Kyrgyzstan · Hiking

6-Hour Hike to Ak-Sai Waterfall in Ala Archa National Park

6 Hours Round trip from Ala-Archa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek along an alpine trail in Ala Archa National Park
02 Reach Ak-Sai Waterfall at an altitude of 2660 m
03 Pause at Broken Heart Stone on the way to the waterfall
04 Take in the views from Tepshi Plato

Go for a hike in Ala Archa National Park, famous among travellers year-round for its breathtaking beauty. Follow an alpine trail to Ak-Sai Waterfall, with scenic breaks along the way at Broken Heart Stone and Tepshi Plato. This short adventure combines mountain views, fresh air, and a rewarding walk in one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful natural settings.

Follow an alpine trail to Ak-Sai Waterfall, with scenic breaks along the way at Broken Heart Stone and Tepshi Plato.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bishkek, Ala Archa National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike to Ak-Sai Waterfall in Ala Archa National Park

Meet your Kyrgyzstan tour guide in the hotel lobby and drive to the beautiful Ala Archa National Park. It is 45 km from the city centre, and the drive to the parking lot takes about 40-50 minutes. This is where the hotel is located and where the beauty begins.
Start taking pictures and enjoy the view.
Begin hiking towards Ak-Sai Waterfall. The starting point is at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, and the waterfall is at 2660 m. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to reach the waterfall.
Take a few breaks along the way at Broken Heart Stone and Tepshi Plato.
Enjoy a picnic on your own, take pictures, then walk back down to the car and drive back to your hotel.

The route