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Bicycle trip in Kyrgyzstan
Suusamyr, Song-Kul, Tash-Rabat

$1495
+ flight to Bishkek and back home
Difficulty level
Comfort level
Duration
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10 days
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Adrenaline level
Group size
1 — Easy
2 — Light
3 — Average
4 — Challenging
5 — Extreme
AVAILABLE
June - September 2020
Transportation
All transfers by comfortable minibus
Guiding
English speaking tour leader
Meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
Accommodation
Accommodation throughout the trip (hotels, guesthouses and yurts)
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Enjoy the quaint charm and hospitality of Kyrgyzstan
  • Visit the 'Pearl of Kyrgyzstan' – Issyk-Kul Lake
  • Experience nomadic life at the alpine lake Song Kul, and sleep in a yurt
  • Experience the hustle and bustle of oriental bazaars
  • Explore the green capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
  • Stay at a guesthouse of farmers breeding Kyrgyz horses
NOTE: You don't need to bring your bicycle with you, we will give you everything you need!

We will cycle in the most pristine country in Asia - Kyrgyzstan. The famous Issyk-Kul lake and hot springs. Stunning Son-kol lake, and deserted Suusamyr valley. These are just some of the points that we will visit. We will spend nights in tents and yurts, meet friendly local nomads living in very remote areas, and enjoy fresh trout and other delicious local produce.

Available: June - September 2020
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Bishkek - Chunkurchak - Bishkek (37km)
We arrive in Bishkek and check into a hotel. We rent bicycles and gear and a special vehicle takes us and our bicycles to the village of Arashan (about half an hour on the way). There we jump on our bicycles and begin the 37-kilometer ride between the Alamedin and Alaarcha rivers. First, we pass by the Tatyr ski base to Chunkurchak - one of the smallest, but the most beautiful gorges of the Tian Shan. Then we go to the national bio-reserve of rare species of tulips. Boundless spaces framed by mountains, yurts, where locals live in the summer, herds of grazing cows and sheep ... What a views! After the pass we descend to the Oruu-Sai gorge (2100 meters above sea level). We reach the village of Kashka-Suu. By car we return to Bishkek (about half an hour on the way). Day distance on bicycles: 37 km.
Day 2: Bishkek - Suusamyr Valley (72km)
In the morning, we leave Bishkek by car to Kara-Balty, and then to the south, to the Too-Ashuu pass (3586 meters above sea level). Every now and then our car dives into tunnels that protect the road from avalanches and rock falls. This is one of the most dangerous passes in the entire Central Asian region. About two hours on the way to the pass, we jump on bicycles and descend to Suusamyr valley. We are passing the picturesque villages of Kozhomkul and Kyzyl-Suu. We spend the night in the Kokomeren river valley. Day distance on bicycles: 72 km.
Day 3: Suusamyr Valley - Song Kul (38km)
The car takes us to the village of Jangi-Arik (approximately 1 hour on the way). There we change to bicycles and cycle up to the Tuz-Ashuu pass. We admire magical snow-capped mountains and go down to the mountain lake Song Kol. This lake of incredible blue color is located at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level! 200 days a year the lake is covered with snow and ice. Then, it is almost impossible to get to it. We spend the night in a yurt near the lake. This is how local nomads live! Day distance on bicycles: 38 km.
Day 4 Song-Kul - Naryn (95km)
In the morning we go around the lake from north to south and cycle to the Moldo-Ashuu pass (3346 meters above sea level). From the top of the pass a wonderful view opens up - gorges, high mountains with ice caps, slopes covered with huge spruces. Incredible! We descend to the south along the bank of the River Kurtka to the village of Aktal. From alpine meadows we come to the forest. We spend the night in tents on the banks of the Naryn River. Day distance on bicycles: 95 km
Day 5 Naryn - Tash-Rabat (71km)
In the morning we the car takes us to the MELS Pass (3420). After about an hour on the way, we change to bicycles and begin to descend to the mysterious Tash-Rabat fortress (3600). At first, historians believed that in the 15th century a Buddhist monastery was located here. Then came the version of the Christian monastery. The fact is that later it was used as a caravanserai (hotel) on the Great Silk Road. Lost among the pristine nature, not far from the villages near the border with China, Tash-Rabat looks harsh, monumental and inaccessible. We will spend the night in tents near its walls. Day distance on bicycles: 71 km.
Day 6 Tash-Rabat - Naryn (32km)
In the morning, we take cars to the village of Tash-Bashat (approximately 2 hours on the way). There we change to bicycles and cycle along the Eki-Naryn gorge. Here two rivers flow into deep canyons, cutting through a wide flat valley, over which snow ridges rise. The view is fascinating! We drive through the National Park with mountain goats and deer. A picturesque dirt road follows the curves of the gorge. We spend the night on the bank of the river Small Naryn in the Eki-Naryn gorge. Day distance on bicycles: 32 km.
Day 7 Naryn (70km)
In the morning we ride bikes along the Maliy Naryn and Bolgart rivers. This is a spacious valley, with the view of the tall snow covered peaks. Occasionally we see the yurt camps of Kyrgyz nomads. Standing in the middle of a flat valley, round mountains suspiciously resemble volcanoes. We cycle further and observe the magnificent gorges and valleys framed by snow-capped peaks. We spend the night near the thermal mineral springs at an altitude of 2390 meters above sea level. Day distance on bicycles: 70 km.
Day 8 Naryn - Issyk-Kyl Lake (68km)
In the morning we ride bicycles along the Jilu-Suu river to the Tosor pass (altitude 3893 m). We get down to the famous Issyk-Kul lake. This is the second largest saline lake in the world! Translated from Kyrgyz, the name means "warm lake" - it is located between high mountains covered with eternal snow, but the lake itself never freezes. If there is time, we will stop at the Skazka ("Fairy tale") canyon to admire the chimeric figures hewn from red rocks by the winds. Then we change to a car and drive along Issyk-Kul Lake to Ak-Sai village (approximately 1 hour on the way). We spend the night on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Day distance on bicycles: 68 km
Day 9 Issyk-Kul - Bishkek
In the morning we ride bicycles along the shore of Issyk-Kul to Salt Lake. After just 15 minutes we arrive to the shpre and rest. Then we go to Bishkek by car (about 3-4 hours on the way), leave bicycles. Dinner in restaurant. Accommodation in Hotel.
Day 10 Bishkek - Departure
Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.
Full route on the map
Prices
Price per PAX
2 pax 1495 $/per
4 pax 1415 $/per
6 pax 1375 $/per
8 pax 1295 $/per

