With a large network of mountain roads— many of which are barely traversable by car, Kyrgyzstan offers some spectacular routes for bikers. Travel parts of the old Silk Road, the Pamir Highway, or go off the main routes and explore remote mountain regions.
What to bring: Waterproof layers, bicycles are available to rent from some companies but serious bikers may prefer to bring their own.
When to go: Summer and fall. Mountain routes are close by snow in winter and spring.
| Tour type | Mountain bike |
| Duration | 9 days |
| Best dates | mid June — mid September |
| Difficulty | from medium to difficult |
| Maximum altitude | 3 750 meters ASL |
| Start and end point | Bishkek |
Transfer from Airport to Bishkek
Bishkek. Arrival at Manas International airport. Transfer to Bishkek, 40 minutes. Hotel accommodation. We will drive for lunch at café. After lunch we will prepare bikes and after short drive we will have test cycling at mountains near Bishkek. (25 km). Return back to Bishkek. Dinner at café and overnight at hotel.
Bishkek – Bokonbaevo Village
After breakfast transfer to Bokonbaevo village at the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake. On the way we will go through Boom gorge. In Bokonbaevo we will have lunch in guest house and have some rest. Also today we will see eagle hunting demonstration. Dinner and overnight in the local guest house.
Bokonbaevo – foothill of Tosor pass (3 893 meters ASL)
After breakfast we will cycle to Tosor pass direction and get more and more in Tosor gorge. Road will go slowly up. Dinner and overnight in tent
Tosor pass (3 893 meters ASL) – Jyluu-Suu Hot spring
After breakfast we will cycle 13 km up to Tosor pass (3893 m asl). It is more steep to the pass where we will see glasier. And after that we will cycle down and see another spectacular views. At Jyluu-Suu we will enjoy hot spring, have dinner and stay in tent.
Jyluu-Suu Hot spring — Karasaz Valley
Today we will cycle first downhill. And after that we will have cycling on flat terrain to Karasaz Valley where we will have dinner and stay in tent. The plases we will see today is a summer holiday place for yaks, cows and sheep. Dinner and overnight in tent.
Karasaz Valley – Solton–Sary Valley
Another day when we will cycle and see pastures with herds. Terrain is slow uphill and long pleasant downhill cycling. Dinner and overnight in tent.
Solton-Sary – Song Kol Lake
Today we will cycle several uphills. Most steep one is 32 Parrots pass from which we will cycle to Song Kul lake where we will stay in yurt. For those who need a rest, a support vehicle will follow the group. Dinner and overnight in yurt camp.
Song Kol Lake — Kyzart Village
We will cycle up to Tuz Ashuu pass (3300m asl). It is one of the best panoramic places to see the lake and peaks around. From pass we will cycle down to Kyzart village where we will have dinner and stay in homestay.
Kyzart Village – Bishkek
After breakfast cycle from the village to Bishkek. cycling will be till the lunch. End of MBT from HERE. After luch drive to Bishkek
Night/early morning transfer to airport. Departure
| Trip date | Availability | Trip Status | Price |
| Anytime | Available | Upon request | From $ 1 675 |
INCLUSIONS
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