Program:
Dates : 13-19 July 2025 (provisional dates)
Group size : 6-10 people
Itinerary:
DAY 1. Arrival at "Manas" airport, meeting with the local guide, then transfer to Bishkek city (30 km - 40 minutes). Accommodation, breakfast, short rest. After resting, transfer to Alamedin gorge, walk to the waterfall (~3 hours one way), picnic, then return to the car. In the evening, return to Bishkek, overnight at the hotel. Free time in the evening. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
DAY 2. Bishkek - Ala-Archa (40 km, 1 hour). Early wake-up. After breakfast depart for Ala-Archa gorge. Upon arrival, accommodation in a guest house, circuit hike to Golubina glacier (3,860 m/10 km one way). The hike takes 7-8 hours. Return to guest house in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast/ Pack lunch/Dinner.
DAY 3. Trekking to Adygene Lake. Circuit trip to Lake Adygene, located in Adygene valley at 3,560 m altitude. One way is 11 km, taking 8-9 hours. Evening return to guest house for dinner and overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast/Pack Lunch/Dinner.
DAY 4. Trekking from Alplager to Ratsek hut (3,300 m). The trek takes 4-6 hours. After a light breakfast, departure for Ratsek hut. Hot lunch awaits at Ratsek hut. After lunch, explore the area or rest. Accommodation in the hut. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
DAY 5. Trekking to Uchitel peak (4,530 m). Breakfast at Ratsek hut, then trek to Uchitel Peak. Steep ascent but not technical difficulties. Lunch at the summit, weather permitting. Descend after lunch. Return to Ratsek hut for dinner and overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch boxes/Dinner.
DAY 6. Ratsek – Alplager - Bishkek. Descent takes 3-4 hours. Meet driver for transfer to Bishkek (40 km, 1 hour). Upon arrival, accommodation in a 3* hotel. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
DAY 7. End of program. Our driver will take us back to the airport. Meals included: Breakfast.
* subject to airfare costs