Trip Overview
This 5-day trek covers the central section of the Ak-Suu Transverse, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most scenic alpine routes. Starting from Kara-Kyz Village and finishing in Karakol Town, the trail passes lush alpine meadows, glaciated valleys, and high mountain passes. Highlights include Ala-Kul Lake, Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs, and panoramic views of 5,000+ m peaks. Participants stay in yurts, tents, and guesthouses, enjoying authentic Kyrgyz mountain experiences.
Route: Kara-Kyz Village → Jergez Gorge → Almaluu Gorge → Altyn-Arashan → Ala-Kul Lake → Karakol Gorge → Karakol Town
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Accommodation: Yurt camps, tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Main Highlights
Mountain Passes:
• Ailanysh Pass — 3,676 m (Challenging)
• Ortok Pass — 3,650 m (Moderate)
• Ala-Kul North Pass — 3,906 m (Challenging)
Key Lakes:
• Ala-Kul Lake — 3,550 m, turquoise alpine lake framed by 5,000+ m peaks
Route Highlights:
• Trek through Jergez, Almaluu, and Altyn-Arashan valleys
• Soak in natural hot springs at Altyn-Arashan
• Camp beside Ala-Kul Lake and enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Experience authentic stays in yurts and tents
• End the trek in Karakol Town after descending through Ak-Suu Village
Requirements
Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking
Proper hiking boots, warm layers, waterproof clothing
Ability to walk 5–8 hours per day on varied mountain terrain
Travel insurance covering trekking activities

Starting from $485 per person (Fixed Date Group Tour)
Minimum 3 participants required to confirm departure.
Private departures available — check Dates & Prices.
Overview
A 4-day horse riding adventure through the high mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Ride across remote alpine valleys and high passes, visit the scenic Boz-Uchuk Lakes, relax in the natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan, and finish with a short hike to the iconic Ala-Kol Pass before returning to Karakol.
Highlights
Predominantly horse riding route
High mountain passes up to 3,906 m
Boz-Uchuk Lakes & Ala-Kol Lake
Natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan
Overnight stays in tents
Requirements
Basic horse riding experience recommended
Good general fitness
Suitable riding and warm mountain clothing

Starting from $485 per person (Fixed Date Group Tour)
Minimum 3 participants required to confirm departure.
Private departures available — check Dates & Prices.

About this trip

This 7-day trek covers a major section of the full 9-day Ak-Suu Transverse, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most breathtaking long-distance routes. Starting from Boz-Uchuk Lakes and finishing at Jeti-Ögüz, the trail takes you across alpine passes, turquoise lakes, and glaciated valleys. Enjoy authentic yurt and tent stays, soak in Altyn Arashan’s wild hot springs, and marvel at the turquoise beauty of Ala-Kul Lake before ending beneath the red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz.

Route: Karakol → Boz-Uchuk Lakes → Almaluu Gorge → Altyn Arashan → Ala-Kul → Karakol Gorge → Teleti → Kok-Jaik / Jeti-Ögüz
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Accommodation: Yurts, tents, guesthouses
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Main Highlights
Mountain Passes (6):
• Boz-Uchuk Pass — 3,460 m (Moderate)
• Ailanysh Pass — 3,676 m (Challenging)
• Ortok Pass — 3,650 m (Moderate)
• Ala-Kul North Pass — 3,906 m (Challenging)
• Teleti Pass — 3,792 m (Moderate)

Key Lakes (2):
• Boz-Uchuk Lakes — 3,220 m
• Ala-Kul Lake — 3,550 m, turquoise alpine lake framed by 5,000+ m peaks

Route Highlights:
• Trek through lush alpine meadows, glaciated valleys, and forested slopes
• Relax in natural hot springs at Altyn Arashan
• Camp beside stunning Ala-Kul Lake
• Cross 6 high mountain passes of the Issyk-Kul region
• End your journey at the iconic red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz and Broken Heart Rock

Requirements

• Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking
• Hiking boots, warm clothing, waterproof layers
• Ability to walk 5–7 hours per day on steep, rocky terrain
• Travel insurance covering trekking activities

Starting from $485 per person (Fixed Date Group Tour)
Minimum 3 participants required to confirm departure.
Private departures available — check Dates & Prices.
Overview
A 4-day horse riding adventure through the high mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Ride across remote alpine valleys and high passes, visit the scenic Boz-Uchuk Lakes, relax in the natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan, and finish with a short hike to the iconic Ala-Kol Pass before returning to Karakol.
Highlights
Predominantly horse riding route
High mountain passes up to 3,906 m
Boz-Uchuk Lakes & Ala-Kol Lake
Natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan
Overnight stays in tents
Requirements
Basic horse riding experience recommended
Good general fitness
Suitable riding and warm mountain clothing

