Ala-Archa & Chunkurchak Gorge Sky Bridge | Small-Group Day Tour from Bishkek [Join Now! Shared Tour Spots Open]

Salam! This is Sugi from ASHU TRAVEL, your partner for scenic horse riding trips in Central Asia!

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, we’re running a one-day private tour from Bishkek. One guest is already confirmed, and we’re looking for 2 more.

Ride the cable car in Ala-Archa National Park at the foot of the Tian Shan, cross the Sky Bridge suspended high above the gorge at 2,400 m, enjoy a lunch of traditional Kyrgyz food at the yurt-style eco-resort “Supara Chunkurchak,” and in the afternoon stop by a local bazaar in Bishkek.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., this action-packed plan squeezes stunning scenery, adventure, great food and local buzz into a single day.

Perfect for multi-day tour guests with a free day in Bishkek before or after their tour, people on a short business trip or layover who want one day of sightseeing, and anyone who’d like to try ASHU for a day first.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026: 2 more spots available

Item	Details
Date	Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Spots	2 more spots (max. 3 people)
Booking deadline	Saturday, June 20, 2026
Meeting	8:00 Pick-up from your hotel in Bishkek
End	17:00–17:30 Drop-off at your hotel
Guide	Accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide-driver
Price	Runs with 1 person: $300 / 2 or more: $200 per person
Included	Guide, private vehicle, fuel, park entrance fee, cable car, Sky Bridge admission, lunch
Not included	Personal food and drinks, souvenirs, travel insurance, hotel

Save up to $100 per person by sharing the tour

4 highlights of this tour

This tour is a day packed with Kyrgyzstan’s nature, adventure, food and local life!

1. Panoramic views of the Tian Shan from the cable car in Ala-Archa National Park

About 40 km south of Bishkek, roughly 60 minutes by car. Ala-Archa, one of Kyrgyzstan’s best-known national parks, is a gorge area ranging from 1,500 m to 4,800 m above sea level.

The snowy peaks of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range, a branch of the Tian Shan, tower right in front of you.

This time we’ll take the cable car up to the summit viewpoint and back. Enjoy the spectacular views below, with time for photos. Afterward, we’ll take a short walk along the Ala-Archa River.

2. A walk in the sky at Chunkurchak

The Sky Bridge, a suspension bridge in Kyrgyzstan’s Chunkurchak Gorge, sits at 2,400 m and is 125 m long. Experience a walk through the air above the gorge. Stop in the middle of the bridge and the ridgeline of the Tian Shan fills your view. If you’re afraid of heights, it’s perfectly fine to just enjoy the view from the end of the bridge.

*Safety comes first on our tours, so if strong winds make it dangerous, we’ll go hiking nearby instead.

3. Lunch of traditional Kyrgyz dishes at the yurt-style eco-resort Supara

The yurt-style eco-resort Supara is located in the same gorge as the Sky Bridge. Here you’ll enjoy a lunch of traditional Kyrgyz dishes such as beshbarmak (boiled meat with flat noodles), manti (steamed dumplings) and lagman (hand-pulled noodles). After lunch, there’s also time to stroll around the grounds.

*If it’s very crowded, lunch may be at a different cafe.

4. Almost all-inclusive: meals, transfers, admission fees and a Japanese-speaking guide

Private vehicle, fuel, Ala-Archa entrance fee, cable car, Sky Bridge admission, lunch at Supara and a Japanese-speaking guide are all included.

On the day, just come to the meeting point as you are. In the afternoon, we’ll stop by a local bazaar in Bishkek (one of Osh Bazaar, Dordoi Bazaar, Alamedin Bazaar, etc.), where you can enjoy browsing for dried fruit, nuts, spices and souvenirs.

*Hotel, personal food and drinks, and travel insurance are not included
*No horse riding

Who this tour is for

Among ASHU TRAVEL’s lineup, this tour is for those who want to fill a day of their stay in Bishkek with spectacular scenery and cultural experiences.

Those with a free day before or after a multi-day tour: Popular as an add-on to ASHU’s multi-day horse riding tours. A one-day plan starting and ending in Bishkek that’s easy to fit in.

Those on a short business trip or layover who want one day of sightseeing: Meeting at 8 a.m. and finishing at 5 p.m. makes it easy to catch an evening flight.

*The tour details are fine-tuned to match the wishes of the first guest to book.

