Best of Both: Bishkek City Tour and Ala Archa National Park
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Experience the best of Bishkek and Ala Archa National Park in one day! Hike scenic trails, breathe in fresh mountain air, and take in stunning alpine views at Ala Archa. Then, return to Bishkek to explore its rich history and Soviet-era architecture, visiting top landmarks like Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, the Kyrgyz National Philharmonia, and the bustling Osh Bazaar. This small-group tour offers the perfect blend of nature and culture—all just a short drive from the city!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Small bottled water
Comfortable minibus with air conditioning
Admission tickets to Ala Archa National Park
Guided Bishkek City Tour
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off service
What To Expect
Bishkek
Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM in Bishkek, where you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers at the designated meeting point. After a short introduction, you'll board a comfortable minibus for a scenic 1-hour drive to Ala Archa National Park. Along the way, admire the stunning landscapes of the Kyrgyz mountains and the winding Ala Archa River, while your guide shares interesting facts about the region’s history, wildlife, and geography.
Ala-Archa National Park
When you arrive at Ala Archa National Park, you’ll be surrounded by towering mountains, fresh alpine air, and rushing rivers. Your guide will give a brief introduction to the park’s wildlife, landscapes, and history, then help you choose the best way to explore: - Leisure Walk – A relaxing stroll along the river and open meadows, perfect for families with children, those who prefer a relaxed pace, and anyone who wants to simply enjoy the scenery. - Hike to Broken Heart Rock – A more active hike, great for adventurous travelers who enjoy a bit of a challenge and want to reach a stunning panoramic viewpoint. As you walk, feed friendly birds and squirrels, take in the peaceful sounds of nature, and enjoy stunning photo opportunities. Whether you prefer a gentle walk or a short climb, you’ll have time to relax, explore, and experience the beauty of the Kyrgyz mountains before heading back to Bishkek to explore the city’s most famous landmarks and cultural sites.
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Best of Both: Bishkek City Tour and Ala Archa National Park
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Hailsk2411,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, time well managed, good explanations and Farukh was a great guide. Lunch at traditional restaurant was great. Would recommend.
Ala-Archa is amazing
Navigate22908254472,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of Ala-Archa and Bishkek was wonderful! The mountains, waterfalls, and the vibrant Osh Bazaar in Bishkek were incredible. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this tour and took amazing photos. Our guide, Andrei, was very interesting and knowledgeable.
Good tour
vitf2025,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really good experience. Exciting buildings and historical monuments. And my favorite location was Ala Archa with so beautiful views. And our guide Bayaman was so kind. Recommended
Great Day Trip to National Park and Bishkek
kevinzI7199LI,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day trip, transportation to Ala-Archa is seamless and convenient. The views are stunning at the national park, highly recommend going as it’s less than an hour from Bishkek. Adelit was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable during the city tour and a very responsible driver. Highly recommend!
Great day out
Alexander R,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day is pretty straightforward, I went in with the mentality of the national park hike being the main activity and the city tour being a bonus so I was pretty satisfied. I’ll definitely come back to the area to explore more because of this tour.
Amazing walk in Ala-Archa.
rusudiacm,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice the walk in the Ala Archa National Park, it is perfect for the ones how loves nature and animals! Also the city tour was very nice, our guide told as a lot of new things! I recomand it!
Great nature escape from Bishkek
Stephanie S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's the perfect tour to get an introduction into the nationalpark situated just outside of Bishkek and learn more about the Kyrgyz capital at the same time. Our guide Baiaman was knowledgeable, super friendly and even helped us planning other activities in Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan. Ala Archa is a stunning place and I'll definitely go back!
Great Value Tour
bettyf240,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good value trip, up into the mountains an hour or so from Bishkek and then back to the city for lunch and a tour. Recommended.
Ala Archa Portion Great! City Tour Portion Very Very Bad.
Joshua P,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00So this is really a tale of two tours. The Ala Archa part of the day was quite good, the city tour was quite bad. Let me break it all down for you. The first stop was Ala Archa national park, and I'd give that half of the tour probably 5/5 stars. Ala Archa is far enough away from the city center that you really benefit from having a driver/guide. It's stunning, a must-visit while in Bishkek. We did a full hike which was quite steep and challenging but still very rewarding. I did feel like the guide pushed the pace way too much on the hike and for safety should have moved at the pace of the slowest person (which was me. Heh.) However! I wasn't upset with that at the time. I made it to the top. It was beautiful. Can't complain about the portion at the Park. And then. The city tour portion happened. Oof. I love cities. I've gone on Walking Tours in cities all around the world. Probably 50 or more of them. The amount of information and context you usually get on tours like this is amazing, and that knowledge colors the whole experience of your trip. This was SO not that. The city portion of the tour was 0/5 stars. We literally power-walked at MAX speed through a few key Bishkek locations. We stopped and got a piece of information like only two or three times. The rest of the time? Clearly the guide was just trying to get this thing over with as quickly as possible. I literally pulled over for a couple seconds at one point to take photos/videos of the things we were seeing in Bishkek (you know, the whole point of taking a tour? Seeing the sights?) and the guide was like "come on come on!" Like hurrying me along so we could keep absolutely FLYING through the sights that I paid to see on this tour. The Osh Bazaar was the worst part. The market was very busy, and I felt like I was giving it my all just to make sure I didn't lose track of the guide as he power walked far ahead of us. Forget strolling along, looking at the merchandise like you do at a Bazaar, forget enjoying the experience, I just didn't want to get lost. Terrible experience. With the very small amount of contextual information about Bishkek we actually received, the city part of the tour was not only NOT worth it... I actually felt frustrated that I booked it. I don't need an escort to just drive me to a couple places within the city and rush me along. If I just wanted to visit these places with no added information I could have booked a cab to take me to the market or the square, taken my time, and enjoyed it at my own pace. I booked it because I wanted HISTORY, you know, a tour guide. I wanted time to actually stop and see the locations. Instead I felt like the places I visited were spoiled for me because I was just upset that we were merely power walking from place to place the whole time. Side note: Besides ALL THAT we were told that we couldn't visit the Mosque because we weren't appropriately dressed. Which would be 100% reasonable... except for the fact that they hadn't communicated that to us at all beforehand so there was no way we could have prepared for it. A simple message the night before would have at least given us the choice to dress with long pants or not. Nope. Just didn't get to go. Look, it was a very very hot day in the city. I get why the guide might have wanted it to be finished with work ASAP. But the heat is why it's even more important to move slowly... to keep a calm pace. Take breaks. Drink water. NOT running at max speed from place to place. It wasn't just a bad tour, it was dangerous and irresponsible. I'm going to round up the 2.5 average and give this 3 stars for the sake of the first part of the tour. Which was solid. But if you're more interested in the city portion (like I was) I think you would be much better off to book elsewhere or to just visit these places on your own because this was really rough.
Excellent
DanielThomas B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience, very good guide Faruk, I really enjoyed the tour. Also good choice of lunch restaurant.
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