Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek).
Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Overnight at the hotel.
In het Tian-Shan en Pamir gebergte (17 dagen)
Reisroute
In deze tour hebben we wandelen in de mooiste regio van Tian-Shan gecombineerd met actieve trektochten in het Pamir gebergte, zodat onze gasten de dimensie, schoonheid en aanzienlijke verschillen van deze twee beroemde bergsystemen kunnen voelen tijdens hun ene reis in Kirgizië.
De eerste helft van de reis brengen we door tussen turquoise meren in West-Tian-Shan. De bergtocht loopt over gemakkelijke pittoreske paden tussen zachthoutbossen en diepe kloven en leidt naar het grote prachtige meer Sary-Chelek, gelegen op een hoogte van 1940 m in het hart van het Sary-Chelek biosfeerreservaat. De groep wordt begeleid door een berggids, begeleidingsteam en paarden.
In het tweede deel van de tocht rijden we over een hooggelegen Pamir Highway en bevinden we ons op het dak van de wereld, in het Pamir-gebergte met compleet andere natuur, landschappen en kleuren. Het goed uitgeruste joertenkamp "Edelweiss Meadow" (3600 m) biedt comfortabele accommodatie in verwarmde tenten of traditionele Kirgizische joerten, warme maaltijden van professionele koks, sauna, internet en andere diensten.
Wandelen in de omgeving van de Pamir Alay vallei, genieten van de gigantische gletsjers, turquoise meren, magische panorama's vanaf de Travellers' Pass (4150 m) en tradities van lokale nomaden. We komen aan de voet van de beroemde Lenin Peak (7134 m) naar Camp 1 (4400 m) en maken dan een gemakkelijke klim over 5000 meter - Yukhin Peak (5130 m). Voor dit programma heb je geen speciale uitrusting en voorbereiding nodig. We zorgen gratis voor alle benodigde uitrusting.
Reisprogramma
Dagen 1
Aankomst in Bishkek. Binnenlandse vlucht Bishkek - Osh.
Dagen 2
Osj - Aflatun (350 km, 7 uur).
Transfer from Osh to Aflatun river valley, which is located in the eastern part of the southern slope of the largest range in the Western Tien Shan – Chatkal Range. We set up a tent camp in a picturesque place, right at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers, in the shade of walnut trees.
Travel time: 7 hrs; altitude difference: +340 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1300 m).
Dagen 3
Zuid-Aflatun - Uyalma (19 km).
Start of the trekking route. Trekking up along the South Aflatun river valley to its confluence with the Uyalma tract. A rather good dirt road runs along the canyon of the river among the picturesque spruce forests, it perfect fits for the first day of the route.
Lunch in the birch forest by the river. Then we continue the trekking up along the gorge to the confluence of the rivers, which forms a wide valley covered with green lawns and spruce forest.
Travel time: 7 hrs; altitude difference: +630 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1930 m).
Dagen 4
Uyalma rivier - Kuldambes Pas (2946 m) - Sary-Chelek meer (12,4 km).
Trekking over Kuldambes pass (2946 m) and then descent to Lake Sary-Chelek via Ashuu pass (2551 m).
Easy trekking over Kuldambes pass is done at the background of picturesque landscapes of Uyalma Valley and the Chatkal Ridge. After crossing Kuldambes pass we continue the way to Ashuu pass – the viewpoint with stunning views of lake Sary-Chelek and the valley.
Descent from Ashuu pass to the lake Sary-Chelek valley. Lake Sary-Chelek is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes and the third deepest lake in Central Asia. Sary-Chelek resulted from an enormous landslide blocking the eponymous river, which happened about 10000 years ago.
Travel time: 8 hrs; altitude difference: +1016 m; -1016 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1880 m).
Dagen 5
Sary-Chelek meer - Makmal pas (2654 m) - Kara-Suu riviervallei (17 km).
We leave lake Sary-Chelek shores and trek upstream the Sary-Chelek river to its confluence with the Makmal river. A path along the river will lead us first to alpine meadows, and then to the wide saddle-point of Makmal pass (2654 m). From the saddle of the pass it is possible to make a simple ascent to the nearby summit. Lunch at the pass.
Descent along the Kurumdu river to the Kara-Suu river valley.
Travel time: 7–8 hrs; altitude difference: +774 m; -804 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1850 m).
Dagen 6
Riviervallei Kara-Suu - Meer Kara-Suu (3 km).
After two intense previous days, the descent along the river valley to the lake Kara-Suu (Karakamysh) is very light and slow. The lake is incredibly beautiful and is located in a very picturesque gorge. The main highlight is the stunning view from the shores of the lake to the Min-Teke mountain range.
After lunch, horseback riding, acquaintance with the life of nomads.
