7 Day Guided Motorcycle Tour in the Untouched Kyrgyzstan

Overview

Garden Hotel Bishkek, 115 улица Медерова, Bishkek 720052, Kyrgyzstan Untouched Kyrgyzstan, the land of virgin nature and nomad culture. Come across unbelievable landscapes and learn about the traditions and lifestyles of nomads. Motorized adventures and unimaginable impressions await you!

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Bishkek, 5 riding days
• 24/7 assistance with support vehicle and Mechanic technical support
• Go to Lake Song Kol, situated at a height of 3000 meters above sea level
• Cross the wonderful Suusamyr valley, a paradise for nomads and their cattle
• Pass by Eki Naryn where the road is a real "paradise" for moto bikers
• Descend Song Kol lake via the Moldo Ashu pass (3300 meters)
• Back to Bishkek passes through the Boom gorge
• 6 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Bishkek (arrival, rest day)

   Arrival at Manas Airport in Bishkek where the team will pick up you and drive you to the hotel situated in the capital. Rest, then start your short city tour in Bishkek. You will visit the heart of the city, Ala-Too Square with the monuments located there. After that, you can enjoy a walk in Oak Park, one of the favorite places of local people. Bishkek is known as the greenest city in Central Asia thanks to its countless parks and alleys making the city a great place to live. In the evening, you go to one of the best restaurants in Bishkek where you can taste delicious Kyrgyz national dishes.

2. Day 2: Bishkek - Kyzyl Oi (50% off-road, 50% paved)

   Meeting at the hotel. Pick up motorbikes at 08:30. Starting engines at 09:00. At the beginning of your journey, you will have to overcome the mountain pass Too Ashu (3500 meters). Then cross the wonderful Suusamyr valley, a paradise for nomads and their cattle. Later, you change the highway to the off-road; the road will run along the Kokemeren River (one of the most challenging rafting in the country). Especially colorful is the red clay covering the mountains from bottom to top. This clay has been used as material for house building since the beginning of the 20th century. Nowadays, some of

3. Day 3: Kyzyl Oi - Song Kul Lake (60% off-road, 40% paved)

   The goal of the day is to reach Song Kul Lake located at an altitude of 3000 meters. Therefore, you will pass through the beautiful places where you can see yaks and other animals. From the pass, the lake seems very small, but as you go down and approach it, it appears as a big and gorgeous lake. When you arrive at the yurt camp, you get to know the hospitality of the nomads, their lifestyle, and their customs. Dinner and overnight in the yurts. - Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Accommodation: Yurt camp

4. Day 4: Song Kul Lake - Baetovo - Naryn (60% off-road, 40% paved)

   You say goodbye to Song Kul and go towards Baetovo. You descend from the lake via the Moldo Ashu pass (3300 meters). you pass through the village of Baetovo. You continue to drive towards Naryn. Upon arrival in the town, you will be able to take a shower and have a rest in comfortable conditions. Dinner in the restaurant in town or at the hotel. - Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Accommodation: 3-star hotel

5. Day 5: Naryn - Eki Naryn - Kochkor (60% off-road, 40% paved)

   Breakfast at the hotel. Departure. You pass by Eki Naryn. The road is a real "paradise" for moto bikers. The road passes through lunar landscapes, hills, pastures, sand canyons, and semi-deserts. On the way, you can meet shepherd camps. In the evening, you arrive at the village of Kochkor. Dinner and rest at the hotel. - Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Accommodation: Guesthouse

6. Day 6: Kochkor - Bishkek (100% paved)

   The road to Bishkek passes through the Boom Gorge. On the way, you visit the Burana Tower. Burana Tower is an ancient minaret in the Chuy Valley in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan. The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, remains of the castle, and three mausoleums – that’s all that lasts out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded by Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century. After lunch at the local restaurant, you visit the famous market, Osh Bazar. Just as you step into the market, you plunge into the real oriental atmosphere: an interminable stream of people and a wide vari

7. Day 7: Bishkek - airport

   Transfer to the airport. Departure. - Meals included: breakfast

Ride Details

Terrain

Mix on and off-road

Bike

rental bike (Honda CRF250L)

Mileage

1200 kilometers / 746 miles

Riding gear

not included: waterproof jacket, pants/motorcycle overalls, enduro helmet or helmet with visor, warm hat, enduro boots, gloves, knee guards, elbow protectors, and chest protector

Meals

full board (3 meals a day)

Accommodation

Note: the yurt camp used on night 3 has a capacity of 4-6 people. But during the low season, you can be accommodated 2 pax per yurt according to the availability. The toilets and sauna are outside.

Food

Full board meals are included in the package.

Getting There

This tour will take you to explore Kyrgyzstan. The places you will visit include Chunkurchak Gorge, Suusamyr, Song Kol, Naryn, Tamga, and Bishkek.

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