Itinerary
- Day 1
Osh
You'll arrive in Osh and meet someone at the airport, then grab breakfast before heading out on a 7-hour transfer to the Aflatun river valley in the Chatkal Range. By evening, you'll be setting up your tent camp where the Aflatun and Utur rivers meet, surrounded by walnut trees.
- Start point
- Osh, Kyrgyzstan (International Airports)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport meeting
- Transfer from Osh to Aflatun river valley
Landmarks Chatkal Range Aflatun River Valley - Day 2
Aflatun Valley Trek
Starting early, you'll trek up the South Aflatun river valley on a dirt road that winds through spruce forests. The trail heads toward where the Uyalma tract joins in. After lunch in a birch forest by the river, you'll keep going through a wide valley with green lawns and more spruce forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the birch forest by the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking along South Aflatun river valley
- Lunch in birch forest
Landmarks South Aflatun River Valley - Day 3
Kuldambes Pass to Lake Sary-Chelek
Today brings two significant passes: first you'll cross Kuldambes Pass at 2946m, then tackle Ashuu Pass at 2551m. From there, views of Lake Sary-Chelek open up as you descend to reach the lake itself, one of the deepest alpine lakes in Central Asia and formed around 10,000 years ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking over Kuldambes Pass
- Trekking over Ashuu Pass
- Descent to Lake Sary-Chelek
Landmarks Kuldambes Pass Ashuu Pass Lake Sary-Chelek Uyalma Valley Chatkal Ridge - Day 4
Makmal Pass Trek
You'll trek upstream from Lake Sary-Chelek toward Makmal Pass at 2654m, passing through alpine meadows along the way. From the pass, there's an optional simple summit nearby if you're interested. After lunch at the pass, you'll descend along the Kurumdu river into the Kara-Suu river valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Makmal Pass), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Makmal Pass
- Trekking along Kurumdu river
- Optional summit ascent from Makmal Pass
Optional Activities
- Simple ascent to summit near Makmal Pass
Landmarks Lake Sary-Chelek Makmal Pass Kurumdu River Kara-Suu River Valley - Day 5
Lake Kara-Suu
An easier day following the river valley downward to Lake Kara-Suu, situated in a gorge with views of the Min-Teke mountains. You'll have lunch, then spend the afternoon on horseback riding while learning about how nomadic people live in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lake Kara-Suu
- Horseback riding
- Acquaintance with nomadic life
Landmarks Lake Kara-Suu Min-Teke Mountain Range - Day 6
Lakes Trek
You'll climb to Kuturma Pass at 2446m through juniper and rocky terrain, getting panoramic views of Lake Sary-Chelek's southern section. From there, you'll descend through flowering fields to Lake Iri-Kol, then continue to your overnight spot between Lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Kuturma Pass
- Trek through flowering fields
- Trek to overnight location between Lakes Tuyuk-Kol and Kyla-Kol
Landmarks Kuturma Pass Lake Sary-Chelek Lake Iri-Kol Lake Tuyuk-Kol Lake Kyla-Kol - Day 7
Osh
The trek takes you to the southern part of Lake Sary-Chelek, passing through apple orchards and turquoise lakes with mountain landscapes throughout. Then you'll transfer back to Osh, a 9-hour drive, and have free time to walk around the city once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to southern Lake Sary-Chelek
- Transfer to Osh
Optional Activities
- Walking around Osh city center
- Visit local bazaar for national souvenirs
- Shopping street with shops and street food
- Stairway trail to Suleiman-Too Mountain viewpoint (1092 m)
- Visit Babur's house mosque at Suleiman-Too Mountain
Landmarks Lake Sary-Chelek Suleiman-Too Mountain Babur's House Mosque - Day 8
Edelweiss Meadow Yurt Camp
After briefing and handing over documentation, you'll drive along the Pamir Highway for 9-10 hours, passing red mountains, the Alay Valley, Taldyk Pass at 3600m, and views of Lenin Peak at 7134m. You'll arrive at Edelweiss Meadow yurt camp, then walk out to Lukovaya Meadow at 3800m and check out Achik-Tash Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Briefing and document handover
