Bike Tours in Kyrgyzstan: Crossing Kyrgyzstan (14 Days)

This tour is available from the beginning of May until the middle of October. Temperatures in the mountains can be quite low at the start and end of season so some warm clothes may be required. A raincoat/cape and hiking shoes/boots are strongly recommended. We also recommend to everybody that they bring their own hard-hat and fluorescent vest as they are not available here. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Level of difficulty: This tour of nearly 650 km cycling has been created for experienced riders in good physical condition. The route takes in 2 passes (3,320 m, 2,664 m), cycling over deserted roads, some asphalt, some dirt. Not all slopes are steep, but some are very long. However it is worth the effort. Along the way you will enjoy striking scenery and have the chance to visit nomads who live in the mountains during summer. The hospitality of the nomads is simply legendary. On rest days enjoy staying in our yurt camps where you have the opportunity to hike, swim or ride a horse. The route starts in Talas, the capital of the most western province of Kyrgyzstan, and ends in Altyn-Bulak on the south shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. You will cross a large part of the country encountering a diversity of landscapes. The start is in area without tourism and the finish is near the lake, in a semi-desert area. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodation: In Bishkek you will spend your nights in the Umai, a hotel close to the centre of the town. En route you will stay with local families in villages, in tents (transported by car), or in yurt camps. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Travelling in a group: This tour will have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 participants. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Distance: 32-110 km a day, depending on the level of difficulty of the route. You will be accompanied by an English speaking interpreter. Your luggage is transported by car. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Bicycle – You may bring your own bicycle or rent a bicycle in Bishkek. Due to the bad condition of some of the tracks, your bicycle must be a solid mountain or tracking bike with wide tires and good springs. No other bikes are suitable! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ For bookings of 4, or more, persons we offer a 5% discount. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Due to unforeseen circumstances, it might be necessary to make small changes in the programme. We ask for your understanding.