Yurts on the Slopes | Skiing Craze in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Fri Feb 11 2022 at 08:30 pm to Fri Feb 18 2022 at 08:45 am

Dubai Airport Terminal 2 | Dubai

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Yurts on the Slopes | Skiing Craze in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
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Nestled in the Tien-Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan with slopes from[masked] meters above sea level and views of white-capped peaks and majestic coniferous forests below lies the best ski resort in all Central Asia! The mild climate from the ice-free Lake Issyk-Kul makes for easy temperatures during the day, so you can sunbathe while you ski and spend the night in cosy heated yurts under starry skies!
With 4 different ski lifts serving 20 kilometres of slopes from beginner to expert, a single day exploring the mountains by ski or snowboard is not enough. During Soviet times the mountain was used as a training base for Olympic athletes, with challenging off-piste runs going as high as 3450 meters, making it the highest ski resort in Central Asia. There is ample opportunity to refresh your skills on the beginner slopes with help from instructors or take your skiing to the next adrenaline level with 8km of expert runs.
From Bishkek to Karakol and all the way up the Tien-Shan mountains, the picturesque Lake Issyk-Kul will always be visible. Even though it’s surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it never freezes in the wintertime, which is why the climate remains so mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below -5C. The second largest mountain-lake in the world is dotted along the edge with ancient sandstone petroglyphs, 10th Century minarets and Turkic stone statues, and plenty of yurts camps too!
Let’s go to Karakol!
Day 0 // Departure
Meeting at Dubai Airport for a flight to Bishkek.
Day 1 // Departure for Karakol
After arrival and immigration clearance, head to hotel for quick rest and breakfast before we start our drive to Karakol. On the way we’ll stop at Lake Issyk-Kul and petroglyph rock-garden. Will reach our guesthouse in time for dinner.
Day 2 // All Day Skiing
After a hearty breakfast and a stop for ski rentals, we’ll head right to the resort. With the base at 2300 meters and lots of slopes for every skill level, day will be well spent. In the late afternoon we’ll head to our yurt camp for dinner and night under the stars.
Day 3 // More Skiing
If you were just getting warmed up, then today is the day to tackle the more challenging slopes! We’ll head back to the resort for all-day skiing and explore the Tien-Shan mountains from top to bottom. Return to yurts in the evening for a campfire dinner.
Day 4 // Explore Karakol
Today we’ll explore the city with its many curiosities and take a horseback ride to picnic lunch. Afternoon drive to lush valleys and sandstone rock formations. Return to guesthouse in the evening for dinner and rest. Alternatively, you can continue skiing.
Day 5 // Hot Springs of Saruu
Today we depart Karakol for the Saruu hot springs where you can bathe all-year round in the sulphurous springs and their healing properties. Afterwards we’ll visit the Barskoon waterfall and take a short trek before arriving in Tosor for dinner and overnight in homestay. Alternatively, you can continue skiing.
Day 6 // Burana Tower to Bishkek
Early morning breakfast before we start our journey back to Bishkek. We’ll stop along the way to see Burana Tower and the Skazka Valley. We’ll reach the city in time for a visit to the bazaar for felt carpet shopping and our final dinner. We’ll take a rest in the hotel before early morning flight the next day to Dubai.
Level:
Easy, variety of slopes from beginner to advanced.
Activities:
Skiing, snowboarding, horse riding, hot springs, sightseeing.
Room & Meals:
Homestay, yurts, guesthouses, all meals included except lunches at resort.
Duration:
6 Days.
Cost:
AED 4650 aed including flights and meals.
Specifically Excluded:
Ski & equipment rental, insurance, PCR test for return, visa costs.
Note: TREKKUP reserves the right to adjust trip itinerary according to best weather conditions for skiing.
See yah on the slopes x
Piotr
050 4848238
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