Trek in Karakol - August

Ciao!
we just did a 4 day trek and it was really awesome! We did it without a guide and it was not a problm, as you meet people on the trek. However, you must bring your own tent, sleeping bag and food (on the third day you will come to Altyn Arashan where there are hot springs and a place where you will get a nice, home cooked dinner). If you do not have any gear you can rent in Karakol (CBT asked 200 som/day for the tent, Eco Tours 150 som/day). If you go from Karakol we recommend to sleep the second night after the pass coming down from Lake Ala Kol (not at the lake as many people do). If you want to know more, find details here: http://www.whenbutnow.com/trekking-karakol-ala-kol-altyn-arashan

cheers,
Fritz

Ciao Fritz and Manu!
thank you for the informations!
We saw the pictuers & read your website, your travel sounds great!
How did you like Uzbekistan? This will be our next destination after Kyrgystan!!

cheers,
Giulia&Fra

Hi
absolutely recommended!!!But in August I imagine it will be baking. We wrote some articles about Uzbekistan also. If you need further info send me amessage with your questions. Regarding housing do not worry. There was a lot of offer and easy to find!
safe travels, in bocca a lupo!
Fritz

Hi
absolutely recommended!!!But in August I imagine it will be baking. We wrote some articles about Uzbekistan also. If you need further info send me amessage with your questions. Regarding housing do not worry. There was a lot of offer and easy to find!
safe travels, in bocca a lupo!
Fritz

ciao Fritz!
sorry for late aswer, I was connected during past days...
I read in your site about the trek you made from Arslanbob: it also sound great! I hope we'll have time in half do to a couple of treks & visit Issik Kul lake.
Where are ou going next? I'll keep following you trought your site, nice travel guys!

... By the way, concerning Uzbekistan, we'd like to ask you some questions:
1) concerning money: is there international ATM or should we bring cash?
2) is it corect that we have to keep all hotel receipts to show for border control? Do we also have to keep restaurant, bus ticket etc. receipts?
3) in general, is it a safe country? is there anything we really shoul pay atteion to?

Grazie!!! ciao
Giulia & Fra

Hi,
You'll love Uzbekistan!!
just quickly regarding your questions:
1) bring piles of cash (dollars are best, but Euros are OK also). Change on the black market,rates are 25% better than the official rate. If you should run out of cash you can withdraw USD at the big hotels
2) yea, you should keep the registrations. But Recently I hear that no one ever asks for them. And no need to keep other receipts. All really hazzle free in Uzbekistan.
3) super safe. Do not worry at all!

Cheers
fritz

Grazie mille Fritz!!!
Enjoy your trip, where are you going next?
cheers,
giulia