Option №1. Helicopter excursion (1 day).
Day 1. Helicopter flight to the foot of Khan Tengri peak.
Departure from the camp at 08:00 on a super-modern helicopter MI-171 over the mountains of the Central Tien Shan to the foot of the highest point of Kazakhstan - Khan Tengri peak, 7010m. During the flight, you will see the headwaters of the mighty mountain rivers Karkara and Sary Zhaz, giant glaciers of Semenov, Mushketov, North and South Inylchek, Lake Mertsbacher, snow-capped peaks of Sary Zhas and Tengri Tag ranges (Bayankol peaks 5791m., Kazakhstan 5761m., 5461m., Marble Wall 6400m., Przhevalsky 6300m., Shatyor 6500m). The helicopter will land on the North Inylchek glacier (4000m) opposite to the 3 km North Face of Khan Tengri peak.
We will take a walk on the glacier and an excursion to the “Northern Inylchek” Base Camp, where we will meet participants of mountaineering expeditions from different countries of the world, who came here to climb the peak of Khan Tengri. From here, through binoculars, it will be possible to see the Khan Tengri black and yellow marble wall, which is stunning in its grandeur, as well as the climbers themselves, climbing the classical route to the mountain.
Return flight to the Base Camp "Karkara". Departure to Almaty or to Lake Issyk Kul.
Notes:
- You shall arrive to the BC not later than 07:30 in flight day (or in the previous evening).
- There is an availability for extra service order and payment on-site: accommodation – 10$; meals: breakfast – 10$, lunch – 15$, dinner – 20 $.
- The helicopter flight depends on weather forecast. In case of cancelling helicopter flight, the payment will be refunded to the quests.
- The dates is discussed forehead a week prior to trip, with the rights of joining other passengers.
The price for 1 person - TBC
* The payment in tenge according to National Bank rate on the day of payment.
The price includes:
- Helicopter flight to the foot of Khan Tengri;
- Border passes (passport scans, not later than 7 days before the tour starts)
Option №2. The Weekend (three days).
Program:
Day 1. Friday. Almaty –«Кarkara» BC.
Drive (280 km) on the route Almaty city – Chilik village – Kegen village – «Karkara» Base Camp (2200 m a.s.l). Accommodations by choice: double camping tents in European style or exotic 8 person Kazakh yurts. Dinner at the restaurant. Leisure time: karaoke bar, sauna, night bonfire under the sky full of stars.
Day 2. Saturday. Walking on the Alpine meadows on the panoramic point, 3550 m.
Breakfast at the restaurant. Guided walking tour in picturesque surroundings - along the Karkara river through meadows full of alpine flowers, through coniferous forest up to the panoramic point 3550m. From here you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges. From the top point, it is possible to see the peak of Khan Tengri (7010m) surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Central Tien Shan in the south, and the valley of the Issyk Kul lake in the west. Descent to Base Camp for dinner.
After the rest - collecting mushrooms in the nearby forest, fishing in the Karkara River, sauna, bar, volleyball, football, table tennis, shooting from the national bow. Dinner.
Day 3. Sunday. Helicopter flight to the foot of Khan Tengri peak, 7010m.
Breakfast at the restaurant. Departure from the camp at 08:00 by a super-modern helicopter MI-171 over the mountains of the Central Tien Shan to the foot of the highest peak of Kazakhstan - Khan Tengri peak (7010 m). During the flight, you will see the headwaters of the mighty mountain rivers Karkara and Sary Zhaz, giant glaciers of Semenov, Mushketov, North and South Inylchek, Lake Mertsbacher, snow-capped peaks of the ranges of Sary Zhas and Tengri Tag (Bayankol peaks 5791m, Kazakhstan 5761 m, 5461 m, Marble Wall 6400 m, Przhevalsky 6300 m, Shater 6500 m). The helicopter will land on the North Inylchek glacier (4000m) opposite the 3 km North Face of Khan Tengri peak.
We will take a walk on the glacier and an excursion to the “Northern Inylchek” Base Camp, where we will meet participants of mountaineering expeditions from different countries of the world, who came here to climb the peak of Khan Tengri. From here, through binoculars, it will be possible to see the Khan Tengri black and yellow marble wall, which is stunning in its grandeur, as well as the climbers themselves, climbing the classical route to the mountain.
Return flight to the "Karkara"Base Camp. Departure to Almaty or to Lake Issyk Kul.
The price per person:
Including group transfer from Almaty and back – TBC
Without transfer (by own car) - TBC
* The payment in tenge according to National Bank rate on the day of payment.
The price includes:
- Accommodation in big double camping tents or yurt (according to your wish) – 2 nights
- 3 hot meals at the restaurant of the Base Camp (vegetarian menu availability)
- Helicopter flight to the foot of Khan Tengri
- Sauna & shower
- Guide
- Border passes (passport scans, not later than 7 days before the tour starts)
- (*)Transfer Almaty - «Karkara» Base Camp – Almaty
The price does not include:
- Bar bills
- Meals on the way
Note: The possibility of helicopter flight depends on weather conditions. In case, that the helicopter flight does not take place, the guests will be returned the previously paid money under the minus of accommodation cost, meals and transfers.