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 South Inylchek, 4000m - 35 minutes.
Day 4. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.
Day 5. Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.
Day 6. Climb to the C1, 4600m.
Day 7. Climb to the C2, 5300m.
Day 8. Climb to the C3, 5700m.
Day 9. Climb to the C4, 6400m.
Day 10. Descent to the C1, 4600m.
Day 11. Descent to the BC.
Day 12. Rest day.
Day 13. Climb to the C1.
Day 14. Climb to the C2.
Day 15. Climb to the C3.
Day 16. Climb to the C4.
Day 17. Climb to the C 5, 6900m.
Day 18. Climb to the C6, 7100m.
Day 19. Ascent of summit and descent to the C5.
Day 20. Descent to the C3.
Day 21. Descent to the C1.
Day 22. Descent to the BC.
Days 23 - 26.Weather contingency day.
Day 27. Helicopter flight to BC Karkara.
Day 28. Travel to Almaty, stay at a hotel.
Day 29. Depart hotel for the airport. Fly home.
Duration: 29 days
The best period: July - August
Dates - at request
The prices will be send upon request
The expedition fee includes:
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Invitation and double visa support
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Meeting and seeing off at the Almaty Airport
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All transfers
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Interpreter's service
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Hotel accommodation on double basis in Almaty (overnight)
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Dinner in Almaty
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Registration in the local police office
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Insurance of local staff
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Royalty
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Entrance fee for the border region
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Ecological duties
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Reconfirmation of tickets
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Helicopter flights to the BC on the glacier as per the tour program (in July-August only)
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Tents for 2 persons in all BC
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Three meals a day in BC
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Lunch-box on the way to Karkara BC and back to Almaty
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Mess-tent with tables and chairs
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Kitchen-tent
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Cooking-accessories in BC
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Cook
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Saunas or shower in the BC
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Toilet in BC
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Evacuation of debris form BC
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Medical aid in the BC
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Consultations by an experienced guide
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Radio communication between BC, Almaty office, helicopter
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Walky-Talky (one for a group)
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Electrical generator (220 V) in BC for mess - tents lighting and charging batteries
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Filling up the empty gas -cylinder EPI GAS by local gas (propane and butane) - 3 pieces p/p
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:
1.KOVEA stove |
30 USD per piece |
2.KOVEA gas cylinders |
10 USD per balloon |
3."Red Fox" or similar high altitude double tent |
215 USD per tent |
4.Ropes 50 meters |
80 USD per rope |
Climbing season.
The best period for climbing is 15 July till 25 August 2021.
The duration – 29 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:
1.KOVEA stove |
30 USD per piece |
2.KOVEA gas cylinders |
10 USD per balloon |
3."Red Fox" or similar high altitude double tent |
215 USD per tent |
4.Ropes 50 meters |
80 USD per rope |
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 60 USD per person / per night.
Visa support and invitation letter.
Please, check if you need to get visa to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
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:
- Mountain boots (with overboots) for 6000 meters climbing
- Crampons (classic) - possible to rent at 40 USD
- Windproof clothing and thick fleece
- Downy jacket
- Sleeping bag (4 seasons)
- Climbing mattress
- Rucksack (80-90 l.)
- Gloves (flees, silk, windproof)
- Fleece hat windproof
- Harness
- 2-meters rope
- 4 carabines
- Jumar
- Descender
- Head lamp with spare batteries
- Knife
- Thermal underwear
- Ice axe (classic) - possible to rent at 40 USD
- Lighter - 2
- Sunglasses
- 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.
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Your full name (as in Passport) |
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Date of birth |
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Nationality |
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Passport details (number of the document, dates of issue and expiry) |
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Mountaineering experience (your best achievements during last 3 years) |
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Home address |
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Expedition name |
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Dates of expedition |
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Number of insurance policy |
Please contact us if you'd like further information and assistance in planning your trip.