240 km Expedition Across Wild Kyrgyzstan
An epic 13-day trekking expedition across approximately 240 km of untouched mountain terrain, culminating at the legendary high-altitude lake Song-Kol (3,016 m). This route takes you far beyond popular trails — through remote gorges, high passes above 3,700 m, pristine alpine lakes, and vast nomadic pastures where shepherd families still live in traditional yurts. This is not just a trek — it’s a true exploration.
Format: Private / Small Group
Duration: 13 Days
Start: Bishkek
Season: Jul–Sep
Level: Advanced / Strong Physical Condition
Stay: Tents, 1 Guesthouse, Yurt Camps (Song-Kol)
Transfers: 1.5h to trailhead / 5–6h return
Style: High-Mountain Trek
Meals: Full Board (B/L/D)
Ascent: ↑ 10,381 m
Descent: ↓ 10,461 m
Altitude: 2,110 m – 3,761 m
Difficulty: Challenging
Level: Expedition / Physically Demanding
✔ Experienced mountain guides
✔ Remote alpine terrain
✔ Secure campsites
✔ Daily route & weather planning
✔ Emergency communication
For true explorers who avoid tourist routes.
Ideal for adventurous travelers seeking:
• Wild, untouched mountains
• Nomadic culture
• High passes & remote valleys
• Authentic camping experience
11-day, 200 km high-mountain trek from Belogorka through remote passes, alpine lakes, and nomadic jailoos to Song-Kol, combining wild camping, yurt stays, and authentic cultural encounters.
Day-by-Day Program
Transfer from Bishkek to Belogorka Waterfall. Short scenic walk to the waterfall and picnic lunch.
Begin trekking toward Sokuluk Gorge and camp in the alpine meadow of Kurgak-Tor.
Distance: ~10 km | Overnight: Tent
Cross the impressive Sokuluk Pass (3,740 m) — one of the highest points of the expedition.
Descend into the remote Eastern Karakolka Valley and camp by the river.
Distance: ~20 km | Overnight: Tent
Follow the river valley before ascending toward Chong-Tash Pass (3,200 m).
Wild camping in a secluded alpine landscape surrounded by untouched nature.
Overnight: Tent
Trek deep into the remote Oi-Kaing Gorge and approach Tuz-Ashuu Pass.
A day of pure wilderness with almost no tourist presence.
Overnight: Tent
Gradual ascent across wide jailoos (summer pastures).
Enjoy panoramic views of valleys dotted with yurts, grazing horses, and forested slopes.
Arrive at beautiful Sary-Kol Lake, surrounded by fir trees.
Distance: ~20 km | Overnight: Tent
Traverse rolling hills and nomadic pastures with several small river crossings.
Camp near the hidden alpine Kokondu Lake, far from civilization.
Overnight: Tent
A long trekking day across the vast landscapes of the Jumgal region.
Experience authentic nomadic life, herds of cattle, and traditional yurts along the trail.
Camp near a shepherd’s yurt and enjoy a warm welcome dinner with local families.
Overnight: Tent
Continue trekking toward the high valley of Sandyk.
Lunch near another alpine lake before approaching Kum-Bel Pass (3,600 m).
Camp at the base of the pass in a dramatic mountain setting.
Overnight: Tent
Cross Kum-Bel Pass (3,600 m) and descend into the Kumdu-Suu Valley.
Meet the support team and transfer to Kyzart village.
Comfortable guesthouse stay with hot shower and traditional dinner.
Overnight: Guesthouse
Short transfer to Bazar-Turuk Gorge.
Easy scenic trek to the famous Kilemche Jailoo, known as “the carpet of mountains.”
Stay in a comfortable traditional yurt camp.
Overnight: Yurt Camp
Climb to Jalgyz Karagai Pass (3,400 m) and descend into the vast basin of Song-Kol Lake (3,016 m).
Meet local shepherd families and experience authentic nomadic hospitality.
Overnight: Yurt Camp (Tuz-Ashuu)
Scenic lakeside trekking across wide alpine meadows.
Optional cultural activities and traditional Kyrgyz horse games.
Overnight: Yurt Camp (Tulpar-Tash)
Final ascent over Uzbek Pass with panoramic views of the entire Song-Kol Valley.
Descend to Kyzart and transfer to Kochkor or Bishkek.
End of Expedition.
The price varies based on the number of participants and the season. For detailed information, please contact us directly.
The tours start upon request. The itineraries can be adjusted individually to fit into your schedule and provide you with the best experience. Furthermore, we are happy to create tailor-made tours according to your wishes.
After having solved all the questions and programs confirming we issue an invoice for payment. You can make a bank transfer or pay upon your arrival time in Bishkek before the trip starts.
Kyrgyzstan has a free visa entry for many countries. Please check your availability on the e-visa online service – http://www.evisa.e-gov.kg/
During the trekking, we provide you with pack horses and you can do trekking with your light things. All the heavy things, cooking gear, and your large backpacks will be carried by horses.
Most nights are spent camping in tents deep in the wilderness. The final three nights are in traditional yurts at Song-Kol, and one mid-expedition night is in a comfortable guesthouse — offering hot showers, a sauna, and a well-deserved rest to recharge after long trekking days.
We provide you with mineral water where it is available to buy on the way in the village shops when we travel by vehicle. In fact, will have bottled water for two first days. But during all trek-days, we will not able to carry the much mineral bottled waters, we take water from the springs and rivers for cooking and for tea-coffee after well boiling for sure. For drinking, you can use water filters. We offer you to bring the water purified pills from your side. In Kyrgyzstan, people used to drink from the rivers and spring sources and we don’t use water filters and any pure file pills. Therefore, you will not able to find the water pure file pills or portable filters in Central Asia at all.
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