Drive: 30 km. / 45 min.

Upon arrival to the international airport “Manas” meet local guide and driver and transfer to Bishkek city. On arrival accommodation at the hotel (early check-in is included). After some rest we go to visit famous Osh bazaar. This is the brightest example of trading and boiling life. This a good chance to buy handmade souvenirs, dried fruits etc. After visit the market we head back to the city center to start walking tour around the main Ala Too square to see the legacy of the Soviet Union. There are several objects on our way: Manas Monument, the main national hero of Kyrgyz people; the State Flag and the ceremony of changing the Guards of Honor; the monument of the Revolution of 2010 and the White House, Lenin statue and the old Ala Too Square with number of interesting buildings of the past; Oak park and museum under the clear sky; unique fine art gallery and Kurmanjan Datka monument, finishing walk back at the main Ala Too square and transfer to the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII to finish the city tour by short excursion there. Lunch and dinner at a local café. Overnight.

Day 2. Bishkek city – Osh city – Uzgurush village.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / + 650 m.

In the moning we transfer to the international airport “Manas”and take a local flight to the city of Osh. Upon arrival to the south capital meet trekking guide and start drive to Uzgurush village, located in the youngest oblast (region) of Kyrgyzstan – Batken region. There are a lot of beautiful small villages and orchards with peaches, apricots, apples and cherries. On the way we make a stop at Batken village to have a lunch at a local chaikhana (teahouse). After lunch continue drive to the village and on the way we pass Tortkul reservoir that was built in 1971 by Soviets. On arrival to the village accommodation at a local kyrgyz family house. Preparation for trekking. Dinner and overnight.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by Ak-Sai Travel and give it to the horseman in the morning. The horses carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, you will take your luggage back.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner. (2200 m. a.s.l.)

Day 3. Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge.

Trek: 15 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 1450 m. / – 200 m.

After breakfast we give our luggage to the horseman (he will put it on horses) and start trekking day walking though the village to the south. As we left the village we find ourselfes in a wild pistachio and walnut orchards. Wild trail stretches along Buldzhuma river and goes up to the pass with the same-name – Buldzhuma (2900 m). From the pass there is a wonderfdul view of the nearest gorges and Uponym pass from the west side. Further, start descending to valley and here is a nice spot for having lunch break near Ak-Tash river. After lunch continue trekking along the river and cross it in several places (advisable to have sandals). Arrival to the tent camp, which is hidden among the bushes on a green meadow. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4. Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge.

Trek: 11 km. / 4-6 hours. / + 1100 m. / – 700 m.

After breakfast we begin trekking day, cross Ak-Tash river near the tent camp and walking along the river to the foot of the Dzhalgychy pass (3780 m). Start ascent to the pass, we traverse several hundred meters and than zigzag trail leads us to the top. From the top we can see panoramic view of Turkestan mountain range, western face Piramidalnyi peak (5509 m) and Turo pass (4525 m). Descent down by the trail along the Dzhalgychy gorge to the confluence with nameless gorge, which is next from the south west. As we descended from the pass we turn left and cross nameless river (advisable to have sandals), than we go up to a small hill and reach the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5. Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 500 m. / – 800 m.

In the morning we start trekking up along the grass slope between Dzhalgychy and Kashka-Suu gorges. We hike along the river and cross it at some point (advisable to have sandals), further we follow the trail hidden among the bushes of juniper and start ascent to the pass. When we reach the top we trek along the range to the other side. From  this point we enjoy the panoramic view of Orto Chashma gorge, also this place is perfectly fits for lunch. Descent to Kashka-Suu gorge along the narrow trail. Here we cross the small river and trekking till confluence with Orto Chashma gorge. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp with sauna that helps to relax muscels and spend the evening enjoing the nature.

Day 6. Orto Chashma gorge – Kara-Suu gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. / – 960 m.

In the morning we start trekking along Orto Chashma river till the foot of the pass. Further, start ascent on a good trekking trail through the forest to Kosh Moinok pass (3260 m). An easy descent from the pass and further crossing of a small river (advisable to have sandals). As we crossed the river start ascent to the second pass Kara-Suu (3760 m). From the top of the pass we have a wonderful view of an “ocean” of pointed snow-capped rocky peaks of Turkestan mountain range. In front of us there will be a row of the “Great Fortresses-like” north-western faces of the peaks Kotin (4521 m) and 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (4507 m). Descent till Kara-Suu river and cross with bridge. Here we have several hundred meters more along the river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7. Radial hike to the foot of Asan Usen and Piramidalnyi peaks.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hours. / + 350 m. / – 350 m.

Today, we have a radial hike along Kara-Suu gorge to the foot of peaks of Piramidalnyi (5509 m), 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (Kyrkchylta) (4507 m) and Asan Usen (4378 m). Also it is possible to see legendary “Yellow wall”, famous for the most complex mountain routes. In the morning we leave the tent camp and have an easy trekking along Kara-Suu river. Further trail leads us to moraine and we start trekking along it till the foot of the peaks. Climbers from all over the world treat as a very high achievement to climb on any of peak of the gorge, since all peaks of that gorge are famous for it`s complexity. Later, we return to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8. Kara-Suu gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. /– 960 m.  

