Alpinism – Ak-Sai Travel – Silk Road tours, Mountaineering: Lenin peak, Khan Tengri peak, Pobeda peak, trekking, fixed depature dates https://ak-sai.com/en Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:13:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://ak-sai.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-fav-32x32.png Alpinism – Ak-Sai Travel – Silk Road tours, Mountaineering: Lenin peak, Khan Tengri peak, Pobeda peak, trekking, fixed depature dates https://ak-sai.com/en 32 32 Guided group expeditions to Communism and Korzhenevskaya peaks guaranteed dates https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/communismkorzhenevskaya-peaks-guided-group-expeditions-guaranteed-dates/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:51:47 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=25596 Itinerary: Dushanbe - Djirgital - Communsim and Korzhenevskaya peaks - Djirgital - Dushanbe  ]]> 1 Group (Communism and Korzhenevskaya Peaks) – 13 July – 16 August

1 Group (Korzhenevskaya Peak) – 13 July – 4 August

Basic program:

Day 1 Arrival in Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Transfer to Jirgital (7 hours). Overnight at the guest house or in the tent.
Day 3 Flight to Moskvina glade, accommodation at the Base Camp (4360m).
Day 4 Preparation day, acclimatization on Moskvina Glade.
Day 5 Preparation day.

Climbing the peak of Korzhenevskaya (7105m)
Day 6 Acclimatization hike to Vorobyov peak (5691m). Overnight at an altitude of 5300m. Overnight.
Day 7 Descent to the BC.
Day 8 Rest day.
Day 9 Ascent to the camp on 5300m. Overnight.
Day 10 Ascent to the camp on 6400m. Overnight.
Day 11 Ascent to the peak of Korzhenevskaya (7105m), descent to the camp on 6400m. Overnight.
Day 12 Descent to the BC.
Day 13 Rest day.

Climbing the peak of Somoni (Communism, 7495m)
Day 14 Preparation day.
Day 15 Ascent to the camp on 5100m-5300m. Overnight.
Day 16 Ascent camp on 5900m. Overnight.
Day 17 Ascent to the camp on 6100m. Overnight.
Day 18 Ascent to the camp on 6900m.
Day 19 Ascent to the peak of Communism (7495m).  Overnight at the camp on 6900m.
Day 20 Descent to the camp on 5100m-5300m. Overnight.
Day 21 Descent to the BC.
Day 22-33 Reserve days in case of bad weather.
Day 34 Helicopter flight to Jirgital. Transfer to Dushanbe.
Day 35 Transfer to the airport.

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Guided group expeditions to Lenin Peak guaranteed dates https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/guided-group-expeditions/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:02:47 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=23462 expedition to Lenin peak and travel with comfort. Get on the top of the famous 7000+ peak with professionals.]]> DAY BY DAY PROGRAM

Day 1. Arrival to the city of Bishkek, accommodation at a local hotel.

After receiving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the Manas International Airport, you will be met by a representative of Ak-Sai Travel, after you will be taken to a hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer Osh – BC “Achik-Tash” (3600 m).

After an early breakfast, the driver will pick you up and take you to the morning flight Bishkek-Osh. In Osh, you will be met by our representative, and then on our transport you will be delivered to the Achik-Tash Base Camp. In the camp you will be met by the head or administrator of the camp, who will accommodate you and provide all the necessary information.

Day 3. Acclimatization at the Base Camp, a walk to the waterfall.

After breakfast – acclimatization walk. Return to dinner. After lunch, rest, checking high-altitude equipment.

Day 4. Acclimatization climb to the ridge of Petrovsky peak.

After breakfast, acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovsky peak. Ascent until we reach snow line, to a height of 4000 m. From the ridge, a breathtaking view of the Alai Valley and the tract Achik-Tash opens. Return to Base Camp for dinner. Rest, preparation for the transition to Camp 1.

Day 5. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

After breakfast, exit to Camp 1. The luggage can be transported on a horseback (for an additional fee). From BC to «Lukovaya Polyana» – 1 hour way on foot, but can be reached by transport. Further, you go along a good path through Puteshestvennikov Pass and along the slopes of the spur to the right of the Lenin glacier to Camp 1, approximate time 4-5 hours. Camp 1 is located on a moraine. Before reaching it, you must cross the river.

Day 6. Climbing the peak of Yukhin 5100 m or Home Peak 4700 m.

