1

Arrive Bishkek. Meet agent. Drive 400 km to Karakol. Road goes along and over chains of snow-covered mountains and along the shore of beautiful Issyk-Kul lake - the pearl of Tien-Shan and second largest alpine lake in the world.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 400 km, Vertical: +800 m

2

After breakfast, we meet with trek crew and ex army vehicle to drive to green and picturesque Djergalan valley by exciting mountain road winding through forest and between rocks along rushing waters of mountain rivers. Short trek along the Djergalan valley to approach Djergalan pass.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 9 km, Vertical: +1250 m

3

Long day trek up the Tyup valley floor towards Ashuu Tor valley. Cross river and trek up to the foothills of Ashuu-Tor pass 3649 m.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 15 km, Vertical: -520m/+300 m

4

Trek over Asuu Ter pass of 3649 m to Asu Airyk valley. The rest of the day we hike downhill towards Djanalach valley. Camp by Djanalach and Ashu Airyk conjunction.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 14 km, Vertical: +300 m/-538m

5

We trek trek up across alpine meadows gradually gaining the height towards Echkilitash pass (3723 m). From the pass its long hike down to Sary-Djaz river valley and border control unit where we camp tonight.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 19 km, Vertical: +612 m/-723m

6

Today we trek to the upper grounds of Tuz valley. Full day we follow the river which we finally need to cross to camp on the other bank.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 20 km, Vertical: +450 m

7

Trek over Tuz pass 4001 m. with a great panoramic view of Inylchek glacier and Nansen peak. Short trek up the Inylchek valley to Chong Tash campsite.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 12 km, Vertical: +600m/-1120 m

8

Trek up along huge mountain river flowing from large ice grotto. Climb up a glacier and go to side moraine. Lunch near Putevodnyi glacier. Trek to "glina" campsite.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 10 km, Vertical: +320 m

9

Half day trek to Merzbacher glade - a small alpine medow below Shokalski peak. A small metal cabin serves as shelter, while the other containers are used for scientific glacier and lake observations. Free time to explore the environs.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 7 km, Vertical: +200 m

10

Full day trek along the glacier towards conjunction with Komsomolets glacier. Rocky walls and snowy peaks all around us. At night the clear view of milky way is unparalleled.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 14 km, Vertical: +400 m

11

Final leg to South Inylchek base camp. Once we approach the camp, a stunning view of Khan Tengri peak appears on the left and massive giant of Pobeda peak on the right. Sauna and Vodka in the evening.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 9 km, Vertical: +250 m

12

Free day for rest or optional hike to camp 1 of Khan Tengri peak if weather permits. Stay in base camp if you like and enjoy the views from the tent. You did a great job already.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 0 km, Vertical: 0 m

13

Meet helicopter in the morning. Fly thru the mountains to Karkara helipad. Meet comfortable aircon vehicle. Drive to the shore of Issyk-Kul lake. Accommodation in guest house or hotel. Free time for swimming or rest.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 200 km, Vertical: -2500 m

14

Drive to Bishkek (240 km) - the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. Accommodation in guest house. Short sightseeing of Bishkek and free time for souvenir shopping.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 240 km, Vertical: -800 m

15

Onward travel - Transfer to airport for your onward travel.

Meals: BLD. Overnight: homestay
Distance: 40 km, Vertical: -200 m