5-Hour Ala-Archa National Park Tour from Bishkek with Glaciers

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Ala-Archa National Park in the Tian Shan mountains, just 30 minutes from Bishkek
• 02 Capture snow-covered mountains and glaciers in one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful alpine landscapes
• 03 See the Ala-Archa River, mountain peaks, and numerous glaciers inside the park
• 04 Hear interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan and its people from your guide

Escape Bishkek for a 5-hour trip to the beautiful Ala-Archa National Park in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Discover an alpine landscape of snow-covered mountains, glaciers, rivers, and dramatic peaks just 30 minutes from the city. Keep an eye out for the Ala-Archa River and, if you are lucky, some of the park's wildlife. Along the way, your guide will share interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan and its people.

Discover an alpine landscape of snow-covered mountains, glaciers, rivers, and dramatic peaks just 30 minutes from the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bishkek, Ala Archa National Park

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ala-Archa National Park Escape from Bishkek

• Start your short trip from Bishkek with a visit to Ala-Archa National Park. This alpine national park is located in the Tian Shan mountains and is just 30 minutes outside Bishkek.

• View numerous glaciers, rivers, and mountain peaks inside the park.

• Watch out for the Ala-Archa River that flows through this park.

• If you are lucky, you will also get to see some wildlife here.

• On the way, your Kyrgyzstan tour guide will tell you interesting facts about the country and its people.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfers from the city center to Ala-Archa Park and back (budget car travel)

• Entrance fees at the national park

• Guide services

What's Not Included

• Drinking water

• Food

What to bring

• Weather conditions in the gorge require you to be prepared with really good warm clothing.

• We also recommend suitable footwear for hiking, as well as hot tea, water, or snacks to enjoy while you are on the road.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ala-Archa, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Tour start

Ala-Archa, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.