Issyk-Kul Region
Altyn-Arashan ("golden spring") is a high valley above Karakol, reached by a rough 4x4 track or a scenic day's trek. At the top, simple guesthouses cluster around natural hot springs where you can soak with a view of surrounding snow peaks a well-earned reward after the journey up. The valley is also the starting point for treks toward Ala-Kol, one of the most photographed alpine lakes in the country.
Best season: June to September
Nine days through Son-Kul, Kel-Suu and Issyk-Kul, with yurt stays, horseback riding, a lake hike, canyons, a waterfall and an eagle hunting demonstration.
A five-day Kyrgyzstan group adventure along Issyk-Kul’s southern shore, with canyon walks, an eagle hunting demonstration, horseback riding to a waterfall and a mountain stay at Altyn-Arashan.
A five-day Kyrgyzstan group adventure featuring Son-Kul, Issyk-Kul, Altyn-Arashan, an eagle hunting demonstration and a horseback journey toward Ala-Kul Pass.
A 7-day Kyrgyzstan group adventure featuring Son-Kul, Issyk-Kul, Kok-Jaiyk and Altyn-Arashan, with horseback riding, canyon visits and an adaptable Ala-Kul mountain excursion.
A 10-day group adventure through Kyrgyzstan’s alpine lakes, remote valleys and nomadic regions, with horseback excursions, a high-altitude hike and yurt stays.
A 7-day Kyrgyzstan group adventure featuring Ala-Archa, Chon-Kemin, Issyk-Kul, Kok-Jaiyk and Altyn-Arashan, with horseback activities and an eagle hunting demonstration.
An 8-day Kyrgyzstan group adventure combining horseback journeys to Song-Kol, a trek to Kel-Suu, village hospitality, canyon walks and the Altyn-Arashan mountains.
