Tatosh is a guide friend, passionate about her country and trekking, who runs a local agency. She understands that the Ala Kul trek attracts travellers with varying levels of experience.
She proposes 3 circuits, with different levels of difficulty, during which you are accompanied by experienced and competent guides.
Since 2015, I have been regularly referring blog readers to her.
Major advantage:
Camping equipment is included, you don't need to rent any in Karakol.
The price also includes a porter, for the 4 and 7 day trek, so you can enjoy your trek to the fullest.
What is the programme of my trek?
Tatosh suggests:
A 3-day tourThe most accessible itinerary, with overnight stays in guesthouses for greater comfort.
A 4-day trek, with a more challenging itinerary and nights in tents.
A 7-day trek, for more experienced trekkers.
Day 1: Transfer by car from Karakol to Aksu village. Hike from Aksu to Altyn Arashan valley, 2600 m. Lunch. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse. (4 hours walk)
Day 2: Breakfast. Trek to Alakol Lake (3600 m) and back. Lunch provided. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse. (26 km round trip, 7 to 8 hours walk)
Day 3: Breakfast. Return to the village of Aksu. Transfer from Aksu to Karakol (3h walk)
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Best period: July and August
Accommodation and meals: 2 nights in guesthouse, 2 lunches and dinners, 3 breakfasts.
Programme :
Day 1: Transfer by car from Karakol to the entrance to Karakol National Park. Hike to Sirota camp, lunch and dinner. Overnight in a yurt. 12 km, 4-5 hours' walk.
Day 2: Sirota Camp - Keldike Gorge. Lunch and dinner. Overnight in a yurt. 10 km, 5-6 hours' walk.
Day 3: Keldike Gorge - Altyn Arashan, Lunch dinner. Overnight in guesthouse. 10 km, 4 hours' walk.
Day 4: Altyn Arashan - Aksu village, lunch. Return to Karakol city from Aksuu village. 15 km, 4-5 hours walk.
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Best period: July and August
Accommodation and meals: 3 nights in tents, 4 lunches, 3 dinners and breakfasts.
Programme :
The 7-day hike also passes through Ala Kul. It is for experienced hikers only. From day 5 to day 7, this tour is more or less the same as the 4-day tour.
Day 1: Transfer from Karakol to Jeti Oguz Gorge. Trekking through the Telty Gorge. Lunch / dinner / camping 8 km
Day 2: Telty Gorge - Telty Pass (3800m). Lunch / dinner / camping 7 km
Day 3: Telty Pass - Karakol Gorge (2500 m) Lunch / dinner / camping 8 km
Day 4: Karakol Gorge - On Tor Gorge and enjoy a panoramic view of the Karakol peak (5216 m) Lunch / dinner / camping 10 km
Day 5: On Tor Gorge - Kurgak Tor Gorge to Lake Alakol (3560 m) Lunch / dinner / camping 7 km
Day 6: Alakol Pass (3830 m) Descent from the pass to the Keldike Gorge and the Altyn Arashan Valley. (2500 m). Lunch / dinner / camping you can hot springs in the open air. 17 km
Day 7: Arashan Valley - Aksuu village. Return to Karakol. End of the visit after lunch. Dinner at leisure. 15 km
Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Best period: July and August
Accommodation and meals: 6 nights in tents, 7 lunches, 6 dinners and breakfasts.
What's included :
For the 3-day trek:
- The guide,
- Meals,
- Nights in guesthouses and yurts (4-day trek)
- Access to the thermal springs of Altyn Arashan,
- Transfer from Karakol to the national park and from Aksuu village to Karakol.
For 7-day tours
- The guide,
- 1 carrier for 2 people,
- 1 cook from 2 persons, for one person the cook and the porter are the same person.
- Meals - travellers are welcome to help).
- Camping equipment (sleeping tent, sleeping bag, mat),
- Access to the thermal springs of Altyn Arashan,
- Transfer from Karakol to the national park and from Aksuu village to Karakol.
- Porters can carry up to 15 kg, but they only carry camping equipment, food, gas bottles and stoves. Tourists carry their own belongings.
Does not include:
- Transport from Bishkek to Karakol. There is a bus from the western bus station. It costs $5 and takes about 6 hours. You can easily stay at the Apple Hostel next to the Western Bus Station, which is ideally placed to spend the night before departure.
Readers of the blog, get a 10% discount on their stay at the Apple Hostel, just ask in the form below.
What is the rate for my group?
Prices are in Soms
- 1 person: 30,480 KGS
- 2 persons: 40,560 KGS
- 3 people: 50,640 KGS
- 4 people: 63,120 KGS
- 1 person: 42,060 KGS
- 2 persons: 60 720KGS
- 3 persons: 73,380 KGS
- 4 persons: 91 440 KGS
- 2 persons: 132 000 KGS
- 3 persons: 152 500 KGS
- 4 persons: 193 000 KGS
Book with Tatosh:
You can form groups with other people to get a better price. (Make use of the group travel to Kyrgyzstan to look for travel companions).
To contact her, you can use the form below
See the other hikes Tatosh can organize for you:
6 Responses to 3, 4 or 7 day trek in Ala Kul
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Thanks to Aigul for the organization of our treks, the guide was very kind and professional. Aigul is available to answer all the questions that we ask ourselves during our trip, that facilitates things a lot. Thank you
Thanks for your feedback 🙂
Thanks for the contact and thanks to Aigul for the organization. The guide, Dima, was nice, attentive and safe. This trek is amazing. It is physical but the result is worth it. One of my best experiences in Kyrgyzstan.
Very nice feedback, thank you
Hi Georges-Michel, My friend and I have finished our 4 day trek with Aibek, our guide. He is very nice and really made our trek to this incredible lake unforgettable. Thank you for your recommendation
Thank you Loïc for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the country.