After breakfast you will go for ascent Yuhin Peak or Home Peak, the ascent is not technical and you don’t need special equipment. Overnight in C1.

Day 7. Ice classes. Preparation for the ascent.

In the morning, ice classes. You must remember the rules of movement on the glacier, work on ligaments, provide self-rescue skills and rescue the injured from an ice crack. Climbing preparation. Preparation of the necessary equipment for climbing to Camp 2 (5300m).

Day 8. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m).

From C1 to C2 they leave one hour before dawn to avoid heat and wet snow. As you crossed the moraine and approached the foot of the northern slope, it is necessary to move in a ligament and put on crampons. Further, rise in the center of the steep northern slope, to the left of the icefall, there are many ice cracks on the way. The most dangerous and difficult places are hung with a railing. In the upper part of the ascent, the route goes to the right, to the vast ice plateau called «Skovorodka». Cross the plateau from left to right. On the surface moraine at the base of the northwest ridge, at an altitude of 5300 m, is С2. Average time is 7-9 hours. Overnight in tents in Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 9. Ascent to Camp 3 (6100 m).

Start at 9 o`clock in the morning. Movement in crampons and ligaments. As overcame a steep takeoff, the route goes to a gentle northwest ridge. Further, left along the ridge to a steep take-off of the Razdelnaya peak. C3 is located on the spacious dome of the peak at an altitude of 6100 m. From C2 to C3 it will take 4-6 hours. Overnight at Camp 3, self-cooking.

Day 10. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m).

Early in the morning, you start descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Movement in crampons and ligaments. Lunch at Camp 1. After lunch, you go down to the base camp. Dinner at the base camp.

Day 11. Rest day.

Rest at the Base Camp.

Day 12. Preparation for the ascent.

Rest at the Base Camp, climbing preparation.

Day 13. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

After the acclimatization, the ascent requires less effort and time.

Day 14. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m).

Departure at 4 a.m. Ascent along the northern slope of Lenin peak. Movement in crampons, in ligaments, overcoming glacial cracks. After the acclimatization, the transition requires less effort and time. Overnight in tents at Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 15. Ascent to Camp 3 (6100 m).

Start at 9 o`clock in the morning. Immediately after the camp, a steep take-off on the ridge. Moving along a wide ridge and again abrupt take-off to the top of the peak Razdelnaya. Movement in crampons and ligaments. The average walking time is 4-6 hours. After the acclimatization, the transition requires less time and effort. Overnight at Camp 3, self-cooking. Preparing for the climb.

Day 16. Ascent to the top of Lenin peak 7134 m. And descent to the Camp 3 (6100 m).

Leaving Camp 3 before dawn. Movement in crampons. Go down from Camp 3 to the saddle and climb the steep take-off to the wide western ridge of Lenin Peak. Holding onto the left side of the ridge, move to the top. Having overcome a steep (45 degrees) icy take-off of 80 m in length, called a “knife”, and passing between the rocks, the route crosses the extensive gentle snow – the “plateau of skydivers” and goes out onto the gentle slope of rocky hills. There are no obvious directions, and in conditions of insufficient visibility it is easy to get lost. There is a small nust of Lenin of the top of the peak.

An important safety rule: if by 2 o`clock in the afternoon you have not reached the summit, you must immediately start descending to assault camp!

Day 17. Descent to Camp 1 (4400 m).

Early in the morning you start your descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Moving in crampons and in ligaments. Lunch at Camp 1. Rest.

Day 18. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m).

Transfer to the Base Camp. The cargo can be sent by horse (extra charge). Solemn rewarding of the climbers in the Base Camp.

Day 19. Reserve day.

Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 20. Transfer BC “Achik-Tash” – Osh. Hotel accommodation.

After breakfast transfer to Osh city. There will be a lunchbox for lunch. Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel.

Day 21. Flight to Bishkek. Accommodation at the hotel.

The driver transfer you to the airport for the flight Osh – Bishkek. In Bishkek, you will be met by a representative and taken to the hotel.

Day 22. Transfer to the airport. Departure home.

The driver will pick you up from the hotel at the required time and take you to the airport for the desired flight.

*Osh–Osh packages start at Day 2 and end on Day 21 (The total duration of these packages is 20 days)

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Lenin Peak (7134 m) without guide https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/programs/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:32:17 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=23457 DAY BY DAY PROGRAM

Day 1. Arrival to the city of Bishkek, accommodation at a local hotel.

