Adventure on the Slopes of Tien-Shan

Adventure on the Slopes of Tien-Shan

Bishkek- Suusamyr Valley-Canyon Kara Balta-Ala Bel pass-Kizart-Lake Issyk-Kul-Kochkor-Boz Uchuk Valley-Jyrgalan-Bishkek

Activity Skill Level

Difficult

Duration

17 days

Best Time

February-Mid March

Overview

Adventure on the slopes of Tien-Shan is one of the famous and hard programs in Kyrgyzstan. 17 days of trekking to the most beautiful sights of Kyrgyzstan. The main highlights of this trip are skiing, a cultural tour and road trip combining high passes, spectacular panoramic views, camping at the altitude of 3000m, and 2700m, skiing in the high plateaus, visiting the handicraft center, and meeting with the eagle hunter. The program Adventure on the slopes of Tien Shan has demanded a high physical level and logistical preparation. If you have time, Adventure on the slopes of Tien Shan is the best option for the winter holiday because it includes The best season for Adventure on the slopes of Tien Shan in February and mid-March. Welcome to Kyrgyzstan for backcountry skiing!

PRICE PER PERSON IN €
4 PAX	€ 1250/PER
5 PAX	€ 1150/PER
6 PAX	€ 1090/PER
7 PAX	€ 1040/PER
8 PAX	€ 1010/PER
9 PAX	€ 980/PER

Day 1 : Arrival to Bishkek

Early departure to the Kyrgyz capital. Arrival in Bishkek. Short visit to city center. Installation in the guest house. Dinner in a typical restaurant in Central Asia. Night in a guest house.

Day 2: Skiing Day

7h or 8h of ski touring. The peak at 3800m. Transfer to Suuslodge. Overnight and dinner at the hut along the road. 40km.

Day 3: Skiing Say in the Suusamyr Valley

Back to the refuge. Night and dinner at the shelter.

Day 4: Skiing Day in Ala Bel

Early morning, Transfer to the Ala Bel pass. Skiing day in Ala Bel. Night and dinner at the Suuslodge at 2500m.

Day 5: Skiing day in Suusamyr

Skiing day in Suusamyr. Night and dinner at the Suuslodge at 2500m.

Day 6: Skiing day in Suusamyr

Another Skiing day in Suusamyr. Picnic at the camp. 2 hours of ski touring. Transfer to Kizart 6h by car. Night and dinner at a local’s house. In the evening, you can take a bath in a public bath in the village.

Day 7: South Shore Issyk-Kul Lake

Early morning, transfer to Lake Issyk-Kul. Visiting of handicraft center in Kochkor. Then following the road to visit an eagle hunter. Lunch at the locals in Bokonbaeva. Continue the road. Arrival at Barskoon. Homestay installation.

Day 8: Ski touring on Ara Bel Plateau

Skiing day. 1h 30 min. early transfer. Departure to ski touring on Ara Bel plateau. Back in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the same house as the day before.

Day 9: Skiing day in Ara Bel Plateau

We can get there up to 4000m. Back home. Transfer to Karakol. Night and dinner with a Kyrgyz family.

Day 10: Boz Uchuk Valley

Drive to Boz Uchuk Valley. Ski touring to reach the yurt camp in the forest, at 2600m. Overnight and dinner in the yurt camp.

Day 11: Skiing in the Boz Uchuk Valley

Skiing in the Boz Uchuk Valley. Night and dinner in the yurt.

Day 12: Another skiing day in the Boz Uchuk valley

Another skiing day in the Boz Uchuk valley. Night and dinner in the yurt.

Day 13: Skiing and transfer to Jyrgalan

After the ski day, we head to the far east of Lake Issyk Kul. There is a lot of snow. Homestay installation. Night and dinner at the local’s home.

Day 14: Skiing in Jyrgalan

Early morning, we go on ski touring. Picnic in the mountains. Back to the refuge. Night and dinner at the same house as the day before.

Day 15 : Skiing day in Jyrgalan

Skiing in around Jyrgalan valley Ski touring. Back to the car. Departure to Karakol. Homestay installation.

Day 16 : Transfer to Bishkek

Day 17: Transfer to airport

Transfer to the airport: End of service.

Excluded/Included

Include

Coordination of travel
Transportation, pick up and drop off at Bishkek Airport
Demonstration of the hunting with a golden eagle
Accommodation according to the program
Food and water

Exclude

International air tickets
Travel insurance
Professional guide of backcountry ski (1500$ for the group for the whole trip)
Alcohol
Rental of skiing equipment
Other services none mentioned in the program

Tour Amenities

Breathtaking Views

Living in Nomadic Yurts

Traditional Meals

The notes:

The visa is not required for EU, Canadian, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Japanese passport with at least 6 months valid for a period do not exceed 60 days. No mandatory vaccine.
Please take adequate equipment for backcountry skiing and for 4300m. We will ride on the glacier.
The tour is oriented for the adults, +20.
Provide your personal medicament the guide has only a basic pharmacy.
Please inform us if you have a preference for some foods; allergic or vegetarian.
In home stays there aren’t a shower and WC in each room.
For the confirmation of the trip, we ask 100$ prepayment as confirmation. In case of cancellation, we keep the prepayment. For the rest of the total amount, you have to pay in cash at your arrival in Bishkek.
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