The perfect day: Ala Archa National Park + Bishkek city tour
Overview
Squeeze the best from this 1 day tour by mixing a stunning mountain hike in the National Park with a cultural enlightenment in Bishkek along with getting a sense of the Kyrgyz cuisine in a national restaurant. Today you will treat your body, stomach and soul to the most beautiful extent!
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Trekking poles
- Lunch - Complimentary lunch at the national restaurant
- Admissions
- Entry/Admission - Ala-Archa Gorge
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ala-Archa Gorge, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
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 Broken Heart point (1, 5 km up the mountains). 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 Broken Heart you’ll have some time up there to walk around and take some stunning pictures. Descending down. Return to 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!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Upon arrival in Bishkek, full and happy, we'll start our stunning city tour. Visit the best places of the capital city and get acquainted with a local culture.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Victory Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
The square is dedicated to the Second World War with the relevant monuments and eternal fire. Our guide will tell you a brief history of the War and how it affected Kyrgyzstan.
Stop At: Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev, Abdrakhmanova St., 167, Bishkek 720000 Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet theater - an old and beautiful building that showcases the charming Soviet architecture. From here you will make your way to Oak park to learn more about some other monuments and to have a glance at the fancy Art gallery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ala-Too Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Ala Too Square - The main square of the city where the biggest flagpole and the sentinels are located. Have a walk around the place and see the historical museum, Manas hero monument and the White House. Explore the charming “Erkindik” or “Freedom” boulevard and the old railway station which is a good example of the Soviet architecture of the early 20th century.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall, Chui Ave., 251, Bishkek 720000 Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall - another beautiful place to capture a fascinating style of the Mayor’s office, International University and the Philharmony itself.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Osh Bazaar, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
The legendary open air market where you will dive into the culture of traditional shopping of Kyrgyz people. A perfect place for acquiring souvenirs, dried fruits, national delicacies and much more.
Well, this is the end of your spectacular combined tour. Drop off at your hotel. Have a superb evening!
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ala-Archa Gorge, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
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 Broken Heart point (1, 5 km up the mountains). 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 Broken Heart you’ll have some time up there to walk around and take some stunning pictures. Descending down. Return to 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!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Upon arrival in Bishkek, full and happy, we'll start our stunning city tour. Visit the best places of the capital city and get acquainted with a local culture.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Victory Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
The square is dedicated to the Second World War with the relevant monuments and eternal fire. Our guide will tell you a brief history of the War and how it affected Kyrgyzstan.
Stop At: Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev, Abdrakhmanova St., 167, Bishkek 720000 Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet theater - an old and beautiful building that showcases the charming Soviet architecture. From here you will make your way to Oak park to learn more about some other monuments and to have a glance at the fancy Art gallery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ala-Too Square, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Ala Too Square - The main square of the city where the biggest flagpole and the sentinels are located. Have a walk around the place and see the historical museum, Manas hero monument and the White House. Explore the charming “Erkindik” or “Freedom” boulevard and the old railway station which is a good example of the Soviet architecture of the early 20th century.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall, Chui Ave., 251, Bishkek 720000 Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall - another beautiful place to capture a fascinating style of the Mayor’s office, International University and the Philharmony itself.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Osh Bazaar, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
The legendary open air market where you will dive into the culture of traditional shopping of Kyrgyz people. A perfect place for acquiring souvenirs, dried fruits, national delicacies and much more.
Well, this is the end of your spectacular combined tour. Drop off at your hotel. Have a superb evening!
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
KBPE1
March 2023
The guide "Ash" was simply excellent. The tour started with a walk into the Ala Archa national park. Stunning scenery!!!! The pace was not rushed and plenty of stops for photos! The gu Ash's knowledge of Kyrgyz history is very good and we learned a lot about the past. Lunch was at tradition...
The guide "Ash" was simply excellent. The tour started with a walk into the Ala Archa national park. Stunning scenery!!!! The pace was not rushed and plenty of stops for photos! The gu Ash's knowledge of Kyrgyz history is very good and we learned a lot about the past. Lunch was at traditional Kyrgyz restaurant and the samsa and kebab. To say it was tasty would not do it justice. After the walk the food was so good!!! We spent the remainder of our time in Osh Market, extensive choices of goods, we focused on dried fruit, nuts and dried salty cheese (kurt). To sum up I would highly recommend this trip with Ash and his company.Ryzfair30
October 2022
Can't get enough of Kyrgyztan? Yes!!! We need more!!! 😘❤️ For our 2nd day, we were scheduled to hike at Ala Archa National Park plus city tour. Before we started, Ash ensures that we are comfy with our jackets as he said it is cold in the park. Ash is a sweet and thoughtful guide as he always ask...
