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1 day · Karakol

Karakol Gorge Ride

Kashka-Suu → Ski base → Kok-Tyz → Karakol Gorge. Scenic mountain forests, trout farm, panoramic viewpoints along the Karakol River.

Duration1 day

Details~20 km · 4–5 hrs

AvailableYear-round

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2 days · Karakol

Karakol Gorge & Alpine Camp

Karakol City → Alpine Camp via fish pool (trout farm), scenic mountain forests, and beautiful viewpoints along the Karakol River.

Duration2 days

Details~30 km total · 15 km/day

AvailableYear-round

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2 days · Karakol

Karakol Gorge — Jashyl-Kol Lake

Karakol → Karakol Gorge → Jashyl-Kol Lake. Overnight at the lake.

Duration2 days

Details~30 km total · 15 km one way

AvailableLate May – October

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2 days · Ak-Suu village

Ak-Suu — Altyn-Arashan

Karakol → Ak-Suu village. Ride up to the Altyn-Arashan valley. Set up camp, rest, overnight stay.

Duration2 days

Details~30 km total · Highest point: 3700m

AvailableYear-round

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3 days · Karakol

Karakol Peak Expedition

Karakol → via Eki-Chat gorge → Alpine Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.

Duration3 days

Details~60 km round trip · Max altitude: 3300m

AvailableLate May – October

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3 days · Karakol

Alpine Camp & Ala-Kul Lake Trek

Karakol → Alpine Camp. Enjoy the scenic surroundings, settle into your yurt camp and prepare for the adventures ahead.

Duration3 days

DetailsAlpine Camp · Ala-Kul Lake

AvailableLate May – October

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3 days · Karakol → Jyrgalan

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk Lake

Karakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views, pristine nature. Overnight at Turgon valley.

Duration3 days

Details~41 km total · Alpine lake

AvailableLate May – October

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4 days · Karakol

Ala-Kul – Karakol Glacier – Sirota

Karakol → Alp Camp. Ride up into the mountains. Overnight at Alp Camp.

Duration4 days

Details~80 km · Highest point: 3700m

AvailableLate May – October

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4 days · Karakol

Alp Camp – Karakol Peak – Sirota – Ala-Kul

Karakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.

Duration4 days

Details~65 km · Highest: ~3800m

AvailableLate May – October

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4 days · Karakol town

Karakol – Telety – Kok-Jaiyk – Jeti-Oguz

Karakol → Alp Camp through the Karakol Gorge. Overnight at Alp Camp.

Duration4 days

Details54 km total · Ends at Jeti-Oguz

AvailableLate May – October

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5 days · Karakol

Alp Camp – Telety Pass – Jeti-Oguz – Oguz-Bashi

Karakol → Alpine Camp. Meet horses, safety briefing, first overnight at Alp Camp.

Duration5 days

Details87 km total · Pass 3801m

AvailableLate May – October

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5 days · Karakol → Jyrgalan

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk – Almaluu – Ak-Suu

Karakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views. Overnight at Turgon.

Duration5 days

DetailsAlpine lake · Remote valleys

AvailableLate May – October

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6 days · Karakol

Karakol Peak – Ala-Köl – Jeti-Ögüz

Karakol → Alpine Camp. Set up camp, overnight.

Duration6 days

Details~79 km · 5 nights

AvailableLate May – October

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Horse and rider below the Jeti-Oguz red rocks

6 days · Karakol

Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kul – Jeti-Oguz

Karakol → Ak-Suu → Altyn-Arashan valley. Start of horse trek.

Duration6 days

Details~109 km · Highest: ~3900m

AvailableLate May – October

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8 days · Jyrgalan village

Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk – Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kol

Karakol → Jyrgalan village (car) → Jyrgalan Camp (horseback).

Duration8 days

Details97 km · 7 nights

AvailableLate May – October

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8 days · Karakol

Karakol Glacier – Ala-Kol – Kashka-Suu – Altyn-Arashan

Karakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at camp.

