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First Height:
Ascent to Uchitel Peak 4540m (for beginners)

€1145
+ flight to Bishkek and back home
Difficulty level
Comfort level
Duration
4 / 5
4 / 5
5 days
left 5 out of 12
4 / 5
Adrenaline level
Group size
1 — Easy
2 — Light
3 — Average
4 — Challenging
5 — Extreme
AVAILABLE
All year round 2020
Transportation
All transfers by comfortable minibus
Guiding
English speaking guide and personal porter
Meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
Accommodation
Accommodation throughout the trip (hotels, guesthouses and yurts)
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
Want to escape from the hustle and bustle of cities for a few days from the problems of everyday life? So these adventure is for you! One of its undoubted advantages is very simple logistics, which allows you to spend all your time with benefit and on a light.

  • Ascent to a summit of 4540m altitude on a light (porters will carry your equipment)
  • Walk in outstanding Ala-Archa National Park
  • Have a night in alpine hut at 3300m
  • Enjoy indescribable beautiful scenery and unite with pristine nature
  • Opportunity to meet wildlife: Mountain goats, Marmots, Birds, Predator birds, Rodents, Yaks, Hare
Peak Uchitel (Teacher) – is one of the highest peaks, which can be ascended without technical equipment and specialized training. The altitude is 4540 meters. All the way is walking on the stone scree and snow. The main difficulties, which can be faced, are physical activity and height, or frost and strong wind. Short drive and easy approach of route make this summit very popular among beginner climbers and fans of outdoor activities.

National Park Ala-Archa - is one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Here, on a small area you can see many interesting natural sites - forests, grasslands, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, rock walls, as well as not frightened wild animals. Also Ala-Archa is one of the best mountaineering areas. There are hundreds of routes of varying difficulty for everyone.

Available during:
All year round 2020
Itinerary

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our travel itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek & Ala Archa National Park
Early arrival in Bishkek. We recommend that you choose a night flight with arrival at Manas Airport before 6:00. You will have plenty of time to relax and acclimatize. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park - altitude 2200 m. (Transfer will take about 1 hour). Hotel accommodation. Breakfast. Relaxation. After rest - lunch. Acclimatization walk in the vicinity. The walk is quite easy and will take no more than 3 hours. Return to the hotel. Relaxation. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Trekking to the Racek hut
Breakfast at the hotel. Trekking to the Racek hut (height 3300 m.). The transition is quite long and will take about 6-7 hours. Personal belongings can be taken to the hut yourself or use the services of a porter (for a fee - $ 60). The route to the hut passes through the picturesque gorge - Ak-Sai. Leaving the forest zone, we will rise to the observation platform "Tapsha", from where a view of the Ak-Sai and Ala-Archa gorges opens. Already from here you can see the peaks of Komsomolets, Marychek, Koshevoy, Teacher. We pass by the waterfall and coniferous forest. In the final part of the route, we expect three fairly steep takeoffs. Accommodation in a hut. Testing and preparing equipment for climbing. At will - learn to knit the main climbing knots. Dinner. Overnight in the hut.
Day 3: Ascent day
Rise at 5 in the morning. Breakfast. Climbing at 6 in the morning. The path to the top will take about 7 hours. The descent will take about 3 hours. Along the way, you will get acquainted with all types of slopes, such as grassy, scree, large stones, and learn how to move on them. From the top you will admire the breathtaking panorama of Ak-Say Horseshoe. Meals on the route - an individual "snack". Descent to the hut. Dinner. Overnight in the hut.
Day 4: Classes or Walk
At the request of the group (and depending on weather conditions and the condition of the area) two options are possible: 1. For beginners in the mountains: Ice classes. The development of skills that will undoubtedly be useful to you for further ascents and without which improvement in mountaineering is unthinkable. We will learn: To move in cats with support and without support on an ice ax. It is safe to walk in bundles, keeping the right distance. Work with the rope. 2. Walk - to the Ak-Sai glacier (3900 m). Close look at the Peaks of Free Korea, Ak-Too and Teke-Tor, you will see the greatness of the rock walls. After lunch - packing and descending to the hotel at 2200 m along the already familiar route. Transfer to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation. Dinner at the restaurant.
Day 5: Bishkek - Departure
In the morning after breakfast, a walk in Bishkek. Airport transfer. Departure home.
Prices
Price per PAX
2 pax 1145 €/per
4 pax 1030 €/per
6 pax 915 €/per
8 pax 800 €/per
Price for more people upon request

Single supplement available for €400
Note: can be guarantied only in hotels

Departure for this tour is guaranteed

Terms of Payment
  • Deposit: 50% of total price
  • Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
  • Payment method: Cash or Bank transfer
  • Final payment: 20 days Before trip start
If you had to cancel you trip, then we will gladly transfer your deposit to another journey that you choose at the time convenient for you.
Price Includes
  • Transfers from/to airport
  • All transfers according to the itinerary
  • Accommodation in hotels***
    (double/twin room sharing)
  • Accommodation in the Mountain hut (hostel) or in a tent
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
  • Mineral bottled waters (1L per day)
  • Rent of necessary personal equipment
    (full kit: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, etc)
  • All activity fees according to the itinerary
  • All entrances fees and permits according to the itinerary
  • Trekking personal (guide, cook, porters)
  • English speaking mountain guide during the whole program (any language upon request)
  • Porter for personal equipment to the Racek hut (or from the hut down). Porter carries 20 kg. If you want to use the services of a porter, please inform us in advance.
Price DOES NOT include
  • Flight to Bishkek and from Bishkek back home (Let us know if you need help finding the best deals)
  • Climbing insurance (mandatory)
    NOTE: You should have insurance coverage for 30,000 US Dollars. The insurance should cover injured transportation.
  • Visa (if needed)
  • Tips for guides, drivers and porters
  • All additional deviations from the program
  • Hotel charges for additional services
  • Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages

