
Kyrgyzstan Celestial Mountains: Bishkek, Ala Archa & Issyk-Kul Lake

Package overview
The Switzerland of Central Asia: towering snow peaks, alpine pine forests, nomadic yurt traditions, and the world's second-largest high-altitude saline lake.
Just 4 hours flight from Dubai, Kyrgyzstan is an untouched paradise of soaring 7,000m peaks, glacier-fed alpine rivers, and ancient nomadic heritage. Hike beneath colossal glaciers in Ala Archa, sleep by the turquoise shores of Issyk-Kul Lake, and witness golden eagle hunting demonstrations.
Top highlights
- Guided hike into the spectacular glacial gorge of Ala Archa National Park
- Visit the 10th-century Silk Road Burana Tower and ancient stone warrior petroglyphs
- Scenic cruise on the crystal-clear, non-freezing waters of Lake Issyk-Kul
- Experience traditional Kyrgyz nomadic hospitality and folklore music show in a yurt
- Live Golden Eagle hunting demonstration by traditional Salbuurun hunters
- 3 Nights in 4-star Bishkek hotel and lakeside Issyk-Kul resort
- Visa-free entry for UAE citizens & residents
Day-by-day itinerary
- Direct flight from Dubai DXB to Bishkek Manas International Airport (FRU) on flydubai.
- Meet your private guide; drive 40 km into Ala Archa National Park in the Tian Shan range.
- Hike along the alpine river towards the Ak-Sai glacier waterfall.
- Check into 4★ Bishkek hotel; welcome dinner with traditional Beshbarmak and lagman noodles.
Meals: Dinner included · Transport: Private Guided 4x4 / Vehicle
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- 2 Nights in 4★ Bishkek Hotel + 1 Night in Lakeside Issyk-Kul 4★ Resort
- Daily breakfast, 1 Kyrgyz welcome dinner, and 2 traditional lunches
- Private dedicated 4x4 / touring vehicle with English-speaking mountain guide
- Ala Archa National Park entrance and hiking permits
- Burana Tower entrance and Issyk-Kul scenic boat cruise
- Traditional Golden Eagle hunting masterclass and demonstration
- All private airport, lake, and mountain transfers
Not included
- International flights Dubai–Bishkek–Dubai
- Horse riding fees (optional add-on)
- Dinners not listed
- Driver and mountain guide gratuities
- Travel insurance
Journey Route
Per person
From AED 2,299
Rate varies with your travel dates, hotel choice and airline. We can customise this package: change the nights, hotels, cities or pace and we will requote it.
Flights are quoted on request. We hold IATA accreditation and can ticket any airline from Dubai alongside this itinerary.
Plan a tailor-made version- IATA Accredited Agency since 2009
- Full Visa Assistance for UAE Residents
- 24/7 Dedicated Concierge Support
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Kyrgyzstan Celestial Mountains: Bishkek, Ala Archa & Issyk-Kul Lake
From AED 2,299
