Kyrgyzstan biking 03


Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 03

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               

If you want to cycle in the country of the heavenly mountains and at the same time to visit lots of fascinating places, we are ready to arrange a cycling tour for you. You will enjoy being in Kyrgyz Republic for the reason that our country is wonderful place for cycling. You will be surprised by quickly changeable views on your way because there are great verities of landscapes.


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 30 minutes. After accommodation in a hotel*** that is situated in a clam area of the city you will have a rest and you will start the day with a breakfast. This day you will have an excursion to the Natural Park of Ala - Archa, which is situated 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 - 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
This day is easy one.  You will ride along the Balgart and Kichi-Naryn Rivers. Riding is by the dirt road. This night you will spend near the Kichi-Naryn River in the forest in tents. Since ancient times this place is popular among the nomads. Shepherds with all their relatives were coming to this area. All of them were going from one place to another one as a big family with a great amount of cattle. Some big tribes could comprise 1000 yurts and even more! The Kyrgyz nomads like to meet travelers and are very hospitable. 
 
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 Caravanserai (130 km)
This day you can cycle or drive from Naryn to the Great Silk Road Tash Rabat Caravanserai Tash Rabat is located at the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. The building is a unique one. And it has no analogue in the whole world, because it was made of stones and furthermore it was built inside a mountain at a height 3200 m above sea level. Tash Rabat means Stone Castle. It was constructed approximately in the 14th century A. D. In total there are 31 rooms that are joined with mazes. The walls thickness is about 1 meter. There are also dungeons for medieval convicts. The night you will spend near by the Tash Rabat in yurts. 

Day 6: Ride (86 km) Tash Rabat - Moldo village
You will ride from Tash Rabat to Moldo village in the morning after packing your backpacks. At the time of Great Silk Way this way was used by ancient merchants. Thousand of traders on camels and horses were passing there with their goods from China. It is a nice chance to feel that you ride along the same way!  This is temperate difficulty ride by the asphalt road along Naryn Valley. Night is in the tent camp (alt.1670m. a. s. l.).
 
Day 7: Moldo Village - Son Kul Lake
This day you can cycle or to be transferred (60 km) from Moldo Village over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.) to the 2nd largest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul. Son Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland.  The first part of ride is easy with a slight descent to the entrance of the gorge. There is a narrow spot where we will go in the narrow gorge with high sharp rock walls, in some places up to 200 meters. 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 after our arrival. Dinner. Overnight stay (3016 m. alt.) is in the nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts. Yurt is made of a wooden frame, covered with thin felt mats.
 
Day 8: Son Kul Lake
Today you will have an excellent chance to explore Kyrgyz nature and the lifestyle of the local nomads on your own. On a horse you can ride along the lake or just relax in the atmosphere of the wild and calm nature. It is a great opportunity to familiarize with nomadic mores and customs. We will walk among the Tian-Shan Mountains, where every nomad invites you to his yurt to try a piece of bread and national sacred drink made of mare's milk - kymis. You will this night spend in tents.
Day 9: Transfer to Bishkek city
We will drive to Bishkek city in the morning. You will be carried away by the amazing landscapes offered through views of the virgin nature. You will have free time in the city to go shopping and to walk. You will have a dinner in a restaurant in the evening. 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 your flight details your guide will collect you from your hotel and accompany you to the Airport of Manas. 



There is also a list of other biking tours:

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 01

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 02 

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 03 

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
 
If you want to cycle in the country of the heavenly mountains and at the same time to visit lots of fascinating places, we are ready to arrange a cycling tour for you. You will enjoy being in Kyrgyz Republic for the reason that our country is wonderful place for cycling. You will be surprised by quickly changeable views on your way because there are great verities of landscapes. Read the tour...


Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 04 

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

93% Kyrgyzstan consists of mountains and that is why during your tour you can visit so many incredible gorges. We tried to combine the visiting of the most famous places in the republic with your bike tour. You will also have a great possibility to make the acquaintance with genuine nomads and to see their nomadic way of lifestyle. Biking tours are very popular in Kyrgyz Republic!  People come to Kyrgyzstan to enjoy its nature from all over the world! Read the tour...


Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 05 

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 06 

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 

In Kyrgyz Republic biking is very popular among the travelers, who come to Kyrgyzstan to have biking along our beautiful gorges and to find out more about nomads. During this bike tour you will visit different parts of Kyrgyz Republic that will surprise you with the views, which change kaleidoscopically. Read the tour...


Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 07 

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

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...