Ala Archa and Chunkurchak: Bishkek's Natural Wonders

Explore Ala Archa’s rugged beauty and Chunkurchak’s serene landscapes. Join our full-day adventure for an unforgettable nature experience near Bishkek.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bishkek - Our guide and driver will pick you up early from your hotel in Bishkek and drive you to Ala-Archa National Park, just 40 km away. Within an hour, you’ll be immersed in the stunning scenery of Ala-Archa, with its rushing mountain river, towering snowy peaks, and juniper-covered slopes leading to alpine meadows bursting with flowers.
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What's Included
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Lunch box and bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (pick up/drop off hotel)
  • Entry tickets to Ala Archa National Park and Ata Beit Memorial
What's Not Included
  • Zip Line (6USD per ticket)
  • Horseback riding(17USD per hour of horseback riding)
  • Suspension bridge(6USD per ticket)
  • Archery masterclass(6USD per person)
Additional Information

Join this day-long adventure to explore two of the most renowned natural spots near Bishkek. Begin at Ala Archa National Park, where rugged mountains and clear streams set the stage for an exploration of wild beauty. A short journey from Bishkek, this park captivates with its diverse wildlife and scenic trails. The adventure continues at Chunkurchak…

Location
Bishkek
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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83noelo
Nov 4, 2024
Great Tour in Ala Archa and Chunkurchak - Stunning views. There was ice/snow. We fed the squirrels and the partridges. They were not shy. The walk was manageable in Ala Archa since it was uphill but not very steep. On the other hand, the Chunkurchak hike to the sky bridge was short but steep. Everything was great, especially our guide (Anvar). He speaks great english. He was quite knowledgeable about a lot of things. He is also very considerate. Most of all, he's a fun guide! One tip: it can get chilly (like 5 degrees in autumn) so please be in thermal wear or some thick jacket.
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Meghabaskey
Sep 14, 2024
Highly recommended! - It was a wonderful and memorable 4 days private tour with Datka Travel. Communicating with Mr. Talgat about the itinerary was easy through whtsapp. From airport transfers to day tours to National Park, Bishkek city, Burana Tower, canyons and Issyk kul lake and arranging a stay in Chon Kemin..everything was well taken care of. Special mention to our guide Mr. Andrew. He was very friendly and punctual. He took special care for all our dietary restrictions too. Showed us beautiful locations. He took us to many local cafes/restaurants where the food was very delicious. Pickup/drops for all day tours were on time. The vehicle was clean. Kyrgyzstan no doubt is a very scenic and beautiful country with very friendly people. Overall, it was a very memorable trip. We highly recommend Datka travel services for Kyrgyzstan.
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Inspire273783
Sep 8, 2024
Great day tour - If you're looking for a day away from the busy city of Bishkek, this is a great tour. Our tour guide, Begy, was wonderful, very accommodating, and took great care of us. I highly recommend.
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Adrian_m
Sep 1, 2024
Perfect tour to places with breathtaking views around Kyrgyzstan - I really enjoyed this tour. It covers a lot of interesting and beautiful places around Kyrgyzstan and includes almost everything. My guide, Anvar, could not be better. Although my tour was in Russian, I could note that his English was perfect as well. He knew everything in detail about all the places and shared with me many interesting details about Kyrgyzstan and its culture. The tour is definitely a must for nature lovers and for tourists who would like to cover different places not far from Bishkek in only one day.
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Dream01352244482
Aug 11, 2024
Awesome experience - The views were imaging. The tour operator was cooperative and able to create tailor-made plans for tourists. Guide Farukh was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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David_k
Jun 30, 2024
Great Day at Chunkurchak and Ala Archa!!! - My wife and I had an amazing day with Faruk on Friday! We were the only two clients on the tour and, after attending to a couple of errands in the city, we headed for Chunkurchak. Starting at the Sky Bridge (which my wife crossed!) and a view of the waterfall and the Bungie Jumping platform, we headed deeper into the foothills. The panoramas were amazing! Herds of horses, cows and (naked) sheep were everywhere, with their accompanying herders and their working yurts. It was so pastoral that the cows were frequently lying in the roadway! We stopped for a nice lunch (Faruk brought good noodles!) at the chair lift and zipline. After lunch we took a short ride up the chair, but decided not to zipline ... for several reasons ;-) We kept following the road all the way to the Supara Hotel, where we got out and walked around a bit before heading back down to Ala Archa National Park. On the way we stopped for a few minutes at a memorial to the 1916 to over 100 Kyrgysh 'protestors' killed by the Soviet regime, and then continued. Ala Archa was beautiful ... all pine forests and mountain rivers, which were being tapped for their spring water. We walked along a nice easy path, and saw several red squirrels. There were lots of signs indicating the wildlife to be found in the Park. Then it was back to Bishkek, where Faruk dropped us at a great local restaurant, with a recommendation for another that specialized in pastries to try the next day. All together, a super day, and we highly recommend the tour!!!
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394nayyabs
May 18, 2024
Bestest trip ever with Faruk - It was such an amazing tour. Mr Faruk really really made it exciting for us by his friendly nature and kindness. He let us enjoy throughly the beauty of Kyrgyzstan and its amazing nature. The food we had supara was great. I would highly recommend Datka travel and their team member Mr. Faruk to experience the best tour ever.
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Kuchen72
Oct 29, 2024
Unfortunately not received what I booked. - Unfortunately, maximum misrepresentation. I had booked the combination of Chunkurchak and Ala Archa National Park. Together with 6 people in 2 vehicles we also drove to Ala Archa National Park and made the hike in the description. Unfortunately, the guide ran so far on the way back that they lost sight of him. But the main problem of the tour was that the Chunkurchak was not approached at all. I was wondering, too, about the late hour. When I brought this up in the vehicle, the guide knew nothing of course. I was contacted by phone with the head of the agency and he finally admitted he had made a mistake here. Further discussions were needed in which I had to make my point that I was not paying the full price. Were tours possibly merged here because there were not enough participants?
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