by yourself.
TIPPING
Service of local staff is included to the program; however, it is polite to tip to local staff if the service has been very good. Also at your discretion, you might also consider tipping your tour manager in appreciation of the efficiency and service you receive.
- Permits to enter pre border zone, not included to the price, you need to book a tour beforehand in order to have time to prepare permits during 5-10 working days Read more: Permits
- Important: YOU NEED TO TAKE A PASSPORT WITH YOU FOR THAT TOUR.
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