After receiving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the Manas International Airport, you will be met by a representative of Ak-Sai Travel, after you will be taken to a hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer Osh – BC “Achik-Tash” (3600 m).

After an early breakfast, the driver will pick you up and take you to the morning flight Bishkek-Osh. In Osh, you will be met by our representative, and then on our transport you will be delivered to the Achik-Tash Base Camp. In the camp you will be met by the head or administrator of the camp, who will accommodate you and provide all the necessary information.

Day 3. Acclimatization at the Base Camp, a walk to the waterfall.

After breakfast – acclimatization walk. Return to dinner. After lunch, rest, checking high-altitude equipment.

Day 4. Acclimatization climb to the ridge of Petrovsky peak.

After breakfast, acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovsky peak. Ascent until we reach snow line, to a height of 4000 m. From the ridge, a breathtaking view of the Alai Valley and the tract Achik-Tash opens. Return to Base Camp for dinner. Rest, preparation for the transition to Camp 1.

Day 5. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

After breakfast, exit to Camp 1. The luggage can be transported on a horseback (for an additional fee). From BC to «Lukovaya Polyana» – 1 hour way on foot, but can be reached by transport. Further, you go along a good path through Puteshestvennikov Pass and along the slopes of the spur to the right of the Lenin glacier to Camp 1, approximate time 4-5 hours. Camp 1 is located on a moraine. Before reaching it, you must cross the river.

Day 6. Climbing the peak of Yukhin 5100 m or Home Peak 4700 m.

After breakfast you will go for ascent Yuhin Peak or Home Peak, the ascent is not technical and you don’t need special equipment. Overnight in C1.

Day 7. Reserve day. Preparation for the ascent.

Depending on your feeling and the weather. Rest. Climbing preparation. Preparation of the necessary equipment for climbing to Camp 2 (5300m).

Day 8. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m).

From C1 to C2 they leave one hour before dawn to avoid heat and wet snow. As you crossed the moraine and approached the foot of the northern slope, it is necessary to move in a ligament and put on crampons. Further, rise in the center of the steep northern slope, to the left of the icefall, there are many ice cracks on the way. The most dangerous and difficult places are hung with a railing. In the upper part of the ascent, the route goes to the right, to the vast ice plateau called «Skovorodka». Cross the plateau from left to right. On the surface moraine at the base of the northwest ridge, at an altitude of 5300 m, is С2. Average time is 7-9 hours. Overnight in tents in Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 9. Ascent to Camp 3 (6100 m).

Start at 9 o`clock in the morning. Movement in crampons and ligaments. As overcame a steep takeoff, the route goes to a gentle northwest ridge. Further, left along the ridge to a steep take-off of the Razdelnaya peak. C3 is located on the spacious dome of the peak at an altitude of 6100 m. From C2 to C3 it will take 4-6 hours. Overnight at Camp 3, self-cooking.

Day 10. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m).

Early in the morning, you start descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Movement in crampons and ligaments. Lunch at Camp 1. After lunch, you go down to the base camp. Dinner at the base camp.

Day 11. Rest day.

Rest at the Base Camp.

Day 12. Preparation for the ascent.

Rest at the Base Camp, climbing preparation.

Day 13. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

After the acclimatization, the ascent requires less effort and time.

Day 14. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300 m).

Departure at 4 a.m. Ascent along the northern slope of Lenin peak. Movement in crampons, in ligaments, overcoming glacial cracks. After the acclimatization, the transition requires less effort and time. Overnight in tents at Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 15. Ascent to Camp 3 (6100 m).

Start at 9 o`clock in the morning. Immediately after the camp, a steep take-off on the ridge. Moving along a wide ridge and again abrupt take-off to the top of the peak Razdelnaya. Movement in crampons and ligaments. The average walking time is 4-6 hours. After the acclimatization, the transition requires less time and effort. Overnight at Camp 3, self-cooking. Preparing for the climb.

Day 16. Ascent to the top of Lenin peak 7134 m. And descent to the Camp 3 (6100 m).

Leaving Camp 3 before dawn. Movement in crampons. Go down from Camp 3 to the saddle and climb the steep take-off to the wide western ridge of Lenin Peak. Holding onto the left side of the ridge, move to the top. Having overcome a steep (45 degrees) icy take-off of 80 m in length, called a “knife”, and passing between the rocks, the route crosses the extensive gentle snow – the “plateau of skydivers” and goes out onto the gentle slope of rocky hills. There are no obvious directions, and in conditions of insufficient visibility it is easy to get lost. There is a small nust of Lenin of the top of the peak.