Itinerary

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, day trip *Times are approximate

■ Tuesday, June 23: Ala-Archa, Sky Bridge & Bazaar Day Tour

08:00 Pick-up from your hotel in Bishkek

Drive by private vehicle to Ala-Archa National Park. Leaving the city behind, we head south, gradually gaining altitude into the heart of the Tian Shan. On a clear day, the snowy peaks of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range are clearly visible from the car window.

Around 09:00 Arrive at Ala-Archa National Park. After the entry formalities, take the cable car up to the summit viewpoint and back. Enjoy the panorama from the top, with time for photos. Then a short walk along the Ala-Archa River.

Around 11:00 Drive by private vehicle to Chunkurchak Gorge (about 45 km, about 60 minutes). We head back down toward the city, then up Chunkurchak Gorge to the highlands at 2,400 m.

Around 12:00 Visit the Sky Bridge. At 2,400 m and 125 m long, it is Kyrgyzstan’s one and only suspension bridge of this kind. A walk through the air across the gorge plus panoramic photos.

Around 13:00 Lunch of traditional Kyrgyz food at Supara Chunkurchak. Enjoy beshbarmak, manti and lagman among the yurt-style buildings. After lunch, there’s time to stroll around the grounds.

Around 14:30 Drive by private vehicle back to Bishkek (about 45 km, about 60–90 minutes). Traffic in the city tends to be heavy in the afternoon.

15:30 Stop at a bazaar in Bishkek. Depending on the traffic that day and where you’re staying, we’ll visit one of Osh Bazaar, Dordoi Bazaar, Alamedin Bazaar, etc.

Browse for dried fruit, nuts, spices and souvenirs, and soak up the everyday life and energy of the Kyrgyz people.

17:00–17:30 Drop-off at your hotel, tour ends *Depending on traffic, this may run as late as around 18:00

◎ Horse riding: none

◎ Meals: lunch

◎ Accommodation: none (day trip)

*The route may be adjusted depending on weather and traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding, as this is for your safety.

One guest already booked! Shared tour price for this departure

The price per person depends on the number of participants. One guest is already confirmed for this tour, so if you join now, the shared price for 2 or more people applies right away!

Participants	Price per person
1 person	$300 ← current
2 people	$200
3 people	$200

*Booking deadline: June 2, 2026

*Maximum 3 people due to vehicle capacity.

What’s included

Private vehicle, driver and fuel for the whole tour; Japanese-speaking guide for the whole tour; Ala-Archa National Park entrance fee; Ala-Archa cable car fare (round trip); Chunkurchak Sky Bridge admission; lunch at Supara Chunkurchak; trip preparation support

What’s not included

Hotel accommodation; personal drinks and souvenirs; travel insurance; round-trip flights to Bishkek and international travel costs

What makes ASHU different: our shared tour system

To share the charms of Central Asia with as many people as possible, we use a system where the price goes down as more people join.

Price confirmation: The final price is confirmed 3 weeks before departure. This means that if other guests book before then, the price goes down; conversely, if someone cancels, it may go up.

Peace of mind: Once the price is confirmed 3 weeks before departure, the amount you pay will not go up even if someone cancels. You can book with confidence.

For more details on the system, please also see this article.

We’ll support your tour

Nuriya Dushalieva, ASHU TRAVEL Representative

A professional guide who has guided more than 3,000 people and the representative of ASHU TRAVEL. She supervised the planning of this tour and directs things behind the scenes so that everyone can safely enjoy the depths of Kyrgyzstan. *Your guide on the day will not necessarily be Nuriya. A Japanese-speaking guide who shares her spirit of hospitality will accompany you.

Sugi

Customer support. As the point of contact for our guests from Japan, I’m with you every step of the way, from trip preparation to easing any worries on the ground. I’ll do everything I can to help you enjoy an “out-of-the-ordinary trip” with peace of mind.

From booking to the day of your tour

1. Inquiry and booking request (free): contact us via the form or LINE First, send us the name of the tour you’re interested in via our contact form or official LINE account.

2. Confirmed booking: fill in the booking form After we hear from you, our staff will send you the “confirmed booking form.” This is an important step where we check your blood type, allergies, health condition and so on, for safety management in case of emergency.

3. Cancellation policy applies Once your booking is confirmed, the following cancellation policy applies.

From 18:01, 20 days before the tour, until 18:00, 10 days before: 20% of the tour price
From 18:01, 10 days before the tour, until 18:00, 3 days before: 30% of the tour price
From 18:01, 3 days before the tour, until the tour start time on the day: 50% of the tour price
After the start time on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price

4. Final price confirmed 3 weeks before departure

At ASHU TRAVEL, the price varies depending on the number of participants.

