Essential Day Trip to Ala Archa National Park

Winter Tour to

Ala-Archa National Park

ABOUT TOUR

Ala-Archa National Park is one of the most beautiful places to visit in winter. When the mountains become white and quiet, the whole gorge looks peaceful and magical. The pine trees are covered in snow, the river freezes in lovely shapes, and the bright winter sunlight makes everything shine. It truly feels like a winter fairy tale only one hour from Bishkek.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy nature without long driving or difficult hiking. You can walk slowly, enjoy the fresh mountain air, take beautiful photos, and spend time in a calm and relaxing winter landscape. Many guests love feeding the friendly birds and squirrels along the way — a simple but very joyful moment.

Your guide will always be with you, helping you on the snowy paths, sharing stories about the area, and making sure you feel safe and comfortable.

If you are visiting Bishkek in winter, this trip is one of the best ways to see the true beauty of Kyrgyzstan’s mountains.

What to expect

Bishkek

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). After about one hour, you will reach the snowy mountain gorge, where frozen rivers, white pine forests, and bright winter peaks create a beautiful and peaceful scene. Your guide will share interesting information about the area as we enter the park.

Ala Archa National Park

When we arrive at the entrance of Ala-Archa, we will park the car and continue deeper into the gorge with the official Eco Bus, the only transport allowed inside the national park. The short ride offers beautiful views of snowy pine forests, frozen rivers, and white mountain peaks.

Once the Eco Bus drops us off, the snowy scenery becomes even more impressive. You can enjoy the winter nature at your own pace:

Easy walk along the winter road
Beautiful photo stops with snowy mountains and icy river views
Feeding friendly birds and squirrels (a favorite moment for many guests!)
Optional short hike to the Broken Heart viewpoint
Watching for winter wildlife if we’re lucky

Your guide will always be with you — showing the best spots, helping with photos, and answering your questions. You can choose how far you want to walk, depending on your comfort level.

After exploring, we’ll stop at the cozy A-Frame Restaurant to warm up with hot tea, coffee, or hot chocolate while enjoying a lovely mountain view through the panoramic windows.

Back to Bishkek

After the break, we take the electric bus back to the entrance and continue the drive back to Bishkek. The full tour lasts around 5–6 hours. Your guide will make sure everything goes smoothly so you can enjoy a relaxing winter day in the mountains.