Travel time: 4–5 hrs; altitude difference: - 50 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1800 m).
Dagen 7
Kara-Suu riviervallei - Kuturma pas (2446 m) - Kyla-Kol meer (12 km).
After trekking along lake Kara-Suu we start an easy ascent to Kuturma pass (2446 m). A picturesque path runs between juniper trees and rocks. From the pass there opens a stunning panorama of southern part of lake Sary-Chelek. Descent from the pass is quite steep, but not too long, and soon we pass through the flowering fields and reach the banks of the lake Iri-Kol. We proceed our way to the place of overnight stay, which is located between picturesque lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol.
Travel time: 6 hrs; altitude difference: +646 m; -546 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1900 m).
Dagen 8
Kyla-Kol meer - Sary-Chelek meer (1,5 uur). Transfer naar Osj.
Trekking to the southern part of the lake Sary-Chelek. The route runs through apple orchards along numerous turquoise lakes. Along the way, magical landscapes of the most beautiful mountains of Kyrgyzstan continue to open at each new turn.
Transfer to Osh. Time for walking around the city.
Travel time: 9 hrs; altitude difference: -940 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at a hotel.
Dagen 9
Osj - Basiskamp (280 km, 5 uur). Lukovaya (Prei) Weide (7 km).
Transfer to the Pamirs, “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp.
Breakfast. A short briefing. Handing over of necessary documents and permits. Visit to a supermarket before departure.
Transfer along the Pamir Highway, which is ranked among the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world by National Geographic. The drive promises to be incredibly scenic, so grab a window seat: we’ll see red mountains and rivers, the vastness of the Alay Valley, and the dizzying serpentine road of the Taldyk Pass (3600 m), and finally, the snowy northern face of the seven-thousander, Lenin Peak (7134 m).
Upon arrival at the yurt camp, situated in the Edelweiss Meadow (3600 m) with the best views of Lenin Peak, we’ll check-in and enjoy lunch.
Afterward, we’ll take a walk to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m) – a protected meadow that was once place for climbing camps but is now inhabited only by marmots and wild green onions. During the height of the swift Pamir summer, the meadow turns into a vibrant green carpet with a riot of colors, and by the end of August, it becomes a silent realm painted in ochre hues.
We'll follow a beautiful route along the edge of the Achik-Tash Canyon, where we’ll see whimsical pillar-like rocks, a conical pyramid, the confluence of two rivers, and colorful mountains. We’ll hear the rush of water and the resonant silence of the stones.
Walking time: 2 hrs; altitude difference: +250 m, -250 m.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Dagen 10
De meren van de Achik-Tash riviervallei (4 km). Het Tulpar-Kol meer (7 km).
Acclimatization hiking to the lakes of the Achik-Tash River valley and the sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake.
Travel time: 5–6 hrs; altitude difference: -260 m, +260 m.
We’ll start this morning with an easy hiking along the picturesque "fjords" of the Achik-Tash Valley, dotted with a variety of beautiful, colorful lakes. Some of them even join together, changing shapes every year. Their sparkling turquoise surface reflects the impressive peaks of the Pamirs, and herds of yaks often graze along the shores.
Next, we’ll head to the large, pristine Tulpar-Kol Lake. We’ll descend to the river and cross a bridge to the other side, where the sacred lake lies. The locals believe one shouldn't take water, bathe, and feed cattle or fish. According to shepherds, it's best to come to the lake with a clear mind. You can pray on the shore, dip sick parts of your body or sprinkle them with water, and you'll definitely receive healing. We’ll walk around the lake, taking in its winding shapes from different view points, and learn about the daily life and traditions of the nomadic Kyrgyz whose yurts are nearby. Along the way, we may encounter donkeys, horses, and untouched meadows filled with delicate blooming edelweiss, vibrant buttercups, and alpine forget-me-nots.
Return to the yurt camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Dagen 11
Rand van Petrovskiy Peak (5 km).
Acclimatization hike to a scenic viewing point on the Petrovskiy Peak ridge (4150 m).
Trekking time: 3-4 hrs; altitude difference: +500 m, -500 m.
Petrovskiy peak (4700 m) is one of the easier and closer peaks in relation to the Base camp. Hiking up to the altitude of approximately 4100 m where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the picturesque Alay Valley, the majestic Zaalaysky Ridge, and its highest peak, Lenin Peak (7134 m). From this view point, we’ll see the whole labyrinth of lakes in the Achik-Tash Valley that we explored yesterday, along with numerous Base Camps, Tulpar-Kol Lake, and the neighboring snowy gorge.
Return to the yurt camp. Rest and preparation for tomorrow's ascent to “Sunny” camp 1.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Dagen 12
Trekking naar "Sunny" kamp 1 (4400 m) aan de voet van de zevenduizender - Lenin Peak.
