Epic Tian Shan Expedition: From Bishkek to Enilchek & Altyn Arashan
5 Days: Bishkek - Skazka - Barskoon - Zheti-Oguz — Enilchek - Altyn-Arashan - Karakol
Day 1: Bishkek - Skazka Canyon - Barskoon
Distance — 365 km
- Early departure from Bishkek
- Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul
- Visit to Skazka Canyon
- Photo stops
- Transfer to the Barskoon Gorge
- Accommodation and rest after the trip
- Overnight stay in a guest house/yurt
Distance — 365 km
- Early departure from Bishkek
- Drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul
- Visit to Skazka Canyon
- Photo stops
- Transfer to the Barskoon Gorge
- Accommodation and rest after the trip
- Overnight stay in a guest house/yurt
Day 2:Barskoon - Zheti-Oguz
Distance — 90 km
- Breakfast
- Morning departure to the Barskoon Gorge
- Hike to one or several waterfalls of Barskoon
- Transfer to the Zheti-Oguz gorge
- Inspection of the rocks
- Overnight stay in a guest house/yurt in Zheti-Oguz
Distance — 90 km
- Breakfast
- Morning departure to the Barskoon Gorge
- Hike to one or several waterfalls of Barskoon
- Transfer to the Zheti-Oguz gorge
- Inspection of the rocks
- Overnight stay in a guest house/yurt in Zheti-Oguz
Day 3: Zheti-Oguz — Enilchek
Distance — 250 km
- Breakfast
- Long but very picturesque transfer to the Enilchek Valley
- Panoramic views of the Khan Tengri and Pobeda massifs (weather permitting)
- Overnight stay in a guest house/mountain camp
Distance — 250 km
- Breakfast
- Long but very picturesque transfer to the Enilchek Valley
- Panoramic views of the Khan Tengri and Pobeda massifs (weather permitting)
- Overnight stay in a guest house/mountain camp
Day 4:Enilchek - Altyn Arashan
Distance — 180 km
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Altyn Arashan
- Bathing in hot radon springs
- Rest and walks in the gorge
- Overnight stay in a guest house
Distance — 180 km
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Altyn Arashan
- Bathing in hot radon springs
- Rest and walks in the gorge
- Overnight stay in a guest house
Day 5: Altyn Arashan - Karakol - Bishkek
Distance — 400 km
- Breakfast
- Descent to the city of Karakol
- Short sightseeing walk (optional)
- Return to Bishkek
Distance — 400 km
- Breakfast
- Descent to the city of Karakol
- Short sightseeing walk (optional)
- Return to Bishkek