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On Merzbacher's Tracks in the Sky Mountains

17 days
Start and end in Bishkek
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Bishkek

    Landmarks
    Bishkek
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ala Too square
    • City sightseeing tour
    Landmarks
    Ala Too Square
  3. Day 3

    Bishkek to Karakol

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower near Tokmok
    • Issyk-Kul Lake viewing
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Issyk-Kul Lake
  4. Day 4

    Karakol to Karkara Base Camp

    Included Activities

    • Karakol town tour
    Landmarks
    Karakol
  5. Day 5

    Karkara Base Camp to Camp Iva

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic helicopter flight
    • Trek to Camp Iva
    Landmarks
    Inyltschek Glacier
  6. Day 6

    Camp Iva to Camp (Moraine crossing)

    Included Activities

    • Moraine trek to Putewodnyi Glacier junction
    Landmarks
    Putewodnyi Glacier
  7. Day 7

    Moraine to Merzbacher-Wiese

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Merzbacher-Wiese
    Landmarks
    Merzbacher-Wiese
    Pik Pionier
    Merzbacher Lake
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  8. Day 8

    Merzbacher Lake excursion

    Included Activities

    • Merzbacher Lake day hike
    • Glacier crossing
    Landmarks
    Merzbacher Lake
  9. Day 9

    Glacier ascent with mountain views

    Included Activities

    • Glacier trek with ice formations
  10. Day 10

    Khan Tengri approach camp

    Included Activities

    • Glacier trek to Khan Tengri approach camp
    Landmarks
    Khan Tengri
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  11. Day 11

    Acclimatization

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Plateau Schmidt
    • Other excursions from camp
    Landmarks
    Plateau Schmidt
  12. Day 12

    Dikij Camp to Southinyltschek Base Camp

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Southinyltschek base camp
    Landmarks
    Khan Tengri
    Pik Pobeda
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  13. Day 13

    Khan Tengri hike

    Included Activities

    • Khan Tengri hike
    Landmarks
    Khan Tengri
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  14. Day 14

    Helicopter return to Karkara and Issyk-Kul

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic helicopter flight from base camp
    • Transfer to Issyk-Kul
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kul Lake
  15. Day 15

    Issyk-Kul to Bishkek

    Included Activities

    • Free time at Issyk-Kul

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Issyk-Kul
    • Shore walk
    Landmarks
    Issyk-Kul Lake
  16. Day 16

    Bishkek

    Included Activities

    • Osh Bazaar visit

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Osh Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Osh Bazaar
  17. Day 17

    Bishkek to Frankfurt

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