2 days of Trekking in Ala–Archa National Park

Go for an accessible 2-day trek to Ak-Sai Glacier in Ala-Archa National Park !

Want to face the high mountains and the altitude and enjoy a night completely cut off from the world? This trek is made for you. Accessible to everyone, this beautiful hike is through the National Park Ala - Archa, one of the most famous in the country, just 40 minutes from downtown Bishkek. First day, we will start the walk in a forest of coniferous to, continue to a beautiful waterfall and finish it at the foot of the magnificent glacier of Ak-Sai, to spend the night in a refuge of altutude at 3300 meters, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. After a good meal, and a quiet night, we will leave quietly and enjoy the magnificent panorama. 

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Tour characteristics

April - October
2 days
13 km
1100 m  1100 m
90 km, 2 h
Complexity: 

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  • a short trek 1 hour from Bishkek: ideal for a start or end of stay in Kyrgyzstan
  • Spend a night in a refuge at 3300 meters altitude, surrounded by snow-capped mountains
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  • Conditions and Recommendations
  • Track map
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1 Day. Ascent to Razek camp (3300m) and discovery of Ak-Sai Glacier

Departure around 9am from Bishkek. Our guide takes you to the Ala Archa hotel, a magnificent building built during the Soviet Union at 2200 meters above sea level. You then go up the valley to the waterfall where you have lunch. You then begin the climb towards Razek Camp where you will spend the night. When you reach the top, you go to the refuge. While your guide prepares the evening meal, you go to the foot of the glacier to enjoy the beautiful light of the setting sun. After a good meal you will enjoy a glass of Kyrgyz Cognac under the starry sky.

Accommodation

Economy: Guest house
Standard: Guest house
VIP: Guest house

Locations

Bishkek
6,2 km
5 - 7 h
1100 m  0 m
45 km, 1 h
B L

2 Day. Discovery of the mountain flora and fauna and return to Bishkek

After a hearty breakfast, you begin to descend to the valley. On the way, your guide will introduce you to the flowers and animals that inhabit these mountains. You will see mountain goats, marmots and, with luck, the legendary snow leopard. In the early afternoon, your guide will drive you back to Bishkek where you can enjoy a well deserved rest.

Accommodation

Economy: Hotel
Standard: Hotel
VIP: Hotel

Locations

6,5 km
4 - 5 h
0 m  1100 m
45 km, 1 h
B L

Create your own group and travel profitably!

If you have been waiting for the right time to go on a journey in the footsteps of the ancient nomads of Central Asia, it has come! For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, "Baibol Travel" gives you a unique opportunity to travel at affordable prices, collecting a group of travelers from your relatives, friends, colleagues, as you are hungry for new experiences and incredible discoveries! We are happy to adapt our services to your requests and requirements, so we suggest you choose the conditions of travel with the comfort and conditions that suit you. The more people in your group, the greater the benefits will be received by all its participants!

Tour cost

The prices are indicated according to the classification of the tour and the number of people.

Number of persons / Class Economy Standard VIP
1-2 $ 180 $ 180 $ 180
3-4 $ 125 $ 125 $ 125
5-6 $ 110 $ 110 $ 110
7-8 $ 105 $ 105 $ 105
9-10 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100

Trekking recommendations:

It may be difficult to decide what to bring, especially considering that you need to carry equipment for extreme cases and weather conditions. Here is the list of things we suggest you bring, it is almost universal for trips in Kyrgyzstan (changing only in the case of a complex tour).

Please use the following as a guide:

  • tent, sleeping bag and ground pad (if not included in the list of things provided by the company)
  • expeditionary backpack;
  • a windbreaker from the wind and the rain (or a windbreaker + plastic raincoat);
  • tight draft-proof pants, preferably synthetic and quick-dry;
  • waterproof trousers (optional);
  • shorts or summer pants;
  • high waterproof hiking boots that cover the ankle + sandals/sneakers;
  • a hat;
  • thermal underwear;
  • a couple of t-shirts and a long-sleeved t-shirt;
  • gloves;
  • at least 2 pairs of wool and 2 pairs of ordinary socks;
  • personal first aid kit;
  • alpenstocks / gaiters;
  • sunglasses;
  • camera with batteries;
  • headlamp and extra batteries;
  • handbag for documents (if any);
  • watch, an altimeter (optional), portable charger (power bank);
  • personal hygiene items;
  • sunscreen.