Kyrgyzstan biking 04
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 4
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 12 days
Explore really wild places in the heavenly mountains of Kyrgyzstan! We want to present you a biking tour, which routes will be along untouched mountain gorges where it is still possible to meet genuine nomads. It is a perfect chance to feel the nature, because you will cycle in places that are so far from the civilization. During your adventure you will see yurts - nomadic felt dwellings, which are very unique and their owners will invite you for a cup of tea or kymis (traditional Kyrgyz drink).
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
Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek
Your guide will collect you from the International Airport of Manas and accompany you to Bishkek City (capital of Kyrgyzstan). The drive from the Airport to Bishkek takes half an hour. After accommodation in a hotel*** that is situated in the tranquil part of the city you will have a rest and you will start the day with a breakfast. Afterwards you will have an excursion to the Natural Park of Ala - Archa that is located on the Kyrgyz ridge (a spur of Tien - Shan), in the Ala-Arch Gorge, 45 km. south from Bishkek. To have a nice view of this famous gorge you will go to the top of a mountain. Transfer back to Bishkek. At 7 p.m. traditional dinner will be served Overnight stay is in the hotel***.
Day 2: Bishkek - Kochkor - Sarybulak
We start our trip to Kochkor village by car in the morning. Our route passes via Orto Tokoi water collecting reservoir. You will meet a family in the Kochkor Village that shows you the way national felt carpets are produced. During this felt show you even can create your own carpet together with them. After felt show you will visit Kyrgyz handicraft museum in Kochkor. Then ride by the asphalt road to the Village of Sary Bulak (2310 m. alt., 38 km). Transfer (7 km, 2390m. alt.) by bike on dirt road to confluence of Biulioomiu and Kara-Kudjur Rivers. Night is in tent camp.
Day 3: Sarybulak - Kichi-Naryn
This day is an easy one. Cycling is by the dirt road. We will cycle along Balgart and Kichi-Naryn Rivers. In the forest near Kichi - Naryn River we will spend this night in the tent camp. Among nomads since ancient times this place is very popular. Herdsmen with their families were coming to this region. From one place to another one, all of them as a big family were going with a great amount of livestock. The Kyrgyz nomads like to meet travelers and they are very hospitable. Some big Kyrgyz tribes could include 1000 yurts and even more.
Day 4: Ride (63 km) Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town
Easy day. We will ride down to the Kichi-Naryn Village (2351m. alt.) after breakfast. It is situated 4 km. from the confluence of Naryn and Kichi-Naryn Rivers. 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! You will cycle to the town of Naryn (2050 m. alt.) along Naryn River. Naryn is a long narrow town that streched along the gorge near the longest river in Kyrgyz Republic - Naryn. The town is situated very close to the mountains, at the altitude of 2800 meters above the sea level. Lunch is on the way. After having lunch we will continue cycling by the main road. You spend this night as nomads do, in yurts! Yurts are collapsible nomadic dwellings that are made of wood without using a single nail and felt.
Day 5: Transfer or Ride Naryn - Son Kul Lake
This day you can be transferred or you can cycle over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.) to the 2nd biggest lake in Kyrgyz Republic - Son Kul. Son Kul Lake is situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level and surrounded by the mountains. It is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as grassland. The Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this fantastic area with their families for relaxation and rest. The first part of cycling to the entrance of the gorge is with a slight descent, but easy. We will enter a narrow gorge with high sharp rock walls, in some places up to 200 meters through a narrow spot. Here a steep ascent to the pass begins. The descent is easier and shorter. Upon our arrival, you will be free to walk around and take pleasure in lake's virgin nature and its environs. Dinner is in the collapsible nomadic dwellings - yurts. Yurt represents wooden skeleton, covered with thin felt mats. Overnight stay is in yurt camp, at the altitude of 3016 m. a. s. l.