Can't get enough of Kyrgyztan? Yes!!! We need more!!! 😘❤️ For our 2nd day, we were scheduled to hike at Ala Archa National Park plus city tour. Before we started, Ash ensures that we are comfy with our jackets as he said it is cold in the park. Ash is a sweet and thoughtful guide as he always ask if we are okay or if there is anything he can do more for us. We hiked til the Broken Heart point though we took breaks every chance we can get because to be honest, we are not hikers and our bodies are not ready but we also want to exprience it. While on the way to the top, we saw breathtaking landscapes and beautiful scenery which will be forever etched in my memory ❤️😘. Ash was all encouraging that we can make it to the top against our fast-beating hearts, phew! And when reached the point, oh man! We are so happy! We took time and enjoyed the views, the cold breeze, the sunrays beaming at our smiling faces. Afterwardz, we headed back down as we still had to the city tour. Trekking back down is also not easy, but we wouldn't regret this experience at all. ❤️ We then went to a restaurant to have a delicious samsa, a special Kyrgyz snack. Then the city tour begins with our first stop in Osh Bazaar so we can buy souvenirs for our friends back in Dubai. We get to see main places like opera house, government buildings, city parks, memorial park etc all of which Ash had given us brief but very comprehensive information in all excellent english. I highly recommend Ash and Ventura Tours! 😊Jessica_R
August 2022
This truly was the perfect day exploring the world class alpine landscape of Ala Archa Park! Also, it was lovely seeing the best of Bishkek. My guide, Azubek, was not only an amazing storyteller full of comprehensive information about the settings, he also was extremely knowledgeable about the pa...
This truly was the perfect day exploring the world class alpine landscape of Ala Archa Park! Also, it was lovely seeing the best of Bishkek. My guide, Azubek, was not only an amazing storyteller full of comprehensive information about the settings, he also was extremely knowledgeable about the park’s geology, as well as medically proficient, making him the perfect hiking companion for someone with physical limitations. This tour was the perfect blend of history, culture, physical activity, and natural beauty. I would highly recommend this excursion.Passenger60914283982
June 2022
My guide, Ash, was very professional and the landscapes at Ala-Archa were simply gorgeous. I couldn't do the Bishkek city tour because I was sick that day and was exhausted after the hike at Ala-Archa, but Ash was kind enough to discount the tour price for me. After this tour I decided to book a ...
My guide, Ash, was very professional and the landscapes at Ala-Archa were simply gorgeous. I couldn't do the Bishkek city tour because I was sick that day and was exhausted after the hike at Ala-Archa, but Ash was kind enough to discount the tour price for me. After this tour I decided to book a multi-day tour around Issyk-Kul and Song-Kul with the same company, which I have also enjoyed.bryonyf822
March 2022
Excellent tour. We were picked up on time and taken for the short journey to the National Park. It was very snowy but we were provided with walking poles that were a godsend. We went on the trail which was quite steep in places, but the guide was relaxed and went at a pace to suit us and gave us ...
Excellent tour. We were picked up on time and taken for the short journey to the National Park. It was very snowy but we were provided with walking poles that were a godsend. We went on the trail which was quite steep in places, but the guide was relaxed and went at a pace to suit us and gave us breaks when needed. The park itself is beautiful and amazingly scenic and great for photographers. After the park, we were taken to a local restaurant to have Samsa, a delicious Central Asian street food option. After this we were given a very informative tour of Bishkek in excellent English. All in all, we were very happy with the tour and the service (the guide recommended a great restaurant for that evening!!!) and would highly recommend this tour.Johan R
August 2023
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide. Nuriza made the tour to a fivestar experience. Me and my son learned so much about this fascinating country from her. We can really recommend the tour and our guide, Nuriza.
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide. Nuriza made the tour to a fivestar experience. Me and my son learned so much about this fascinating country from her. We can really recommend the tour and our guide, Nuriza.