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Ala-Archa National Park: Diverse Hiking Adventures
5.0
16 Ratings
Bishkek
Discover Ala-Archa National Park’s stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and thrilling hiking trails. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bishkek - In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Ala-Archa National Park, located 40 km away. Within an hour, you will arrive in a stunning gorge where the Ala-Archa mountain river flows swiftly. You’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of towering snowy peaks, juniper-covered slopes, and alpine meadows blanketed with vibrant flowers.
- Ala-archa National Park - The trip lasts about half a day, during which we will show you the most beautiful gorge near Bishkek. We will explain why Ala-Archa is so popular among tourists and climbers and take a stroll in the direction of your choice – to a plateau with a stunning view of the gorge, along the Ala-Archa River, or to the Ak-Sai waterfall. On the way to the gorge, your guide will share fascinating information about our country and its people, along with a few adventurous tales from these mountains. If we are lucky, we might even spot some wild animals during the trip!
- Bishkek - As we head back to the city, we invite you to enjoy optional lunch at a traditional local restaurant, where you can savor the exquisite flavors of Kyrgyz cuisine. Get ready for a delightful culinary experience! Afterward, we will drop you off at your hotel in Bishkek, bringing the tour to a close. We wish you a wonderful evening ahead!
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What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Ala-Archa Gorge
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Explore a variety of hiking options in Ala-Archa National Park, ranging from leisurely strolls along the picturesque Ala-Archa valley floor to challenging mountaineering adventures. Beyond its stunning mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and glaciers, the park’s main draw lies in its diverse wildlife: boasting over 800 species of plants, 160 species of birds, and approximately 170 species of animals.
Join us for this delightful hike in nature and get acquainted with the wonders of Ala-Archa!
- Depending on your health condition and age, you can choose a hike or a walk in the park
Location
Bishkek
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Waltersobchak397
Sep 12, 2024
Really enjoyed the tour! - Great tour with a great guide, Nuraly! He will take you personally to the Park, and while walking you'll be able to ask him anything about Kyrgyzstan. It was worth It! Recommended.
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Tour48576336619
Sep 11, 2024
Nuraly is great! - Nuraly was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed this day with him thoroughly. Thank you very much Nuraly for this great experience.
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Scenic04573670353
Sep 2, 2024
Five-star views with five-star service! - What a beautiful national park--a real jewel of Central Asia. My guide Nuraly was wonderful: great communication, kind, accommodating, very helpful. He was mindful of the limitations of some who were hiking with us, and he provided a good introduction to this national park so that I could return on my own subsequently. He also took photos and shared them with me later. Nuraly picked me up at my lodging and returned me there safely. Thank you, Nuraly!
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Shashank4u
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience - Ala archa NP is beautiful, and the hike to waterfall is slightly challenging. Once there and even en route the views are gorgeous.
But this review is specially for the guide Nuraly who runs this tour will himself take you there. He even took me to Song Kul and Issyk kul Lake. Logistics, transportations everything he will take care of and is very humble and fluent in. His tours cost are also slightly cheaper than other alternatives. Highly recommend him for foreign travelers.
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K4777nmcynthiab
Aug 22, 2024
A worthwhile jaunt to Ala Archa - I had the pleasure of taking a trip to Ala Archa NP in which we hiked up to the waterfall. The guide, Nuraly, was excellent, confirming everything the night before and answering all my questions before and during the hike. He picked up our small group of four from our respective hotels in his personal car, a rather new and comfortable SUV. The hike is challenging but we took needed breaks along the way. I do suggest that you wear hiking boots or shoes with good gear tread to avoid sliding on the way down in particular, and I found a very light long-sleeved sweatshirt was helpful up near the waterfall and when the sun went behind the clouds.
I also appreciated the stop for lunch at the trout fish restaurant. There were options for non-fish eaters and we had a chance to try local fresh cuisine. Nuraly shared a lot about his country and culture as he helped serve us. A great day and I highly recommend the tour!
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Cathleen
Aug 14, 2024
Highly recommended - Beautiful tour and the Ala Archa National Park. Nuraly was very friendly and helpful. He is an experienced hiker and knows the national park very well.
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Y6919klsarahm
Aug 13, 2024
A wonderful day in nature - Nuraly was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The park was gorgeous and the hike was a perfect way to spend the day. I highly recommend!
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Sarah_m
Aug 13, 2024
A wonderful day in nature - Nuraly was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The park was gorgeous and the hike was a perfect way to spend the day. I highly recommend!
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Phil2468
Aug 12, 2024
Amazing tour and guide and stunning national park! - A fantastic day trip to the beautiful Ala Archa National Park. Our guide was amazing. Communication before pick up was great and he spoke brilliant English and was extremely knowledgeable. He kindly provided us with water and a snack. The transport and vehicle was of high quality. The park itself is breathtaking. To have this park under 1hr away from the city centre is a dream. Highly recommend this trip. Having a guide really helped as we saw many people without guides unsure of what to do and which way to go!
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777lukap
Aug 7, 2024
Refreshing escape from the city with magnificent views and a great guide - On the tour, we went to the waterfall and it was great! Views were magnificent and Nuraly was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and fun. He even had a snack prepared for us.
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