An important safety rule: if by 2 o`clock in the afternoon you have not reached the summit, you must immediately start descending to assault camp!

Day 17. Descent to Camp 1 (4400 m).

Early in the morning you start your descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Moving in crampons and in ligaments. Lunch at Camp 1. Rest.

Day 18. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m).

Transfer to the Base Camp. The cargo can be sent by horse (extra charge). Solemn rewarding of the climbers in the Base Camp.

Day 19. Reserve day.

Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 20. Transfer BC “Achik-Tash” – Osh. Hotel accommodation.

After breakfast transfer to Osh city. There will be a lunchbox for lunch. Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel.

Day 21. Flight to Bishkek. Accommodation at the hotel.

The driver transfer you to the airport for the flight Osh – Bishkek. In Bishkek, you will be met by a representative and taken to the hotel.

Day 22. Transfer to the airport. Departure home.

The driver will pick you up from the hotel at the required time and take you to the airport for the desired flight.

*Osh–Osh packages start at Day 2 and end on Day 21 (The total duration of these packages is 20 days)

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Guided group expeditions to Razdelnaya peak 6148 m guaranteed dates https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/expedition-to-razdelnaya-peak/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:55:05 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=942 expedition to Razdelnaya peak and travel with comfort.]]> Day 1. Arrival to the city of Bishkek, accommodation at a local hotel.

After receiving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the Manas International Airport, you will be met by a representative of Ak-Sai Travel, after you will be taken to a hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer Osh – BC “Achik-Tash” (3600 m).

After an early breakfast, the driver will pick you up and take you to the morning flight Bishkek-Osh. In Osh, you will be met by our representative, and then on our transport you will be delivered to the Achik-Tash Base Camp. In the camp you will be met by the head or administrator of the camp, who will accommodate you and provide all the necessary information.

Day 3. Acclimatization at the Base Camp, a walk to the waterfall.

After breakfast – acclimatization walk. Return to dinner. After lunch, rest, checking high-altitude equipment.

Day 4. Acclimatization climb to the ridge of Petrovsky peak.

After breakfast, acclimatization hike to the ridge of Petrovsky peak. Ascent until we reach snow line, to a height of 4000 m. From the ridge, a breathtaking view of the Alai Valley and the tract Achik-Tash opens. Return to Base Camp for dinner. Rest, preparation for the transition to Camp 1.

Day 5. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

After breakfast, exit to Camp 1. The luggage can be transported on a horseback (for an additional fee). From BC to «Lukovaya Polyana» – 1 hour way on foot, but can be reached by transport. Further, you go along a good path through Puteshestvennikov Pass and along the slopes of the spur to the right of the Lenin glacier to Camp 1, approximate time 4-5 hours. Camp 1 is located on a moraine. Before reaching it, you must cross the river.

Day 6. Climbing the peak of Yukhin 5100 m or Home Peak 4700 m.

After breakfast you will go for ascent Yuhin Peak or Home Peak, the ascent is not technical and you don’t need special equipment. Overnight in C1.

Day 7. Ice classes. Preparation for the ascent.

In the morning, ice classes. You must remember the rules of movement on the glacier, work on communications, provide self-rescue skills and rescue the injured from an ice crack. Climbing preparation. Preparation of the necessary equipment for climbing to Camp 2 (5300m).

Day 8. Transfer to Camp 2 (5300 m).

From C1 to C2 they leave one hour before dawn to avoid heat and wet snow. As you crossed the moraine and approached the foot of the northern slope, it is necessary to move to a bunch and put on crampons. Further, rise in the center of the steep northern slope, to the left of the icefall, there are many ice cracks on the way. The most dangerous and difficult places are hung with a railing. In the upper part of the ascent, the route goes to the right, to the vast ice plateau called «Skovorodka». Cross the plateau from left to right. On the surface moraine at the base of the northwest ridge, at an altitude of 5300 m, is С2. Average time is 7-9 hours. Overnight in tents in Camp 2. Self cooking.

Day 9. Ascent to Razdelnaya Peak (6148 m).

