Kyrgyzstan biking 01
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 1
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
Kyrgyzstan is a mountain country and it is waiting for you if you like bike tours then! There is a bike tour that you will definitely like. It includes the most famous mountain roads of Kyrgyzstan. You will be biking along gorges and mountain rivers in order to see our pristine nature and unforgettable views. Kyrgyzstan is famous for mountain biking tours and now you also can take a chance to travel there!
Places to visit: Bishkek - Tamchi village - Kochkor - Sarybulak - Jalpak pass - Dzhylangach river - Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town - Bishkek city
Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek
Arrival to Bishkek City. Accommodation in a hotel***. Breakfast and afterwards you will have an excursion to Natural Park Ala-Archa. It is situated in the Ala-Arch gorge, on the Kyrgyz ridge (a spur of Tien-Shan), in 45 km from Bishkek - capital of Kyrgyzstan. You will go to the top of a mountain to have a nice view of this famous gorge. Then we return to Bishkek and have traditional dinner and night in a Hotel***.
Day 2: Bishkek - Tamchi village
Driving to Issyk Kul lake, via Keuk Ayrik pass. Lunch on the Keuk Ayrik pass. Then we will start biking down. Our driver will meet us in the Sary Oi village. Transfer to Tamchi village. Tamch is located on the northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake. This lake is the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m. above sea level). The Lake is also called "the pearl of Central Asia". Due to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul possesses curative qualities. Night in a guesthouse.
Day 3: Transfer Tamchi - Kochkor - Sarybulak
Today we will start our trip to Kochkor village by car through Orto Tokoi water reservoir. At the Kochkor village you will meet a family that shows you the way our national felt carpets are produced. You even can create your own carpet together with them! Also you will visit Kyrgyz Handicraft museum in Kochkor village. Then ride on an asphalt road to Sary Bulak village (2310 m. alt., 38 km). Transfer (7 km, 2390m alt.) by bike on dirt road to confluence of Kara-Kudjur and Biulioomiu rivers. Night in tents.
Day 4: Ride by bike to the foot of Jalpak pass (58 km, 3345 m)
Today we will ride to the foot of Jalpak pass. It is an amazing place that will take you away. You will see many amazing mountain views along the whole way. This place is quite far from the civilization and you can enjoy its beauty to the full. The ride is of moderate difficulty on dirt road in satisfactory condition. Landscape in the gorge is similar to tundra. You will be surprised by the variety of mountains views on the way. Night in tents.
Day 5: Ride to the Jalpak pass (3345m. alt.) - Dzhylangach river
In the morning you will ride to the high Jalpak pass and then descent (25 km) to Korumdu valley, then to Kara Saz region till the the Dzhylangach river (confluence of the Balgart and Dzhylangach rivers that forms the Kichi-Naryn river). After lunch, free time. At this place you can see Peaks Kara-Kaman, Archaly and Burkan that have old glacial forms - smooth tops and flat slopes. Lower parts, especially along left bank of the Balgart river are hilly, covered with loose rock. Landscape in gorge is similar to tundra. Night in tents (2648 m alt.)
Day 6: Ride (58 km) Dzhylangach - Kichi-Naryn
In the morning you will ride along the Balgart River and Kichi-Naryn River. Riding on dirt road. Night in tents in the forest near the Kichi-Naryn River. This place is popular among nomads since ancient time. Shepherds were coming to this area with all their relatives. Some big tribes could have about 1000 yurts! All of them were going from one place to another as a big family with a great amount of cattle. Kyrgyz nomads are very hospitable and you will feel it.
Day 7: Ride (63 km) Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town
Today we will ride down to the Kichi-Naryn village (2351m. alt.) that is located 4 km from the confluence of the Kichi-Naryn and Naryn rivers. You will ride along Naryn river to the town of Naryn (2050 m. alt.). It is a long narrow town that was built right along the gorge near the longest river Naryn. The town is situated 2800 meters above the sea level and it has mountains very close to the town. The road to Naryn will surprise you by its beauty and amazing mountains. The whole way will be along incredible gorges and you will have many photo stops! Easy day. Lunch on the road. Riding on the main road. Night in yurts! Yurts are collapsible nomadic dwellings that are made of felt and wood without using a single nail.
