In the shadow of Khan Tengri, peaks above 6000 m

Day 1. Arrive Almaty, Kazakhstan. Meeting at the airport. Visit to a supermarket to purchase high altitude food.  4-hours’  transfer to Karkara Base Camp (2200 m) - 280 km. Stay in comfortable "walk-in tents" (2200m a.s.l.). Welcome meal and gear check. 

Day 2. Acclimatization hike up to 3600m.

Day 3. Helicopter charter flight to BC Northern Inylchek, 4000m - 35 minutes. Upon arrival, accommodation at the base camp in spacious 2-person tents on wooden platforms.

Day 4 - 13. Summit period.

Day 14. Helicopter flight to BC Karkara.

Day 15. Travel to Almaty, stay at a hotel.

Day 16. Depart hotel for the airport. Fly home.

The best climbing period: July 20 - August 20

Expedition dates - upon request

The prices will be send upon request 

Minimum group size - 4 persons

The expedition fee includes:

* Airport  transfers in Almaty by private vehicles

* 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation at Hotel (3*) in Almaty on a twin sharing basis (at arrival or before departure)

* Transfers to the Central Tien Shan Mountains and back (Almaty – Karkara BC – Almaty) by private vehicles

* Lunchboxes on the way to Karkara BC and on the way back

* Border permit

* Full board Karkara BC accommodation in a comfortable “walk-in” tents

* Sauna\shower in Karkara BC

* Helicopter return charter flight to the Northern Inylchek glacier BC with free change of the departure date (no limitation for luggage overweight)

* Full board North Inylchek BC accommodation– in comfortable “walk-in” tents on wooden platforms with mats, and meal in large mess-tent with tables and chairs

* Hot shower in Northern Inylchek glacier BC 

* Wash basin with warm water

* Toilet in BC

* Tent security in BC

* Consultations on ascension route by an experienced guide

* Translator’s service in Northern Inylchek glacier BC

* Local staffs insurance 

* Walky-Talky 

* Safe box in BC

* Radio communication between Karkara BC, Glacier BC, helicopter and Almaty office

* Weather forecast from the Internet

* First aid in BC

* Electric generator (220V) in BC for mess-tents lighting and charging batteries 

* Evacuation of debris from BC by helicopter

* Ecological duties

The expedition fee does not include:

* Food & personal gear above the BC

* Rescue (travel insurance required)

* Extra hotel nights in in Almaty

* Lunch and evening meal in Almaty

* Sightseeing in Almaty

* Local guide 

* Extra helicopter flight 

* Spending on personal items (alcohol/bottled drinks, laundry, gifts etc.)

* Optional trips and sightseeing tours

* Wireless Internet access in Karkara BC and  Glacier BC 

* Tips

You may rent in our company the following equipment:

Climbing season.

The best period for climbing is 8 July till 25 August 2021.

The duration – 16 days, depending on international airlines.

Food. 

Food will be of the highest standard possible, given the remoteness of the situation. You will take hot meals in Base Camps on the full board basis. On the mountain high-altitude food is not provided.

We are able to accommodate most dietary requirements but do please inform us in advance.

High-altitude food.

According to the itinerary (Day 1), you will have 1-2 hours in the morning before departure from Almaty to Karkara BC for buying high-altitude food that you will need for the climbing due to your wish and taste.

There are different foods and beverages in supermarkets of Almaty, the most popular are: walnuts, dried apricots, almonds, hazelnuts, dry fruits, dates, cashew nuts, fish tins, meat tins, sweets, sugar, salt, chocolate, bread, sausage, cheese, rice, milk, tea, coffee, cornflakes, butter, porridge, biscuits etc.

Buying high-altitude food in Almaty will let you to save the weight of your baggage on international airlines.

The gear.

You may rent in our company the following equipment:

These items 3 & 4 will let you to save the weight of your baggage on international airlines.

Hotel accommodation.

Expedition fee includes one night accommodation in a hotel 3* in Almaty. It may be used upon arrival to Almaty, or on last night before departure, depending on itinerary of international airlines and your choice. 

Additional night at the hotel 3*  - from 20 USD per person / per night.

Visa support and invitation letter.

Please, check if you need to get visa to Kazakhstan.

Most of EU citizens have a visa-free regime in Kazakhstan for a period of 30 days.

To arrange permit to the frontier zone we will need scanned copy of your passport in advance.

Note!  There shouldn't be less than 6 months between the dates of visit and passport date of expiry

Environmental protection.

For preservation of environment the main requirement to the climbers is a releasing of all garbage (packages, cans, etc.) from the climbing route to the BC, giving it to the chief of BC, and KanTengri Expeditions then deliver it by helicopter to Karkara BC.

Personal equipment list:

1. Mountain boots (with overboots) for 6000 meters climbing
2. Crampons (classic) - possible to rent at 40 USD
3. Windproof clothing and thick fleece
4. Downy jacket
5. Sleeping bag (4 seasons)
6. Climbing mattress
7. Rucksack (80-90 l.)
8. Gloves (flees, silk, windproof)
9. Fleece hat windproof
10. Harness
11. 2-meters rope
12. 4 carabines
13. Jumar
14. Descender
15. Head lamp with spare batteries  
16. Knife
17. Thermal underwear
18. Ice axe (classic) -  possible to rent at 40 USD
19. Lighter - 2
20. Sunglasses
21. Sunblock F.50

Booking Procedure.

If you would like to join this expedition, please complete our booking form and send it by e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Once we receive your information, we’ll send you the Invoice for a deposit payment.

Please contact us if you'd like further information and assistance in planning your trip.