Hiking to the waterfall Ak-Sai in the Ala-Archa Natural Park

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Summary

The tour will start at 9-10 am. The guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and you will go to one of the most beautiful places near Bishkek - Ala-Archa gorge. This National Park is located 40 kilometers from the city and the road usually takes about an hour. You will drive 11 kilometers deep into the Park, (2200 meters above sea level). When you get to the Parking lot, you will leave the car and go with the guide to the eastern part of the gorge called Aksai. All the way to the waterfall can be divided into four parts: The first part of the tour - the rise to a place called "broken heart". You will pass through a beautiful mountain forest and climb to two huge stones, which offer a beautiful view of the gorge. Here you will see a waterfall, located further to the east. The second part of the way - the rise to the Tepshi plateau. Tepshi is a beautiful plain, where live many badgers and hares, or larger animals such as mountain goats. Tepshi is very close to the Broken heart, the rise to the plateau will take about 15-20 minutes. The third part - pass through a small mountain river and the way to the second small forest. The river, which you will meet on the way, is very small and it will not be difficult to cross it. The guide will always help you! The fourth part - the rise through the forest to the waterfall Aksai. This rise will be a little bit difficult and steeper than the previous ones. But with each step you will rise higher and higher and soon reach the main goal of the trip - a beautiful and refreshing waterfall, the height of which is 25-30 meters. Near the waterfall you can relax for a while, drink delicious hot tea, which our guide will prepare for you, and taste the cookies. After you have a rest and take enough photos for memory, you will go back. The way back from the waterfall to the parking usually takes one and a half hours. After the tour, the guide and driver will take you back to the hotel or any other place in Bishkek at your request.

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Duration
5 hours - 7 hours
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Why take this tour?

Visit one of the main sightseeing of the beautiful Ala-Archa gorge - Ak-Sai waterfall. An experienced guide will go with you along the mountain paths, starting from the car park and going far into the mountains. On the way to the waterfall you will visit the "Broken heart", Tepshi plateau, cross a small mountain river, see a very beautiful panorama and climb at an altitude of 2665 meters above sea level. When you reach the goal, you will try delicious home-made tea prepared for you by our guide, and it will give you strength to continue this exciting walk!

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What’s included?

  • Transfer from the city center to Ala-Archa Park and back

  • Guide services

  • Hot tea

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5-7 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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We offer different excursions and master-classes in Bishkek and surrounding areas. Our guides know the city perfectly, its traditions, history and modern life. We do not just tell the facts from the guidebooks - we share our own impressions of life in Bishkek with you and introduce you to the locals - from city artists to shepherds who can offer you walks on their horses.

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