Altyn-Arashan hiking tour. 6 days

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Description

Group size min 2-15 max Starts from June till beginning September 2024

Individual dates are available on request

Altyn-Arashan (translated as “Golden Spring”) is a high—altitude canyon in the eastern part of the Terskey-Ala-Too ridge near the city of Karakol. This gorge is one of the most popular attractions of Kyrgyzstan with its unique nature, hot springs in the valley, endless spruce forests and magnificent views. The Altin-Alashan hot springs are also widely known. They are located at a record altitude of 2,600 meters and have a healing effect due to the content of radon and hydrogen sulfide in the water, maintaining a high temperature of 35 degrees for radon sources and 41 degrees for hydrogen sulfide sources all year round. Some spas have indoor pools, while others are still “wild” in hollow stone baths and caves.

Additional information

Exclusions

Early arrival night in Bishkek;
Single tent supplement;
Visa cost;
Personal travel insurance;
Flight tickets;
Alcohol and soft drinks;

Inclusions

English-speaking guide;
Meals – full board
Entrance l fees per the itinerary;
Transport (type of vehicle depends on the group size);
Bottled drinking water (1 litre per person per day);
Horse rent

Accommodation

Bishkek – 1 nights in 3-4 star hotel ( twin room)
Guesthouse – 4 nights (twin room)
Yurt camp- 1 night (2-4 people in 1 yurt)

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek city – Chon-Kemin ( 170km drive)

After breakfast departure to Chon-Kemin valley from hotel. On the way visit Ala-Archa gorge, which is very suitable for hiking in unusually beauty of mountain, which will take about 1 hour. Lunch on the way to Chon-Kemin gorge where horses will wait for you to do horse riding for 2 hours. Dinner in guesthouse.

Accommodation: Comfortable guesthouse

Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 2

Chon-Kemin – Karakol city. (270 km )

From guesthouse, after breakfast we will drive to Karakol city in Issyk-kul region. On the way, visit open air Petroglyph Museum in Cholpon Ata. A treasure trove of ancient art of the Turkic peoples. At the Cholpon Ata Petroglyph Museum, visitors can see hunting scenes, animal fights, hunters, symbolic lines and geometric shapes. See Issyk-Kul lake, which is a closed lake in Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the 30 largest lakes in the world in terms of area and the seventh deepest in the world. And in Karakol city sightseeing places like: Chinese-style wooden mosque, The Church of the Holy Trinity, Pier – Przewalsk is a place of historical significance in the immediate vicinity of the city of Karakol. It is home to the tomb of the world-renowned scientist, traveler and explorer Nikolai Mikhailovich Przewalski, as well as a museum dedicated to his explorations in Central Asia. Overnight in comfortable guesthouse or hotel.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 3

Karakol – Altyn Arashan gorge (30km)

The beautiful Altyn- Arashan Gorge is located in the valley of the Arashan River, 10 km east of the city of Karakol. One slope of the Golden Arashan gorge is covered with dense spruce forests, while the other slope is covered with a diverse carpet of wild plants, flowers, fruits and shrubs. Wildlife in the valley includes mountain goats, deer, bears, wild boar and marmots. You will reach guesthouse in Altyn-Arashan by hiking (walking) in 4-5 hours. Up there its opportunity to relax in hot spring pool. Free evening.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Altyn-Arashan Gorge

Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 4

Altyn-Arashan – Ala-kol lake

If weather is suitable to go to Ala-Kol lake,you will need do some distance by horse riding and some by hiking to reach this really amazing nature and just enjoy it. Lunch box today. Come back to guesthouse. overnight and dinner.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 5

Altyn-Arashan – Bokonbaeva town (200 km)

After breakfast by walking go back to meet your driver. It takes 4-5 hours. Driver will take you to Bokonbaev town for overnight in guesthouse. on the way, you will visit Jety-Ogus valley and Skazka canyon.. Lunch on the way and dinner in local café.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Day 6

Bokonbaeva – Bishkek (270 km)

On the way to Bishkek, visit Burana Tower is a large minaret located in the Chui Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. It is located near the town of Tokmok, about 70 km east of the capital Bishkek. The tower, together with grave markers, some earthworks and the remains of a fortress and three mausoleums, are the remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, founded by the Karahan dynasty at the end of the 9th century. Lunch in café on the way. Dinner and transfer to hotel. End of the tour and time to say bye, thanks for choosing us and etc.

Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Bishkek

Nutrition: Breakfast/lunch/dinner