Start at 9 o`clock in the morning. Movement in crampons and ligaments. As overcame a steep takeoff, the route goes to a gentle northwest ridge. Further, left along the ridge to a steep take-off of the Razdelnaya peak. C3 is located on the spacious dome of the peak at an altitude of 6100 m. From C2 to C3 it will take 4-6 hours. Overnight at Camp 3, self-cooking.

Day 10. Descent to the Base Camp (3600 m).

Early in the morning, you start descent from Camp 3 to Camp 1. Movement in crampons and ligaments. Lunch at Camp 1. After lunch, you go down to the base camp. Dinner at the base camp.

 Day 11. Reserve day.

Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 12. Transfer BC “Achik-Tash” – Osh. Hotel accommodation.

After breakfast transfer to Osh city. There will be a lunchbox for lunch. Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel.

Day 13. Flight to Bishkek. Accommodation at the hotel.

After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the morning flight Osh – Bishkek. In Bishkek, you will be met by a representative and taken to the hotel.

Day 14. Transfer to the airport. Departure home.

The driver will pick you up from the hotel at the required time and take you to the airport for the desired flight.

*Osh–Osh package starts at Day 2 and end on Day 13 (The total duration of the package is 12 days)

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Khan-Tengri Peak (7010 m.) without guide https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/khan-tengri-expedition/ https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/khan-tengri-expedition/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:28:17 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=60 Itinerary: Bishkek - Karkara - BC - Khan-Tengri Peak - BC - Karkara - Bishkek]]> Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek, accommodation in a hotel.

Day 2. Drive Bishkek – Karkara ( 460 km ), accommodation at the Camp.

Day 3. Fly by helicopter to BC “South Inylchek”/ “North Inylchek” (4000m).

Day 4. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 5. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 6. Camp № 1 .

Day 7. Camp № 2 .

Day 8. Camp № 3 .

Day 9. Descend to BC

Day 10. Day of rest and preparation.

Day 11. Day of rest and preparation.

Day 12. Camp № 1.

Day 13. Camp № 3.

Day 14. Ascent of the summit (7010 m.) and descent to the camp № 3.

Day 15. Descent to the base camp.

Day 16. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 17. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 18. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 19. Fly by helicopter to BC “Karkara” and drive to Bishkek. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 20. Day in Bishkek.

Day 21. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Khan-Tengri Peak Group Expedition from the South on fixed departure dates https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/khan-tengri-fixed-dates/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 07:47:41 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=1759 Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek, accommodation in a hotel.

Day 2. Drive Bishkek – Karkara ( 460 km ), accommodation at the Camp.

Day 3. Fly by helicopter to BC “ South Inylchek ” (4000m).

Day 4. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 5. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 6. Camp № 1 . 4200m.

Day 7. Camp № 2 . 5300m.

Day 8. Camp № 3 . 5800m.

Day 9. Descend to BC

Day 10. Day of rest and preparation.

Day 11. Day of rest and preparation.

Day 12. Camp № 1.

Day 13. Camp № 3.

Day 14. Ascent of the summit (7010 m.) and descent to the camp № 3.

Day 15. Descent to the base camp.

Day 16. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 17. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 18. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 19. Fly by helicopter to BC “Karkara” and drive to Bishkek. Accommodation at hotel.

Day 20. Day in Bishkek.

Day 21. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Expedition to Lenin Peak with oxygen https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/lenin-peak-with-oxygen/ Sun, 13 Jan 2019 05:12:05 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=1532 Itinerary: Bishkek - Osh - Achik Tash - BC - Lenin peak - Achik Tash - Osh - Bishkek]]> Day 1. International “Manas” airport – Bishkek city.

Distance/time 40 km, 1 hour

After receiving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the Manas International Airport, you will be met by a representative of Ak-Sai Travel, he will give you all the necessary documents and permits and we will organize a city tour for you. After you will be taken to a comfortable 4 * hotel located in the center of our capital.

Overnight and breakfast at the hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Osh. Transfer Osh – BC “Achik-Tash” (3600 m).

Flight 45 min, Distance/time 320 km, 6-8 hrs

After an early breakfast, the driver will pick you up and take to the morning flight Bishkek-Osh. In Osh, you will be met by our representative and he will take you on a short tour of the historic city of Osh. Further, by individual transport you will be taken to the Achik-Tash Base Camp. In the camp you will be met by the head or the administrator of the camp, who will accommodate you in your tent. You will meet with your guide, with whom you will coordinate all your questions about climbing and the operation of oxygen equipment.

