Hike to Lake Kol-Tor in the Kegety Gorge with guide

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Price varies by group size

From $360.0

Duration

1 day

Max People

Tour Type

private

Location

Bishkek

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Overview

Hike to Lake Kol-Tor in the Kegety Gorge with guide

Kol-Tor Lake in the Kegety Gorge is a one-day hike to a beautiful, turquoise lake. This lake was formed after an earthquake and is located at an altitude of approximately 2,700 meters. The road to the lake leads through the forest along the banks of a mountain river with clear water. Enjoy walks through spruce forests and dense thickets of wild plants, delighting the eye with vibrant flowers, berries, and foliage. The gorge is abundant with rowan, woodruff, rose hips, raspberries, and barberries; towards the end of the trail, they merge into juniper bushes and alpine meadows. 07:00- meet in your hotel . 07:15-departure . 09:15-arrival at the gorge . 09:30-12:30-hike to the lake . 12:30-14:30-free time at the lake . 14:30-17:00-descent to the parking lot . 17:00-departure to Bishkek . 19:00-arrival in Bishkek The price includes: Transfer throughout the entire route Accompanying guide – tour guide A sea of positivity, positive emotions and impressions! The price does not include: Meals on the hike Personal expenses Trekking poles To overcome the route, it is enough to have average physical fitness.

Included/Excluded

Transfer along the route,
Accompanying guide,
Tourists are provided with trekking sticks,
Hike to the turquoise lake 8 km one way

Tour Plan

Pickup from Bishkek

Meet your driver or guide at your hotel or selected pickup location in Bishkek.
Begin a comfortable journey through Kyrgyzstan’s beautiful countryside toward a traditional rural village.

Traditional Village Experience

Arrive at a traditional Kyrgyz village and discover the peaceful atmosphere of rural life.
Enjoy a guided walk through the village and admire the local homes, open landscapes, and surrounding mountain scenery.
Learn about traditional customs, local culture, and the region’s nomadic heritage.
Experience a scenic drive through the countryside and enjoy beautiful views along the route.
Spend approximately 3.5 hours exploring the village and its surroundings.

Scenic Mountain Viewpoint

Continue to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the surrounding valleys and mountain landscapes.
Enjoy free time to relax, admire the panoramic scenery, and breathe the fresh mountain air.
Capture memorable photographs of the dramatic natural surroundings.
Spend approximately 2 hours enjoying the views and peaceful atmosphere.

Countryside Scenic Drive

Travel through another traditional village area while enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way.
Admire wide valleys, green pastures, mountain peaks, and authentic rural scenery.
Experience the peaceful rhythm of life in the Kyrgyz countryside.
Spend approximately 2.5 hours enjoying the scenic route.

Return to Bishkek

Begin the comfortable two-hour journey back to Bishkek.
Relax and enjoy the changing countryside views during the return drive.
Arrive at your hotel or selected drop-off location, concluding a memorable day of culture, nature, and mountain scenery.