This 13-day Song-Kol trek is one of the longest hiking routes we offer in Kyrgyzstan: about 215 km on foot from the Belogorka waterfall near Bishkek over the Kyrgyz range, through the remote valleys of the Suusamyr and Jumgal regions to Song-Kol lake (3,016 m). You cross eight passes up to about 3,760 m, camp by the alpine lakes Sary-Kol and Bash-Kokondu, meet shepherd families on their summer pastures and finish with three nights in yurts at Kilemche and Song-Kol. Pack horses carry the luggage. For strong, experienced trekkers, July to September, private trip for 2–12 people.
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Drinking water
For the first two days we carry bottled water; after that we take water from springs and rivers, boiled for tea and cooking. For drinking bring a water filter or purification tablets – they are hard to find in Central Asia.
What to bring
Broken-in, waterproof trekking boots, sandals for river crossings, warm layers and a down jacket, waterproof jacket and trousers, sun hat, warm hat and gloves, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen, trekking poles, headlamp with spare batteries, a 30–35 l daypack with rain cover, blister kit and personal medicine.
Very fit. You walk 15–23 km and 6–8 hours on most days, cross eight passes up to about 3,760 m and gain almost 10,000 m in total. You should have done multi-day treks before and be used to camping in the mountains. Pack horses carry the luggage.
Eight nights in tents at wild camps by rivers and lakes, one night in a guesthouse in Kyzart with hot shower and sauna, and three nights in yurt camps at Kilemche and Song-Kol. Tents and mats are provided.
Yes. Kyzart on day 9 is reachable by car, so the trek splits into two parts: Belogorka – Kyzart (9 days) and Kyzart – Song-Kol (4 days). For a short taste of Song-Kol see the 3-day Song-Kol trek from Kyzart.
Bottled water for the first two days, then water from springs and rivers, boiled for cooking and tea. Bring a filter or purification tablets for drinking – they are hard to find in Central Asia.
This is a private expedition; the price depends on group size (2–12 people) and dates – the larger the group, the lower the price per person. Send us your dates and we will prepare an offer.
Choose this route if you have two weeks and want the longest, wildest crossing to Song-Kol. Shorter options: the 3-day Song-Kol trek or the 4-day Kol-Ukok trek. All routes: trekking tours in Kyrgyzstan.
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