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Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan Gorge Trek

15 days
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From Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata
Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan Gorge Trek - Exodus Travels
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Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Itinerary

Start in Bishkek and end in Cholpon-Ata! With the Hiking & Trekking tour Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan Gorge Trek, you have a 15 days tour package taking you through Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and 4 other destinations in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan Gorge Trek includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Bishkek; afternoon city tour
  2. Day 2 Full-day excursion and warm-up walk in Ala-Archa National Park (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Drive via Burana Tower to Tosor village on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul; overnight in a yurt camp (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  4. Day 4 Free morning by the lake; transfer to Juukuchak Gorge (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  5. Day 5 Trek over Orto-Bulak Pass to Kichi-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  6. Day 6 Hike through nomad pastures to Djili-Suu; option to visit nearby hot springs by jeep (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  7. Day 7 Trek to Jety-Oguz Canyon via Kok-Jaiyk Pass (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  8. Day 8 Ascend via a narrow, wooded river gorge to the base of Telety Pass (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  9. Day 9 Cross Telety Pass; descend through alpine meadows to Karakol (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  10. Day 10 Daywalk to the foot of Karakol Peak (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  11. Day 11 Ascend through forest to a waterfall by Lake Ala-Kul (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  12. Day 12 Long descent with fine mountain views to Altyn Arashan; option to take a dip in the thermal baths (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  13. Day 13 Military truck to Karakol for sightseeing; traditional home-cooked ‘lagman’ noodle dinner (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  14. Day 14 Drive to Bishkek visiting Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs en route; optional Kyrgyz folklore show (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  15. Day 15 End Bishkek (breakfast)
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For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure tourism that gives back to the communities they visit through sustainable guided and self-guided tours, ranging from Responsible Wildlife to Walking and Trekking, Cycling, Cultural, Family and Polar adventures to 90+ countries worldwide. Winner of the 2021 National Geographic Reader Awards for The Operator, 2021 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021 USA Today Awards, 2020 British Travel Awards and 2019 National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards they have a vast range of trips across seven continents. Their award-winning local guides have hosted over 250,000+ travellers on adventures across the globe. Whether it is solo travellers, couples, groups or families, Exodus offers an incredible choice of trips for all ages and activity levels. Operating in 90+ countries with 500+ tours, Exodus insists on low impact tourism and contributing to local communities through their registered non-profit The Exodus Travels Foundation. Exodus understands the importance of regenerative travel, now more than ever. Their recent Rewilding initiative guarantees that for every person who travels with them, they rewild 100 sq metres. Exodus is dedicated to creating incredible adventures that are run responsibly, so as the world reopens, travellers can continue to book and travel with confidence. Do we also care about the communities and environments we go to visit? Exodus has always been and will always be a responsible tour operator. It is in our DNA to work hard to look after what we so prize. We work closely with all our overseas partners to run our tours in the best possible ways, we train our leaders, we actively seek out specific projects so that we can make a real practical difference on the ground. But please do not just take our word for it. We have won several awards and we ask you, our clients, to check what we do on the ground so that we can make improvements where needed. Why do we do all this? Quite simply we love the places we go and we love sharing those great experiences with like minded people.

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15 days
Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan Gorge Trek
From Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 15th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 15th, 2024, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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