National park 40 km from Bishkek, a 4 km trail to a waterfall and a picnic in the mountains.
The sound of a mountain river, the smell of juniper and the reward of a waterfall at the end of the trail.
Ala-Archa is the pearl of the Kyrgyz mountains, 40 km from Bishkek. The national park lies at 1,560–4,860 m above sea level. The route to the Ak-Sai waterfall (about 4 km one way) runs through a picturesque valley along the Ala-Archa river. The guide tells about climbing Aitmatov Peak (4,850 m) and other summits of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. The day ends with a picnic in nature.
Distances and time by road without stops, calculated on OpenStreetMap data.
Pick-up from your hotel in the city centre. Your guide meets you in the lobby, and a comfortable air-conditioned car or minibus takes you along the whole route. Bishkek lies at the foot of the snow-capped Kyrgyz Ala-Too range, so mountain views open up right from the city streets.
The pearl of the Kyrgyz mountains, 40 km from Bishkek. The park stretches from 1,560 to 4,860 m above sea level: juniper and fir forests, a roaring mountain river, glaciers and the peaks of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too, including Aitmatov Peak (4,850 m). With luck you will see mountain birds and animals.
A trail of about 4 km each way climbs through the valley along the river to the Ak-Sai waterfall falling from the rocks. On the way the guide tells about climbing the peaks of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too. After the hike — a picnic in nature: tea, snacks, fruit and sandwiches.
Drop-off at your hotel.
Some photos are illustrative.
| Travellers | Price for the group | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $130 | ≈ $130 |
| 2 | $160 | ≈ $80 |
| 3 | $190 | ≈ $64 |
| 4 | $220 | ≈ $55 |
| 5 | $250 | ≈ $50 |
| Group of 6 or more | — | from $30 |
Private tour: one car and one guide for your group. The price is for the whole group.
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