Itinerary
- Day 1
Bishkek to Osh
You'll land at Manas International Airport in Bishkek and catch a domestic flight to Osh. Once you arrive, your group meets you at the airport before heading to the hotel. After checking in past 14:00, you'll have the rest of the evening to relax and get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Osh to Aflatun River Valley
Transfer from Osh takes you to Aflatun river valley in the Eastern Tien Shan's Chatkal Range. You'll trek for about 7 hours, climbing 340m to reach the tent camp where the Aflatun and Utur rivers meet under walnut trees. Meals are provided throughout the day to keep your energy up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Osh to Aflatun river valley
- Tent camp setup at Aflatun and Utur rivers confluence
Landmarks Chatkal Range Aflatun River - Day 3
Aflatun River Valley Trek
Today's trek follows the South Aflatun river valley with spruce forests on a good dirt road for roughly 7 hours. You'll gain 630m as you move along the canyon, stopping for lunch in a birch forest by the river. The trail leads to where the rivers converge in a wide valley with green lawns and more spruce forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the birch forest by the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking up South Aflatun river valley to Uyalma tract confluence
- Trek through spruce forests and canyon
- Lunch in birch forest by river
Landmarks South Aflatun River - Day 4
Lake Sary-Chelek
You'll trek over Kuldambes Pass at 2946m with relatively easy terrain, taking in views of Uyalma Valley. After that comes Ashuu Pass at 2551m with views down to Lake Sary-Chelek before you descend into the lake valley. The full day is about 8 hours of trekking with 1016m up and 1016m down total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking over Kuldambes Pass (2946m)
- Crossing Ashuu Pass (2551m)
- Descent to Lake Sary-Chelek valley
- Viewpoint at Ashuu Pass overlooking Lake Sary-Chelek
Landmarks Kuldambes Pass Ashuu Pass Lake Sary-Chelek 
- Day 5
Kara-Suu Valley
Leaving Lake Sary-Chelek, you'll trek upstream along the Sary-Chelek river to where it meets the Makmal river, passing through alpine meadows. You'll reach Makmal Pass at 2654m and stop for lunch there. A simple summit ascent is available if you're interested, then you'll descend along Kurumdu river to Kara-Suu valley. Plan on 7 to 8 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Makmal Pass), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking upstream Sary-Chelek river to Makmal river confluence
- Trek through alpine meadows
- Lunch at Makmal Pass (2654m)
- Descent along Kurumdu river to Kara-Suu valley
Optional Activities
- Simple ascent to nearby summit from Makmal Pass saddle
Landmarks Makmal Pass 
- Day 6
Kara-Suu Lake and Nomadic Experience
An easy descent down the river valley brings you to Lake Kara-Suu (also called Karakamysh), a beautiful alpine lake in a gorge surrounded by Min-Teke mountain views. After lunch, you'll have horseback riding and time to meet nomadic locals to learn about their traditions. This day takes about 4 to 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Lake Kara-Suu (Karakamysh)
- Horseback riding
- Acquaintance with nomadic life
Landmarks Lake Kara-Suu (Karakamysh) Min-Teke Mountain Range - Day 7
Alpine Lakes
Starting from Lake Kara-Suu, you'll make an easy ascent to Kuturma Pass at 2446m, walking through juniper trees and rocks with southern views back to Lake Sary-Chelek. From there, you'll descend steeply through flowering fields to reach Lakes Iri-Kol, Tuyuk-Kol, and Kyla-Kol. Expect about 6 hours with 646m up and 546m down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Kuturma Pass (2446m)
- Trek through juniper trees and rocky terrain
- Trek through flowering fields
- Visit to lakes Iri-Kol, Tuyuk-Kol, and Kyla-Kol
Landmarks Kuturma Pass Lake Iri-Kol Lake Tuyuk-Kol Lake Kyla-Kol 
- Day 8
Osh
You'll trek to the southern section of Lake Sary-Chelek passing through apple orchards and multiple turquoise lakes, with mountain landscapes around each bend. This full day hike covers about 9 hours and drops 940m, then you'll transfer back to Osh for the evening. You'll have time to walk around the city afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trekking through apple orchards to southern Lake Sary-Chelek
- Trek through turquoise lakes region
- Transfer to Osh
Optional Activities
- Walking around Osh city center
Landmarks Lake Sary-Chelek - Day 9
Osh to Edelweiss Meadow Base Camp
After breakfast and a briefing, you'll get your permits sorted and stop at a supermarket before heading out. The transfer follows the famous Pamir Highway with incredible scenery, red mountains, Alay Valley, the winding Taldyk Pass at 3600m, and views of Lenin Peak at 7134m. You'll reach Edelweiss Meadow yurt camp and take a walk to Lukovaya Meadow at 3800m and Achik-Tash Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer along Pamir Highway
- Transfer through Taldyk Pass (3600m)
- Check-in at Edelweiss Meadow yurt camp (3600m)
- Walk to Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800m)
- Walk along Achik-Tash Canyon with pillar rocks and river confluence views
Optional Activities
- Visit supermarket in Osh before departure
Landmarks Pamir Highway Taldyk Pass Lenin Peak Alay Valley Lukovaya Meadow Achik-Tash Canyon - Day 10
Achik-Tash Valley and Tulpar-Kol Lake
An easy hike takes you through Achik-Tash Valley's fjords, past turquoise lakes that shift shape each year. You'll head to Tulpar-Kol Lake, considered sacred where locals believe healing can happen. Walk around the lake from different spots and learn about Kyrgyz nomadic life while watching yaks graze. This walk is about 5 to 6 hours with 260m up and down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Easy hiking through Achik-Tash Valley fjords
- Visit to multiple turquoise alpine lakes
- Trek to Tulpar-Kol Lake
- Walk around Tulpar-Kol Lake from multiple viewpoints
- Learning about nomadic Kyrgyz life and traditions
- Return to yurt camp
Optional Activities
- Prayer at Tulpar-Kol Lake shore
- Ritual bathing or water sprinkle for healing
Landmarks Achik-Tash Valley Tulpar-Kol Lake - Day 11
Petrovskiy Peak
You'll hike to Petrovskiy Peak at 4700m, one of the more accessible peaks near base camp. The ascent reaches about 4100m with 360-degree views of Alay Valley, Zaalaysky Ridge, Lenin Peak, and the maze of lakes in Achik-Tash. The hike takes 3 to 4 hours with 500m of climbing, then you'll return for rest before tomorrow's bigger climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking to Petrovskiy Peak viewpoint (~4100m)
- Panoramic views of Alay Valley, Zaalaysky Ridge, and Lenin Peak
Optional Activities
- Full ascent to Petrovskiy Peak summit (4700m)
Landmarks Petrovskiy Peak Zaalaysky Ridge - Day 12
Sunny Camp 1
You'll trek to 'Sunny' Camp 1 at 4400m through Lukovaya Meadow, Marmot Meadow, and the Spirit Castle of Alay, crossing Puteshestvennikov Pass at 4150m with the best views of Lenin Peak and its glacier. After crossing a mountain river, you'll ascend onto Lenin Glacier, arriving at Camp 1 on the middle moraine. Plan for 6 to 7 hours with 800m of elevation gain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow
- Trek through Marmot Meadow
- Trek through Spirit Castle of Alay
- Crossing Puteshestvennikov (Traveller's) Pass (4150m)
- Break at pass with panoramic views
- Descent from pass
- Crossing mountain river
- Ascent on Lenin Glacier
- Arrival at 'Sunny' Camp 1 (4400m)
Landmarks Puteshestvennikov Pass Lenin Glacier - Day 13
Yukhin Peak Ascent
This is an acclimatization day where you'll do a guided ascent to Yukhin Peak at 5130m without technical climbing gear. You'll cross Lenin Glacier, go up the left moraine as slopes steepen to 20 to 25 degrees, move through a couloir reaching 30 degrees (mostly snow and scree), then reach the upper plateau and summit. It's about 6 to 7 hours with 730m up and down, then back to Camp 1.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traverse Lenin Glacier
- Ascent of left moraine ridge
- Ascent through couloir to Yukhin Peak (5130m)
- Summit of Yukhin Peak
- Descent via same route
Landmarks Yukhin Peak - Day 14
Edelweiss Meadow Base Camp
You'll descend from 'Sunny' Camp 1 back to Edelweiss Meadow base camp at 3600m using the familiar Traveller's Pass route. Along the way, you'll see colored rocks, stone towers, and the 'Land's Edge' canyon in Achik-Tash river valley. The descent takes about 5 hours with 800m down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Edelweiss Meadow Base Camp (3600m)
- Trek through Traveller's Pass route
- Views of colored rocks and stone towers
- Views of 'Land's Edge' canyon in Achik-Tash river valley
Landmarks Achik-Tash Canyon (Land's Edge) - Day 15
Edelweiss Meadow to Osh
After lunch, you'll transfer to Osh through Alay Valley, crossing high-altitude Taldyk Pass at 3645m and Chiirchik Pass at 2408m. Once in Osh, you'll check in and have free time to explore. Optional activities include the city center, the local bazaar for souvenirs, shopping streets with street food, or climbing Suleiman-Too Mountain at 1092m for panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer through Alay Valley
- Transfer over Taldyk Pass (3645m)
- Transfer over Chiirchik Pass (2408m)
- Transfer to Osh
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walk through city center
- Visit to local bazaar
- Shopping street exploration
- Ascent of Suleiman-Too Mountain (1092m) stairway trail (~30 minutes to viewpoint)
- Visit to Babur's house mosque (15th-16th centuries) at Suleiman-Too mountain viewpoint
Landmarks Suleiman-Too Mountain Babur's House Mosque - Day 16
Osh to Bishkek
You'll transfer to Osh airport for a domestic flight to Bishkek. After meeting your group at Bishkek airport, you'll transfer to the hotel, checking in after 14:00. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Osh airport
- Meeting at Bishkek airport
- Transfer to hotel in Bishkek
- Day 17
Departure
Head to the airport for your final transfer, marking the end of the tour program.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