If more people join: the price goes down
If someone cancels: the price may go up
When it’s confirmed: your final payment amount is confirmed 3 weeks before departure. After that, the confirmed price will not change even if the number of participants changes.

We confirm the price 3 weeks before so that you can book with peace of mind. Even if someone cancels within 3 weeks of departure, your price won’t change.

5. Join the tour & pay locally in US dollars

As a rule, we ask for payment in US dollars cash. This cuts costs such as card processing fees, and we put those savings back into improving the quality of our tours for you. Please hand the payment to your guide at pick-up on the morning of the tour.

FAQ (Q&A)

We’ve gathered common concerns and questions about the tour. If your question isn’t here, feel free to contact us via LINE or another channel!

[Fitness and health]

Q: I’m not confident about my fitness. Will I be okay?

A: This tour mainly involves traveling by car, short walks and walking across the bridge, with no strenuous exercise. We take the cable car up to the summit, so there’s no demanding trekking on foot.

Q: Isn’t the Sky Bridge scary?

A: It’s at 2,400 m, and in the middle of the bridge the wind blows through, so there may be moments when your legs feel a little shaky. The handrails and wires are sturdy, and your guide will show you how to walk across. If you’re not comfortable with heights, it’s perfectly fine to just enjoy the view from the end of the bridge.

Q: I’m worried about altitude sickness.

A: Since you’ll only be at altitude for a short time, the risk of severe altitude sickness is low, but if you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor beforehand.

Q: What insurance should I get?

A: We currently don’t partner with any particular insurance company, so we can’t name one, but we recommend a plan that meets the following three conditions.

Required: medical treatment and rescue cover of at least ¥30 million
Required: covers the country you’re visiting (Kyrgyzstan)
Recommended: includes chat support in Japanese

[Meals and souvenirs]

Q: Can you accommodate food allergies?

A: If you let us know in advance, we can accommodate them to some extent. Please feel free to ask.

Q: What kinds of souvenirs can I find at the bazaar?

A: Popular items include dried fruit, nuts (walnuts, almonds, dried apricots), spices, Kyrgyz honey and felt goods. You can buy them cheaply at market prices.

[Cancellations and prices]

Q: What happens to the price if someone cancels on a shared tour?

A: Until 3 weeks before departure, the price varies depending on cancellations and additional participants. If someone cancels and the group gets smaller, the price may go up; in that case, we’ll let you know by email 3 weeks before departure. Once the price is confirmed 3 weeks before departure, we will not charge you anything extra even if the number of participants changes after that.

Q: What if I’m still the only participant?

A: If there’s still only one participant at the booking deadline (June 2), the tour is confirmed and runs at $300 for one person. It will not be canceled.

[Clothing and what to bring]

Q: What should I wear?

A: In June, Bishkek is 25–30°C during the day, but at the Sky Bridge (2,400 m) it can get cold in the mornings and evenings. Please bring a light jacket and a long-sleeved base layer.

Shoes: sneakers (comfortable for walking)
Hat and sunglasses: essential for sun protection
Warm layer: a light windbreaker

Q: What do I need to bring? A: Please use the list below as a guide.

Essentials: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, power bank, regular medications, rain gear (folding umbrella, etc.)
Nice to have: motion sickness medicine
For souvenirs: US dollars cash (around $50–100 for the tour price and the bazaar)

[Money]

Q: When and how do I pay the tour price?

A: As a rule, you pay locally in US dollars cash. Please hand it to your guide at pick-up on the morning of the tour.

Q: How should I pay, and what currency should I use, when buying souvenirs locally? A: Most shops accept cards, but some are cash only. If you want cash, Japanese yen can’t be exchanged, so be sure to bring US dollars cash.

Spending money: around $50 for food, drinks and souvenirs should be enough
Cards: accepted in Bishkek city, but bazaars are cash only

A day in the sky, starting from Bishkek

A cable car ride in Ala-Archa at the foot of the Tian Shan, a walk through the air on the Sky Bridge at 2,400 m, and beshbarmak inside a yurt. This tour packs in so much adventure you won’t believe it’s just one day.

Whether you’re planning a stay in Bishkek, have a free day before or after a multi-day tour, or want to try ASHU for a day first, you’re very welcome. One guest is already confirmed, and the price goes down as more people join. If you’re interested, please get in touch soon!