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).

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.