Ala-Archa National Park and Supara Ethno-Complex

Hiking in nature and a cultural experience

Ala Archa National Park

Ala Archa is a valley and a National Park located about 40 km south from Bishkek. The alpine Ala Archa national park covers an area of about 200 km² and stretches for over 35 km of the western Tien Shan Mountain range. The park’s altitude ranges from about 1 500 meters at the entrance to a maximum of 4 895 meters at Semenova Tian-Shanski, the highest peak in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range. Ala Archa gorge is also a home to more than 20 glaciers and 30 mountain passes.


Supara Ethno-Complex

Supara Ethno-Complex offers a special dining experience in private yurt-style settings that showcase Kyrgyz culture and tradition The menu features a wide variety of authentic Kyrgyz dishes and traditional beverages. The entire complex is constructed from locally sourced materials that would have been available to the ancient nomads who once roamed this land. At Supara you will enjoy delicious food and cultural demonstrations. You will also have the opportunity to take photos with the staff who are dressed in traditional Kyrgyz attire.

Itinerary:

Morning:

  • 08:30 — Departure from Bishkek
  • Travel time – ~1 hour (40 km).
  • Ala-Archa
    • Scenic walk through a gorge, some coniferous forests and the Ala-Archa River
    • gentle hiking (optional)
    • viewing platforms
    • Free time for photos and relaxation
  • Time in the park: 3–4 hours

Afternoon

Supara Ethno-Complex
  • 14:00 – Lunch at Supara
    • National Kyrgyz cuisine: beshbarmak, manti, kuurdak, flatbread
    • Authentic and traditional Kyrgz style with yurts and nomadic decor
    • Walk around the complex
  • 17:00–18:00 — return to Bishkek

What to expect:

  • Tour type: nature + culture
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Difficulty: easy

Price Includes:

  • Transportation
  • Entrance to Ala-Archa national park
  • Lunch at Supara