Kyrgyzstan Cycle Tour
Trip Details
Trip Type: Cycling
Region: Central Kyrgyzstan
Grade: Moderately Challenging - Challenging
Duration: 16 days
Best Season: June to October
Kyrgyzstan Cycle Tour Overview
Bishkek – Suusamyr – Son-Kul Lake – Naryn – Issyk-Kul Lake –Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan is an adventure destination like no other in the sheer diversity it offers. This 16 day Kyrgystan cycle tour takes you through the Tien Shan mountains of Central Asia and culminates on the banks of the second largest saline lake in the world - the Issyk Kul.
Bike over parts of the Silk route and 6 passes going upto 3900m, follow ancient rivers as they cut through the expansive meadows and rocky mountains and relax at the Jyli Suu hot springs and on the banks Song Kul, Teshik Kul and Issyk Kul Lakes.
Dates and Cost
Fixed Departure in 2022.
9th August - 24th August
Trip cost: USD 2520
Fixed Departure in 2023
9th August - 24nd August
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: 9th Aug 2022 - Arrival in Bishkek
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
We meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant and sightseeing in the city.
Day 02: 10th Aug 2022 - Bishkek
Distance: 35km
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Today we prepare our bikes and ride up to Oruu-Say Ski Base (1600m) and Bike back to Bishkek. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 03: 11th Aug 2022 - Bishkek – Suusamyr.
Distance: 50 km
Accommodation: Tent
Our first biking day. We bike from Bishkek to the expansive meadows of Suusamyr (2025m). Tent camp at the confluence of the Karakol and Kekemeren Rivers.
Day 04: 12th Aug 2022 - Day Suusamyr – Karakol Pass
Distance: 40 km
Accommodation: Tent
We bike along the Karakol River (2820m) all day today. We camp at the base of the Karakol Pass (3452m).
Day 05: 13th Aug 2022 - Karakol Pass - Djumgal River
Distance: 35 km
Accommodation: Tent
We transfer by vehicle to Kyz Art Pass (2664m) and then bike over the Chara Archa Pass (3061m) to the Djumgal River (2800m). Bike 35km. Camp overnight in tents.
Day 06: 14th Aug 2022 - Djumgal River – Song Kul
Distance: 50 km
Accommodation: Yurt Inn
We bike over the Tuez Ashu Pass (3229 m) to Song Kul Lake (3021m). Overnight in Yurts.
Day 07: 15th Aug 2022 - Song Kul Lake
Distance: 40km
Accommodation: Tent
Bike along the lake to reach Kokjerty River via Terskey Torpok Pass (3133m).
Day 08: 16th Aug 2022 - Song Kul - Naryn
Distance: 50 km
Accommodation: Guest House
We leave the Lake today to bike to the city of Naryn along country roads.
Day 09: 17th Aug 2022 - Naryn – Kara-Kaman River.
Distance: 70 km
Accommodation: Tent
Today is our longest distance covered. We leave Naryn city and follow the Naryn & Kichi Naryn rivers to get to the Sary-Kungey gorge and onward to the Kara-Kaman river. We camp next to the banks of the river (2200m).
Day 10: 18th Aug 2022 - Kara-Kaman River – Jyli-Suu springs.
Distance: 40 km
Accommodation: Tent
Today we bike along the Balgart river (2725m) and Jyli-Suu River (2947m) to the Jyli-Suu hot springs.
Day 11: 19th Aug 2022 - Teshik-Kol Lake
Accommodation: Tent
Today we go on a circular bike ride or hiking to Teshik-Kol Lake (3504m) about 5km from Jyli-Suu springs. We then bike to Uchemchek River (approx 3451m).
Day 12: 20th Aug 2022 - Teshik-Kol Lake – Tamga Village - 50km
Distance: 50 km
Accommodation: Guest House
Bike along Uchemchek and Tosor Rivers via the Tosor Pass (3893m) to Tamga Village. Tosor Pass is the highest altitude we reach on this trip. Tamga village on the banks of the Issyk Kul Lake is a welcome sight.
Day 13: 21st Aug 2022 - Tamga Village
Accommodation: Guest House
Rest day on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is the second largest saline lake in the world after the Caspian Sea, Fed by most of the rivers we cycled along, this lake is 182 km long and 60km wide.
Day 14: 22nd Aug 2022 - Tamga Village - Bishkek.
Distance: Drive 310 km
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Transfer by car to Bishkek (310km). Overnight in Hotel in Bishkek.
Day 15: 23rd Aug 2022 - Bishkek.
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Last minute shopping, sightseeing etc. in Bishkek, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16: 24th Aug 2022 - Departure.
Transfer to Bishkek Airport (40km, approx. 40min drive.). Trip Ends. We fly back to Delhi.
- Twin accommodation in the hotels, guest house and tents as per the itinerary in standard rooms.
- 4-5 people of the same gender accommodation in yurt camps
- Tents for camping
- Minibus for city sightseeing and airport transfers
- Cross country vehicle (truck bus) URAL during the whole bike itinerary
- Meals as detailed
- English speaking local guide
- Workman / Cook
- Formalities: excursions + entrance fees
- Bike hire.
- Kyrgyz visa fee
- Safety Fee for the bikes (refundable) USD 300 per bike
- Extra airport transfers: USD 120 per car.
- Personal equipment: sleeping bags and mats, clothes, sunglasses etc.
- Alcohol beverages etc
- Trip Insurance or any flight insurance.
- ANY COSTS ARISING OUT OF UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS BAD WEATHER/LANDSLIDES/ROAD CONDITIONS/ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
- Any International Airfare (Delhi to Delhi).
- Anything not mentioned above
Clothing:
- Good quality waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Balaclava (thick fleece)
- Sun hat
- Cycle mitts
- Warm gloves - mountaineering gloves (waterproof outer, fleece inner) are good.
- Mid-weight fleece top
- Cycling tights (looser, "trackster" fit rather skin-tight lycra),
- Shorts
- Long sleeved shirt
- Travel trousers
- 2 wicking tee-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)
- Cotton tee-shirt for around town
- Long sleeved thermal top
- Thermal long johns
- 2-3 pairs underwear
- 2-3 pairs of standard socks
- 1 pair warm sock
Footwear:
- Cycling shoes, e.g. SPD's, if applicable (bring spare cleats)
- Trekking shoes and climbing shoes
- Flip-flops, Crocs or Sandals to wear around camp.
Pack:
- Main bag - soft shell duffle bag to be kept in the logistics vehicle.
- Day Pack 15 - 20 lts - You will use this to carry your camera, water bottle, Trail layers, trail food etc.
Accessories:
- A bike helmet
- Dark glasses (the sun is very strong),
- Camera
- A couple of spare passport photos photocopies of key documents. e.g., passport (data and visa pages),
- travel insurance policy
- Toiletries - Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper
- Repair Kit (needle and thread).
- Headlamp/ Torch.
- Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 litre each.
- Plastic Packing covers.
Notes:
- Weather in altitude areas of the Kyrgyz Republic is cold (min -1C -5C), therefore it is recommended to
have warm jackets and rain coats