- Transfer along Pamir Highway
- Walk to Lukovaya Meadow
- Walk along Achik-Tash Canyon
Optional Activities
- Visit supermarket before departure
Landmarks Pamir Highway Taldyk Pass Lenin Peak Alay Valley Edelweiss Meadow Lukovaya Meadow Achik-Tash Canyon - Day 9
Tulpar-Kol Lake
You'll hike through the Achik-Tash Valley, which has turquoise lakes reflecting the Pamir peaks all around you. The trail takes you to Tulpar-Kol Lake, considered sacred by local people. You'll walk around the lake from different spots and learn about Kyrgyz nomadic traditions and their way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Achik-Tash Valley
- Visit Tulpar-Kol Lake
- Walking around Tulpar-Kol Lake
- Learning about Kyrgyz nomadic life and traditions
Optional Activities
- Prayer at lake shore
- Healing rituals at sacred lake
Landmarks Achik-Tash Valley Tulpar-Kol Lake Pamirs - Day 10
Petrovskiy Peak
You'll climb Petrovskiy Peak, one of the more accessible peaks near base camp, reaching about 4100m to take in panoramic views of the Alay Valley, Zaalaysky Ridge, Lenin Peak, the lakes in Achik-Tash Valley, and snowy gorges nearby. After descending back to the yurt camp, you'll rest for the remainder of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up Petrovskiy Peak to approximately 4100 m viewpoint
Landmarks Petrovskiy Peak Alay Valley Zaalaysky Ridge Lenin Peak Achik-Tash Valley - Day 11
Sunny Camp 1
You'll trek to Sunny Camp 1 at 4400m, passing through Lukovaya Meadow, Marmot Meadow, the Spirit Castle of Alay, and across Puteshestvennikov Pass at 4150m. The route follows Lenin Glacier, and you'll have a break at the pass taking in views of Lenin Peak and surrounding mountains before crossing a mountain river and reaching camp on the middle moraine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lukovaya Meadow
- Trek through Marmot Meadow
- Trek to Spirit Castle of Alay
- Trek over Puteshestvennikov Pass
- Trek along Lenin Glacier to Sunny Camp 1
Landmarks Lukovaya Meadow Marmot Meadow Spirit Castle of Alay Puteshestvennikov Pass Lenin Glacier Lenin Peak - Day 12
Yukhin Peak Ascent
A guided ascent up Yukhin Peak at 5130m happens in four stages: crossing Lenin Glacier, climbing a left moraine with 20-25 degree slopes, moving across to the southern slope through a wide couloir with up to 30 degree slopes, then reaching the upper plateau and summit. You'll descend the same route and return to Sunny Camp 1 to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided ascent to Yukhin Peak
- Descent from Yukhin Peak
Landmarks Lenin Glacier Yukhin Peak - Day 13
Edelweiss Meadow
You'll descend back to Edelweiss Meadow Base Camp at 3600m following the familiar trail through Traveler's Pass. Along the way, you'll see colored rocks, stone towers, and Land's Edge canyon in the Achik-Tash river valley. You'll arrive at base camp in time for dinner and a good night's rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Edelweiss Meadow via Traveler's Pass
- View colored rocks and stone towers in Achik-Tash valley
- View Land's Edge canyon
Landmarks Traveler's Pass Achik-Tash Canyon Land's Edge Canyon - Day 14
Osh
A 5-hour transfer takes you from the mountains back to Osh, crossing the high-altitude Taldyk Pass at 3645m and then Chiirchik Pass at 2408m. You'll check into your hotel in Osh and have free time to explore the city once you've settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Osh via Alay Valley, Taldyk Pass, and Chiirchik Pass
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walk through city center
- Visit local bazaar for souvenirs
- Shopping street with shops and street food
- Stairway trail to Suleiman-Too Mountain viewpoint
- Visit Babur's house mosque
Landmarks Alay Valley Taldyk Pass Chiirchik Pass Suleiman-Too Mountain Babur's House Mosque - Day 15
Departure
You'll head to the airport for your departure and the program ends here.
- End point
- Osh, Kyrgyzstan (International Airports)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
