Nature & Mountains Tour

How to get there

The Nature & Mountains Tour explores Northern Kyrgyzstan. Start and finish in Bishkek. You can reach the starting point by plane, train, or car.

Main highlights: Ala-Archa National Park, the green Chon-Kemin valley, and one of the scenic gorges to choose from — Kegety or Shamsi. This is a short tour without city excursions: mountains, tranquility, light walks, and maximum nature.

The pace is comfortable, focusing on “light” trekking and relaxation in nature. Transfers are mainly on paved roads, with possible mountain sections approaching the gorges. Private transport is provided for the entire route during the individual tour.

Nature & Mountains

A short tour for those seeking mountains and tranquility without city excursions. Ala-Archa National Park, scenic gorges Kegety or Shamsi, and the green Chon-Kemin valley. Perfect for nature lovers and light walking.

  • Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
  • Region: Northern Kyrgyzstan
  • Season: April – October
  • Difficulty: easy–medium
  • Format: individual tour
  • Start / Finish: Bishkek
Airplane

Daily Program

Day 1. Bishkek → Ala-Archa → Chon-Kemin

  • Route: Bishkek – Ala-Archa – Chon-Kemin
  • Distance: ~160 km
  • Travel Time: 4–5 hours

Transfer to Ala-Archa National Park. Walks through the gorge, scenic views, light trekking. Continue to Chon-Kemin, accommodation and rest.

Overnight: Chon-Kemin

❗ Breakfast on Day 1 is not included.


Day 2. Chon-Kemin → Kegety / Shamsi → Chon-Kemin

  • Route: Chon-Kemin – Kegety or Shamsi – Chon-Kemin
  • Distance: ~90–120 km
  • Travel Time: 3–4 hours

Excursion to one of the scenic gorges. Walks, waterfalls (seasonal), rest in nature.

Overnight: Chon-Kemin


Day 3. Chon-Kemin → Bishkek

  • Route: Chon-Kemin – Bishkek
  • Distance: ~145 km
  • Travel Time: 3–3.5 hours

Return to Bishkek. End of tour.

Distance and Travel Time

  • Day 1: ~160 km | 4–5 hours
  • Day 2: ~90–120 km | 3–4 hours
  • Day 3: ~145 km | 3–3.5 hours

Total Distance: ~395–425 km

Distances and travel times are approximate and may be adjusted without missing key locations.

Train

Included

  • Private transport along the route
  • Guide-driver services
  • Accommodation (guest house)
  • Meals according to the program
  • Entrance fees along the route
Bus

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Insurance (optional)

Tour Price (FROM)

  • 1 person — from 640 USD
  • 2 people — from 430 USD / per person
  • 3 people — from 360 USD / per person
  • 4 people — from 320 USD / per person

❗ Price depends on the number of participants and season.

Price, USD



1 person

2 people (per person)

3 people (per person)

4 people (per person)

FROM 640 430 360 320

Important

  • The tour is individual, not group-based.
  • No city excursions: focus on nature.
  • Suitable for tourists with basic physical fitness.
  • Distances and travel times are approximate.

Please note that on the second day one gorge is chosen: Kegety or Shamsi — depending on the season, weather, and guests’ preferences. Distances and travel times are approximate.