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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Squeeze the best from this 1 day tour by mixing a stunning mountain hike in the National Park with a cultural enlightenment in Bishkek along with getting a sense of the Kyrgyz cuisine in a national restaurant. Today you will treat your body, stomach and soul to the most beautiful extent!
Trekking poles
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admissions
Complimentary lunch at the national restaurant
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver and guide will pick you up from a hotel or any other point in Bishkek.
Ala-Archa Gorge, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan In the morning after pickup from your hotel we’ll head to Ala Archa straight away. The road will take us about 50 minutes. Once we get to the park you’ll be given a pair of trekking poles to start the hike with your guide at the foot of mountains. Our aim is to reach the Broken Heart point (1,5 km up the mountains). Along the laid trail to the destination you’ll have some stops to enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains, coniferous forests and a river. Once we reach the Broken Heart you’ll have some time up there to walk around and take some stunning pictures. Descending down. Return to Bishkek. On the way back to the city we're inviting you to have a complimentary lunch at a national restaurant just to get a slight idea of the Kyrgyz cuisine. That’s gonna be delicious, we bet!
240 minutes
Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Upon arrival in Bishkek, full and happy, we'll start our stunning city tour. Visit the best places of the capital city and get acquainted with a local culture. 180 minutes
Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan The square is dedicated to the Second World War with the relevant monuments and eternal fire. Our guide will tell you a brief history of the War and how it affected Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet theater - an old and beautiful building that showcases the charming Soviet architecture. From here you will make your way to Oak park to learn more about some other monuments and to have a glance at the fancy Art gallery. 20 minutes
Ala-Too Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Ala Too Square - The main square of the city where the biggest flagpole and the sentinels are located. Have a walk around the place and see the historical museum, Manas hero monument and the White House. Explore the charming “Erkindik” or “Freedom” boulevard and the old railway station which is a good example of the Soviet architecture of the early 20th century. 40 minutes
Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall - another beautiful place to capture a fascinating style of the Mayor’s office, International University and the Philharmony itself. 20 minutes
Osh Bazaar, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan The legendary open air market where you will dive into the culture of traditional shopping of Kyrgyz people. A perfect place for acquiring souvenirs, dried fruits, national delicacies and much more.
Well, this is the end of your spectacular combined tour. Drop off at your hotel. Have a superb evening!
40 minutes
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
WTH9
08 Apr 2023
Excellent way to spend a day in and around Bishkek. Fresh air and beautiful views in Ala Archa and seeing all the main sights walking around Bishkek. Ash is friendly and very informative on the tour. He taught us how to use a Kyrgyz swing and treated us to an excellent local lunch as well as customizing the tour to our timetable and needs. Highly recommended!
Yanzhi P
30 Mar 2023
Great tour! Ash was very informative and we learnt a lot about the history of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan in general. We also had a lovely meal at a local restaurant where we enjoyed the food very much. The views at Ala Archa were beautiful as well, definitely recommend taking this tour.
TAG17
26 Mar 2023
This tour was done as the first of two x one day tours with Ventura Tours, the second being the one day Issyk Kul Lake Tour.
The logistics for both trips were arranged easily via WhatsApp with the owner Ash and he kept us fully informed during the days before the trip. We were met on both days by our guide Boca and driver Rayim on time at the entrance to our hotel.
The first half of the day was driving out to Ala Archa National Park which took approximately 1 hour in a car which was comfortable, clean and had seatbelts. We walked up to Broken Heart point which took about 1 hour. The walk is relatively short but the path is steep and was slightly icy as we went in March. Good footwear is essential but poles are provided. The valley is surrounded by 4000m+ peaks which provided some breathtaking views and really show what Kyrgyzstan is all about!
On the way back into Bishkek we stopped for lunch at a local restaurant, Boca was very helpful in translating, explaining and advising on good local dishes but we were able to choose our own food so can cater to things we preferred.
The second half of the day was spent in Bishkek City where Boca took us round the main sights of the city and explained more about the history of Kyrgyzstan, there was quite a lot to cover so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. After the tour we were dropped off back at the hotel with some time to relax before dinner.
Overall the trip was fantastic, the first half gives a good introduction to the incredible scenery that Kyrgyzstan has to offer with only a short drive from the city, while the second half provided insight into the rich history of the country which is something we knew nothing about. Boca spoke very good English and was able to explain anything we wanted to know, the tour was well organised and safe. We would both recommend Ventura Tours for your visit to Kyrgyzstan.
This tour in
Bishkek
is organized by
Ventura Tours Kyrgyzstan
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