One of the most visited places in Kyrgyzstan is the Ala-Archa Nature Reserve. It is located 30 kilometers from Bishkek and it has everything: mountains, rivers with coniferous forests covering the mountainsides.
The reserve is a small valley inside a gorge, whose mountain ridges are covered with eternal glaciers and whose slopes are decorated with beautiful spruce forests. Small streams of melt water flow down from the glaciers, eventually forming the Ala-Archa River.
Another unique feature of the reserve is the mountaineers' camp located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Such famous mountain peaks as Semenov-Tyanshansky Peak (4875 meters) and Korona Peak (4860 meters) are located on the territory of the reserve. Semenov-Tyanshansky Peak is the highest point of the whole range. Mountaineers from all over the world gather here to conquer this peak.
The simplest and most elementary route "to the broken heart" + walk along the lower part of the reserve. This tour is designed for half a day, as the hiking time to Heartbreak will be about 1 hour on a dirt road with small gradients and obstacles. The height difference will be about 300 meters. The route starts from the beginning of the climbers' camp at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. The height of Broken Heart is 2380 meters above sea level.
At the Broken Heart, there is a beautiful panoramic view of the Ak-Sai and Ala-Archa gorges. Along the route, there are benches for sitting and picnic spots. Throughout the route, you can enjoy beautiful mountain views and also feed the birds and squirrels.
A more difficult route to the Ak-Sai waterfall. The height of the waterfall is 25 meters. The waterfall is located at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level. The route length is 5 km one way. The average time for the route is about 4 hours (2 hours one way and 2 hours back).

Price: from 90$

Alamedin Gorge is the nearest high-mountain gorge to Bishkek. This place is very popular among tourists. Some of the interesting places in the gorge are the Alamedin waterfall, located 5 kilometres from the end of the road. Also worth seeing is a grove called "Quiet Bay", which is located at the confluence of the Salik Creek into the Alamedin River, not far from the above-mentioned waterfall. Fans of long treks will be interested in the Altyn-Tor lakes (20 kilometres deep into the gorge) and the difficult passage through the Alamedin pass to the Issyk-Ata gorge.

The road to the Alamedin Gorge is picturesque in itself. It runs along the Alamedin River. There are many roadside cafes and restaurants along the river, one of which is the “12 Fireplaces Café”.

Price: from 90$

Kegety is a gorge on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Range, located 70 kilometers from Bishkek and 20 kilometers from Tokmok. Unlike other gorges in the Kyrgyz Range, it is remarkably wide and spacious, making it very attractive for various types of tourists, from skyrunners or leisurely walkers to cyclists. Being one of the longest gorges in the Kyrgyz Range (≈27 km), Kegety boasts a very diverse terrain and many beautiful spots.
One of the locations is Kegety Waterfall - This small but full-flowing waterfall, approximately 30 meters high, with cool and clean water, is a perfect place for relaxation or a small picnic. Additionally, you can hike further up the gorge to the pass and visit 2-3 more waterfalls along the way. The Kegety Gorge itself is rich in picnic spots.
There is also a trekking route to Kol-Tor Lake. The route of moderate difficulty is 6 km one way with an elevation gain of 800 meters. Horseback riding to the lake can also be organized.

Price: from 100$

Kel-tor is a small branch of the Kegety Gorge, known for its beautiful mountain lake located at an altitude of 2,700 meters. The lake is of glacial origin, has no direct drainage and disappears underground, emerging to the surface a few kilometers away. The lake is frozen for most of the year and in summer the water temperature does not rise above 5 degrees Celsius.

Price: from 105$

Burana Tower is the main monument of ancient culture in the Chu Valley and the famous Great Silk Road passing through its territory. The tower, which was once the tallest minaret in Central Asia, was the heart of the capital of the Kara-Khanid state - the city of Balasagun - located in this area in the 10th-12th centuries. Its original height was 40 meters, but during an earthquake, the upper part of the tower collapsed, and since then, the height of the tower has been 21 meters.
The cultural significance of the tower is truly great, as it is the only surviving monument of ancient architecture in the region, preserved to such an extent. In addition to the tower, the entire territory of the Burana archaeological site is of great interest. Numerous burial mounds, remnants of ancient fortifications, and the so-called "stone garden" - a collection of balbals (ancient stone grave markers) and stone tools (millstones, etc.) - are located within its territory.