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +800 m.
The route to the "Sunny" camp runs through the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, the Marmot Meadow, the Spirit Castle of Alay, thePuteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4150 m), and the magnificent Lenin Glacier. On this trail, you might meet groups of climbers either ascending or descending from the upper camps or the summit of Lenin Peak.
At the Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass, we’ll enjoy a break and one of the best views of the magnificent Lenin Peak (7134 m) and its glacier, as well as the nearby six-thousanders and five-thousanders.
Following is the descent from the pass – it is pretty easy and quick. After that, the trail turns into a virtually horizontal surface and stretches in parallel to the left moraine dump over a very long distance. We then cross a wild mountain river and ascent the trail that leads to the Lenin Glacier. Afterwards, we move along the body of the glacier until we reach Camp 1, which is located on the middle moraine.
Arrival in the “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m), accommodation, and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
Dagen 13
Beklimming naar Yukhin Peak (5130 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +730 m; -730 m.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Stage 1: Starting from Camp 1 (4400 m) on the middle moraine of the Lenin glacier. Traversing the glacier crosswise and beginning to ascend the left (orographically) moraine of the Lenin Glacier.
Stage 2: Ascending the moraine’s ridge. The slope’s steepness reaches 20–25°. Entering a gentler area and crossing it towards the southern slope – to a wide couloir leading directly onto the summit of Yukhin Peak (5130 m).
Stage 3: Ascending the right (in the direction of the movement) side of the couloir, the slope’s steepness reaches 30° in some places. Most of the time we walk on snow, in some places on scree of small or medium-size stones. Left turn after the emergence from the couloir. After walking for some 15meters on a narrow snow-covered ridge we reach the upper plateau just beneath the peak and the summit proper.
Stage 4: The group will descend the mountain along the same route as they climbed it.
Return to the “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m), and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
Dagen 14
Afdaling naar het joertenkamp "Edelweiss Meadow" (3600 m).
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: -800 m.
Descent to the “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m) by taking the familiar trail through the Traveler’s Pass. Enjoy stunning colored rocks, stone towers and the "Land's Edge" canyon in the Achik-Tash river valley.
On arrival in the Base camp – dinner and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m).
Dagen 15
Transfer naar Osj.
Travel time: 5 h; distance: 280 km.
After lunch transfer to Osh through the famous Alay Valley, high-altitude Taldyk pass (3645 m) and Chiirchik pass (2408 m).
Arrival in Osh. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time.
We recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar where you can buy national souvenirs or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also take the stairway trail up to the sacred Suleiman-Too Mountain, which takes about half an hour to reach the viewpoint at 1092 meters. From there, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the entire city of Osh. At this viewpoint, you'll find a massive flag of Kyrgyzstan waving and a small mosque called Babur's house (15th-16th centuries), who was the grandson of Tamerlane. The setting of this mountain right in the city center adds to its appeal, and if you go closer to sunset, you'll catch the most breathtaking views.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at a hotel.
Dagen 16
Binnenlandse vlucht Osh - Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. Domestic flight to Bishkek. Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Meals: breakfast.
Dagen 17
Vertrek uit Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.
Meals: breakfast.
Annuleringsbeleid
Reservation of the trip begins after receiving of the appropriate request to our e-mail address. Depending on the trip we may ask the Customer to provide passport copy (necessary for issuance of special permits or visa invitations/visas) or passport details (necessary for purchasing the local train and air tickets).
Further information:
Method of settlements:
1. Settlements for services are carried out in the following way: the advance payment at the rate of 100 % from the cost of services to be paid not later than for 10 days prior to the beginning of rendering of services.
2. All sums under the present Agreement can be paid both in non-cash form by transferring them into the bank account of the Contractor, and in cash form by their entering into cash desk of the Contractor according to the Central Asia states legislation. In case of the services cashless payment given according to the present Agreement all sums are paid by the Customer in US dollars.
3. Tour’s cost is not included: trips independently undertaken by tourists and the services which have been not specified in the Appendixes of the present Agreement. All services and additional expenses which have been not specified in the Appendixes of the Agreement are paid independently by the Customer suit place of rendering of services and expenses occurrence. Also the Contractor does not refund to the Customer expenses if during trip not due to the Contractor fault the Customer has not taken advantage of all or part of given services.
Cancellation policy:
1. Cancellation without penalties can be performed 45 days before the start date of services provision.
However:
* In case the Customer cancels the tour after visa invitations are already issued, the Contractor retains cost of the invitation.
* In case the Customer cancels the tour after the local or international flights had already been issued, the Contractor retains the amount of penalties, which the air desk takes from the Contactor during returning of the flight ticket.