Duration8 days

Details~180 km · 7 nights

AvailableLate May – October

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1 day

Karakol Gorge Ride

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~20 km · 4–5 hrs · max altitude 2600m

2 500 KGS/horse

RouteKashka-Suu → Ski base → Kok-Tyz → Karakol Gorge. Scenic mountain forests, trout farm, panoramic viewpoints along the Karakol River.
What to bringLight snack (sandwich, nuts, dried fruits), water (at least 1 liter per person). Warm clothes recommended.

Pricing

Horse rental2,500 KGS / day

Guide service5,500 KGS

Group >3 people → second guide required.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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Guest looking over the green mountain valley

Horses grazing in the high meadow with mountains behind

2 days

Karakol Gorge & Alpine Camp

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~30 km total · 15 km/day

Price on request

Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol City → Alpine Camp via fish pool (trout farm), scenic mountain forests, and beautiful viewpoints along the Karakol River.
Day 2 — 15 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol City. Ride back through the pristine wilderness of Karakol Gorge, enjoying stunning alpine landscapes.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

Group >3 people → second guide required.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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View from the yurt at Alp Camp — Alp Camp

2 days

Karakol Gorge — Jashyl-Kol Lake

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~30 km total · 15 km one way

Price on request

Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Karakol Gorge → Jashyl-Kol Lake. Overnight at the lake.
Day 2Jashyl-Kol Lake → Karakol. Return by the same route.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 4 tourists. Larger group → additional guide.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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2 days

Ak-Suu — Altyn-Arashan

Start: Ak-Suu village · ~30 km total · Highest point: 3700m

Price on request

Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Ak-Suu village. Ride up to the Altyn-Arashan valley. Set up camp, rest, overnight stay.
Day 2 — 15 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Return by the same route on horseback.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists. Larger group → additional guide.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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3 days

Karakol Peak Expedition

Start: Karakol · ~60 km round trip · Max altitude: 3300m

Price on request

Day 1Karakol → via Eki-Chat gorge → Alpine Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.
Day 2Ascent to Karakol Peak (3300m) → return to Alpine Camp. Stunning views of glaciers and alpine scenery.
Day 3Descent back to Karakol town.

Key locations: Eki-Chat Gorge · Karakol Gorge · Karakol Peak (3300m)

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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3 days

Alpine Camp & Ala-Kul Lake Trek

Start: Karakol · Alpine Camp · Ala-Kul Lake

Price on request

Day 1Karakol → Alpine Camp. Enjoy the scenic surroundings, settle into your yurt camp and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Day 2Alpine Camp → Ala-Kul Lake → Alpine Camp. Ride up to the breathtaking high-altitude Ala-Kul Lake. For the final 400 meters of the climb you continue on foot, as horses cannot safely navigate this steep last stretch. Then return to Alpine Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Day 3After breakfast, a relaxing descent back to Karakol, marking the end of your mountain journey.

Key locations: Alpine Camp · Ala-Kul Lake

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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3 days

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk Lake

Start: Karakol → Jyrgalan · ~41 km total · Alpine lake

Price on request

Day 1 — ~15 kmKarakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views, pristine nature. Overnight at Turgon valley.
Day 2 — ~14 kmTurgon valley → Boz-Uchuk area → Boz-Uchuk alpine lake. Overnight at lake.
Day 3 — ~12 kmDescent from Boz-Uchuk Lake to village. Return to Karakol.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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4 days

Ala-Kul – Karakol Glacier – Sirota

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~80 km · Highest point: 3700m

Price on request

Day 1 — ~15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Ride up into the mountains. Overnight at Alp Camp.
Day 2 — ~8 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Glacier. Ascent to the foot of Karakol Peak. Overnight near the glacier.
Day 3 — ~12 kmGlacier → Sirota Camp. Journey toward Sirota Camp. Rest and overnight.
Day 4 — ~5 km on footHike to Ala-Kul Lake (horses cannot go further). Return to Karakol.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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4 days