For additional payment
  • Rent of extra personal equipment (backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) - €50 for the entire expedition
  • Extra porter (20 kg) - $60
  • Upgrade individual transport to Premium Class SUV 4WD cars (Toyota LC Prado, Lexus GX/LX or similar) - price on request
  • Upgraded hotels in cities (4-5 star hotels) - price on request
We will drive through the most beautiful places of untouched wildlife, see the life of real nomads and breathe in the incredible air of freedom.
practical infornation

What is important to know
about our adventure

We will send you a full list of necessary items, special travel conditions, information about the necessary documents and visa application after payment of travel
Is this trip for you?
If you do not have a lot of free time, but really want to go to real mountains - this is the trip for you! Downstairs you live in a comfortable hotel, and all the crossings do not require climbing skills and are accessible to people in good physical shape. But do not take this trip just a track! We will live in a hut located at an altitude of 3300 m, learn to use equipment, develop skills that will surely be useful to you in your further ascents, and climb the Uchitel Peak - the highest category 1B mountain in the territory of the former Soviet Union. We will walk a lot and endure sub-zero Celsius temperatures at night to +25 Celsius during days.
How old do I need to be?
The minimum age for this tour is 18, or 16 with a parent/guardian.
What kit do I need?
Clothing for hiking in temperatures from +25C to -10C. A detailed kit list will be sent to you when you book on.
How big is the group?
Most groups have 6-10 people, with a maximum of 12.
What kind of accommodations will I have?
Overnights during the activity tours you will have overnight in tents but most of the overnights will be in the yurt camps and local homestays,

We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. Even if we wanted to, the reality is that standards in Bishkek cannot be compared to a home stay in an isolated valley in Kyrgyzstan. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay. The accommodation will be based on 2 people sharing a room when that is available. When we are in the mountains we will be staying in tents and in local home stays that sometimes only offer central communal areas to sleep in.
Will it be able to have hot shower every day?
You can have a hot shower when you stay in the homestays and guest houses. The yurt camps around Song-Kul valley also can offer some shower facilities. But when camping stays and Kel-Suu area are not available to have a hot shower. If the group is big and has requested premium services in order to have a hot shower every day we can provide with mobile hot steam sauna and additional accompany staff for this.
Important notes
  • Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company of your choice. We recommend for example using World Nomads.
  • Departure for this tour is guaranteed
The basic hints for travelers
  • During your travel time, please respect local culture, customs, traditions, and religion.
  • Try to buy local products and make a benefit for the local economy.
  • Always give fair prices for lodging, food and other services.
  • Take off your shoes, when entering home or yurt stay.
  • Smoking is prohibited at home.
  • Please share your ideas on food and accommodation preferences.
  • Ask people for photographing them.
  • Be friendly and try to get in contact.
  • Be careful during the evening and night time and aware of mass meetings.
  • Be careful with your documents, money and valuable items.
  • Be aware of pickpockets and strangers at bazaars and streets.
  • If someone asking for documents, wallets or cameras, saying that they are from the police, ask them to go police together.
  • Never give your belongings to strangers.
  • Wear good hiking shoes for outdoor activities.
  • Bring warm waterproof clothes even in summer.
  • Have your torch sunscreen and repellent.
  • Do not drink very cold water from unknown sources.
  • Drinking alcohol at high altitudes is unsafe.
  • If the food fat or not acceptable for you can taste a bit and say thanks.
  • Do not drink cold water after eating out, better hot tea or c It helps in high altitude digestions cases.
  • Wear warm clothes in the mountains, usually after eating out.
  • Bring your medicines and first aid kit.
  • If you feel unsafe or have issues to discuss, please share with your staff, host or tour manager.
  • Collect your litter. Pack up all non-biodegradable rubbish.
  • Please don't drop cigarette butts or litter.
  • High altitude vegetation is very fragile. Save the environment.
  • Use toilets in nature wherever available. Where are none, stay at least 40-50 m from streams and water sources and bury all waste and paper.
  • Leaving footprints, take just your photographs.
How to book?
Contact us and we issue the invoice for 30% payment from the net tour cost. You can send it by bank transfer. The rest of the payment you can pay in cash upon your arrival day in Bishkek (welcoming the first day with briefing ). Be informed that the bank transfer fee will be additionally 3% over the cost of the transaction and it will be on the client (For cash payment no additional costs).
For openminded travelers
F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Which tickets to choose when I better fly in and out?
It is better to arrive no later than 07:00 on the day the program starts. Departure back at any time on the last day of the trip or you can stay further to explore Kyrgyzstan. Tickets from Istanbul to Bishkek for around 300 euros round trip.
I have no equipment
We rent all the necessary equipment. The cost of 50 euros for the entire expedition. We give: a tent, trekking poles, a backpack, a sleeping bag, foam, a flashlight and dishes. Everything except shoes and clothes, in any case they need to have their own.
Are wild animals dangerous?
We can meet wild wolves, foxes, birds and reptiles. They are not dangerous for our team. First of all, they themselves are afraid of people and are completely not interested in meeting with us. The main thing is to listen carefully to the guides and follow their instructions.
Will it be hard?
Our travels are designed for both beginners and experienced travelers. All tours are suitable for family travel unless otherwise specified. But we recommend training before traveling to enjoy walks in the highlands.
Will there be mobile communications and electricity?
Mobile communications and electricity are absent in high mountain areas away from large settlements. The rest of the time, we will almost always be in touch. We recommend using Powerbanks.
Can the travel program change?
  • The program may change due to weather conditions. We all look forward to good weather. But anything can happen, for reasons beyond our control.
  • All final decisions on the program are made by the team's main guide.
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