Itinerary
- Day 1
Osh
You'll arrive in Osh and connect with your group at the airport. After grabbing breakfast, you head out on a 7-hour transfer to the Aflatun river valley in the Western Tien Shan's Chatkal Range. The journey involves 340m of altitude gain as you make your way to camp, which sits at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers surrounded by walnut trees. This gets you settled and acclimatized for the trek ahead.
- Start point
- Osh, Kyrgyzstan (International Airports)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meeting and transfer from Osh airport
- Transfer to Aflatun river valley
- Tent camp setup at Aflatun-Utur confluence
Landmarks Chatkal Range Aflatun River Valley - Day 2
Aflatun River Valley Trek
This morning you start your actual trekking route by following the South Aflatun river valley through spruce forests on a good dirt road. The trek takes about 7 hours and you'll gain 630m as you head toward the confluence of rivers that opens into a wide valley with green lawns and forest coverage. You'll stop for lunch in a birch forest by the river, which gives you a chance to rest and refuel before continuing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in birch forest by the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking along South Aflatun river valley
- Trek to confluence of rivers in Uyalma tract
Landmarks South Aflatun River Valley - Day 3
Kuldambes Pass to Lake Sary-Chelek
A longer day on the trail as you cross over Kuldambes pass at 2946m and take in the views of Uyalma Valley and Chatkal Ridge. From there, you continue to Ashuu pass (2551m) where the scenery includes alpine lakes below. Then it's a descent down to Lake Sary-Chelek, which is Central Asia's third deepest alpine lake. Total trekking time runs about 8 hours with 1016m of elevation gain and loss combined.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking over Kuldambes pass (2946m)
- Trek to Ashuu pass (2551m)
- Descent to Lake Sary-Chelek
Landmarks Lake Sary-Chelek Kuldambes Pass Ashuu Pass Chatkal Ridge 
- Day 4
Lake Sary-Chelek to Kara-Suu Valley
You'll trek upstream along the Sary-Chelek river to where it meets the Makmal river, passing through alpine meadows and reaching Makmal pass at 2654m where lunch happens. There's an optional simple summit ascent available from the pass if you're interested. After that, you descend along the Kurumdu river to the Kara-Suu river valley. Expect about 7 to 8 hours of trekking with 774m of gain and 804m of loss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Makmal pass), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking upstream along Sary-Chelek river
- Trek to Makmal pass (2654m)
- Descent along Kurumdu river to Kara-Suu valley
Optional Activities
- Simple ascent to nearby summit from Makmal pass saddle
Landmarks Makmal Pass Kurumdu River Kara-Suu River Valley 
- Day 5
Lake Kara-Suu & Nomadic Experience
This is your easier day. You'll descend gently through the river valley to Lake Kara-Suu, which sits in a gorge with views of the Min-Teke mountain range. After lunch, you get to try horseback riding and learn about how nomadic communities live in this region. The trek time is only 3 to 4 hours with minimal altitude change, so it's a good day to take things slower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent along river valley to Lake Kara-Suu
- Horseback riding excursion
- Nomadic life experience
Landmarks Lake Kara-Suu Min-Teke Mountain Range - Day 6
Kuturma Pass & Alpine Lakes
You trek to Kuturma pass at 2446m through juniper trees and rocky terrain, and from up there you'll see panoramic views of Lake Sary-Chelek's southern section. Then comes a steep descent through flowering fields to Lake Iri-Kol, and you'll finish near Lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol. This day runs about 6 hours with 646m of elevation gain and 546m of loss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Kuturma pass (2446m)
- Descent through flowering fields
- Trek to Lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol area
Landmarks Kuturma Pass Lake Iri-Kol Lake Tuyuk-Kol Lake Kyla-Kol - Day 7
Lake Sary-Chelek to Osh
You trek to the southern part of Lake Sary-Chelek, walking through apple orchards and passing turquoise lakes with mountain landscapes around every bend. This is a longer trek at about 9 hours with 940m of descent, so you'll be making good progress toward the end of your mountain time. After reaching your destination, you transfer back to Osh for city exploration. Breakfast and lunch are provided, but dinner on this evening is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trekking through apple orchards along turquoise lakes
- Trek to southern Lake Sary-Chelek
- Transfer to Osh
- Walking around Osh city
Landmarks Lake Sary-Chelek (Southern Part) - Day 8
Osh Departure
Your final morning involves a transfer to Osh airport for your departure. This wraps up the tour.
- End point
- Osh, Kyrgyzstan (International Airports)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Osh airport
