6 Days Trekking in Kel Tor Lake and Northern Issyk Kul Lake

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Alamedin Gorge
1 stop
1
Alamedin Gorge
The tour starts at 9:00 AM. Today, we have an acclimatization trek in Alamedin Gorge near Bishkek. We drive by minibus up into the mountains to the trailhead and hike to a small waterfall in the upper part of the gorge. - Distance: 9 km - Elevation gain: 350 m - Duration: 3–4 hours We have a pre-prepared mountain lunch during the hike. After the activities, we return to the vehicle and go to the hotel. In the evening, we take you to a local cafe to enjoy traditional national cuisine.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kel-Tor (Kol-Tor) Lake and Kegety Gorge
3 stops
2
Kol-Tor Lake
Departure at 8:00 AM. We will drive to Kegety Gorge and trek to Kel-Tor Lake. - Distance: 12 km - Elevation gain: 850 m - Duration: 4–6 hours We rest and have a prepared lunch by the lake. After the hike, we return to the minibus and drive to Kemin National Park. Check-in at the guesthouse, rest, and dinner at the guesthouse
1 day • Admission ticket free
3
Kegety Gorge
Departure at 8:00 AM. We will drive to Kegety Gorge and trek to Kel-Tor Lake. - Distance: 12 km - Elevation gain: 850 m - Duration: 4–6 hours We rest and have a prepared lunch by the lake. After the hike, we return to the minibus and drive to Kemin National Park. Check-in at the guesthouse, rest, and dinner at the guesthouse
1 day • Admission ticket free
4
Chon-Kemin National Park
Departure at 8:00 AM. We will drive to Kegety Gorge and trek to Kel-Tor Lake. - Distance: 12 km - Elevation gain: 850 m - Duration: 4–6 hours We rest and have a prepared lunch by the lake. After the hike, we return to the minibus and drive to Kemin National Park. Check-in at the guesthouse, rest, and dinner at the guesthouse
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Orto-Kaindy Gorge and Konorchek Canyons
2 stops
5
Konorchek Canyons
After breakfast, we will go horseback riding for a couple of hours in Orto-Kaindy Gorge. After returning, we have tea, then drive to the next location. Today we hike in Konorchek Canyons. - Distance: 8 km - Elevation gain: 200 m - Duration: 3 hours After the hike, lunch at a cafe, then we head to Cholpon-Ata, check into the guesthouse, rest, and have dinner at a local cafe.
1 day • Admission ticket free
6
After breakfast, we will go horseback riding for a couple of hours in Orto-Kaindy Gorge. After returning, we have tea, then drive to the next location. Today we hike in Konorchek Canyons. - Distance: 8 km - Elevation gain: 200 m - Duration: 3 hours After the hike, lunch at a café, then we head to Cholpon-Ata, check into the guesthouse, rest, and have dinner at a local cafe.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Suttu Bulak Lake, Semenov and Grigoryev Gorge
2 stops
7
Suttu Bulak
On day 4, we will visit three locations. We’ll drive to Semenov Gorge and hike to Suttu-Bulak Mountain Lake. - Distance: 7 km - Elevation gain: 450 m After the hike, we have a riverside picnic with lamb and chicken shashlik, fresh vegetables, and tandoor flatbread. Then we cross a small mountain pass and descend into Grigoryev Gorge, drive through it, see spruce trees growing on rocks, and, if we’ll have enough time, take a short walk. Return to the guesthouse. Dinner at a local cafe.
1 day • Admission ticket free
8
On day 4, we will visit three locations. We’ll drive to Semenov Gorge and hike to Suttu-Bulak Mountain Lake. - Distance: 7 km - Elevation gain: 450 m After the hike, we have a riverside picnic with lamb and chicken shashlik, fresh vegetables, and tandoor flatbread. Then we cross a small mountain pass and descend into Grigoryev Gorge, drive through it, see spruce trees growing on rocks, and, if we’ll have enough time, take a short walk. Return to the guesthouse. Dinner at a local cafe.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Baktuu-Dolonotu Gorge
1 stop
9
After breakfast, we will travel to the beautiful Baktuu-Dolonotu Gorge. - Active trek: 10 km - Elevation gain: 560 m - Duration: 4–5 hours We will stop for a pre-prepared mountain lunch. After the trek, we relax in hot mineral pools. Free time and rest. Dinner at a cafe.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kok Moynok Gorge and Chu River Canyon
2 stops
10
In the morning, we will depart for Bishkek. On the way, we stop to explore the Kok-Moynok Canyons. After the walk, lunch at a cafe. Then we will visit another short location — the Chu River Canyon. By evening, we arrive in Bishkek and check into the hotel. Our farewell dinner is at the Navat Restaurant. The next day, a vehicle will pick you up 4 hours before your flight and transfer you to the airport.
1 day • Admission ticket free
11
In the morning, we will depart for Bishkek. On the way, we stop to explore the Kok-Moynok Canyons. After the walk, lunch at a cafe. Then we will visit another short location — the Chu River Canyon. By evening, we arrive in Bishkek and check into the hotel. Your farewell dinner is at the Navat Restaurant. The next day, a vehicle will pick you up 4 hours before your flight and transfer you to the airport.
1 day • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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