One day tour to Ala-Archa Gorge

Tour itinerary: Bishkek-Ala-Archa-Bishkek

Season: all the year round

Days: 1 | Nights: 0

Ala Archa Natural park is one of the most beautiful must-see places in Kyrgyzstan located about 35 km from Bishkek. Take a trekking one-day active tour along the pass to Ala Archa River, enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous nature views!

Day 1

Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Bishkek

09:00 Meet the guide and the driver at the hotel lobby.

Start Bishkek countryside trip.

Transfer to Ala Archa Natural park (~35 km from Bishkek, ~ 40min)

Arrival in Ala-Archa's entry and prepare for a light hiking tour.

Take an easy walk high up to observe the view of mountains and rich Kyrgyz nature, spectate birds and animals living their lives, watch how cold water of Kyrgyz rivers falling down the mountains and continue its way among ancient trees and gorge.

Time to explore the area, take photos and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature.

Afterwards, drive to Burana tower.

- Burana Tower (11th-century minaret) was the vertical dominant of the ancient city Balasagun, the north capital of the Turkic lingual state of the Karakhanids and nearby open-air museum with its collection of ancient bal-bals, carved stone figures used as monuments.

The tower was originally 45 m but because of the great earthquake, part of the minaret was destroyed and its height was reduced to 25 m. There are many beautiful legends about this place and it is interesting to learn more.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the guesthouse.

In the afternoon transfer back to Bishkek.

Transfer to the hotel.

End of the tour.

Price:

Person	Standart
1	$ 325
2-3	$ 200
4-5	$ 150

Book it!

- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions;

- English speaking professional local guide (1 standard excursion);

- Meals: lunch at the guesthouse (fixed menu, alcohol excluding);

- Single entry tickets to the sites, mausoleum and nature fees as per program;

- Tourist tax per person;

- Bottled water.

- Accommodation in hotel in Bishkek (can be added by request);

- Photo/video fees (professional camera);

- Meals: breakfast and dinner;

- Personal/travel insurance; portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.

Check-in 14.00, checkout time 11.00. No early check in, late check out are included, unless indicated.

• Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English.

• All the changes in the basic itinerary, timing for transfers depending the international flights departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed with Tour Operator

• Train tickets are booked/bought as per the actual schedule and train tickets availability. Please note that the train trip/s MIGHT be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule.