Automobile 350 km, 5 hours
Altitude 600-1700 m
Meeting at the airport "Manas" in Bishkek. Transfer to Tamga village by car. Lunch in cafe on the way. On the way we will stop in the canyon "Fairy Tale" near Issyk-Kul Lake. Upon arrival - accommodation in guesthouse. Meeting with guides, review of the snow conditions and a short lecture on avalanche safety. Dinner.
Automobile 150 km, 2.5 hours
Walking 10-20 km
Altitude 1700-3800-4600 m
Breakfast in the guesthouse. After breakfast departure to the ski area, the trip takes about 1-1.5 hours (70 km). Distance to the glacier 2-5 km by ski. Then you can have one or more ups and downs. It is 500-800 vertical meters once. Lunch on the slopes (fruit, sandwiches, hot tea) taken from the guesthouse. After coming back at the guesthouse - shower, dinner.
Automobile 400 km, 7 hours
Altitude 1700-800-2100 m
Breakfast in the guesthouse. After the breakfast drive to Bishkek city (5 hours). Lunch in the cafe. We continue driving to the Ala-Archa National Park (2100 m). Accommodation in the hotel. Dinner.
Walking 17 km, 8-10 hours
Altitude 1700-3400 m
Hike or ski-touring to the Top Ala-Archa hut (3400 m) takes a full day. You need to carry your own personal belongings, such as a sleeping bag and changeable shoes. The beginning of the way follows through the beautiful forest along the mountain river. There are two river crossings on the bridges but sometimes it is broken and it is necessary to cross into the water. Lunch on the way. Overnight in a mountain hut. Previously, it was a ski base.
Walking 7-20 km
Altitude 3400-4300 m
Breakfast. The ski routs start right from the hut. You can have one or more the ups and downs. It is 500-800 vertical meters once. There are different kinds of routes, from easy to the steep couloirs and ice-falls. It is necessary to use ropes and harness. At the end of the day will be dinner at the hut.
Walking 17 km, 4-6 hours
Automobile 50 km, 1 hour
Altitude 3400-2100-800 m
Breakfast. Hike or skiing down to the Ala-Archa camp and then drive to Bishkek city. Accommodation in the hotel. Dinner.
Automobile 30 km, 1hour
Transfer to the Airport.
You should have insurance coverage for 30,000 US Dollars. The insurance should cover injured transportation.
Guides decide on the avalanche risk levels and choose the route of ascent and descent.
Some ski-touring and avalanche equipment is available for rent.