3 days trekking tour to Ala-Kul lake 2026

Day 1

Karakol town – Alpine camp Sirota

We depart from the city of Karakol to the Karakol Gorge in the morning. The drive to the trail head will take about 1,5 hours. After we take our lunch bags and walk close to the foot of Karakol peak. It is 7 km one way. Usually it takes 3-3,5 hours and 2h back. Lunch. We spend around one hour and descend back to the alpine camp. Campfire. We divide people in to the groups and make briefing for the next day. Overnight and dinner in yurt

Day 2

Alpine camp – Ala-Kul lake

Early breakfast. Our camp and starting point at 2500m. We cross the bridge and ascend to the lake ala-Kul lake. After about 2-2.5 hours of hiking up the valley, we will stop for rest at a small hut. After, we will continue trekking to the lake. Lunch on the route. The distance is around 10km but 1100m altitude difference.  Walking till the end of the lake or taking a boat or kayak to the other side of the lake (It depends on the situation with melting the ice).

Day 3

Ala-Kul lake – Altyn-Arashan Valley – Karakol

Breakfast. From here, we continue going up again toward the pass (3860m), from which you can see all of the nearby peaks of the Terskey Ala-Too ringing the lake and rising up to over 5000m above sea level.

We descend the gorge to the hot springs of Altyn-Arashan (2500m). The descent takes 3-3,5 hours depending on the pace. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs. Transfer to Karakol by a Soviet 4×4 vehicle

PRICING 2026

This tour can be arranged upon request for any date and pricing below is per person. We also have the flexible cancellation policies — we make it easy if you change your mind. Have a small group of your friends or family? You can choose your own date and you will have your own private guide and transport for your adventure.