How much walking we do in a day as I am already 70 yrs old.

Below you will find the detailed information regarding the daily distances for the Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer tour: Day 2: 10 km / 6.2 miles. Day 3: 10 km / 6.2 miles. Day 4: 8 km / 5 miles. Day 5: 12 km / 7.5 miles. Day 6: 5 km / 3.1 miles. Day 8: 12 km / 7.5 miles.

Are these high intensity trekking?

This trek has been graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate) with five days that include walking. The terrain is generally straightforward. The highest part of this trip is around Son-Kul. We'll sleep at an altitude of 9,895ft (3,016m) and walk up to about 11,480ft (3,500m).

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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bishkek
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant, first taste of Kyrgyz cuisine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bishkek including Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Victory Square, and marble government buildings
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Bishkek (available through sales representative)
Landmarks
Ala-Too Square
Oak Park
Victory Square
Day 2
Ala-Archa National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day hike to Ak-Sai waterfall in Ala-Archa National Park (maximum altitude 9,200ft/2,800m)
Landmarks
Ala-Archa National Park
Ak-Sai waterfall
Day 3
Bishkek - Chon-Kemin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower museum complex including the tower, mausoleums, citadel remains, balbals, and petroglyphs
- Walk to ridge in Chon Kemin for valley views (altitude just over 6,500ft/2,000m)
Landmarks
Burana Tower
Chon Kemin National Park
Day 4
Chon-Kemin - Karakol
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Konorchek Canyons along rocky riverbed
- Visit Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs (Stone Garden collection covering 104 acres/42ha)
- Visit Cholpon-Alta Museum of History
Landmarks
Konorchek Canyons
Boom Gorge
Issyk Kul
Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
Cholpon-Alta Museum of History
Day 5
Karakol - Djety Oguz
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Turnaluu-Kol lake in Jergalan Valley (altitude 8,530ft/2,600m)
Optional Activities
- Thermal baths at Ak-Suu village (payable locally)
Landmarks
Jergalan Valley
Turnaluu-Kol lake
Ak-Suu village
Djety Oguz
Day 6
Djety Oguz - Kochkor
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Djety Oguz Gorge including Seven Bulls and Broken Heart rock formations
- Hike in Barskoon Gorge to Bowl of Manas waterfall
- Visit felt goods workshop in Kochkor and participate in traditional rug manufacturing
Landmarks
Djety Oguz Gorge
Barskoon Gorge
Bowl of Manas waterfall
Kochkor
Day 7
Kochkor - Son-Kul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn about traditional Kyrgyz nomadic lifestyle at Son-Kul
Landmarks
Son-Kul
Kalmak-Ashuu Pass
Day 8
Son-Kul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to mountains from Son-Kul for lake and mountain views (altitude approximately 11,485ft/3,500m)
Landmarks
Son-Kul
Day 9
Son-Kul - Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner followed by folklore show with national musical instruments)
Included Activities
- Folklore show with national musical instruments and traditional performances
Landmarks
Teskey Torpok Pass
Day 10
Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Bishkek (available through sales representative)

Landmarks
Ala-Too Square
Oak Park
Victory Square

Landmarks
Ala-Archa National Park
Ak-Sai waterfall

Landmarks
Burana Tower
Chon Kemin National Park

Landmarks
Konorchek Canyons
Boom Gorge
Issyk Kul
Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
Cholpon-Alta Museum of History

Landmarks
Jergalan Valley
Turnaluu-Kol lake
Ak-Suu village
Djety Oguz

Landmarks
Djety Oguz Gorge
Barskoon Gorge
Bowl of Manas waterfall
Kochkor

Landmarks
Son-Kul
Kalmak-Ashuu Pass

Landmarks
Son-Kul

Landmarks
Teskey Torpok Pass

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Asked on February 5th, 2025
How much walking we do in a day as I am already 70 yrs old.
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2025
  Below you will find the detailed information regarding the daily distances for the Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer tour: Day 2: 10 km / 6.2 miles. Day 3: 10 km / 6.2 miles. Day 4: 8 km / 5 miles. Day 5: 12 km / 7.5 miles. Day 6: 5 km / 3.1 miles. Day 8: 12 km / 7.5 miles.
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Frances
Asked on February 6th, 2024
Are these high intensity trekking?
Tour Details
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2024
  This trek has been graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate) with five days that include walking. The terrain is generally straightforward. The highest part of this trip is around Son-Kul. We'll sleep at an altitude of 9,895ft (3,016m) and walk up to about 11,480ft (3,500m).

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Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer

Itinerary

Bishkek

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ala-Archa National Park

Included Activities

Bishkek - Chon-Kemin

Included Activities

Chon-Kemin - Karakol

Included Activities

Karakol - Djety Oguz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Djety Oguz - Kochkor

Included Activities

Kochkor - Son-Kul

Included Activities

Son-Kul

Included Activities

Son-Kul - Bishkek

Included Activities

Bishkek

Optional Activities

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