Razek hut + Ak-Sai glacier

Description

It’s not a secret that Kyrgyzstan has a lot of beautiful places to visit. Ala Archa gorge is one of these.

The gorge is located 40 km from Bishkek and is ideal for people who decided to travel to Kyrgyzstan. It offers wide range of activities for those who like easy hiking and want just to make a good photo of majestic mountains. However, it’s also perfect for those who prefer hiking trips. The gorge gives a chance to experience the greatness of Tian Shan mountains and get your piece of adventure.

The trip includes visiting famous place among alpinists – the Razek Hut where most of the expeditions to 5000+ m peaks start. Thus choosing this tour in Kyrgyzstan you get double benefit – hiking along the scenic path to the hut itself and the chance to walk to one of the glaciers located around.

Be ready to see not only snow-peaked mountains. The fauna is very reach there as well. Mountain goats, squirrels and ground squirrels – all of them can be seen at arm's length. You might even see a snow leopard – who knows? There are still some of them in region though they usually stay high in the mountains.

So, if you don’t have much time and stay in Bishkek for weekend – the tour is the best choice.

Check additional information about the itinerary and go!

Itinerary

Day 1 

8:00 We meet near the office of Ak-Sai Travel (Ibraimov st. 113/2), we begin to get acquainted with each other).

8:20 Start drive to Ala-Archa National Park, it will take us about 30-40 minutes.

9:00 Arrival to Ala-Archa camp (2100 m), rest, time to make some good photos.

9:20 Ascent to hut of Razek (3200 m). The way is far and quite difficult, along Ak-Sai gorge, but we must overcome it! The distance from the Campsite to the Hut is about 6.5 km, we think that you will overcome the distance and more). The ascent takes from 5 hours or more, depending on the level of physical condition.

11:20 As we passed through the forest, we climb to the “Broken Heart” panorama, rest, enjoy a stunning view of the gorge.

12:00 We rise to the Tepshi plateau, here you can take a break, drink water, then move on, a descent to the Shyrkarytma river is ahead.

12:30 After rising from the river, the trail becomes flat and leads to the site, where we will have a snack before further climbing. (Snacks should be taken with you).

13:00 Stop at a 20-meter waterfall. We enjoy the nature, make memorable photos. Rested and gaining strength, we continue to rise.

15:00 “End of pushing”, accommodation in a hut, relax, share experiences.

18:00 Dinner.

Day 2

8:00 Breakfast, walking preparation.

9:00 Start walking to the glacier.

10:30-11:00 As soon as we came, walking around the area, discover the local relief, asking questions to the guide.

13:00 On arrival to the hut we have a lunch, rest and start descent to the camp, where the transfer to the city is waiting for us.

16:00 Transfer in Bishkek

17:00-17:30 The last day point – Ak-Sai Travel

Map

Additional Info

Obligatory to have:

• Trekking boots
• Windproof and waterproof jacket
• Gloves
• Hat (warm and sunproof)
• Backpack
• Flask / Water Bottle
• Nutritous snack
• Interchangable socks
• Torch

Optionally to have:

• Trekking sticks
• Camera

Photos

Prices

The tour price - 2700 som per person (*for the group of 12-20 people)

The tour price - 3000 som per person (*for the group of 7-12 people)

The tour price - 3600 som per person (*for the group of 4-6 people)

For more information about dates and prices for the tour please fill in the form in the upper right corner of the page. The manager will contact you as soon as possible with more information about the itinerary and prices.

The cost includes:

• Transfer on a comfortable vehicle (Ak-Sai Travel office - Ala-Archa camp - Ak-Sai Travel office).
• Meals at the hut of Razek (dinner on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 2).
• Accommodation in the hut (sleeping bag is included).
• Professional guide.
• Entrance fees.
• Positive emotions and unforgatable memories.