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TREKKING TO ALA KUL LAKE
Duration: 4 Days | 3 Nights
Season: June - September
Season: June - September
TREKKING TO ALA KUL LAKE
Trekking to Ala Kul Lake is an experience unlike any other. Located in the remote Terskey Alatau mountain range, the lake is accessible only by foot, making it a true trekking adventure. The trail starts in the valleys like Karakol or Jety Oguz, taking you through rolling hills, lush meadows, and rugged terrain, with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Once you reach the lake, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of its crystal clear waters, surrounded by the towering snow-capped peaks. Whether you're an experienced trekker or a novice, a journey to Ala Kul Lake is sure to be an experience you won't soon forget.
Book it below!
Book it below!
TREKKING TO ALA KUL LAKE
ANY TIME YOU WANT TO DEPART
*min 4 pax to depart
ANY TIME YOU WANT TO DEPART
*min 4 pax to depart
Day 1. Karakol - Sirota Camp (trekking)
The trek starts at Karakol National Park. Drive until start point together with your trek guide. Once you arrive to the first bridge, you go along the road inside the gorge for about 3 hours (10 km). Then the difficult part of the trail begins. You need to walk through the forest up towards Ala Kul Sirota Camp. Build up your tent and overnight under the full star sky.
Hiking distance: 12-14km, Elevation: +1000 m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 2. Sirota camp – Ala-Kul lake – Keldike gorge (trekking)
We continue hiking to Ala-Kul lake (3533m). Ascent from Sirota hut to the lake takes approximately 2-3 hours. The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, frozen from October to May and and surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too mountain peaks chain. The descent from the pass by the rocky path to the lake and continue along the coast to the waterfall, flowing from the lake. Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge. (3200m).
Hiking distance: 9 km, Elevation: +850 m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3. Keldike gorge - Altyn Arashan (trekking)
Today is the main destination- incredible beautiful Ala Kul Lake. The ascent to the top takes about 1-1.5 hours. Once you reach the top, you’ll have a great view. It usually takes 4 hours from the top of the pass of Ala kul to Altyn Arashan. When you arrive to Altyn Arashan, you can have a bath in hot springs to relax after a long trek. Stay in a guesthouse or tent.
Hiking distance: 11 km, Elevation: -1100m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4. Altyn Arashan - Aksuu - Karakol Town (trekking)
On the third day of the trek, you can hike down to the nearest village -Aksuu or order Soviet car UAZ. If you choose to hike and enjoy nature. The walk down to the village of Ak Suu will take about 15 km or 3-4 hours. Your driver will meet you at Ak Suu. Drive to Karakol and rest in a guesthouse.
Hiking distance: 15 km, Elevation: -1000 m
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch
The trek starts at Karakol National Park. Drive until start point together with your trek guide. Once you arrive to the first bridge, you go along the road inside the gorge for about 3 hours (10 km). Then the difficult part of the trail begins. You need to walk through the forest up towards Ala Kul Sirota Camp. Build up your tent and overnight under the full star sky.
Hiking distance: 12-14km, Elevation: +1000 m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 2. Sirota camp – Ala-Kul lake – Keldike gorge (trekking)
We continue hiking to Ala-Kul lake (3533m). Ascent from Sirota hut to the lake takes approximately 2-3 hours. The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, frozen from October to May and and surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too mountain peaks chain. The descent from the pass by the rocky path to the lake and continue along the coast to the waterfall, flowing from the lake. Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge. (3200m).
Hiking distance: 9 km, Elevation: +850 m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3. Keldike gorge - Altyn Arashan (trekking)
Today is the main destination- incredible beautiful Ala Kul Lake. The ascent to the top takes about 1-1.5 hours. Once you reach the top, you’ll have a great view. It usually takes 4 hours from the top of the pass of Ala kul to Altyn Arashan. When you arrive to Altyn Arashan, you can have a bath in hot springs to relax after a long trek. Stay in a guesthouse or tent.
Hiking distance: 11 km, Elevation: -1100m
🏠 Tent
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4. Altyn Arashan - Aksuu - Karakol Town (trekking)
On the third day of the trek, you can hike down to the nearest village -Aksuu or order Soviet car UAZ. If you choose to hike and enjoy nature. The walk down to the village of Ak Suu will take about 15 km or 3-4 hours. Your driver will meet you at Ak Suu. Drive to Karakol and rest in a guesthouse.
Hiking distance: 15 km, Elevation: -1000 m
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch
PRICE PER PERSON & WHAT'S INCLUDED
1 pax - 750$ per person
2 pax - 580$ per person
3-4 pax — 500$ per person
5 and more - 440$ per person
Note: This trip is supported by the professional team of guide, porter and cook. The tour will start from Karakol city, transportation until Karakol city is not included. If you would like to explore this itinerary on your own, contact us separately for additional information. We can provide you rental cars and help with all bookings according to the program.
Single supplement: 50 USD
1 pax - 750$ per person
2 pax - 580$ per person
3-4 pax — 500$ per person
5 and more - 440$ per person
Note: This trip is supported by the professional team of guide, porter and cook. The tour will start from Karakol city, transportation until Karakol city is not included. If you would like to explore this itinerary on your own, contact us separately for additional information. We can provide you rental cars and help with all bookings according to the program.
Single supplement: 50 USD
What’s included:
- Accommodation: yurts and tents
- Full board meal
- Transportation until the starting point
- English-speaking guide during the tour
- Cook and porter (8 kg per porter)
- Hot springs in Altyn Arashan
- Entrance fees
What’s not included:
- International air fares
- Hotel charges for additional services
- Transportation from/to Karakol
- Travel insurance (required)
- Alcohol
- Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
- Gratuity to (guides & drivers)
Optional:
- Horse riding
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