Kyrgyzstan biking 06

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 6

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  

For those travelers, who want to cycle in the country of heavenly mountains and to visit at the same time many places of interest, we are ready to arrange a cycling tour. We have a great verity of landscapes and you will be astonished with swiftly changeable views on your way! You will take pleasure in being in Kyrgyz Republic for the reason that our country is a wonderful place for cycling!   

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek
You will be picked up in the International Airport of Manas and accompanied to Bishkek (the capital city of Kyrgyz Republic). The drive from the Airport to Bishkek will take 30 minutes. On arrival you will start the day with a breakfast. You will be accommodated in the hotel***, which is situated in the tranquil area of the city, after that you will have a rest. This day you will have an excursion to Ala-Archa Natural Park. The Park of Ala - Archa is situated on the Kyrgyz ridge (a spur of Tien-Shan), in the Ala-Arch Gorge, 45 km. south Bishkek. In order to have a nice view of this famous gorge you will ascend on the top of the mountain. Transfer back to Bishkek City. At 7 p.m. dinner will be served. You will spend this night in the hotel***.  

Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Dzhylangach river
Today you will be transferred (200 km) from Bishkek to Chon Kemin valley by car. En route we will visit the Burana Tower - minaret from the 11th century and an open air Balbans museum (stone warriors).  The first part of the road is along the Kyrgyz range that has many remarkable gorges that attract lots of people. From the road we will have wonderful views of the snowy peaks. After visiting Burana Tower Complex we will go to the River of Dzhylangach. Afterwards we will ride for about 40 km. Overnight stay is in the tent camp.  

Day 3: Ride (58 km) Dzhylangach - Kichi-Naryn
Easy day. Cycling by the dirt road. This day you will cycle along the river of Balgart and Kichi-Naryn River. This night we will spend near the Kichi-Naryn River in the forest in tents. The region of Kichi - Naryn place is popular among the nomads since ancient times. Herdsmen with all their relatives were coming to this area. All of them as a big family were going from one place to another one with a great amount of sheep. The Kyrgyz nomads are very hospitable and like to meet travelers. Some Kyrgyz tribes could have 1000 yurts and even more.  

Day 4: Ride (63 km) Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town
Breakfast. After that we will ride down to the Village of Kichi-Naryn (2351m. alt.). It is located 4 km away from the confluence of Naryn and Kichi-Naryn Rivers. To the town of Naryn (2050 m. alt.) you will ride along Naryn River. The whole way will be along incredible gorges and you will have many photo stops! This day is easy one. Lunch will be on the road. The road to Naryn will surprise you by its beauty and amazing mountains. Riding is by the main road.  Naryn town is situated 2800 meters a. s. l. and it has mountains very close to the town. It was built right along the gorge near the longest river in Kyrgyzstan - Naryn; it is narrow long town.  You spend this night in yurts, as nomads.  

Day 5: Transfer or Ride Naryn - Tash Rabat (Stone Castle) Caravanserai (130 km)
This day you can ride or be transferred from Naryn town to the Great Silk Road Tash Rabat Caravanserai. Its construction refers to the 14th century A. D. Tash Rabat is situated at the altitude of 3200 m. above sea level, in the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. This building has no analogue in the world. It was constructed out of stones and beside that it was partly built inside the mountain. Totally there are 31 rooms, which are joined with mazes. There are also dungeons for medieval culprits. The walls width of is about one meter. This night you will spend nearby the Tash Rabat Caravanserai in yurts. Yurts are nomadic habitations that are made out of wood without using a single nail and felt.

Day 6: Ride (86 km) Tash Rabat - Moldo village
In the morning after packing your backpacks you will ride from Tash Rabat to Moldo village. This is moderate difficulty ride along the Naryn Valley. Asphalt road. This way was used by ancient traders at the time of Great Silk Road. Thousand of traders were passing there with their goods from China on camels and horses. It is a nice chance to feel that you ride along the same way! This night is in tents (alt.: 1670m.).  

