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Things to do in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s snow-capped mountains, sapphire lakes and alpine scenery are a complete contrast to the scorched plains and arid deserts of its neighbors, and one of the most rewarding ways to explore is on a hike through the Ala Archa National Park.

Other things to do include a city tour of Bishkek, the nation’s capital, where you can visit the state museum to learn about Stalinist history, or a visit to the highly traditional Jeti-Ögüz valley, just 30 minutes outside the city, where you can experience local life with a stay in a traditional yurt.
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Ideas for experiencing Kyrgyzstan

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Kyrgyzstan, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Ala Archa National Park
    Ala Archa National Park

    Ala Archa National Park

    Bishkek

    Ala Archa National Park

    Towering over the park are the highest peaks of the Kyrgyz Alatau Range, including Korona Peak (4,860 m) and Semenov Tian Shansky (4,895 m), both higher than anything Europe has to offer.

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  • Altyn Arashan Excursion
    Altyn-Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

    Altyn Arashan Excursion

    Karakol

    Altyn Arashan Excursion

    Close to Karakol is the stunning alpine Arashan gorge. This area offers some of the finest hiking in Kyrgyzstan, ranging from the pleasant four- to five-hour hike up the wooded valley from Ak Suu to the Altyn Arashan plateau, to six-day mountaineering expeditions to the summit of glacial Mt Palatka.

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  • Jeti-Ögüz Excursion
    Jeti-Ögüz

    Jeti-Ögüz Excursion

    Karakol

    Jeti-Ögüz Excursion

    From Karakol a short 30-minute drive west along the lake brings you to the head of the Jeti-Ögüz valley, where you head north toward Jeti-Ögüz village. A few minutes up the road you reach Broken Heart Rock, the reverse side of the famous Seven Bulls, a tremendous red limestone formation towering above the village.

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  • Bishkek City Tour
    Market spices, Bishkek

    Bishkek City Tour

    Bishkek

    Bishkek City Tour

    A tour of this congenial capital makes for an interesting and relaxing day. The city can offer a poignant National History Museum, with exhibits on Kyrgyz victims of Stalin, as well as some interesting displays on Kyrgyz applied arts.

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