Kyrgyzstan Climbing, Uchitel and Yukhin Peaks

When you arrive at Manas International Airport, your guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to Bishkek. After hotel check-in, with early check-in included, you’ll have some time to rest and settle in after your journey.

Your city tour begins with a visit to Osh Bazaar, one of the most lively markets in Central Asia. It is a great place to wander through stalls of spices, dried fruits, handmade crafts, and other local products that give you a feel for everyday life in the region.

Next, you will enjoy a walking tour of central Bishkek. At Ala-Too Square, you’ll see the Manas Monument and the National Flag, along with the changing of the guard. Nearby are the Monument to the 2010 Revolution and the White House. You will also pass through the old Ala-Too Square, where a Lenin statue and Soviet-era buildings can still be seen.

The route continues through Oak Park, known for its open-air gallery and the monument to Kurmanzhan Datka, a famous female military leader. The walk ends at Victory Square, a memorial dedicated to those who died during the Great Patriotic War.

Lunch and dinner will be enjoyed at local cafes, and you will spend the night in a hotel in Bishkek.

After breakfast, you will head to Ala-Archa National Park, located just outside Bishkek. From here, your trek to the well-known Ratsek Hut begins.

The trail leaves the main road and leads through a beautiful forest before gradually climbing the mountainside. The hike to Ratsek Hut is one of the most scenic in the park. The distance from the park entrance to the hut is around 8–9 km, and the walk usually takes about 4–5 hours, depending on your pace.

Once you arrive, you can settle into your cabin, relax, and enjoy dinner in the mountain surroundings.

After breakfast, you’ll head out for an acclimatization hike to Znaniya Lake and Uchitel’s Hut. Lunch boxes will be provided for the day. The hike takes about 4–5 hours.

In the evening, you’ll return to Ratsek Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, you’ll begin the ascent of Uchitel Peak. The route crosses rocky scree and snowy sections, making for a rewarding mountain day. Lunch boxes will be provided.

After reaching the summit, you’ll descend back to Ratsek Hut, continue down to Ala-Archa National Park, and transfer to Bishkek. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local cafe.

In the morning, you’ll transfer to Manas Airport and fly from Bishkek to Osh. Once you arrive in Osh, you will continue by road to Achyk-Tash Base Camp. Lunch boxes will be provided along the way.

You’ll spend the night in tents at the base camp, with dinner included.

Today’s acclimatization hike takes you to the ridge of nearby Petrovsky Peak, at an altitude of 4,200 meters. From the top, you’ll enjoy wide-open views of the valley and the Achyk-Tash area.

If you prefer a quieter day, you can stay at base camp and rest before the approach to Camp 1.

In the evening, return to base camp for dinner and an overnight stay in tents.

After breakfast, you’ll continue toward Camp 1 via Puteshestvennikov Pass, which lies at 4,150 meters. The climb usually takes 1 to 1.5 hours along a good trail, and the pass offers excellent views of Yukhin Peak and Lenin Peak. There may sometimes be snow on the pass.

From there, the route descends to the left moraine of the glacier and then continues upward for about three more hours. After carefully crossing the river, you will follow the left moraine of the glacier until reaching Camp 1.

After breakfast, you’ll begin the ascent of Yukhin Peak, which stands at 5,130 meters. This classic route does not require steep rock or ice climbing, special equipment, or advanced mountaineering experience.

From the summit, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of the north face of Lenin Peak and the Alay Valley. After descending, return to Camp 1 for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you’ll begin the descent back to base camp. The route includes a short climb followed by around four hours of steady downhill walking.

Once back at camp, you can take a shower, rest, and celebrate the successful completion of your trek. Dinner and overnight will be in tents at Achyk-Tash Base Camp.

Today you leave the mountains and return to Osh. Lunch boxes will be provided during the journey.

After checking into your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore the city, visit the bazaar and shops, or simply relax. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel in Osh.

Early in the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. This marks the end of the itinerary.