Exploring Chunkurchak and Ala-Archa National Park

Private tour
Price
from $45
Availability
All year around
Duration
8-9 hrs.
Difficulty
Easy
Easy level of difficulty tour. Expect light hiking, horseback riding, ziplining.
Tour type

Overview

Join this day-long adventure to explore two of the best-known natural spots near Bishkek. Start at Ala Archa National Park, where rugged mountains and clear streams showcase wild beauty. Just a short drive from Bishkek, the park is known for its wildlife and scenic trails. Next, visit Chunkurchak Gorge, a peaceful place with green landscapes and a waterfall. This serene spot offers a relaxing escape and a chance to see the stunning landscapes of Kyrgyzstan. Our plan includes quiet river walks and the green beauty of the countryside.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day private tour surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
  • Take a light hike across the Sky Bridge and feed wild birds and squirrels.
  • Optional activities include horseback riding, archery lessons, or ziplining.
  • Relax with convenient pickup and drop-off directly from your Bishkek hotel.
  • Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking guide.
  • Discover Kyrgyzstan’s most breathtaking national park and gorge.

Itinerary

Tour itinerary

Bishkek
Our guide and driver will pick you up early from your hotel in Bishkek and take you to Ala-Archa National Park, just 40 km away. Within an hour, you’ll be surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Ala-Archa, where a fast-flowing mountain river, snow-covered peaks, and juniper-covered slopes lead to flower-filled alpine meadows.

Ala-Archa National Park
With your personal guide, you’ll spend about 2 hours in Ala-Archa National Park, picking one of two experiences. You can either enjoy a relaxed walk along the river on a paved path to a scenic viewpoint, where you can feed squirrels, watch birds, and take lovely photos. Or, if you’re up for a little adventure, your guide can take you on a trail to the “Broken Heart Stone,” offering breathtaking views of the entire park. Your guide will enhance your visit by sharing insights and helping you explore. Afterward, we’ll head to Chunkurchak Gorge.

Chunkurchak Gorge
As we enter Chunkurchak Gorge, we’ll be welcomed by the stunning Pigeon Waterfall and Sky Bridge, providing a perfect first photo opportunity. Crossing the bridge, we’ll hike up to a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

Next, we’ll head to the Supara Chunkurchak Resort, nestled in the gorge’s natural beauty, where we’ll unwind and enjoy a lunch at a traditional Kyrgyz restaurant.

Then, we can find a spot under the trees or by the river to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. For adventure seekers, the resort offers optional activities for an additional fee, such as horseback riding ($17 per hour), archery lessons ($6 per person), and ziplining ($6 per ticket), giving you the chance to fully embrace the outdoors. After a day of natural wonders and activities, we’ll return to Bishkek, carrying memories of a wonderful day in Kyrgyzstan’s breathtaking landscapes.

Bishkek
We’ll return to Bishkek and drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of our wonderful tour. Have a fantastic evening!

Prices

Number of people 1 2 3 4 5 6
Price per person (USD) $175 $95 $75 $65 $55 $45

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Included / Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver(pick up/drop off hotel)
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry fee to Ala-Archa National Park
  • Ticket to Sky Bridge
  • Lunch at a cafe
  • Zipline(Optional for $6 per ticket)
  • Archery masterclass(Optional for $6 per person)
  • Horseback riding(Optional for $17 per hour of horseback riding)

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Clothes & Equipment

You can bring everything you need. Remember that in the summer, Bishkek can get as hot as 40 degrees Celsius, and it can be as cold as 5 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Be ready for sudden changes in the weather. Recommended to bring warm clothes and raincoat or wind breaker.

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