Description
“Achik Tash” tent camp, Lenin Peak (7134 m)
Working period from 1st of July to 1st of September 2024
The Achik-Tash base camp is located at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level near a mountain river, offering a wonderful view of Lenin Peak and other northern peaks. There are a lot of glacial lakes around. In summer, the water in the lake warms up well thanks to the scorching sun, which makes it possible to swim with pleasure. Achik-Tash base camp is a tent camp.
Meals at Base Camp are three times a day. There is a stable mobile connection in the camp, which is a great achievement, connecting our camp with the rest of the world. The camp has a bar, a shop, a rental office for sports equipment, a bathhouse, a possibility of refilling gas cartridges and a storage room.
The Advanced Base Camp (A.B.C.) is located on the left bank moraine of the glacier at an altitude of 4400m. under the northern slopes of Lenin Peak. Climbers live in spacious double tents. The dining room is located in a large tent with a capacity of 100 people. In A.B.C. There is a well-trained team (including a doctor) working to ensure your safe ascent. All ascents are coordinated by a professional camp team.
How to get there…
Option 1. (common one): Take one-hour flight to Osh town and travel to BC by road. This option is relatively cheap and reasonably quick.
Option 2. (exotic one): By car, travel from Bishkek to the Achik-Tash Base Camp – drive north to south across Kyrgyzstan over all mountain passes and gorges. This one puts into immediate touch with beauty and adventure of mountain roads, gets acquainted with interesting people including Kyrgyz traffic policemen, frontier servants and etc. This one can be recommended to bigger groups, having large amount of luggage and time to travel.
Accommodation conditions:
- p/l “Achik-Tash” offers more than 20 tents for accommodation of tourists (up to 2 people per tent).
- The camp offers a separate indoor warm two-story dining room with a capacity of 160 people, with a separate bar, shop and lounge area. There is also a TV with satellite TV.
- The camp has a guest yurt for guests to relax, decorated in national style, covered with toshoks, soft pillows and a table with low legs.
- The entire camp, like every tent, is equipped with electricity.
- The sleeping place includes a mattress, a folding bed, bed linen, a pillow, a blanket, a blanket and a SLEEPING BAG.
- The camp has 6 toilets, 4 showers with hot water and 1 bathhouse (use for an additional fee)
- In case of unforeseen/emergency circumstances, the camp has a satellite phone for communication
Cost of an accommodation for the clients (up to 2 pax) in a tent:
- Accommodation with breakfast – 30 USD per pax per night
- Accommodation with breakfast and dinner – 45 USD per pax per night
- Accommodation with 3-time meal – 60 USD per pax per night
Single accommodation supplement – 15 USD per person per night.
Minimal package – accommodation with breakfast
Additional services:
- Lunch or dinner without accommodation – 20 USD per pax
- Mountain guide services for a walk – from 60 USD/day per group
Costs of accommodation for accompany staff:
- For a group of up to 4 people – for 2 accompanying persons – 50% discount
- For a group of 5 people or more – accompanying persons free of charge (no more than 2 people per group, if more than 2 accompanying persons – the remaining 50% discount)
Booking conditions and cancellation policy:
- Please send booking requests to the following address: booking@ak-sai.com
- Booking requests are not accepted by telephone nor by oral form.
- In case there are specific requirements in the group (e.g. vegetarians), please indicate it during your reservation.
- Vouchers should be obtained and paid in our office in Bishkek in advance. Groups without showing vouchers at a yurt camp will not be accepted.
- Cancellation fee during 3 days before check in – without penalties
- Cancellation fee in less than 3 days, customer has to pay 50% from the total cost of a voucher.
- If more than 1 day accommodation, the full amount for the 1st night including meals.