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Ala Archa National Park: A Hiker's Paradise Near the Capital City
4.9
89 Ratings
Bishkek
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Ala Archa National Park, a hiker’s paradise just 38km from the capital city. Explore stunning mountain trails, glaciers, and waterfalls, then indulge in local cuisine at a national restaurant.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ala-Archa Gorge - In the morning after pickup from your hotel we’ll head to Ala Archa straight away. The road will take us about 50 minutes. Once we get to the park you’ll be given a pair of trekking poles to start the hike with your guide at the foot of mountains. Our aim is to reach the Ak Sai waterfall (4km) or if it seems too long for you, the Broken Heart point (2km). Along the laid trail to the destination you’ll have some stops to enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains, coniferous forests and a river. Once we reach the waterfall you’ll have some time up there to walk around and take some stunning pictures. Descending down. Return to Bishkek.
- Bishkek - On the way back to the city we’re inviting you to have a complimentary lunch at a national restaurant just to get a slight idea of the Kyrgyz cuisine. That’s gonna be delicious, we bet! Drop off at your hotel upon arrival in Bishkek. End of the tour. Have a beautiful evening!
What's Included
- Trekking poles provided for hiking support
- Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All admission fees included
- Lunch included in the tour
Additional Information
The Ala Archa National Park, only 38km from the capital city, is an exceptional hiker’s retreat established in 1976 by the Soviet administration. It boasts a diverse range of animal species, mountain climbing opportunities, and places of relaxation and fitness. With an altitude varying from 2000 to 4000 meters above sea level, it offers numerous hiking trails leading to glaciers and waterfalls up in the mountains. A refreshing nature trail followed by a culinary experience at a local eatery is all that it takes to make your holiday memorable!
Location
Ala-Archa Gorge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(89 Ratings)
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Juliewb2163wr
Jul 25, 2024
A day trip not to miss - Great communication from Boca and a great trip out of the city. A beautiful hike to the waterfall with stops along the way to take photos. Boca was on hand to answer any questions and was thoughtful and attentive throughout the trip. A great lunch stop for local food and Adi (our driver) got us back to our accommodation.
Highly recommend this day trip out of Bishkek! Thanks Boca and Adi.
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Lisa_b
Jul 21, 2024
Must do tour if you're in the area! - Baiel was a fantastic guide!! Funny, personable, and knowledgeable. Amazing scenery in the mountains and the food stop on the way back was outstanding! Thanks for a great day.
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S7533vwannea
Jul 16, 2024
A Good Summer Hike - This is a good hike if you are an outdoor enthusiast but not a seasoned trekker. The lunch at Ak Bata restaurant was delicious. We accidentally left a cell phone there and returned hours later to find it safely stored in the administrator’s cabinet.
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Felixilee9000
Jul 7, 2024
Spectacular views - My husband and I joined our guide Baiel for a lovely day of hiking in Ala-Archa. The trail was in decent condition and the views were spectacular.
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Lisabrimhall
Jun 29, 2024
Fantastic hike and guide! - Baiel was a fantastic guide!! He was energetic, friendly, and fun! If I had more time, I would definitely love to do another hike with him.
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Alstonelopez
Jun 20, 2024
Top notch services - .Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Ventura Travels. From the prompt and helpful communication with Ash to the excellent guiding by Baiel and the patient driving of Ady, everything was top-notch. The day trip to Ala Archa national park was truly memorable, and I would highly recommend Ventura Travels to anyone looking to explore Kyrgyzstan. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Idvcorreia
Jun 12, 2024
Great Day at Ala Archa - Baiel was a wonderful guide, who provided a great experience in the beautiful National Park! Baiel was very knowledgeable and attentive, finding the best spots for pictures, great communication and always in time.
If you are looking for a great day tour from Bishkek, I definitely recommend this route and Baiel as guide!
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William
Jun 7, 2024
Great Family outing - We had a great walk/picnic with our guide, Bek. We have two small children and they were really accommodating with their daily schedule and catering the trip to our needs.
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Dream15734248732
Jun 5, 2024
Fantastic hike and lunch - We had a fantastic day with Bek and Rayum! The hike was incredible and it was great to learn more about Kyrgyzstan. The lunch was also delicious! We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Alexander
May 25, 2024
Perfect Guide to National Park - Boca and Adi are our guide and driver and we didn’t expect they will give us such an over-pleasant and wonderful trip! The Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, although he is young, but he is experienced in giving tour!
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