In the morning we leave the tent camp and going back to Orto Chasma gorge the same way. As we ascended to Kosh-Moinok pass we can see the highest pass of the trek Ak-Tubek (4300 m). After descent from the pass we continue tekking to the tent camp and one kilometer before the camp we can find out a small stream flowing into Orto Chashma river, down the stream we can find a local sight, which is a broken military helicopter, one of the evidence of historical events happened in the region more than 20 years ago. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

Day 9. Orto Chashma gorge – Ak-Tubek tent camp.

Drive: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 800 m.  

After breakfast we leave the camp and start trekking up along Orto Chashma river for several kilometers till a wooden bridge. Here we cross the river and further we cross another stream (advisable to have sandals). After crossing we start moderate ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m) along the river with the same name. The trail to the tent camp is going through the stone house of nomads where we can stop to visit them and try kyrgyz cheese – kurut (white balls, salty flavour) and airan – yogurt. Further, we can continue the ascent, crossing stream and reach the tent camp in a several hundred meters. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10. Ak-Tubek tent camp – Ak-Suu gorge.

Drive: 11 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 800 m. / – 1600 m.

After breakfast start ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m), which is rewarded be a majestic panoramic view over Iskander peak region. There is an observable trail that leads to the highest point of the trek. As we reached the top we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view to the peaks of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Ak-Suu (5355 m), Alexander Block (5229 m) and Ak-Tubek (5125 m). Later, descent along zigzaf trail that ends at the moraine of Ak-Tubek glacier. We cross the moraine to get the other side of the gorge and continue trekking further along the stream till confluence with Ak-Suu river. Here we turn right and trek along Ak-Suu river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11. Radial hike to the foot of Ak-Suu peak.

Drive: 14 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

In the morning we start trekking towards Ak-Suu peak (5355 m), the top of that peak is clearly observable from the tent camp. The trail goes through juniper forest up a steep moraine of the glacier, to the heart of Pamir-Alai. This pyramid-like peak has a snowcap and vertical wall (almost two kilometers) on the Northern slope. Such peaks as two-headed Iskander and Admiralteez, Petrogradez and Alexander Block surround the grandiose circus. Later, we walk back to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

Day 12. Ak-Suu tent camp – Uzgurush village.

Drive: 16 km. / 6-7 hours. / – 1350 m.

After breakfast descent through the juniper forest along Ak-Mechet river. We can closer observe peak Iskander on the way. Then we trek along a picturesque gorge till Uzgurush village. Dinner and overnight at a local Kyrgyz family house.

Day 13. Uzgurush village – Osh city. Flight to Bishkek city.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / – 650 m.

In the morning we start drive to Batken town and then to Osh city. Lunch en route. On arrival to the city of Osh, we can have a short sightseeing tour before the flight to the capital. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogol Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. Further, transfer to the airport and flight to the city of Bishkek. Upon arrival to the city dinner at a local café. Overnight.

Day 14. Bishkek city – Airport.

Drive: 30 km. / 45 min

Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Departure back home.

Drive: 35 km. / 40 min.

Meet your local guide and transfer to hotel, rest to lunch and then we have sightseeing tour – first place to visit is Osh Bazaar (market), the largest market in Central Asia, will visit the Suleiman Mount, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia, historical museum, located right in the main cave. After excursion in the museum you follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill where you watch a little Mosque of Babur, the founder of the Great Mogul Dynasty, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. We also can visit the central square and go for a short walk in the city park
Dinner and preparation for the trekking (950 m.a.s.l.)

Day 2. Osh city – Kozho-Kelen village.

Drive: 100 km. / 4 hours, + 1250 m.

After breakfast drive from Osh to Kozho-Kelen village. Along the road you can see exotic nature (mountains, meadows, flower fields and shepherd’s life). As well visible on the way The Papan reservoir, that provides all Osh city residents with water and it is used for irrigation the agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The road distance is 100 km and takes about 3.5 hours to reach the Kozho-Kelen, overnight in a local family’s home.

The road goes along the Ak-Buura river and both sides of road surrounded with green juniper mountains. Upon arrival in Kozho-Kelen(2300m. asl) we will stay in the house of a local family and go on an acclimatization walk (2-3 hours). Lunchboxes for lunch. We will visit Blue Grot and waterfall. The trail goes through narrow mountain canyons, where one can see unusual forms of cliffs and rocks.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner. (2200 m. a.s.l.)

Day 3. Kozho-Kelen village – foot of Dzhyptyk pass.

Trek: 11 km. / 5 hrs. / + 850 m.

After breakfast we start trekking along the mountain river to the foot of Dzhyptyk pass. This is a unique place that best addresses the meaning of the word “jailoo”, where eye cathes the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon.
Fabulously beautiful mountains, clean air, mountain spruce, junipers, natural drawings on the rocks harmoniously complement the landscape.

