Your journey begins! The flight to Kyrgyzstan is overnight.

You arrive in Bishkek early in the morning, where your Kyrgyz tour guide will meet you at the airport. Afterwards, you'll be transferred directly to your hotel, where you can check in early. Just 40 km south of Bishkek, you can already see the first snow-capped 4000-meter peaks. Around midday, you'll set off to explore the city. You'll visit the National Museum and stroll through the lively Osh Bazaar, which entices visitors with its abundance of spices. In the evening, you'll enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today you'll be heading to Ala Archa National Park. The three- to four-hour hike to Ratzek Hut at 3200 meters is particularly worthwhile. The impressive Ak Say Glacier awaits you right behind the hut. If you'd prefer a more relaxed pace, you can turn back halfway with a second guide and visit a stunning waterfall. This will make your first day of trekking a bit more leisurely.

Your journey through Kyrgyzstan begins with a visit to the Burana Tower, a minaret dating back to the Silk Road era. After a six-hour drive, you'll reach the picturesque Song Kul Lake at an altitude of 3,000 meters, nestled in the heart of this nomadic region. There, you'll spend the night in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt.

The Kyrgyz herders have their jailoos, or summer pastures, around the lake. Many stories by Chingiz Aitmatov, Kyrgyzstan's most famous writer, originated in this region. You'll spend the day hiking around the lake and have the opportunity to interact with the nomads.

You drive east along the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, passing poplar, apricot, and apple trees, towards Tamga. The afternoon is yours to enjoy – take a stroll through the village, enjoy a swim in Issyk-Kul, or embark on an approximately three-hour hike to the special stone, Tamga Tash.

The hike takes you through the most beautiful part of the Terskey Alatau Mountains. You'll only be carrying a daypack, hiking through an idyllic valley, past a picturesque waterfall, towards Öguz Bashi (5168 m).

You'll explore the upper part of the valley with its fiery red Jety-Öguz cliffs. The climb is rewarded with a magnificent panorama, offering breathtaking views of Pik Baytor (4700 m) and Pik Aylanma (4800 m). On the way down, you'll have a stunning view of Lake Issyk-Kul.

Today, porters will carry your luggage. You will hike along the Telety River to below the Telety Pass and set up camp on a lush green meadow at an altitude of approximately 3050 m, not far from a waterfall.

The trail begins with a moderate ascent across alpine meadows. Later, you'll climb the rugged scree and the Telety Pass (3780 m) before descending into the Karakol River valley. There, you'll set up camp on a riverbank at 2500 m. Depending on where you camped the previous evening, it's about another 1.5 hours up to the pass.

After the strenuous last few days, you can take a rest day in the beautiful mountain surroundings or join a short hike. In the evening, you have the opportunity to enjoy a Russian sauna (banya).

You'll ascend 900 meters alongside crystal-clear mountain streams to the natural dam of Lake Alakul. Your campsite is located above the lakeshore (3560 m). You can spend the afternoon relaxing at this romantic lake.

The Alakul Pass (3880 m) is the scenic highlight. From the pass, you have a magnificent panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding 5000-meter peaks. The trail descends into the Arashan Valley, where you will set up camp at 2600 m.

A scenic hike leads you upstream along the Arashan River, past meadows of blooming edelweiss. Above the Geldike Valley, the summit of Pik Palatka (4800 m) appears, and ahead, the majestic cliff face of Pik Aksu (5020 m) glistens in the sun.

Today, many options await you: You can either climb the technically easy summit of Chon Kyzyl Tash (approx. 3700 m), take a circular hike through the Anyr Tor Valley, hike deep into the beautiful Arashan Valley (2655 m), or simply enjoy a rest day at the hot springs. The hot springs are not only highly valued by the locals but are also a welcome relief for your muscles.

A roughly four-hour hike will take you to Aksu, where the vehicles will pick you up. In Karakol, there will be time for a stroll through the bazaar and a visit to the old wooden church before continuing on to the northern shore of Issyk-Kul.

For early risers, there's one last chance to take a dip in Issyk-Kul. Afterward, you'll return to Bishkek. You can do some last-minute shopping at the bazaar and enjoy traditional cuisine at a farewell dinner.

You'll begin your journey home with many wonderful memories. You'll be taken to the airport and fly back home with many new experiences.