The complex is situated in a very picturesque location, near the Shamsi and Kegety gorges, slightly south of the town of Tokmok. From here, there is a magnificent panorama of the eastern part of the Kyrgyz Range, and in May and June, you can see the blooming poppy fields.

Price: from 90$

This gorge is part of the Issyk-Ata gorge system, where all the rivers merge into the Issyk-Ata River. The entrance to the gorge is from the cottages near the village of Santash. Here, the gorge is very wide with low slopes, heavily overgrown with shrubs, mostly barberry and wild rose. Twelve kilometers from the beginning, the gorge splits into two parts: on the left, it continues as Tuyuk, and on the right, it branches off as Kok-Moinok.
In the Kok-Moinok gorge, the trail goes much higher above the river and follows a grassy slope with rare juniper trees. Here, there is a private fishing pond where you can catch trout for a fee, and further on, there is a cascading waterfall with a height of 16 meters. Farther from the beginning, there is Kok-Moinok Lake (2780 meters above sea level) and an uncategorized Kok-Moinok pass (2860 meters above sea level), which can be crossed to enter the Tuyuk gorge. There seems to be a good guesthouse or perhaps a private one, but if arrangements are made, I think they will accommodate visitors, and there is also a trout farm nearby.

Price: from 100$

Belogorsky Gorge - located above the village of Sokuluk, is notable for its unusual terrain, which preserves traces of a giant landslide, and for having the highest waterfall in all of northern Kyrgyzstan, a 60-meter waterfall known as the Belogorsky Waterfall. This gorge significantly differs from all others in the Northern Tien Shan with an abundance of tall cliffs, the slopes of which are dotted with numerous springs and streams. The end of the road in the gorge opens up an impressive panorama of the towering waterfall, practically vertical cliffs, and the magnificent Black Spire Peak, notable for its unusual shape.
The Belogorsky Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the Tien Shan and the tallest in northern Kyrgyzstan. Water gushes from a height of 60 meters in a turbulent and full-flowing stream. Sprays from the waterfall can be felt from approximately 200 meters away, and it's chilly to stand near the waterfall even on the hottest day. The giant water column formed by the waterfall is visible from 10-12 kilometers away. It's only three kilometers from the end of the road to reach the waterfall, so anyone can get there regardless of their level of preparation.

Price: from 100$

Chunkurchak Gorge – the closest high-mountain gorge to Bishkek, is popular among both residents of Bishkek and visitors to the capital. It is located near Bishkek and stretches for almost 30 kilometers. Chunkurchak Gorge is situated at an altitude of 2400 meters above sea level. In Kyrgyz, "chunkurchak" translates to "hollow."
Chunkurchak is considered one of the most beautiful gorges in Kyrgyzstan. Here, you can observe a colorful symbiosis of snowy mountain peaks, green alpine meadows, coniferous forests, and reddish soil. The approach to Chunkurchak offers stunning panoramas, which are the hallmark of the Chu Valley.
If you want to enjoy the coolness of water, visit the Pigeon Waterfall, which is about 35 meters high. The myriad splashes hitting the rocks are mesmerizing.
There are four ski bases in the gorge, which operate as health resorts and holiday homes in the summer. In winter, skiing, snowboarding, and sledding are popular activities here.
The territory of Chunkurchak is part of the National Biosphere Reserve, established to preserve rare tulip species. For example, the Royal Tulip grows in this gorge, with flowers that can reach 18 centimeters in length. Also, the famous variety of tulips called "Zinaida" grows here. In spring, Chunkurchak is adorned with thousands of tulips, turning the green fields into a sea of red.

