3-day tour

Itinerary: Bishkek - Ala-Archa - Burana - Bishkek

Days

From:

Upon Request

Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.

Day 1: Bishkek city Overnight in guesthouse/hotel 30 km drive by car

Bishkek: Arrive at Manas International airport.

Meet with our tour guide and driver and transfer to Bishkek city (which is 30 km from the airport) directly to the guest house/hotel in the center of the city. Hot shower, rest and breakfast at the guest house. Lunch in a local restaurant.

City tour: First go sightseeing around the capital city and see the central square, the museums, and Osh market which is the second largest market in Bishkek. The market is famous for its abundance of variety of goods. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in the guest house/hotel.

Day 2: Bishkek - Ala-Archa national park, 40 km from the city. Ata-Beiyt Memorial complex

After breakfast, drive to Ala-Archa national park preserve where you can experience the gorgeous gorge, feed the squirrels, breathe fresh air, and see juniper trees. The Ala Archa National Park is an alpine national park in the Tian-Shan mountains. The park covers about 200 square km, and its altitude ranges from about 1,500 meters at the entrance. Hike in the gorge up to the waterfall. Picnic during the hiking time. After hiking, visit the memorial complex, the name of which means “Grave of Our Fathers” in Kyrgyz, and commemorates a mass grave of murders in 1938 during Stalin-era purges. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the guest house/hotel.

Day 3: Bishkek – the historical complex Burana tower

Breakfast in the morning, and then depart the historical complex Burana tower dated 11th century. Learn about the legend about the tower. Arrive in the village in the afternoon, have lunch. Optional: horse riding is possible for 1-2 hours at the spot. After that return to Bishkek city for dinner. Overnight in a guest house/hotel.

Day 4

Early morning transfer to the airport for flight back home.

End of the journey!

What to bring:

● Travel bag (70-80L)
● Light hiking backpack (20-30L max)
● Sunglasses
● 50+ sun cream
● Hat / Beanie
● Personal hygiene set
● Hiking bottle
● Hiking shoes
● Warm clothes for cold evenings
● Summer clothing
● Light fleece
● Light gloves
● Scarf
● Silk inlet
● Rain cloak
● Bathing suit
● Towel
● Camera + batteries
● Your good mood

NOT INCLUDED:

• Additional services at the hotel
• Single accommodation in a hotel / tent
• Sleeping bag
• Photo / video shooting
• Additional luggage for porters
• Consular fees for a visa in the Consulate of Kyrgyzstan
• the cost of international air tickets
• Personal insurance and items not mentioned above
• Visa support

Transport:

Minivan / Jeeps (SUV)

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