Single supplement available for $300
Note: can be guarantied only in hotels

Departure for this tour is guaranteed

Terms of Payment
  • Deposit: 50% of total price
  • Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
  • Payment method: Cash or Bank transfer
  • Final payment: 20 days Before trip start
If you had to cancel you trip, then we will gladly transfer your deposit to another journey that you choose at the time convenient for you.
Price Includes
  • Transfers from/to airport
  • All transfers according to the itinerary
    (comfortable mini bus)
  • Accommodation throughout the trip, including hotels, guesthouses and yurts (based on double/twin room sharing, four people in a yurt)
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
  • Mineral bottled waters (1L per day)
  • English speaking tour leader accompanying the group for the whole program
  • All activity fees according to the itinerary
  • All entrances fees and permits according to the itinerary
  • Bicycle rental
  • Rent of personal equipment
    (full kit: backpack, sleeping bag, foam, etc.)
  • Rent of tents and all equipment for camping and cooking
Price DOES NOT include
  • Flight to Bishkek and from Bishkek back home (Let us know if you need help finding the best deals)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Visa (if needed)
  • Tips for guides, drivers and porters
  • All additional deviations from the program
  • Hotel charges for additional services
  • Personal expenses, e.g. souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages

For additional payment
  • 3G mobile internet (prepaid local sim card with unlimited internet) - $20 for 14 days
  • Rent of extra personal equipment, if needed (full kit: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) - $50 for the entire expedition
  • Upgrade individual transport to Premium Class SUV 4WD cars (Toyota LC Prado, Lexus GX/LX or similar) - price upon request
  • Upgraded hotels in cities (4-5 star hotels) - price upon request
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What is important to know
about our adventure

We will send you a full list of necessary items, special travel conditions, information about the necessary documents and visa application after payment of travel
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of above average difficulty, and is suitable for people in good physical condition and with basic cycling skills. During the trip we will be accompanied by a special vehicle carrying our bikes for some tough parts of the road. We will cycle for 15-95 km per day, mostly using automobile roads of average and below average condition. First night in Bishkek we will spend in a hotel. Other nights will be spent in tents and yurts. During camping we will be cooking our food on a campfire.
How old do I need to be?
The minimum age for this tour is 18, or 16 with a parent/guardian.
What kit do I need?
Clothing for hiking in temperatures from +25C to -0C. A detailed kit list will be sent to you when you book on.
How big is the group?
Most groups have 6-10 people, with a maximum of 12.
What kind of accommodations will I have?
Overnights during the activity tours you will have overnight in tents but most of the overnights will be in the yurt camps and local homestays,