Day 8: Transfer to Bishkek city
In the morning we will drive to Bishkek city. You will be carried away by the amazing scenery offered through views of the untouched nature. In the city you will have free time to go shopping and to walk in the capital. In the evening you will have a dinner in a restaurant. Night in a hotel***.
Day 9: Bishkek
In the morning we will go to famous Osh bazaar. You will walk there and bargain for different goods and you will have a feeling as if you are 1000 years ago! Then we will have a city tour. The tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner. Night in a hotel***.
Day 10: Transfer to the airport
Your guide will meet you at your hotel at the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details and accompany you to Manas International Airport.
There is also a list of other biking tours:
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 1
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Tamchi village - Kochkor - Sarybulak - Jalpak pass - Dzhylangach river - Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town - Bishkek city
Kyrgyzstan is a mountain country and it is waiting for you if you like bike tours then! There is a bike tour that you will definitely like. It includes the most famous mountain roads of Kyrgyzstan. You will be biking along gorges and mountain rivers in order to see our pristine nature and unforgettable views. Kyrgyzstan is famous for mountain biking tours and now you also can take a chance to travel there! Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 2
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 8 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Kayindi village - Keuk-Ayrik pass - Chon Sary Oi village - Tamchi village - Kochkor - Sarybulak - Jalpak pass - Bishkek city
We glad to offer you to cycle among celestial mountains at the same time visiting a lot of interesting places! You will enjoy your being in Kyrgyzstan because our republic is a wonderful place for cycling! We have a great verity of landscapes and you will be surprised by quickly changeable views on your way! Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 3
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 12 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Kochkor - Sarybulak - Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town - Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon - Kyrk-Kyz pass - Ter Jailak pass - Toluk village - Toktogul village - Bishkek city
You have fantastic opportunity to have a biking tour that takes place in the wonderful mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The route will be along pristine mountain gorges where it is still possible to meet real nomadic people. You will ride your bike in places that are so far from the civilization and it is a perfect chance to feel the nature. On the way you will see yurts - nomadic felt dwellings. These Kyrgyz mountain house are very unique and their owners will invite you for a cup of tea. Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 4
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Tash Rabat caravanserai - Moldo village - Kyzyl Korgon canyon - Kyrk-Kyz pass - Ter Jailak pass - Toluk village - Toktogul village - Bishkek city
People from all over the world come to Kyrgyzstan to enjoy its nature. Our country consists 93% of mountains and that is why you can visit so many unbelievable gorges during your tour. We tried to combine your bike tour with visiting of the most famous places in Kyrgyzstan. Also you will have a great chance to get acquainted with real nomads and to see their way of life. Biking tours are very popular in Kyrgyzstan. Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 5
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon - Kyrk-Kyz pass - Ter Jailak pass - Toluk village - Toktogul village - Bishkek city
Many bicyclists come to Kyrgyzstan for biking along our beautiful gorges and learn more about nomads. During one bike tour you will visit different landscapes of Kyrgyzstan and you will be surprised that the views will change so fast each other. Our country attracts a lot of people that are fond of biking. And they always want to come back to Kyrgyzstan one more time. Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 6
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Naryn town - Tash Rabat caravanserai - Moldo village - Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon - Bishkek city
This bike tour includes the most known highlights of Kyrgyzstan. You will visit the best Kyrgyz attractions while biking in our country. This bike tour gives you an opportunity to discover the land of Tien Shan mountains and to have a rest in its amazing gorges. Also you will be biking near our famous Son Kul Lake that is situated on the altitude of 3016 m above the sea level. It is a wild place where nomads still live in their felt houses. Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 7
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 11 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Dzhylangach river - Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town - Tash Rabat caravanserai - Moldo village - Son Kul lake - Bishkek city
The best place to have a bike tour is Kyrgyzstan. Our mountains have a lot of roads that are perfect for bike tours. You will see our amazing nature and mountain lakes that are situated in the hidden places of Kyrgyzstan. There are almost no people and you can visit the most unspoiled places in the world. You will be shocked by the quantity of incredible panorama views and you will never forget this tour. Read the tour...