Upon arrival to the tent camp dinner and overnight. (3050 m. a.s.l.).

Day 4. Foot of Dzhyptyk pass – Dzhyptyk pass (4185 m) – Alai valley, Achik-Tash base camp.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hrs. / +550 m. / – 585 m.

Today we cross Dzhyptyk pass and get Alai valley. In the beginning we have a light trek through alpine meadows to upside of Dzhyptyk gorge, then we ascent to the pass along steep scree slope. The way to pass is take around 4-5 hours.
From top of pass you enjoyed a view of the Alai Valley and the majestic Pamir. If we be with luck and have a good weather, far away you can see seventhousander Lenin Peak and great panorama of Zaalay range.
After lunch we go down into the gorge along the old closed road to the “Rock Gate”, where a car will be waiting for us. Transfer to Achik-Tash. Dinner and overnight in Achik-Tash.

Rest and dinner at tent camp (3600 m. a.s.l.).

Day 5. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 600 m./ – 600 m.

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.
Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards. (3600 m. a.s.l.)

Day 6. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1.

Trek: 10 km. / 4 hrs. / + 800 m / – 100 m.

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.
Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”. (4400 m. a.s.l.).

Day 7. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 730 m / – 730 m.

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.
After ascent we return to Camp1. (4400 m. a.s.l.).

Day 8. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 100 m./– 800 m.  

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp. Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.
Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower! (3600 m. a.s.l.).

Day 9. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city.

Drive: 350 km. / 6 hrs. / – 2650 m.  

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.
We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

hotel (950 m.m. a.s.l.).

Day 10. Flight back home.

Drive: 35 km. / 40 min

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home.

9:00 am pick up from the place we agreed beforehand in Bishkek city (it can be a hotel, a guest house, etc.)

Today we head to the Issyk Kul Lake. First of all one hour drive to Tokmok town to visit Burana Tower historical complex for excursion, that also lasts 1 hour.

After excursion drive 15 minutes more to reach lunch place in a local family of Tokmok town (included).

Later drive to Bokonbaev village, which situated on the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Around 3-4 pm arrival to Bokonbaev village and visit local famous workshop of producing felt to learn about all steps from the shearing sheep till the ready felt product. 30 minutes excursion and drive further to the shore of the Lake to the Almaluu yurt camp. Accommodation and overnight. Dinner is included.

Day 2. Bokonbaev village – Jety Oguz gorge – Karakol town (160 km / 3.5 hours)

Breakfast in the yurt camp at 8 am. Start drive to Karakol town at 9 am. Before the noon time reach Jety Oguz gorge for nice hiking. Visit famous “Broken Heart” and “7 Bulls”. Walking along the canyon (1-2 hours) and drive to Karakol town. Lunch picnic is included.

Arrival to Karakol in the afternoon (around 3 pm) and start city tour. There are number of places to visit:

1) Dungan mosque (duration of excursion – 20 min)

2) Orthodox Cathedral (duration of excursion – 30 min)

3) Victory park (duration of excursion – 20 min)

4) Ethnographical museum (duration of excursion – 40 min)

Accommodation in the guest house. Dinner is not included.

Day 3. Karakol town – Bishkek city (400 km / 6-7 hours)

Start at regular 9 am and drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake in the direction of Bishkek city.

There are several stops on the way we consider. First of all we spend 1 hour to reach Scythian burial mounds where we stop for 10 minutes to admire landscapes of Issyk Kul Lake and learn about BC era in Kyrgyzstan.

Around 12 am reach Cholpon Ata town and visit Petroglyphs site (duration of the excursion 50 minutes). Here we also devote one hour for the lunch in a local café (not included).

Around 2 pm start from Cholpon Ata to Bishkek and arrive to the capital in evening (approximately 6-7 pm). You will be taken by your guide and driver to the address that we agreed beforehand. Dinner is not included.

• 09:00 – 10:00 Drive to Chunkurchak gorge
• 10:00 -13:00 Climbing lessons
• 13:00 – 14:00 Rest
• 14:00 – 16:00 Hiking to the waterfall and back
• 16:00 – 17:00 Drive back to Bishkek

In the morning after meeting, we head to the Chunkurchak gorge that is located 45 km out of Bishkek (one hour drive).

Arrival to the spot around 10:00 a.m. and start exercises. Climbing under the instructions of the professional climber (2-3 hours).

After climbing program, you will find a pleasant surprise – a walk along the mountain ridge to the “Dove waterfall” (2-3 hours). Arrange a small snack for 1 hour to have lunch and enjoy the beauty of the mountain 60 meters height waterfall! Magnificent unspoiled place provides thousands of photo opportunities.

Don’t miss your chance to get into the nature and feel the power of Tien Shan.

We meet at 4 p.m. near our bus to drive back to Bishkek. Arrival at 6 pm and get to the address agreed beforehand or at the Ak-Sai Travel office.