Price: from 80$

Lake Issyk-Kul (also spelled as Yssyk-Kol) is undoubtedly the main attraction of the country. Issyk-Kul is unique in every respect. The lake is located in the center of the vast Issyk-Kul basin, between the two massive ranges of Kungey-Ala-Too and Terskey-Ala-Too, occupying almost the entire area. The lake's altitude is 1700 meters above sea level, making Issyk-Kul the second-largest alpine lake in the world, second only to Lake Titicaca in South America. The maximum depth of the lake reaches 702 meters, making it one of the deepest lakes in the world. The length of the lake's shoreline is almost 700 kilometers, vividly demonstrating its vastness. The lake's fullness is maintained by numerous glacial rivers descending from the slopes of the Tien Shan mountains—more than 80 of them.
The water in Issyk-Kul is salty, and it does not freeze even in winter. This is the reason why the lake got its name: Issyk-Kul which translates from Kyrgyz as "hot lake." The lake creates a unique maritime climate in the valley, which is extremely unusual for high mountainous areas and Central Asia as a whole. For example, winters here are much milder than in other regions of the country, and in summer, on the contrary, it is not so hot. In summer, the water in Issyk-Kul warms up to 20-25 degrees Celsius, making the lake a favorite bathing spot for both locals and tourists from other countries.

Price: from 260$

Barskoon Gorge (also spelled as Barskaun) is one of the most beautiful gorges on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul, famous for its high waterfalls and dense spruce forests.

The length of the Barskoon Gorge is about 30 kilometers. It stretches deep into the Terskey-Ala-Too mountains, reaching the high-mountain plateau (syrta) of Arabel, which is separated from the gorge by a cascade of passes. The altitude of the passes in the Barskoon Gorge is very high, reaching up to 4000 meters. The road through the gorge is of good quality, and you can easily travel on it in almost any vehicle, as well as on a motorcycle.
Barskoon is very attractive to tourists both for its natural beauty and cultural attractions. The cascade of Barskoon waterfalls, including the Tears of Bars, the Chasha Manas, the Champagne Sprays, and the Beard of Ak-Sakal, are favorite destinations for tourists.

Price: from 295$

Plateau Arabel is a high-mountain valley located at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. This remarkable place is situated in the southern part of the Issyk-Kul region, near the Barskoon Gorge and the Kumtor gold mine.
High-mountain valleys (also known as syrts) are a rare and very astonishing phenomenon, especially at such altitudes. The average temperature in these places is only 5-7 degrees Celsius, and the land is practically devoid of vegetation. Only grass, moss, and lichens survive in such areas. Due to abundant precipitation and glacier melting, the valley has a lot of water bodies: rivers, lakes, and marshy swamps. It's a unique high-mountain tundra. There are more than 50 large lakes in this area alone.
The valley owes its interesting relief and abundance of lakes to the glacier that existed here in ancient times. It leveled the valley and left behind such a large number of lake basins.

Price: from 295$

Jeti-Oguz Gorge (also spelled as Jetioguz, Jety-Oguz, etc.) is one of the most popular attractions in the Issyk-Kul region. Located 30 kilometers from the town of Karakol, it attracts many tourists, both local and foreign.
Jeti-Oguz, translated from Kyrgyz, means "Seven Bulls." This specific name was given to the gorge because of the cliff made of red clay, which is a kind of hallmark of the gorge. The rocks have a very bright color, which is quite rare for the Tien Shan mountains.
The gorge has a fairly large length—almost 40 kilometers—and over this extensive territory, there are numerous interesting places to visit. The Jeti-Oguz waterfalls are widely known, among which the waterfall called "Seven Bulls," named for its peculiar rock formations resembling bulls, is particularly popular among tourists.
Twelve kilometers above the resort, there is the Valley of Flowers, where the "Cosmonauts' Cottages" are located. And this is not a poetic name—during the Soviet era, participants of space flights really trained and rested here. The valley is covered with a large number of trees, and in May, it turns into a carpet of poppies.

Price: from 260$

The fairy tale canyon is an amazing natural phenomenon located in the heart of Kyrgyzstan, where mountain ranges turn into dreamy sculptures. Its stone walls resemble the pages of ancient legends telling about the greatness of time and nature. The fairy tale canyon is not just a geological formation, it is a living monument of nature that changes over time, but retains its magical appeal. Its colors and shapes create a unique atmospheric landscape that makes us feel like a part of the great creation of nature.

The price for the 1st person is 260$ (the price is based on the number of people and transport)
*Then approximately per person will be added 70$-100$