Accommodation in tents. Lunch on the way in a local family. Dinner at the camp.

Day 3. Acclimatization climb to the ridge of Petrovsky peak.

Distance/time 10 km, 6 hrs, +600/800 m

After breakfast at the Base Camp, we will go with a guide to the ridge of Petrovsky peak for acclimatization to a height of 4000 m. From the ridge opens a breathtaking view of the Alai Valley and the Achik-Tash tract. Return to Base Camp for dinner. Rest, preparation for the trek to Camp 1.

Accommodation and full board meals in BC

Day 4. Trekking to Camp 1 (4400 m).

Distance/time 12 km, 6-8 hrs, +800 m

After breakfast at the Base Camp, departure with a guide to Camp 1. The luggage can be transported on a horseback (for an additional fee). From BC to «Lukovaya Polyana» – 1 hour way on foot, but can be reached by transport. The trek will take about 6 hours, you go along a good path through Puteshestvennikov Pass and along the slopes of the spur to the right of the Lenin glacier to Camp 1. Camp 1 is located on a moraine, before reaching it, you must cross the river. In Camp 1 you will be met by the administrator who will accommodate you in your tent. In the evening you will have time to familiarize yourself with the work and use of oxygen equipment and instructions on further climbing tactics.

Accommodation and full board meals in C1

Day 5. Ascent the top of Yukhin Peak 5100 m.

Distance/time 5 km, 2-3 hrs, +700 m

Acclimatization hike to the top of Yukhin peak (5100m), where you will stay in a high-altitude tent for the night. The route to Yukhin Peak passes through Domashny Peak, the route is not difficult and runs along a talus slope. On the top, there are flat areas for tents. The ascent is not technical and you don’t need special equipment.

Overnight in the set up tent on the top. Self-cooking.

Day 6. Descent to Camp 1 (4400m).

Distance/time 5 km, 1.5 hrs, – 700 m.

After acclimatization, you descent to Camp 1. The trek will take approximately 1.5 hours, thanks to the same looseness, along which you can quickly descend. Upon arrival at Camp 1, you can relax and start preparing for the next day.

Accommodation and full board meals in C1

Day 7. Ascent to Camp 2 (5300m).

Distance/time 5 km, 6-7 hrs + 900 m.

Departure to Camp 2. The route passes through a section that is considered quite dangerous due to possible avalanches from the northern slope of Lenin Peak, as well as ice cracks crossing the slope and a snow pan called “Skovorodka”. In this connection, the departure from the Camp 1 is no later than 4 AM. Upon arrival at the camp, accommodation in a high-altitude tent and rest. There will be already oxygen in the Camp 2, which you will use when you will go to the top.

Overnight in the installed high-altitude tent. Self-cooking.

Day 8. Ascent to Razdelnaya Peak (6100m).

Distance/time 3 km, 5-7 hrs +800 m.

In the morning, we start to go to Razdelnaya Peak with oxygen equipment. The route passes along a couloir with a steepness of 30 ° and a length of 500 meters. Further along the snow ridge to an altitude of 5700 meters. From here begins a steep ascent to Razdelnaya Peak, a drop of about 400 meters along the snow slope. Accommodation in an already set up tent and get ready for tomorrow’s summit assault.

Overnight in the installed high-altitude tent. Self-cooking.

Day 9. Ascent to the top of Lenin peak 7134 m. And descent to the Camp 2 (5300 m).

Distance/time 11 km, 14-16 hrs, +1000 m. / – 1800 m.

Leaving Camp 3 at 4 AM using oxygen equipment. Today you will have a rather long hike to the top. Ascent along a steep talus slope up to 6400 m, then the slope flattens in the direction of a steep snowy ridge. Railing ropes are usually attached to the ridge. The length is about 80-100 meters. Further along a wide snow slope towards the summit. In front of the top, there is a steep talus slope with further flattening and after you will reach the highest point. On the descent, it is necessary to behave as carefully as possible, since ascending to the top is only half the work. The descent is carried out along the route of the ascent to Camp 2.

Overnight in the installed high-altitude tent. Self-cooking.

Day 10. Descent to BC Achik-Tash (3600m).

Distance/time 17 km, 10-12 hrs, -1700 m.

After breakfast at Camp 2, accompanied by a guide, you begin your descent to the Base Camp. The trek to Camp 1 will take about 5 hours, where you can have lunch at your request and continue down to the BC. In the Base Camp you can relax after the ascent, use the services of our bath and our bar.