Day 6: Son Kul Lake
This day is intended to be spent in the Kyrgyz paradise, at Son - Kul Lake. It is an excellent chance to explore Kyrgyz nature and lifestyle on your own. Optionally, you can ride on a horse along the lake's shore, or just relax in wild and calm nature atmosphere. We will stroll among the Mountains of Tian-Shan, where every nomad invites you to his yurt to try a piece of bread and drink kumis - national drink made of mare's milk. For the familiarization with nomadic traditions and culture, it is a great chance. You will spend this night in the tent camp.
Day 7: Ride Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon (80km)
Breakfast. After that we will cycle in the sacred stones direction. These ancient (dating back to 800 B.C.) stones are with carvings. After visiting the site of petroglyphs we leave Son Kul and cycle through Kara Keche Pass (3381m. a. s. l.) to the Valley of Djumgal. Upon arrival we will have walking in the region of high mountains, snow peaks, rocks and red canyons. Overnight stay is in the tent camp.
Day 8: Ride Kyzyl Korgon - Kyrk-Kyz Pass 3223m.
This day we will pass near the Kizil Oi (Red Canyon) Village. On our way we will see different color rocks, pastures, panoramas. Kizil Oi is small poor village in the mountains. You will have time to walk there to see the life of Kyrgyz people in the country side. You will also see famous red canyons that are completely different from other mountains in Kyrgyzstan. These places always make an impression on the voyagers and all of them want to come back here one more time. Overnight stay is in the tent camp.
Day 9: Ride Kyrk-Kyz pass - Ter Jailak pass 2446m - Toluk village (50km)
Today our rout will be difficult enough, but we will meet loads of Kyrgyz shepherds on the summer pastures (jailoo). The Kyrgyz nomads are very hospitable and they are always glad to talk with foreign visitors. You could see their felt dwellings and ask them about their life. It is also possible to try national drink kymis that has really specific taste. Kymis is made of fermented mare's milk. Even these days the Kyrgyz shepherds come to this place and you can see how they live in the harmony with nature. Overnight stay is in tents.
Day 10: Ride and transfer to the Toktogul Village
We will start cycling after breakfast. Our chauffeur will drive behind us. The road has a plenty of incredible views and when you are there it becomes clear that the best creation in the world is natural world! You will never forget the sceneries that surround you here. Lunch and transfer to the Village where we can take a shower or drive to the artificial lake. Free time. Night is in the home stay.
Day 11: 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 and this night you will spend in a hotel***.
Day 12: Transfer to the airport
At the pick up time prearranged according to the details of your flight your guide will collect you from the hotel and accompany you to the International Airport of Manas.
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Activity: Bike tour
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Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Bike tour
Duration of the tour: 10 days
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Activity: Bike tour
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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
Explore really wild places in the heavenly mountains of Kyrgyzstan! We want to present you a biking tour, which routes will be along untouched mountain gorges where it is still possible to meet genuine nomads. It is a perfect chance to feel the nature, because you will cycle in places that are so far from the civilization. During your adventure you will see yurts - nomadic felt dwellings, which are very unique and their owners will invite you for a cup of tea or kymis (traditional Kyrgyz drink). Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 5
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Activity: Bike tour
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People from all over the world come to Kyrgyzstan to enjoy its nature. Biking tours are very popular in Kyrgyz Republic. 93% of our country represents mountainous landscape. That is why you can visit so many unbelievable gorges during your biking tour. Your adventure will comprise also the visiting of the most famous places in the republic. You will also have a great opportunity to make the acquaintance of the genuine nomads and to see their nomadic way of lifestyle. Read the tour...
Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 6
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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
Kyrgyzstan is waiting for you if you like bike tours! Kyrgyz Republic is famous for mountain biking tours and now you can also have an opportunity to travel there! We would like to offer bike tour that you will like without doubt. It includes the most famous mountain roads of the republic. In order to see pristine nature and unforgettable views you will cycle along the gorges and mountain rivers. Read the tour...
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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
There is biking tour that you will certainly like. Kyrgyz republic is famous for mountain biking tours and now you also can take a chance to travel there! The country of the heavenly mountains is waiting for you! This bike tour comprises the most renowned mountain roads of the republic. In order to see Kyrgyz pristine nature and unforgettable landscapes you will be biking along Mountain Rivers and gorges. Read the tour...