🗓️ Program🥾 Day 1: Karakol – Djety-Oguz – Telety Pass

📏 7 km | ⬆️ +500 m | ⏱️ 3–5 hours of trekking

🏨 Meeting at the hotel and drive to the beginning of Telety Pass in Djety-Oguz Valley. 🏔️ Djety-Oguz (meaning Seven Bulls 🐂 in the Kyrgyz language) is famous for its unusually bright 🔴 red sandstone rock formations. The most popular rocks are Seven Bulls 🐂🐂🐂 and Broken Heart ❤️. Begin the trek towards the foot of Telety Pass. ⛺ Overnight in a tent camp at 2,800 m in front of the Muz-Too Rocks.

🥾 Day 2: Telety Pass – Alp Camp

📏 12 km | ⬆️ +700 m | ⏱️ 5–6 hours of trekking

🏔️ Today we move into Karakol Valley, starting with the ascent to Telety Pass (3,800 m). ⛰️ There are two steep climbs at the beginning of the pass, but the panoramic views from the top are well worth the effort. 🌄 Descend into Telety-East Valley for lunch 🍱 before continuing down to Alp Camp at 2,500 m.

🥾 Day 3: Alp Camp – Ala-Kul Lake – Keldike Valley

📏 9 km | ⬆️ +1,200 m | ⏱️ 6–8 hours of trekking

💙 Begin the climb to Ala-Kul Lake (3,533 m). This extraordinary alpine lake is a hidden treasure 💎 nestled among the towering Terskey Ala Too Mountains. 🏔️ You will also see the glacier ❄️ that feeds the lake. Continue to Ala-Kul Pass (3,800 m) with breathtaking views of Djigit, Karakol, and Tashtanbek Peaks. 📸 Descend to Keldike Valley and overnight in tents. ⛺

🥾 Day 4: Keldike Valley – Altyn-Arashan

📏 11 km | ⬇️ -1,100 m | ⏱️ 3–4 hours of trekking

🌲 Continue to the beautiful Altyn-Arashan Valley, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most picturesque destinations. 🏞️ The resort is famous for its natural hot springs ♨️, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in radon-rich mineral water. 💦 Dinner 🍽️ and overnight in a guesthouse 🏡 or yurt 🛖.

🥾 Day 5: Altyn-Arashan – Karakol

📏 10 km | ⬇️ -450 m | ⏱️ 3–4 hours of trekking

🌅 Morning excursion to the wild hot springs. ♨️ Walk to Lastochkino Gnezdo (Swallow’s Nest) 🐦, Queen Frog 🐸, and the Heart-Shaped Baths ❤️. Continue walking through Altyn-Arashan Gorge 🌲 to Aksu Village. 🚐 Around noon, a vehicle will transfer you back to your accommodation in Karakol. 🏨 End of services. 👋

📋 Practical Information

• 📅 Duration: 5 days
• 📏 Distance: Total 100 km (Walking part 50 km)
• 🗺️ Route: Karakol – Djety-Oguz Valley – Telety Pass – Sirota-Keldike Valley – Ala-Kul Lake – Altyn-Arashan Valley – Karakol
• ☀️ Period: June – September
• ⛰️ Highest Point: Pass between Ala-Kul Lake and Keldike Valley (3,860 m)
• 📍 Area: Issyk-Kul Region, Terskey Ala-Too Mountain Range
• 📶 Connection: No mobile signal
• 💪 Level of Difficulty: This trek is intended for people in good physical condition with trekking experience. 🥾 The route includes long hiking days, rough terrain, changing weather 🌦️, and elevations reaching 4,000 m.

🎒 Equipment👕 Equipment and items for trekking:

• 🛏️ Sleeping bag (up to -5°C)
• 👢 Good trekking boots with ankle support and strong grip
• 👟 Extra shoes or sandals
• 🌧️ Waterproof jacket and trousers
• 🧥 Warm clothing and spare clothes
• 🧢 Hat, cap, 🕶️ sunglasses, ☀️ high SPF sunscreen
• 🎒 Daypack (40–50 liters) with rain cover
• 🔦 Head torch
• 💧 Water bottle
• 🧺 Quick-drying towel
• 🩹 First aid kit (including personal medication)

✅ Recommended to have

• 🥾 Walking sticks
• 🪥 Toiletries
• 🦟 Insect repellent (for lower elevations)
• 💧 Water purification tablets or filter
• 💊 Diamox (if you are not acclimatized)
• 🔪 Pocket knife

💧 Important Notes🚰 WATER

💧 While trekking, staying hydrated is essential. We provide boiled water or tea/coffee ☕ during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but this is not enough for filling bottles for the following day.

🌊 Always collect water from fast-flowing streams, never from stagnant water. Natural springs are the best source, acting as a natural filter. Many locals and tourists drink directly from these sources, but if you are unsure, please bring water purification tablets from your home country, as they are not available in Kyrgyzstan. 🇰🇬

🧳 LUGGAGE ON TOUR🎒 Main Baggage

🛄 This is the luggage used for flights and items you don't need during the trek. It can be safely stored at the group hotel before departure.

🐎 Luggage carried by porters

Almost all standard trekking programs (4–8 days) include one porter per person. 🧑‍🌾 Each porter carries up to 15 kg, including food 🍲, tents ⛺, cooking equipment 🍳, and approximately 3–5 kg of the client's personal belongings during the first days.

🥾 As food supplies decrease throughout the trek, more personal items can be carried by the porter. If you need additional carrying capacity (for cameras 📷, lenses, or special equipment), an extra porter can be hired for €30 per day.

🎒 A 30–50 liter daypack is recommended. During the day, your main luggage is carried by the porters, so your backpack should contain:

• 🌧️ Waterproof clothing
• 🧥 Fleece jacket
• 👖 Long trousers
• 🧤 Warm hat and gloves
• 🧢 Sun cap
• ☀️ Sunscreen
• 💧 Water bottle
• 🍱 Packed lunch (when necessary)
• 📷 Personal essentials

🥾 TREKKING GRADE

💪 A good level of fitness is required, and previous trekking experience is recommended. Trekking days are generally longer, physically demanding, and reach elevations up to 3,800 meters. ⛰️ The terrain can be challenging, especially during 🌧️ rain or ❄️ snow.

🛡️ INSURANCE

⚠️ Travel insurance is NOT included.

We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance covering:

• 🏥 Illness
• 🤕 Injury
• 🎒 Loss or damage of personal belongings

🚑 In case of an emergency, our staff will do their best to assist you and arrange transport to the nearest medical facility. Any medical or rescue costs not covered by insurance must be paid by the traveler.

🍽️ MEALS🌅 Breakfast

🥣 Porridge, 🍳 omelets, 🌭 sausages, 🥞 pancakes, 🥚 boiled eggs, 🍞 bread, 🍯 jam, butter, honey, sweets, ☕ tea & coffee.

🥪 Lunch / Lunch Box

🥜 Dried fruits, 🍫 chocolate, 🥛 yogurt, 🧃 juice, 🧀 cheese, 🥪 sandwiches, 🥕 vegetables, 🍎 fruits, ☕ tea & coffee.

🌙 Dinner

👨‍🍳 Our mountain cooks prepare delicious European and Asian cuisine. 🍜🍛

🥗 Please inform us in advance if you are vegetarian or have any dietary preferences or allergies.

🙏 TIPPING

💵 The services of the local staff are included in the program.

😊 However, if you are satisfied with the service, it is customary to tip the local staff and, at your discretion, your tour manager as a gesture of appreciation for their professionalism and support.