Alp Camp – Karakol Peak – Sirota – Ala-Kul

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~65 km · Highest: ~3800m

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Day 1 — ~18 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at Alp Camp.
Day 2 — ~10 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Peak base. Overnight near the peak.
Day 3 — ~13 kmKarakol Peak → Ala-Kul → Sirota. High-altitude journey through the pass. Overnight near Ala-Kul.
Day 4 — ~20 kmAla-Kul → return to Karakol.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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4 days

Karakol – Telety – Kok-Jaiyk – Jeti-Oguz

Start: Karakol town · 54 km total · Ends at Jeti-Oguz

Price on request

Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp through the Karakol Gorge. Overnight at Alp Camp.
Day 2 — 15 kmAlp Camp → Telety. Scenic mountain valleys and jailoo landscapes. Overnight at Telety.
Day 3 — 13 kmTelety → Kok-Jaiyk (Gul-Jaiyk). Rivers, open valleys, panoramic scenery. Overnight.
Day 4 — 11 kmGul-Jaiyk → Jeti-Oguz region. End of tour.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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Mountain view near Telety Pass — Telety Pass

5 days

Alp Camp – Telety Pass – Jeti-Oguz – Oguz-Bashi

Start: Karakol · 87 km total · Pass 3801m · Red Rocks of Jeti-Oguz

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Day 1 — 19 kmKarakol → Alpine Camp. Meet horses, safety briefing, first overnight at Alp Camp.
Day 2 — 17 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol Peak → Alpine Camp. Ride to the majestic Karakol Peak, views of glaciers. Return to camp.
Day 3 — 17 kmAlpine Camp → Teleti Pass (3801m) → Teleti Camp. High-mountain day crossing the Teleti Pass. Breathtaking panoramic views.
Day 4 — 19 kmTeleti Camp → Oguz-Bashi → Kok-Jaiyk Valley. Stunning mountain terrain passing the Oguz-Bashi area.
Day 5 — 15 kmKok-Jaiyk → Jeti-Oguz → Yrdyk → Karakol. Famous "Seven Bulls" & "Broken Heart" red rock formations. Car transfer from Yrdyk.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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5 days

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk – Almaluu – Ak-Suu

Start: Karakol → Jyrgalan · Alpine lake · Remote valleys

Price on request

Day 1Karakol → Jyrgalan → Turgon valley. Spectacular alpine views. Overnight at Turgon.
Day 2Turgon → Boz-Uchuk alpine lake. Overnight at lake.
Day 3Boz-Uchuk Lake → Ichke Jergez valley. Stunning mountain panoramas. Overnight.
Day 4Ichke Jergez → Almaluu. Lush valleys and beautiful landscapes. Overnight at Almaluu (yurt or tent).
Day 5Almaluu → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Final scenic descent. Transfer back to Karakol.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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Riders in the Ichke-Jergez valley — Ichke-Jergez

Two lakes near Ichke-Jergez — Ichke-Jergez Lake

Ichke-Jergez Lake at sunrise — Ichke-Jergez Lake

6 days

Karakol Peak – Ala-Köl – Jeti-Ögüz

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~79 km · 5 nights

Price on request

Day 1 — 19 kmKarakol → Alpine Camp. Set up camp, overnight.
Day 2 — 14 kmAlpine Camp → Karakol Peak → Alpine Camp. Early departure, ascent to Karakol Peak. Return to camp.
Day 3 — 16 kmAlpine Camp → Ala-Köl Lake → Alpine Camp. Hike to Ala-Köl (~2 hr). Return to camp.
Day 4 — 15 kmAlpine Camp → Jeti-Ögüz (Teliti). Overnight at Teliti.
Day 5 — 15 kmTeliti → Kok-Jaiyk pasture. Overnight at Kok-Jaiyk.
Day 6Kok-Jaiyk → Jeti-Ögüz → Karakol. Transfer by special vehicle. End of tour.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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6 days

Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kul – Jeti-Oguz

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~109 km · Highest: ~3900m · Hot springs

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Day 1 — 18 kmKarakol → Ak-Suu → Altyn-Arashan valley. Start of horse trek.
Day 2 — 20 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ala-Kul Lake (on foot, ~1 hr) → Altyn-Arashan. Horses wait at base.
Day 3 — 18 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ak-Suu → Karakol. Descent on horseback, transfer to Karakol.
Day 4 — 18 kmKarakol → Jeti-Oguz → Teleti Camp. Second leg begins.
Day 5 — 20 kmTeleti Camp → Oguz-Bashy → Kok-Jaiyk → Teleti Camp. Spectacular Oguz-Bashi peak views.
Day 6 — 15 kmTeleti Camp → Jeti-Oguz → Karakol. End of tour.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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8 days

Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk – Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kol

Start: Jyrgalan village · 97 km · 7 nights · Highest: 3900m

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Day 1 — 13.4 kmKarakol → Jyrgalan village (car) → Jyrgalan Camp (horseback).
Day 2 — 12.5 kmJyrgalan Camp → Boz-Uchuk. Scenic valleys.
Day 3 — 9 kmBoz-Uchuk → Jyrgez Camp. Remote mountain landscapes.
Day 4 — 13.5 kmJyrgez Camp → Almaluu Camp.
Day 5 — 13.4 kmAlmaluu → Altyn-Arashan. Famous hot springs valley.
Day 6 — 10 kmAltyn-Arashan → Ala-Kol Lake. Last part on foot (horses cannot pass).
Day 7 — 10 kmAla-Kol → Altyn-Arashan. Return.
Day 8Altyn-Arashan → Aksu → Karakol. Descent and end of tour.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

1 guide per 3 tourists.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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8 days

Karakol Glacier – Ala-Kol – Kashka-Suu – Altyn-Arashan

Start: Karakol, Masalieva 6/1 · ~180 km · 7 nights · Highest: 3900m

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Day 1 — 15 kmKarakol → Alp Camp. Overnight at camp.
Day 2 — 15 kmAlp Camp → Karakol Glacier → Alp Camp. Radial glacier trip.
Day 3 — 10 kmAlp Camp → Ala-Kol Lake. High mountain crossing. Overnight by lake (tents).
Day 4 — 25 kmAla-Kol → Kashka-Suu Gorge. Long trek across the pass. Wild nature and panoramic views.
Day 5 — 25 kmKashka-Suu → Altyn-Arashan. Relax in hot radon springs. Overnight.
Day 6 — 20 kmAltyn-Arashan → Glacier (tent camp). Deep into the mountains.
Day 7 — 20 kmGlacier → Altyn-Arashan. Return along familiar trail.
Day 8Altyn-Arashan → Aksu → Karakol. End of tour.

Pricing

We will calculate the price based on what you want to include in your tour.

We can organize this tour with overnight stays in yurts and 3 meals a day, or with overnight stays in tents.

Each horse can carry a maximum of 100 kg. If a rider weighs more, a second horse will be required.

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Karakol Gorge Ride

Karakol Gorge & Alpine Camp

Karakol Gorge — Jashyl-Kol Lake

Ak-Suu — Altyn-Arashan

Karakol Peak Expedition

Alpine Camp & Ala-Kul Lake Trek

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk Lake

Ala-Kul – Karakol Glacier – Sirota

Alp Camp – Karakol Peak – Sirota – Ala-Kul

Karakol – Telety – Kok-Jaiyk – Jeti-Oguz

Alp Camp – Telety Pass – Jeti-Oguz – Oguz-Bashi

Jyrgalan – Turgon – Boz-Uchuk – Almaluu – Ak-Suu

Karakol Peak – Ala-Köl – Jeti-Ögüz

Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kul – Jeti-Oguz

Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk – Altyn-Arashan – Ala-Kol

Karakol Glacier – Ala-Kol – Kashka-Suu – Altyn-Arashan

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