Alamedin to Issyk-Ata Trek — 7 Days
About this tour
A one-week trek that starts barely an hour from Bishkek. You walk up the picturesque Alamedin gorge along the river to the Jiny-Suu, take the left branch at 'the Fork' and climb the Ashuu-Tor gorge to its beautiful mountain lakes.
After crossing the Alamedin East pass you descend the Issyk-Ata gorge to the resort famous for its healing mineral springs.
Highlights
- Ashuu-Tor mountain lakes
- Alamedin East pass
- Issyk-Ata mineral springs
- Starts close to Bishkek — little driving
Group departures
Join a group on one of these dates, or propose your own. A departure is guaranteed once 2 travellers have joined, and the price per person drops as the group grows.
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- Price drops as people join
- Set your own group limit
Itinerary
01
Day
Arrival in Bishkek
Arrival, check-in at a hotel or guesthouse and a city tour.
02
Day
Alamedin gorge
Drive to the Alamedin gorge and walk up along the Alamedin river to the Jiny-Suu. Night in tents.
03
Day
The Fork
Walk to 'the Fork', where the gorge divides, and up the left branch. Night in tents.
04
Day
Ashuu-Tor lakes
Up the Ashuu-Tor gorge and in the afternoon to the picturesque Ashuu-Tor lakes. Night in tents.
05
Day
Towards the Alamedin East pass
Climbing towards the Alamedin East pass. Night in tents.
06
Day
Alamedin East pass – Issyk-Ata
Over the pass and down into the Issyk-Ata gorge. Night in tents.
07
Day
Issyk-Ata – Bishkek
Down the Issyk-Ata gorge to the resort famous for its mineral springs, return to Bishkek and departure.
What's included
Included
Private transport for the whole route (car for up to 3 travellers, minibus for larger groups)
English-speaking guide
1 night in hotels, guesthouses or yurt camps (shared twin rooms)
5 nights camping: tents, camp kitchen and a cook
Breakfast and dinner every day
Picnic lunches on trekking, riding and walking days
Pack horses with a horseman for the luggage and camping gear
Entrance tickets and park fees
Not included
International flights
Visa fees (if you need a visa)
Travel insurance
Single room supplement: $30 (1 night × $30), if you prefer a room of your own
Lunch on travel days
Sleeping bag and mat (ask us if you need to rent one)
Drinks and snacks
Tips for your guide, driver and horsemen
Personal expenses
Who is this tour for?
- Hikers with good fitness — walking days last 5–7 hours
- Travellers who want wild mountain country and nights under the stars
- Travellers with a week who prefer walking to driving
Difficulty & safety
Walking days last 5–7 hours. Drink plenty of water, keep a steady pace on the first days and tell your guide about any headache or dizziness. Mountain weather changes quickly — always carry a warm layer and a rain jacket.
What to bring
Warm clothes — nights in the mountains are cold
Hiking boots
Rain jacket
Sunscreen and sun hat
Sleeping mat
Sleeping bag
