Altyn Arashan tour
- Duration
- 2 days
- Season
- January – December
- Group
- Private or small group
The Altyn Arashan valley is very famous for the hiking opportunities it offers close to Karakol. Some of the routes are difficult, but the breathtaking landscape always comes as a great reward for your efforts.
You can hike up to the hot springs in a total of 5 or 6 hours. The starting point of the hike is located at the southern end of the town of Teploklyuchenka, which is more commonly called Ak-Suu, about 12 km (7.5 miles) east of Karakol.
The first part of the hike will make you walk along the Arashan River. Surrounded by pine trees and large flowery pastures, the trail begins gently. It is only a few kilometers later that the snowy peaks appear. The journey will become difficult in some places, with a rocky road that gradually climbs upwards. But when you arrive at the top of the trail, you will have a magnificent view of the snowy peaks and the entire valley. You may also encounter mountain goats, deer, and groundhogs and see footprints of bears or snow leopards if you are lucky.
The best, though, comes at the end: after this tiring hike, you’ll get to swim in the hot springs!
From Altyn Arashan, you may continue into a multiday trek to the Ala Kol Lake or to the Jety Oguz Valley.
Itinerary
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1 Karakol – Ak Suu – Altyn Arashan
Early Morning transfer Ak-Suu forestry. Driving time about 30 minutes. Then walk through a beautiful gorge to Altyn-Arashan hot springs. Walking time about 4 to 5hrs with stop for lunch (picnic). After continue to Altyn Arashan. Arrival in Altyn Arashan (Hot spring) Take a hot natural shower. Dinner overnight in guesthouse. Here is Very beautiful scenery, view to always snow covered Palatka peak 5020m.
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2 Altyn Arashan – Anyrty valley - Karakol
After breakfast take a hike to side valley Anyrty for 2hrs then come down to Altyn-Arashan have lunch and walk down to Ak-Suu forestry by the same route as 1st day, this time walking is mostly down so about 3hrs. Arrival in Karakol free time.
Price per person
Depends on how many of you travel together.
- 1 traveller $130 per person
- 2 travellers $100 per person
- 3 travellers $80 per person
- 4 travellers $70 per person
- 5 travellers $60 per person
- 6–12 travellers $55 per person Best value
Included
- Accommodation in Altyn Arashan
- Hot spring
- Meals (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Guide (English speaking)
- Transport go/back
- Mineral water
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Air tickets
- Alcohol
- Tax of bank
- Additional services not mentioned in the program
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