Deep in the Central Tien Shan, sandwiched between the Sary-Jaz and Tengri-Tag Mountain Ranges, rests Lake Mertzbacher, otherwise known as “the disappearing lake.”

Lake Mertzbacher

Kyrgyzstan’s Lake Mertzbacher rests at an elevation of 3304 meters and twice a year completely empties into the Inilchek River to be replenished later by glacial runoff.

In actuality, the lake itself is separated into two different pools called the Upper and Lower Lakes.  The Lower Lake is in fact 400 meters lower than the Upper Lake and held together by walls of ice that periodically melt and drain into the valley below.  The Upper Lake has no such feature and remains full year round.  Lake Mertzbacher is the only lake in Kyrgyzstan silk road that “disappears” in this eccentric manner.

Tours, where you will visit Lake Mertzbacher:
19 days

Exiting Kyrgyzstan tourism packages to the Khan Tengri Mountain

We offer you to visit captivating Tien Shan Mountains. During the tour you will meet famous Inylchek Glacier that is located to the east of the Issyk-Kul Lake in the highest and the most dif ...

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2310
Price from 2310 EUR to 3810 EUR per person (the price depends on a group size). The price 2310 EUR per person is available for groups of 6 people.
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21 days

Enchanted rock climbing tour to the fabulous mountains of the Issyk-Kul

We offer you a 21 day tour to the Tien Shan mountains of the Issyk-Kul region. Here you will visit the unique Jeti-Oguz, Echkilitash, Enilchek and At-Jailoo valleys. You will be able to enjo ...

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2410
Price from 2410 EUR to 3995 EUR per person (the price depends on a group size). The price 2410 EUR per person is available for groups of 6 people.
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12 days

Trekking the mountains of the Issyk-Kul region

Nature has endowed Kyrgyzstan with wonderful mountain scenery: snow-capped peaks, clear lakes, swift rivers, magnificent forests... It's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! We offer you a fa ...

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1515
Price from 1515 EUR to 2470 EUR per person (the price depends on a group size). The price 1515 EUR per person is available for groups of 6 people.
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14 days
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Fixed dates for 2020:
07/25/2022 - 08/07/2022

Hike in the Tien Shan: 2 Weeks Tour 2022

The trip we offer you below is a light version of program "To the heart of Tien Shan" and trip to Son-Kul lake. It begins in Bishkek, the capitals city of Kyrgyzstan. By a driven car you are ...

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$2910
The tour price is 2910 USD. The price doesn't depend on the amount of people in a group. The tour will be fulfilled even if only one person buy it.
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14 days
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Fixed dates for 2020:
07/10/2022 - 07/23/2022
07/28/2022 - 08/10/2022
08/07/2022 - 08/20/2022

Trekking to the heart of Tien-Shan 2022

This trek starts in the Karkara Gorge, an amazingly beautiful place, and ends at South Inylchek Base Camp. From the base camp you'll get stunning views of Khan-Tengri Peak (7010 m.) and Pobe ...

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$2540
The tour price is 2720 USD. The price doesn't depend on the amount of people in a group. The tour will be fulfilled even if only one person buy it.
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