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Clothes and equipment

Take whatever you like but remember that our trip will start in Bishkek, where the temperature may go up to 45 C. By contrast, some parts of this trip is at the altitude of 3000 m., where the temperature can go down to +3-0C in the night. Therefore, you should be prepared to all weather conditions.

Recommended:

1. Rain-coat
2. Sweater/fleece
3. Wind-stopper
4. Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking sth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
5. Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
6. Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
7. Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
8. Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
9. Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
10. Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhoea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
11. Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
12. A small towel
13. A flask for water (at least 2 litres), which should be easily accessible when you hike. Though you get normal 0,5 bottles of water, in the mountains you may want something more solid.
14. Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
15. Gloves (for sleeping at 3000m above sea level, if you are sensible to low temperatures or sun).
16. Sleeping bag and Slippers for yurts
17. Sunglasses
18. Photo camera
19. Leggings for sleeping in yurts
20. Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
21. A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
22. Flash light (torch)
23. You may want to have a small walking stick, if you are going on a hike – it is up to you.
24. Hygienic lipstick for the trekking part.

Included:

Accommodation 9 nights:

• 3 night in Bishkek Hotel 3*+
• 1 night in Cholpon Ata Hotel 3*+
• 2 nights in guest house in Karakol
• 2 nights in yurt camps in Tash Rabat and at Son Kul Lake
• 1 night in a local family house in Kochkor village
• Transfers from arrival to departure
• English speaking guide
• Meals – full board
• Entrance and ecological fees
• Bottled water - 1 liter per person per day

Excluded: :

• Flight Tickets
• Cost of visa and visa support
• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• NB! SGL accommodation in Yurts are available only on a special request