Kyrgyzstan · Asia

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Trekking and ski base near Issyk-Kul, gateway to Altyn-Arashan hot springs and Ala-Kul pass.

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A vast high-altitude lake with beaches, mountain backdrops and a base for gorge hikes around its shores.

$$$$ · ~$140/day

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Dramatic alpine valleys and glacier-fed trails within day-trip reach of Bishkek.

$$$$ · ~$140/day

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High alpine lake where nomads summer in yurts and horses graze the shoreline.

$$$$ · ~$90/day

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