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Kyrgyzstan up close

14-day cycling and hiking tour through Kyrgyzstan

  • 14 days
  • 10 stages
  • Land:Kyrgyzstan
  • Category:
    Bike & Hike
  • Complexity:Easy-medium
  • Group size:5 - 12
  • 6 stages / 400 km
    4 stages / 52 km
    4,280 m / 4,050 m
    Price per person from:
    From 2290

    Highlights of our Cycling and Hiking Tour in Kyrgyzstan

    A journey could hardly be more varied: from the historically interesting Chui Valley with relics from the Silk Road era, we ascend to the forested slopes of the Tian Shan Mountains. On a two-day hike, we cross the Kungej mountain range to Issyk Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world. The southern shore and its hinterland offer an incredibly diverse environment for the second part of our cycling tour.

    • 1Easy cycling stages through picturesque valleys and enjoyable hikes over remote mountain passes
    • 2Overnight stay in yurts and experiencing the traditions of nomads such as eagle hunting, yurt building, and music
    • 3Diverse and delicious Kyrgyz cuisine - also for vegetarians
    • 4Experience the history of the ancient Silk Road, e.g., Burana Tower
    • 5Swimming in crystal clear mountain lakes and hot springs
    • 6Luggage transport and support vehicle during the cycling tour

    Day by day itinerary

    Day 1
    Arrival in Bishkek (800 m)
    Day 2
    Stage 1: Bishkek – Issyk Ata (1,800m)
    Day 3
    Stage 2: Issyk Ata – Orlovka (1,200m)
    Day 4
    Stage 3: Orlovka – Chon Kemin Valley (1,600)
    Day 5
    Stage 4: Hike from Kemin to Kol Kogur Lake (2,500 m)
    Day 6
    Stage 5: Hike from Kol Kogur Lake to Issyk Kul (1,600 m)
    Day 7
    Stage 6: Issyk Kul - Ala Bash (2,360 m)
    Day 8
    Stage 7: Ala Bash – Wild Issyk Kul Coast (1,600 m)
    Day 9
    Stage 8: Wild Issyk Kul Coast – Kajy Say (1,650 m)
    Day 10
    Stage 9: Hike Kaji Say – Chong Kyzyl Suu (2,350 m)
    Day 11
    Stage 10: Hike from Chong Kyzyl Suu to Yeti Oguz (1,800 m)
    Day 12
    Yeti Oguz Lodge
    Day 13
    Yeti Oguz – Bishkek
    Day 14
    Return journey
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    Inclusions

      • 13 overnight stays with breakfast (2 x hotel, 4 x guesthouse, 2 x lodge, 2 x tent, 1 x yurt), on the night of arrival, a hotel room is available regardless of the arrival time.
      • Meals as specified in the travel description (full board during the cycling tour)
      • Drinks (water, tea, coffee) and snacks during the tour (dried fruits, nuts, chocolate bars, fruit)
      • Luggage transport and accompanying vehicle
      • Airport transfers on the arrival and departure day of the group trip
      • comfortable camping equipment (shower tent, camping toilet, comfortable sleeping pads, communal tent)
      • High-quality VAUDE tents for individual use for each participant
      • Professional Epic Trails MTB Guide (English-speaking), second guide for groups of 9 participants or more
      • local accompanying staff during the tour (guide, cook, driver)
      • German-speaking city tour in Bishkek
      • Excursions: Visit to the Burana Tower, city walk in Karakol, visit to a yurt builder's workshop (optional yurt assembly), visit to an eagle hunter (optional hunting trip), live folklore music performance
      • Participant T-Shirt
      • Replacement bicycle and technical support in case of breakdowns
      • well-equipped emergency kit

    Whats not included

      • Arrival and Departure
      • optional excursions
      • Lunch and dinner on the first and last travel day in Bishkek
      • Bicycle
      • Airport transfers on individual arrival and departure days

    Bikes

    2023er SCOTT Spark 970 (29”)
    2023er SCOTT Spark 970 (29”)
    • Type
      Race-Fully
    • Sizes
      S, M, L, XL
    29” wheels, aluminium frame, 120mm travel (RockShox/X-Fusion) with Twin Lock system, dropper seat post, SRAM NX 1×12 drivetrain, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
    Per tour: 320 / Per day: 40
    GIANT Anthem (27,5”)
    GIANT Anthem (27,5”)
    • Type
      Race-Fully
    • Sizes
      S, M, L
    27,5” wheels, aluminium frame, 100mm travel (RockShox) with Twin Lock system, Shimano Deore 2×10 drivetrain, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Giant Connect components
    Per tour: 280 / Per day: 35
    Raymon HardRay E 3.0
    Raymon HardRay E 3.0
    • Type
      Electric-Bike
    • Sizes
      S, M, L, XL
    Motor Yamaha PW-TE 250 W 60 Nm; Battery DT500, 500 Wh, 36V Wheels 27,5” size S, M / 29'' size L, XL, Aluminium Frame, Fork 100mm Suntour, Shimano Altus 9 speed shifting, Tektro brakes, Raymon components

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    Dates & Availability

    Starting
    Ending
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    Starting
    Sunday
    8 Jun
    Ending
    Saturday
    21 Jun
    Not available
    Tilek Omurzakov
    Starting
    Saturday
    6 Sep
    Ending
    Sunday
    21 Sep
    Bookable
    Tilek Omurzakov

    We’re happy to create a custom tour tailored exactly to your wishes.

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    • 14 days
    • 10 stages
  • Land:Kyrgyzstan
  • Category:
    Bike & Hike
  • Complexity:Easy-medium
  • Group size:5 - 12
  • 6 stages / 400 km
    4 stages / 52 km
    4,280 m / 4,050 m
    Price per person from:
    From 2290