Day 7: Moldo village - Son Kul Lake
Breakfast. This day you can cycle or be transferred (60 km) from Moldo village over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.) to the 2^nd biggest lake in Kyrgyz Republic - Son Kul. Son Kul Lake the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, it is surrounded by the mountains. Shepherds of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as grassland.  The Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for relaxation and rest. The first part of ride to the gorge entrance 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. A steep ascent to the pass begins here. The descent is easier and shorter. You will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its environs upon our arrival. Dinner. Overnight stay (3016 m. alt.) is in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts.  

Day 8: Son Kul Lake
Today we have free time in the Kyrgyz paradise after long bicycle journey. You will have an excellent chance to explore nature and the lifestyle of the local nomads by yourself. Optionally you can ride on a horse along the lake's shore, or just relax in the atmosphere of wild and calm natural world. It is a great opportunity familiarize with nomadic traditions and mores. We will walk among the Mountains of Tian - Shan where every nomad invites you to his yurt to try a piece of bread and drink kumis - national staple drink made of mare's milk that is fermented. You will spend this night in the tent camp.

Day 9: 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. You will have a dinner in the restaurant in the evening and this night you will spend in the hotel***.  

Day 10: Bishkek
This morning starts with city tour. This tour includes the visiting of many interesting places, such as: National philharmonic, Ala-Too Central Square, the History Museum, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Art Gallery, Pobeda Square (Victory Square). Then we will visit famous Osh Bazaar. You will walk there and bargain for different goods. At 7 o'clock in the evening a farewell dinner will be served. Overnight stay is in the hotel***.  

Day 11: Transfer to the airport
At the time arranged beforehand according to the detail of your flight your guide will collect you from the hotel and accompany you to the Airport of Manas.

 

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

You will visit the best attractions while biking in Kyrgyzstan, because this bike tour includes the most known highlights of Kyrgyz Republic. This adventure gives you a chance to discover the Land of Tien - Shan Mountains. Also you will be biking near famous Son Kul Lake that is situated on the altitude of 3016 m above the sea level. Son Kul is wild place where nomads still live in their collapsible nomadic dwellings - yurts. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 2

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

Our country attracts lots of people, who are fond of biking. Travelers and tourists come to Kyrgyzstan to find out more about the nomads and to have biking along our stunning gorges. And they always want to come back to Kyrgyzstan one more time. You will visit different areas of Kyrgyzstan during one bike tour, and you will be stunned that the views change each other so fast. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 3

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 

The devotees of biking tours, Kyrgyz Republic is waiting for you! Kyrgyzstan is famous for mountain biking tours! You also can take an opportunity to travel there. There is a bike tour that you will like without doubt. This tour concludes the most famous Kyrgyz mountain roads. You will be biking along Mountain Rivers and gorges to see our untouched nature and remarkable landscapes. Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 4

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

The celestial mountains of Kyrgyzstan have lots of roads, which are just right for the biking tours. You will see our amazing nature and mountain lakes that are situated in the hidden places of Kyrgyzstan. You will be shocked by the quantity of incredible panorama views and you will never forget this tour.  There are almost no people and you can visit the world's most untouched places. Kyrgyzstan is the finest place to have a cycle tour! Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 5

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

We would like to present you a biking tour, which takes place in the celestial mountains of Kyrgyz republic. It is a perfect chance to feel the nature, because you will cycle in the places that are so far from busy civilization. Your route will pass along pristine mountain gorges where it is still possible to meet genuine nomads. You will see yurts - nomadic felt dwellings on your way. Yurts are the Kyrgyz mountain houses that are exclusive and their owners will invite you for a cup of tea or kumis (national staple drink). Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 6

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

For those travelers, who want to cycle in the country of heavenly mountains and to visit at the same time many places of interest, we are ready to arrange a cycling tour. We have a great verity of landscapes and you will be astonished with swiftly changeable views on your way! You will take pleasure in being in Kyrgyz Republic for the reason that our country is a wonderful place for cycling! Read the tour...

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 7

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 in Kyrgyz Republic to enjoy its untouched nature.  Biking tours are very popular in Kyrgyzstan. 93% of the country's territory is mountains. That is why during your tour you could visit so many wonderful gorges. We tried to combine the visiting of the most famous places in Kyrgyzstan with your bike tour. This adventure will give you an opportunity to make the acquaintance of the genuine nomads and to see how they live. Read the tour...