We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. Even if we wanted to, the reality is that standards in Bishkek cannot be compared to a home stay in an isolated valley in Kyrgyzstan. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay. The accommodation will be based on 2 people sharing a room when that is available. When we are in the mountains we will be staying in tents and in local home stays that sometimes only offer central communal areas to sleep in.
Will it be able to have hot shower every day?
You can have a hot shower when you stay in the homestays and guest houses. The yurt camps around Song-Kul valley also can offer some shower facilities. But when camping stays and Kel-Suu area are not available to have a hot shower. If the group is big and has requested premium services in order to have a hot shower every day we can provide with mobile hot steam sauna and additional accompany staff for this.
How we will carry our luggage?
The group will be escorted by car. All the luggage, mineral waters, and foods will be transported every day by car and generally all available mountain roads the car following you on the back. Just some single trails the cars will not able to follow you but they will be waiting for you at the head point where it is possible.
Important notes
  • Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company of your choice. We recommend for example using World Nomads.
  • Departure for this tour is guaranteed
The basic hints for travelers
  • During your travel time, please respect local culture, customs, traditions, and religion.
  • Try to buy local products and make a benefit for the local economy.
  • Always give fair prices for lodging, food and other services.
  • Take off your shoes, when entering home or yurt stay.
  • Smoking is prohibited at home.
  • Please share your ideas on food and accommodation preferences.
  • Ask people for photographing them.
  • Be friendly and try to get in contact.
  • Be careful during the evening and night time and aware of mass meetings.
  • Be careful with your documents, money and valuable items.
  • Be aware of pickpockets and strangers at bazaars and streets.
  • If someone asking for documents, wallets or cameras, saying that they are from the police, ask them to go police together.
  • Never give your belongings to strangers.
  • Wear good hiking shoes for outdoor activities.
  • Bring warm waterproof clothes even in summer.
  • Have your torch sunscreen and repellent.
  • Do not drink very cold water from unknown sources.
  • Drinking alcohol at high altitudes is unsafe.
  • If the food fat or not acceptable for you can taste a bit and say thanks.
  • Do not drink cold water after eating out, better hot tea or c It helps in high altitude digestions cases.
  • Wear warm clothes in the mountains, usually after eating out.
  • Bring your medicines and first aid kit.
  • If you feel unsafe or have issues to discuss, please share with your staff, host or tour manager.
  • Collect your litter. Pack up all non-biodegradable rubbish.
  • Please don't drop cigarette butts or litter.
  • High altitude vegetation is very fragile. Save the environment.
  • Use toilets in nature wherever available. Where are none, stay at least 40-50 m from streams and water sources and bury all waste and paper.
  • Leaving footprints, take just your photographs.
How to book?
Contact us and we issue the invoice for 30% payment from the net tour cost. You can send it by bank transfer. The rest of the payment you can pay in cash upon your arrival day in Bishkek (welcoming the first day with briefing ). Be informed that the bank transfer fee will be additionally 3% over the cost of the transaction and it will be on the client (For cash payment no additional costs).
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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Which tickets to choose when I better fly in and out?
It is better to arrive no later than 07:00 on the day the program starts. Departure back at any time on the last day of the trip or you can stay further to explore Kyrgyzstan. Tickets from Istanbul to Bishkek for around 300 euros round trip.
I have no equipment
We rent all the necessary equipment. The cost of 50 euros for the entire expedition. We give: a tent, trekking poles, a backpack, a sleeping bag, foam, a flashlight and dishes. Everything except shoes and clothes, in any case they need to have their own.
Are wild animals dangerous?
We can meet wild wolves, foxes, birds and reptiles. They are not dangerous for our team. First of all, they themselves are afraid of people and are completely not interested in meeting with us. The main thing is to listen carefully to the guides and follow their instructions.
Will it be hard?
Our travels are designed for both beginners and experienced travelers. All tours are suitable for family travel unless otherwise specified. But we recommend training before traveling to enjoy walks in the highlands.
Will there be mobile communications and electricity?
Mobile communications and electricity are absent in high mountain areas away from large settlements. The rest of the time, we will almost always be in touch. We recommend using Powerbanks.
Can the travel program change?
  • The program may change due to weather conditions. We all look forward to good weather. But anything can happen, for reasons beyond our control.
  • All final decisions on the program are made by the team's main guide.
We will ride through the most beautiful places of untouched wildlife, see the life of real nomads and breathe in the incredible air of freedom.
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