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On Merzbacher's Tracks in the Sky Mountains

17 days
Start and end in Bishkek
4.5
11 traveler reviews
On Merzbacher's Tracks in the Sky Mountains - DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 5 to 85
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Highlights

  • Fly to Bishkek, explore Ala Too Square
  • Visit Burana Tower, marvel at Issyk-Kul Lake
  • Tour Karakol, overnight in yurts or tents
  • Helicopter to Inylchek Glacier, trek to Camp Iva
  • Cross Putewodnyi Glacier, camp at Merzbacher Meadow

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Off to Kyrgyzstan
  2. Day 2 The Kyrgyz capital welcomes you
  3. Day 3 Bishkek - Karakol
  4. Day 4 Karakol (1800 m) - Karkara Base Camp (2200 m)
  5. Day 5 Karkara Base Camp (2200 m) - Camp Iva (2900 m)
  6. Day 6 Camp Iva (2900 m) - Putevodnyi Glacier (3100 m)
  7. Day 7 Putevodnyi Glacier (3100 m) - Merzbacher Meadow (3400 m)
  8. Day 8 Day trip to Lake Merzbacher (3500 m)
  9. Day 9 Merzbacher meadow (3400 m) - Komsomolsky glacier (3800 m)
  10. Day 10 Komsomolsky Glacier (3800 m) - Diki Glacier (3900 m)
  11. Day 11 Dikij Glacier (3900 m) - Optional: Pik Pesnya Abaya (4901 m)
  12. Day 12 South Inylchek Base Camp (4100 m)
  13. Day 13 At Khan Tengri (7010 m)
  14. Day 14 Helicopter flight to the landing site in Karkara - Lake Issyk-Kul
  15. Day 15 Issyk Kul - Bishkek
  16. Day 16 Bishkek: Bazaar and free time
  17. Day 17 Unfortunately we are going home today
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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4.5
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Number of tours

467

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · June 6th, 2024
    The trip was great. The tour was good in itself, but we didn't make any stops in the oases on the trip through the...
  • Sandra
    · October 30th, 2023
    I still have no words for this incredibly beautiful trip, the great hikes and great moments. I have learned so much...

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17 days
On Merzbacher's Tracks in the Sky Mountains
From Bishkek to Bishkek

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Tour ID: 237826

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan and 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 Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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