11 Day itinerary in Kyrgyzstan, Asia
Trekking to Aksu peak
The Aksu Peak (5355 m) trek in Kyrgyzstan is a most beautiful trekking trip in the world of majestic mountains of the Pamir-Alai. This region of the Turkestan Range is famous for its mind-blowing landscapes reminiscent of South American Patagonia, with the difference that the climate in Central Asia... Read More
By Olga
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish, French, German, Russian
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Bishkek
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Adventure
Walking tour
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Stand beneath the towering 1,500m vertical wall of Aksu Peak (5,355m), a true natural marvel.
Traverse lush juniper forests, alpine meadows, and dramatic gorges teeming with wildflowers.
Cross the Uryam Pass (3,760m) for sweeping vistas of peaks like Parus and Sabakh.
Experience Kyrgyz hospitality in Uzgarysh village, nestled amidst walnut and apricot orchards.
Stand beneath the towering 1,500m vertical wall of Aksu Peak (5,355m), a true natural marvel.
Traverse lush juniper forests, alpine meadows, and dramatic gorges teeming with wildflowers.
Cross the Uryam Pass (3,760m) for sweeping vistas of peaks like Parus and Sabakh.
Experience Kyrgyz hospitality in Uzgarysh village, nestled amidst walnut and apricot orchards.
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Bishkek. Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh.
Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek).
Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Overnight at the hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Day 2
Transfer to Uzgarysh village.
Transfer to Uzgarysh village, the starting point of the trekking. Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The local villagers are very hospitable and engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and apricot gardening.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1200 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Laily-Mazar River Valley, confluence with the Uryam River.
Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +600 m.
In the first half of the day we walk through apple and apricot groves. Towards noon, the valley we travel along narrows into a gorge, and the path crosses the narrow valley of the Layli-Mazar river towards its confluence with the Uryam river.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (1800 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Uryam River Valley.
Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +1100 m.
As we turn into the Uryam valley, we pass through alpine rangelands and across wooded slopes. After we climb a steep and leave behind a narrow section of the gorge, we find ourselves in an upper valley, very picturesque and spacious.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (2900 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Radial hiking to the upper reaches of the Uryam River.
Travel time: 5–6 hours; altitude difference: +400, -400 m.
From our camp we make a one-day trip to the upper reaches of the Uryam valley, one of the most beautiful in the region. On our way we enjoy breathtaking views of some of the most expressive landscapes, which include rocky faces, waterfalls and fragrant flowering meadows.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (2900 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Uryam Pass (3760 m) – Ak-Mechet River Valley.
Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +860 m, -950 m.
Passage across Uryam Pass (3760m) is one of the most spectacular moments of the route. An easy path and splendid scenes accompany us throughout the day.
From the mountain pass we obtain a view of Parus Peak (5037 m) and the top of Sabakh Peak (5283 m). As we descend from the pass, we set a camp, from which we can enjoy the sight of the grandiose north face of Aksu Peak (5355 m).
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Radial hiking to the foot of Aksu peak.
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: +500, -500 m.
Hiking to the foot of the Aksu (5355 m) north face is the culmination of the entire tour. This pyramidal peak with a snow cap has the north face that drops vertically for almost 2 km.
The grandiose cirque is decorated with the following peaks – two-headed Iskander (5120 m), Admiralteyets (5090 m), Petrogradets (5163 m) and Blok (5239 m).
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a tent (2800 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Descent along Ak-Mechet River Valley to Uzgarysh village.
Travel time: 7 hours; altitude difference: -1600 m.
Alternating green meadows and juniper forests, crystal streams and sky-high summits are the main components of the tour’s last day, when we descend along the Ak-Mechet river valley.
At the Uzgarysh village we have a farewell dinner seasoned with oriental hospitality.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at a guest house (1200 m).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Transfer Uzgarysh village – Osh.
After breakfast in a hospitable Kyrgyz house, we will travel back to Osh. Arrival in Osh in the late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time.
We recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar where you can buy national souvenirs or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also take the stairway trail up to the sacred Suleiman-Too Mountain, which takes about half an hour to reach the viewpoint at 1092 meters. From there, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the entire city of Osh. At this viewpoint, you'll find a massive flag of Kyrgyzstan waving and a small mosque called Babur's house (15th-16th centuries), who was the grandson of Tamerlane. The setting of this mountain right in the city center adds to its appeal, and if you go closer to sunset, you'll catch the most breathtaking views.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at a hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10
Domestic flight Osh – Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. Domestic flight to Bishkek. Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Meals: breakfast.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Departure from Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.
Meals: breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (10)
- Lunch (8)
- Dinner (7)
Transport
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Activities
- Meeting and transfers at the airport, group transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Comfortable transportation for the entire route;
- Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh – Bishkek (Economy class, weight limit for luggage is 15 kg).
Not Included
- Cost of international flights.
- Cost of meals not included in the program.
- Medical insurance.
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