Accommodation and full board meals in BC

Day 11. Transfer to Osh. Flight to Bishkek.

Distance/time 320 km, 6-8 hrs. Flight 45 min.

After breakfast, for you will be organized an individual transfer to Osh. You will be taken to the airport for the evening flight Osh – Bishkek.

Lunch on the road.

Hotel accommodation.

Day 12. Departure home.

Distance/time 40 km, 1 hour.

Transfer to the airport, flight home.

* The OSH-OSH program starts from the 2nd day (the duration of the program is 11 days).

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Expedition to Khan-Tengri Peak with oxygen https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/khan-tengri-with-oxygen/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:54:43 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=1640 Itinerary: Bishkek - Karkara - BC - Khan Tengri  - Karkara - Bishkek]]> Day 1.  Manas Airport – Bishkek city. 

Transfer 40 km, 1h. 
Arrival at the airport. After receiving baggage and passing customs control upon arrival at the international airport “Manas”, you will be met by a representative of the company “Ak-Sai Travel”. You will be taken to the hotel located in the center of our capital – Bishkek.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Bishkek city – Karkara base camp. 

Transfer 470 km, 8-9 h. + 1500 m.
After breakfast, arrival at the office, where you will be provided with all the necessary documents, after which a transfer will be organized to the Karkara camp, along the northern coast of Lake Issyk-Kul.
On the way you will stop for lunch in the Boom Gorge or in Cholpon-Ata. You can also swim in the pearl of Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul Lake, after which continue the trip to the campground at Karkara. You will be met by the head or administrator of the camp, who will settle you in two man tents.
Lunch in a roadside cafe.
Accommodation in tents. Dinner at the camp.

Day 3. Helicopter flight BC Karkara – BC South Inylchek . 

Flight 45 min. +1850 m.
The flight from the “Karkara” Base Camp to the “South Inylchek” Base Camp takes approximately 40-45 minutes. During the flight, you can make several excellent and memorable views. Your eyes will discover the “Merzbacher” Lake and the beauty of the “South Inylchek” glacier. You will be greeted by the camp commander Dmitry Grekov – and will introduce you to the administrator who will settle you in two man tents.
Accommodation and meals in the Base Camp.

Day 4. Ascent on the Shoulder of Habib peak (4800m.) 

The hike 6-8 h. + 800 m.
Acclimatization, depart after breakfast onto the Shoulder of Habib peak under the guidance of an experienced guide. The route passes along a picturesque ridge, from which you can see beautiful views of Victory Peak, as well as the Zvezdochka and Yuzhny Inylchek glaciers.
Accommodation in a high altitude (alpine) tent.

Day 5. Descent to the Base Camp. 

The hike 5-6 h. – 800 m.
Descent to Base Camp, rest. Preparation for the ascent to the camp №1, as well as familiarization with the working of the oxygen equipment. You can resolve all questions that arise with the guide or with the head of the camp.
Accommodation and meals in the Base Camp.

Day 6. The ascent to camp №1 (4200m). 

The hike 3 h. + 200 m.
After lunch, leave to the first camp. The route takes place on the Southern Inylchek glacier, and takes 4-5 hours. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated in pre-installed tents and you can relax and begin preparations for the next day, during which you will continue your ascent with oxygen equipment.
Overnight in a high altitude (alpine) tent

Day 7. Ascent to the Col of Khan Tengri Peak. (5800m.) 

The hike 8-10 h. + 1600 m.
Depart with oxygen equipment onto the Col. The route passes through the Semenovsky glacier, the site is considered quite dangerous due to the possible descent of avalanches from Chapaev peak. In this connection, the departure from the camp is carried out no later than 4 in the morning. In the course of the ascent, the route crosses ice cracks, which excludes walking alone. Lifting in roped party with simultaneous and variable belay.
Overnight in a high altitude (alpine) tent or in a cave.

Day 8. Storming the summit, descent to the Col (5800m.) 

The hike 10+6 h. +/- 1200 m.
Early in the morning, (or at night), attempt to storm the Khan-Tengri peak with oxygen equipment. The ascent passes along the western ridge to the crest of the summit, along rocks of 3rd-4th grade of complexity. The route is equipped with fixed ropes. After the storm we take a couple of photos for memory and start the descent.
On the descent caution is needed, as it is only half the task to ascend to the top.
Descent to the Col, rest.
Overnight in a high altitude (alpine) tent or in a cave.

