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The Tien Shan
A A trek to the Inilchek Glacier in the heart of the Tien Shan
Ref: EX-TRK
16 days from £0 (minimum 8 passengers)
Destination: Kyrgyzstan  

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The Tien Shan A trek to the Inilchek Glacier in the heart of the Tien Shan
The magnificent pyramidal peak of Khan Tengri (6995m) lies at the eastern end of the Central Tien Shan near the borders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakstan and China. The setting is incomparable: across the Inilchek Glacier lies the mighty Peak Pobeda (7439m), the highest mountain in this natural amphitheatre. We reach the Inilchek glacier by trekking through verdant alpine valleys, past rushing mountain streams and high summer pastures, home to the Kyrgyz nomads in their traditional yurts. Crossing the Tyuz Pass, the landscape changes dramatically to a stunning vista of snow-covered peaks, ice and rock, with views of Nansen Peak (5697m) ahead and the huge glacier stretching far to the east. We reach the grassy Marzbacher glade and, perched above the glacier, enjoy the excellent panoramas of this magnificent, little-known landscape .

Trip Profile:
9 days trekking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4001m, average 3000m. Grade C.

Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
10 nights camping, 2 nights simple hotels, 2 nights guesthouse.

Food:
Full board throughout.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Bishkek; afternoon city tour.
Day 3
To Karakol along the south of Issyk-Kul (lake); visit the archeological complex of Burana Tower.
Day 4
Morning sightseeing; transfer to Dzhergalan, the start point of our trek.
Day 5
Ascend on well-marked trails through fir and juniper forest to alpine meadows and over Dzhergalan Pass (3327m) to the Tyup River valley.
Day 6
Cross Tyup River and climb Ashutor Pass (3649m); decend into Dzanalach valley and camp by the river near Kyrgyz kosh (encampment).
Day 7
Into Turuk valley, follow river to the Turuk Pass (3586m) for excellent mountain views including Khan-Tengri (weather permitting); descend to Echkilitash through an impressive gorge.
Day 8
Easy day alongside the Tyuz River through open rolling landscape.
Day 9
Tough ascent of the Tyuz Pass (4001m) with great views of Inilchek glacier and Tien Shan peaks; descend to Chon-Tash.
Day 10
Along the south of the Inilchek Glacier to the Marzbacher glade between the mountain and the glacier.
Day 11
Day-hike on the glacier and moraines to see the icebergs on Marzbacher Lake.
Day 12
Retrace our steps down the glacier and camp opposite Chon-Tash.
Day 13
Down the Inilchek River valley to the confluence of Inilchek and At-Djailoo Rivers. Drive to the Maida-Adyr.
Day 14
To Karakol.
Day 15
To Bishkek along north of Issyk-Kul via rock paintings.
Day 16
Depart Bishkek; London.

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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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The Tien Shan

A A trek to the Inilchek Glacier in the heart of the Tien Shan

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