1

Arrive Bishkek. Meet agent. Drive to Talas 300 km thru the green pastures of Suusamyr valley. Talas is a motherland of Manas - A Kyrgyz legendary hero, who according to local legend united 40 tribes of Kyrgyz people into a nation and fought against the Arab and Chinese invaders. Visit Manas mausoleum on the way. Continue along Urmaral river to Besh Kol valley. Overnight: tents. Meals LD. Vertical: +1670 m.

2

Trek to the upper grounds of Besh Kol valley. Besh Kol is Kyrgyz for five lakes and there are indeed five lakes in the upper reaches where we camp tonight on the shore of one of the lakes at 3300 m. Overnight: tents. Meals: BLD. Distance: 6.5 km. Vertical: + 526m.

3

In the morning we cross Besh Kol glacier to approach Besh Kol pass at 3765m. Trek Over the pass to Karakulja valley and further to Kashka Suu valley. Distance: 9km. Vertical: +485m/-1670m.

4

Trek along Kashka Suu river bad to the higher reaches of Kashka Suu valley. Cross the range at 3390 m to Kara Suu river valley. Overnight: tents. Meals: BLD. Distance: 12 km. +1183m/-1382m.

5

Half day trek down stream of Kara-Suu valley to Kara Suu lake. Camp on the shore of the alpine lake. PM free time. Overnight: tents. Meals: BLD. Distance 7 km. -1000m.

6

Trek over Kuterme pass 2446m to Iri Kol lake and further to Kyla Kol. Magnificent panorama over Sary Chelek valley opens from the top of the pass. Trek down to Kyla Kol lake. Camp in wall nut forest. Overnight: tents. Meals: BLD. Distance: 10km. +742m/-682m.

7

Hike to lake Sary Chelek. Being 7.5 km long and 2,3 km across the lake is 286 metres deep at its deepest. Water temperature ever goes above 20 degrees but brave can dive. Boat cruise if available. Meet vehicle. Drive to Kok Bel 150km. Overnight in motel on the shore of Toktogul water reservoir. Overnight: motel. Meals: BLD.

8

Half day drive to Bishkek (350 km) The road is pretty good and very scenic. We pass several mountain passes and arrive Bishkek slightly after lunch. Free time to wander around or souvenir shopping. Overnight: hotel. Meals: BLD. Distance: 350 km.

9

Onward travel - Transfer to the airport for your return or onward journey.