Day 9. Descent to BC. 


The hike 5-6 h. – 1800 m.

Descent from the Col to the Base Camp is carried out on the Semenovskogo glacier, the site must be traversed as quickly as possible due to the danger of avalanches. Upon arrival in the Base Camp, you can contact the administrator, he will organize for you a visit to the bath.
Accommodation and meals in the camp.

Day 10. Reserve day.     

Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 11. Helicopter flight from Southern Inylchek Base Camp to the Karkara Base Camp. Transfer to Bishkek. 

Flight 45 min. Transfer 8 h. – 3200 m.
After breakfast, the morning helicopter flight to Karkara.
You will be given lunch boxes and then a transfer to Bishkek will be organized. The manager will contact you and arrange your transfer to the airport in accordance with your tickets.
Hotel accommodation.

Day 12. Departure to home. 

Transfer 40 km, 1h. 
Transfer to the airport, flight home.

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Pobeda Peak (7439 m.) without guide https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/pobeda-peak/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 02:29:17 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=1102 Itinerary: Bishkek - Karkara - BC - Pobeda peak - BC - Karkara - Bishkek]]> Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek, accommodation in a hotel.

Day 2. Transfer Bishkek- Karkara ( 460 km ), accommodation at the Camp.

Day 3. Fly by helicopter to BC “ South Inylchek ” (4000 m.)

Day 4.  Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 5. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day 6. Climb to the camp № 1. 4600 m.

Day 7. Climb to the camp № 2. 5300 m.

Day 8. Climb to the camp № 3. 5700 m.

Day 9. Climb to the camp № 4 6400 m.

Day 10. Descent to the camp № 1. 4600 m.

Day 11. Descent to the base camp.

Day 12. Rest day.

Day 13. Climb to the camp № 1.

Day 14. Climb to the camp № 2.

Day 15. Climb to the camp № 3.

Day 16. Climb to the camp № 4.

Day 17. Climb to the camp № 5. 6900 m.

Day 18. Climb to the camp № 6. 7100 m.

Day 19. Ascent of summit and descent to the camp № 5

Day 20. Descent to the camp № 3.

Day 21. Descent to the camp № 1.

Day 22. Descent to the base camp.

Day 23. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 24. Additional day in case of bad weather.

Day 25. Helicopter flight to Karkara and transfer to Bishkek. Overnight in hotel.

Day 26. Free day in Bishkek. Overnight in hotel.

Day 27. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Communism peak (7495 m) and Korzhenevskaya peak (7105 m) https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/eng/enalp/communism-and-korzhenevskaya/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 06:50:34 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=1111 Itinerary: Dushanbe - Djirgital - Communsim and Korzhenevskaya peaks - Djirgital - Dushanbe  ]]> Basic program:

Day 1 Arrival in Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Transfer to Jirgital (7 hours). Overnight at the guest house or in the tent.
Day 3 Flight to Moskvina glade, accommodation at the Base Camp (4360m).
Day 4 Preparation day, acclimatization on Moskvina Glade.
Day 5 Preparation day.

Climbing the peak of Korzhenevskaya (7105m)
Day 6 Acclimatization hike to Vorobyov peak (5691m). Overnight at an altitude of 5300m. Overnight.
Day 7 Descent to the BC.
Day 8 Rest day.
Day 9 Ascent to the camp on 5300m. Overnight.
Day 10 Ascent to the camp on 6400m. Overnight.
Day 11 Ascent to the peak of Korzhenevskaya (7105m), descent to the camp on 6400m. Overnight.
Day 12 Descent to the BC.
Day 13 Rest day.

Climbing the peak of Somoni (Communism, 7495m)
Day 14 Preparation day.
Day 15 Ascent to the camp on 5100m-5300m. Overnight.
Day 16 Ascent camp on 5900m. Overnight.
Day 17 Ascent to the camp on 6100m. Overnight.
Day 18 Ascent to the camp on 6900m.
Day 19 Ascent to the peak of Communism (7495m).  Overnight at the camp on 6900m.
Day 20 Descent to the camp on 5100m-5300m. Overnight.
Day 21 Descent to the BC.
Day 22-27 Reserve days in case of bad weather.
Day 28 Helicopter flight to Jirgital. Transfer to Dushanbe.
Day 29 Transfer to the airport.

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