This 7-day trek covers a major section of the full 9-day Ak-Suu Transverse, one of Kyrgyzstan’s most breathtaking long-distance routes. Starting from Boz-Uchuk Lakes and finishing at Jeti-Ögüz, the trail takes you across alpine passes, turquoise lakes, and glaciated valleys. Enjoy authentic yurt and tent stays, soak in Altyn Arashan’s wild hot springs, and marvel at the turquoise beauty of Ala-Kul Lake before ending beneath the red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz.

📍 Route: Karakol → Boz-Uchuk Lakes → Almaluu Gorge → Altyn Arashan → Ala-Kul → Karakol Gorge → Teleti → Kok-Jaik / Jeti-Ögüz
📅 Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
🏕 Accommodation: Yurts, tents, guesthouses
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

🏔 Main Highlights
Mountain Passes (6):
• Boz-Uchuk Pass — 3,460 m (Moderate)
• Ailanysh Pass — 3,676 m (Challenging)
• Ortok Pass — 3,650 m (Moderate)
• Ala-Kul North Pass — 3,906 m (Challenging)
• Teleti Pass — 3,792 m (Moderate)

Key Lakes (2):
• Boz-Uchuk Lakes — 3,220 m
• Ala-Kul Lake — 3,550 m, turquoise alpine lake framed by 5,000+ m peaks

Route Highlights:
• Trek through lush alpine meadows, glaciated valleys, and forested slopes
• Relax in natural hot springs at Altyn Arashan
• Camp beside stunning Ala-Kul Lake
• Cross 6 high mountain passes of the Issyk-Kul region
• End your journey at the iconic red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz and Broken Heart Rock

Requirements

• Basic physical readiness recommended for high-altitude trekking

• Hiking boots, warm clothing, waterproof layers

• Ability to walk 5–7 hours per day on steep, rocky terrain

• Travel insurance covering trekking activities

Transfer from Karakol to Turgen Gorge (~1 h). Trek to Boz-Uchuk Ashuu Pass (3,460 m) and visit Boz-Uchuk Lakes for sunset.
Trekking distance: 12 km | Time: 6–7 h
Accommodation: Yurt camp | 🍽 Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 — Boz-Uchuk Lakes → Almaluu Gorge
Trek 13 km via scenic ridges overlooking Ak-Suu glacier wall.
Trekking distance: 13 km | Time: 5–6 h
Accommodation: Yurt camp | 🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross Ortok Pass (3,650 m) and descend into Altyn Arashan Valley. Relax in natural hot springs.
Trekking distance: 14 km | Time: 5–6 h
Accommodation: Yurt camp / Yurt | 🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend Ala-Kul North Pass (3,906 m) and descend to camp beside Ala-Kul Lake (3,550 m).
Trekking distance: 15 km | Time: 7–8 h
Accommodation: Tent camp | 🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, you may explore the nearby glacier before we begin our descent. From camp, we head west along a scenic trail. The 11 km route takes about 4 hours, longer if you prefer an easier pace downhill.

Reaching the valley, we take a well-deserved lunch break after the steep descent. Then we cross the bridge and continue about 200 meters up the valley to our campsite for the night.

Trekking distance: 11 km
Altitude difference: +200 m / –1100 m

Ascend through Teleti Valley and cross Teleti Pass (3,792 m). Descend to Kok-Jaik pasture for camp.
Trekking distance: 15 km | Time: 6–7 h
Accommodation: Tent camp | 🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through lush meadows to Jeti-Ögüz Valley,enjoy a panoramic view of the Broken Heart Rock and have lunch in the area. .Optional transfer to Karakol.
Trekking distance: 13 km | Time: 4–5 h
Accommodation: Not included | 🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch