Karakol → Altyn-Arashan transfer
Altyn-Arashan hot springs: 16 km of riverbed and boulders above Ak-Suu, only passable in a Soviet UAZ. This route is run by our sister service Arashan Transfer — daily shared departures at 08:00 from $43 a seat, or the whole UAZ.
- Distance30 km
- Drive time2 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $290
Karakol → Altyn-Arashan: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $290 ≈ 25,400 som | $145 | $97 | $73 | — |
English-speaking driver +$15–20 · return — same price. Prices updated 12 October 2026.
The road
Karakol → Ak-Suu on asphalt, then 2–2.5 hours of rough track with two fords, climbing to 2,600 m.
Good to know
- Shared seat: 3,750 som return; private UAZ-469 25,000 som, UAZ-452 31,000 som.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, tolls
- Meet & greet with name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Pay the driver in cash or card — no prepayment for transfers
Karakol → Altyn-Arashan: questions
How do I book Altyn-Arashan?
On arashantransfer.com — pick a date and pay by card, or WhatsApp the same number as RideKG.
Can I split the jeep with other travellers?
Yes, that is what the shared departures and our travel-buddy board are for.
Is it open in winter?
Usually, with winter vehicles; deep snow closes it for a few days at a time.
Travelling solo? Split the car
Our free travel-buddy board — post your route and dates, find others going the same way, and share the car.