Ak-Sai Valley in Ala-Archa National Park is a famous destination among climbers and hikers. This five-day trek takes you through the colorful and picturesque valleys of Kyrgyz range in the North. You will have a chance to hike across Ak-Sai and Uchitel glaciers, different mountain ranges and approach snow capped peaks Korona, Semenov, Free Korea and many other that surround the glaciers. The tour begins with journey to Ala-Archa National Park, located 40 km to the south from Bishkek. Upon arrival, the porters are taking over and carrying camping gears for the trek through stunning mountain scenery. Ala-Archa trekking route goes through cool juniper groves and passes many tempestuous rivers, high summits and a wide variety of colorful panoramas with breathtaking landscapes. The alpine meadows are extremely beautiful with its wild flowers and lush grass pastures.
Day 1: Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Ak-Sai
Meet a driver and transfer to Ala-Archa National park. Start trekking after arrival. Distance: 6 km; Vertical: +1100m. PM free time for rest. Overnight in a hut.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Day 2: Ratzek Hut – Ak-Sai Glacier – Ratzek Hut
Distance: 5 km; Vertical: +1000m. Full day hike to Korona Hut in the Korona Peak’s foothills. Enjoy magnificent views of icy walls of Free Korea, Ak-Too, Teke-Tor peaks that surround the glacier and return to Ratzek hut. PM free time before dinner. Overnight in hut.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Ratzek Hut – Uchitel Glacier – Ratzek Hut
Distance: 5 km; Vertical: +300m. Trek up towards Uchitel Glacier with a fascinating view of stunning Korona Peak in front of us. Find a little shelter called Nauka or Science in Russian, which is hidden on the side moraine. Return to Ratzek hut.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Ratzek Hut – Uchitel Peak – Ratzek Hut
Distance: 5 km; Vertical: +1240m. At the gathering day we will reach the top of Uchitel peak at about 4540 m above the sea level to enjoy the magnificent panorama, which opens from the top of the peak over Bishkek and Chui valley. Overnight in a hut.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Ak-Sai – Bishkek
Distance: 6 km; Vertical: -1100m. In the morning we will hike down to Ala-Archa valley. You will meet a driver and will be transferred to Bishkek city. End of services will be at the drop-off point in Bishkek city
Meals: breakfast