2. Cancellation with penalty of 10% from the total cost of the services should be done 35 days before the start date of services provision.
3. Cancellation with penalty of 50% from the total cost of the services should be done 10 days before the start date of services provision.
4. Cancellation with penalty of 80% from the total cost of the services should be done 3 days before the start date of services provision.
5. Cancellation with penalty of 100% from the total cost of the services should be done at the start date of services provision.
Force-major circumstances:
1. Any of the parties will not bear responsibility for full or partial non-performance of any of duties if non-performance is a consequence of force-major circumstances (acts of nature, epidemic, military actions, strikes, important and undeclared beforehand changes of the citizens departure and entrance rules of the Central Asia states by the state bodies, etc.), occurring after the conclusion of the Agreement and being out of the control of the Parties. However, the Contractor will use the best efforts to render the reasonable help and to limit to the maximum a possible damage to the Customer.
Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
*Tian Shan Gebergte - Tentenkamp
*Osh - Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* of gelijkwaardig
*Edelweiss Meadow Yurt Camp
"Standaard" - accommodatie in kampeertenten
"Comfort" - accommodatie in een Kirgizische yurt
*Sunny Camp - Accommodatie in kampeertenten
*Bishkek - Olive Bishkek Hotel 3* of gelijkwaardig
Verzekering
Verzekering is niet inbegrepen. Reisverzekering is verplicht voor deze reis. Zorg ervoor dat je voldoende verzekerd bent.
Vluchten
Kosten van internationale vluchten.
Extra diensten
Ontmoeting en transfers op het vliegveld, groepstransfer van het vliegveld naar het hotel en terug voor elke vlucht.
Alle transfers volgens het programma.
Verblijf in een 3* hotel op basis van twin/double sharing met ontbijt in Osh (3 nachten) en Bishkek (1 nacht).
Binnenlandse vlucht Bishkek - Osj - Bishkek (Economy class, maximaal gewicht voor bagage is 15 kg).
Regelen van benodigde documenten:
vergunning voor bezoek aan het biosfeerreservaat "Sary-Chelek",
vergunning voor bezoek aan het gebied van de berg Lenin,
ecologische vergoeding.
Diensten tijdens de trekking naar het Sary-Chelek meer:
volpension - 3 warme maaltijden per dag;
Accommodatie in 2-persoonstenten;
diensten van een berggids, kok en ondersteunend personeel;
huur van paarden voor het vervoer van persoonlijke bezittingen van deelnemers en openbare vracht.
Huur van kampeer- en keukenuitrusting tijdens de trekking naar het Sary-Chelek meer:
tenten,
tafels en stoelen,
keukengerei,
toilet.
Huur van persoonlijke uitrusting voor de hele tocht (gratis):
slaapzak;
telescopische wandelstokken
regenhoes;
hoofdlamp;
toeristisch matje (slaapmatje);
metalen thermosfles;
serviesgoed;
beenkappen (overlaarzen) om schoenen tegen sneeuw te beschermen (voor de beklimming van het "Sunny" kamp en Yukhin Peak).
EHBO-doos voor de groep.
Accommodatie in het joertenkamp "Edelweiss Meadow":
Optie "Standaard" - accommodatie in comfortabele verwarmde tenten met bedden;
Optie "Comfort" - accommodatie in een comfortabele verwarmde yurt voor 1-2-3 personen.
Accommodatie in het "Sunny" kamp (4400 m) - in comfortabele kampeertenten, voorzien van houten vloeren, isolatie en schuimrubberen matrassen.
Maaltijden tijdens de trekking - volpension van dag 8 tot 13: drie warme maaltijden per dag, inclusief vegetarische opties.
Berggids diensten;
Berggidsdiensten tijdens de trekking.
Persoonlijk vrachtvervoer (tot 15 kg) op paarden naar het "Sunny" kamp (4400 m) en terug.
EHBO-kit voor de groep.
Infrastructuur van het "Edelweiss Meadow" kamp:
traditionele Kirgizische yurts met verwarming voor vrijetijdsbesteding;
wastafels en toiletten;
sauna en douchecabines;
medische diensten;
bagageopslag;
220V elektriciteit; 50Hz.
Infrastructuur van het kamp "Sunny
traditionele Kirgizische yurts met verwarming voor vrijetijdsbesteding,
wastafels en toiletten,
medische diensten,
bagageopslag,
220V elektriciteit; 50Hz.
Maaltijden
Diensten tijdens de trekking naar het Sary-Chelek meer:
volpension - 3 warme maaltijden per dag;
Gids
diensten van een berggids
Goed om te weten
Valuta
KGS
Som
Kyrgyzstan
Klantbeoordelingen
Operator
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