Trip Overview
This 5-day trek covers the central section of the Ak-Suu Transverse, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most scenic alpine routes. Starting from Kara-Kyz Village and finishing in Karakol Town, the trail passes lush alpine meadows, glaciated valleys, and high mountain passes. Highlights include Ala-Kul Lake, Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs, and panoramic views of 5,000+ m peaks. Participants stay in yurts, tents, and guesthouses, enjoying authentic Kyrgyz mountain experiences.
Route: Kara-Kyz Village → Jergez Gorge → Almaluu Gorge → Altyn-Arashan → Ala-Kul Lake → Karakol Gorge → Karakol Town
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Accommodation: Yurt camps, tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Main Highlights
Mountain Passes:
• Ailanysh Pass — 3,676 m (Challenging)
• Ortok Pass — 3,650 m (Moderate)
• Ala-Kul North Pass — 3,906 m (Challenging)
Key Lakes:
• Ala-Kul Lake — 3,550 m, turquoise alpine lake framed by 5,000+ m peaks
Route Highlights:
• Trek through Jergez, Almaluu, and Altyn-Arashan valleys
• Soak in natural hot springs at Altyn-Arashan
• Camp beside Ala-Kul Lake and enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Experience authentic stays in yurts and tents
• End the trek in Karakol Town after descending through Ak-Suu Village
Requirements
Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking
Proper hiking boots, warm layers, waterproof clothing
Ability to walk 5–8 hours per day on varied mountain terrain
Travel insurance covering trekking activities

Starting from $485 per person (Fixed Date Group Tour)
Minimum 3 participants required to confirm departure.
Private departures available — check Dates & Prices.

About this trip

This 7-day trek covers a major section of the full 9-day Ak-Suu Transverse, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most breathtaking long-distance routes. Starting from Boz-Uchuk Lakes and finishing at Jeti-Ögüz, the trail takes you across alpine passes, turquoise lakes, and glaciated valleys. Enjoy authentic yurt and tent stays, soak in Altyn Arashan’s wild hot springs, and marvel at the turquoise beauty of Ala-Kul Lake before ending beneath the red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz.

Route: Karakol → Boz-Uchuk Lakes → Almaluu Gorge → Altyn Arashan → Ala-Kul → Karakol Gorge → Teleti → Kok-Jaik / Jeti-Ögüz
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Accommodation: Yurts, tents, guesthouses
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Main Highlights
Mountain Passes (6):
• Boz-Uchuk Pass — 3,460 m (Moderate)
• Ailanysh Pass — 3,676 m (Challenging)
• Ortok Pass — 3,650 m (Moderate)
• Ala-Kul North Pass — 3,906 m (Challenging)
• Teleti Pass — 3,792 m (Moderate)

Key Lakes (2):
• Boz-Uchuk Lakes — 3,220 m
• Ala-Kul Lake — 3,550 m, turquoise alpine lake framed by 5,000+ m peaks

Route Highlights:
• Trek through lush alpine meadows, glaciated valleys, and forested slopes
• Relax in natural hot springs at Altyn Arashan
• Camp beside stunning Ala-Kul Lake
• Cross 6 high mountain passes of the Issyk-Kul region
• End your journey at the iconic red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz and Broken Heart Rock

Requirements

• Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking
• Hiking boots, warm clothing, waterproof layers
• Ability to walk 5–7 hours per day on steep, rocky terrain
• Travel insurance covering trekking activities

Starting from $485 per person (Fixed Date Group Tour)
Minimum 3 participants required to confirm departure.
Private departures available — check Dates & Prices.
Trip Overview
This 4-day trek covers the central section of the Ak-Suu Transverse—one of Kyrgyzstan’s most scenic high-mountain routes. Starting in Karakol, the first day includes a trek to Karakol Peak with stunning alpine views and an overnight stay at an alpine camp in a yurt. The trail then passes through Karakol Gorge, alpine meadows, the turquoise Ala-Kul Lake (3,550 m), and over the Ala-Kul Pass (3,906 m), before descending to the natural hot springs of Altyn-Arashan. The trek ends in Ak-Suu Village with a short transfer back to Karakol. Overnight stays in tents and yurts provide an authentic Kyrgyz trekking experience.

Route: Karakol → Karakol Peak → Karakol Gorge → Ala-Kul Lake → Ala-Kul Pass → Altyn-Arashan → Ak-Suu → Karakol
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Accommodation: Tents, yurts
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Main Highlights
Mountain Passes:
• Ala-Kul Pass (3,906 m) — Challenging alpine pass with panoramic views
• 1 additional intermediate pass in the Karakol Gorge/Alpine section
Key Lakes:
• Ala-Kul Lake (3,550 m) — Turquoise glacial lake surrounded by 5,000+ m peaks
• Small alpine tarns along the route
Route Highlights:
• Trek to Karakol Peak on Day 1 with alpine camp experience
• Trek through Karakol Gorge, alpine meadows, and glacial valleys
• Camp beside Ala-Kul Lake and overnight in yurts/tents
• Soak in natural hot springs at Altyn-Arashan
• Panoramic vistas of Terskey Ala-Too and 5,000+ m peaks
• Small-group trekking with a professional English-speaking guid
Requirements
Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking
Proper hiking boots, warm layers, waterproof clothing
Ability to walk 5–8 hours per day on varied mountain terrain
Travel insurance covering trekking activities