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Jyrgalan Valley & Eastern Kyrgyzstan Medium Trekking - 12 Days

Detalles rápidos:

Duración: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour Type: Private Trekking & Adventure
Difficulty: Medium
Group Size: 1–24 persons
Main Base: Jyrgalan Valley
Main Lakes: Issyk-Kul, Turnaluu-Kol, Boz-Uchuk Lakes, seasonal alpine lakes
Highest Trekking Point: approximately 3,400–3,500 m on summer routes
Best Summer Trekking: June–September
Winter Program: December–March with snowshoeing / winter trekking adaptations
Shoulder Season: April–May and October–November with lower-altitude routes
Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, homestays, yurts and trekking camps depending on season
Transport: Private vehicle / 4WD where required
Guide: Professional English-speaking trekking guide
Locations: Jyrgalan Valley • Boz-Uchuk Lakes • Turnaluu-Kol • Jeti-Oguz • Skazka • Issyk-Kul

Itinerario

1 DAY: Arrival in Bishkek

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek

Arrival at Manas International Airport.

Meet your guide and transfer to Bishkek.

After check-in, take a relaxed orientation walk through the city center.

Highlights:

Ala-Too Square
Oak Park
Osh Bazaar
Local cafés and restaurants
First introduction to Kyrgyz culture

Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Dinner

2 DAY: Bishkek & Ala Archa - Issyk Kul

Day 2: Bishkek to Ala-Archa National Park to Issyk-Kul

After breakfast, drive to Ala-Archa National Park.

Enjoy a medium-level mountain hike through the gorge, with views toward the high Tien Shan peaks. The exact route is selected according to the season and weather.

During the main trekking season, a longer route toward the upper valley can be arranged. In colder months, the hike remains at a suitable lower elevation.

After the hike, continue toward Lake Issyk-Kul.

Overnight: Guesthouse / hotel at Issyk-Kul
Hiking: approximately 4–6 hours depending on route
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

3 DAY: Canyon & Waterfall

Day 3: Issyk-Kul to Skazka Canyon to Barskoon Valley to Jeti-Oguz

Travel along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul.

Visit Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon, famous for its colorful sandstone formations and unusual shapes.

Continue toward the Barskoon area and then to Jeti-Oguz, where the famous red sandstone formations known as the Seven Bulls rise above the valley.

Take a short acclimatization walk around the Jeti-Oguz area.

Overnight: Guesthouse / yurt camp in Jeti-Oguz
Hiking: 2–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

4 DAY: Jeti Oguz

Day 4: Jeti-Oguz Valley Medium Trek

Today begins with a proper mountain trekking day.

Depending on the season, trek deeper into the Jeti-Oguz valley or toward the Kok-Jaiyk area.

The route follows mountain streams, forest and open alpine pasture, with panoramic views of the surrounding Terskey Ala-Too mountains.

In winter, the route is shortened and adapted for snow conditions.

Overnight: Jeti-Oguz
Hiking: 5–7 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

5 DAY: Jeti Oguz - Karakol - Valley

Day 5: Jeti-Oguz to Karakol to Jyrgalan Valley

Morning transfer to Karakol.

Visit some of Karakol’s cultural highlights before continuing east to Jyrgalan Valley.

Jyrgalan lies at approximately 2,300–2,400 m and has developed into an important base for trekking, horse trekking and winter mountain activities.

After arrival, settle into a local guesthouse and take a short evening walk through the village.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Jyrgalan
Hiking: 1–2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

6 DAY: Jyrgalan Acclimatization

Day 6: Jyrgalan Valley Acclimatization Trek

Start your Jyrgalan trekking section with a medium day hike.

Possible routes include:

Kok-Bel Valley
Kok-Bel Waterfall
Jyrgalan meadow trails
Ridge viewpoints
Eki-Chat area
Seasonal pasture routes

The exact route depends on weather and trail conditions.

The Kok-Bel route, for example, is around 12 km and reaches approximately 2,659 m, making it useful as an acclimatization hike before higher routes.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Jyrgalan
Hiking: 5–6 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

7 DAY: Turnaluu-Kol Lake

Day 7: Turnaluu-Kol Lake Trek

Today trek toward Turnaluu-Kol, a remote alpine lake surrounded by mountain landscapes.

The official Jyrgalan trekking network lists this as a 13.3 km day hike with a maximum elevation of about 2,862 m. It is classified as easy, making it a good recovery day between the more demanding mountain sections.

Enjoy lunch beside the lake before returning to Jyrgalan.

Summer: trekking to Turnaluu-Kol
Winter: snowshoeing / winter valley hike to an accessible viewpoint or lake area, depending on snow conditions

Overnight: Guesthouse in Jyrgalan
Hiking: approximately 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

8 DAY: Lakes & Alpine Mountain Day

Day 8: Boz-Uchuk Lakes Trek – Alpine Mountain Day

This is the main trekking highlight of the summer itinerary.

Depart Jyrgalan early and trek into the Boz-Uchuk Valley, following mountain meadows and forest toward the alpine lake basin.

The Boz-Uchuk route is approximately 46 km over 3 days and 2 nights, with a maximum elevation around 3,471 m. It is classified as a medium-difficulty trek.

Depending on the chosen itinerary and group fitness, the route can be organized with:

Local horse support
Yurt accommodation
Camping
Homestay-supported trekking
Shorter variations

Summer: full Boz-Uchuk trekking section
Winter: replace with a guided snowshoeing / winter trekking day in the lower Jyrgalan Valley.

Overnight: Mountain camp / yurt in summer; guesthouse in winter
Hiking: 6–8 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

9 DAY: Mountain Pass

Day 9: Boz-Uchuk Lakes to Mountain Pass to Jyrgalan

Continue through the alpine lake basin.

The route climbs toward the higher part of the trail, with panoramic views of the Terskey Ala-Too range.

Depending on weather, snow and group condition, the guide selects the safest available pass or viewpoint.

Descend toward the valley.

The classic Boz-Uchuk route reaches around 3,470 m and includes significant elevation gain, so this day represents the most demanding trekking section of the program.

Overnight: Jyrgalan guesthouse
Hiking: 6–8 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner