Kyrgyzstan by Bike

Your Kyrgyz driver greets you on arrival at Manas Airport and takes you to your hotel in the centre of Bishkek. You drop off your things and set off to explore the city. With its Soviet architecture and magnificent gardens, you are charmed by the Kyrgyz capital, which offers a splendid view over the Tian Shan mountain range, the famous 'Celestial Mountains'. Wander through the lanes of the Osh Bazaar and taste the many Chinese specialities as well as dried fruits from the Middle East. Night at the hotel.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you take the road towards Naryn, at the heart of the Celestial Mountains. Along the way, you stop in the historic town of Tokmok to visit the Burana Tower, dating from the 10th century. This impressive minaret, over 45m tall, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You then continue on and reach Naryn, located on the ancient Silk Road. Night at a guesthouse.

Today, you begin your mountain bike ride through the Celestial Mountains. The adventure begins at the heart of the At-Bashy mountains. At midday, you reach the famous Tash Rabat Caravanserai, perched at 3,500m altitude. You visit this stone fortress, wander through its 30 rooms and admire this building dating from the 15th century. At the end of the day, you reach At-Bashy, a high-mountain town nestled at 2,400m. Night in a yurt.

Mountain bike / 15km / +200m

This morning, you follow old tracks to reach the jailoo, the high-mountain summer pastures of the At-Bashy region. Throughout the day, you cross vast green meadows, follow the Naryn-At-Bashy River and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Tonight, you set up camp for your first night under canvas. Night under canvas.

Mountain bike / 30-35km / +300m / -400m

After breakfast, you set off cycling through the At-Bashy pastures. You cross the Djaman-Too range, which separates the At-Talaa and At-Bashy high plateaus, and reach a coal quarry hidden away in the valley. Here, you take the time to admire the Fergana mountain range. At the end of the day, you return to the tent camp at At-Bashy. Night under canvas.

Mountain bike / 30-35km / +300m / -300m

Today, you cycle through immense meadows towards Togolok Moldo village. On the way, stop to visit the abandoned houses from the Soviet era. You then continue on and tackle the climb to MELS Pass, an acronym for Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin. You arrive in the early evening at the village and meet your hosts, who welcome you for the night. Night with a local family.

Mountain bike / 30-35km / +800m / -1,100m

This morning, you say goodbye to your hosts and leave Togolok Moldo village. You meet your private driver and cross the immense At-Talaa valley. You are captivated by its desert landscapes and the ochre colour of its canyons. Tonight, you set up camp at the foot of Moldo-Bel Pass. Night under canvas.

This morning, take the pass road and get ready to tackle a very steep slope. On reaching Moldo-Bel Pass, you enjoy a well-deserved break and take in the panoramic view over the surrounding peaks: in the distance, you can see the Moldo-Too massif, whose highest peaks rise above 4,000m. You then descend gently towards Lake Song-Kul and enjoy a breathtaking view over this high-mountain lake. Night under canvas.

Mountain bike / 25-30km / +800m / -200m

You spend the day cycling around Lake Song-Kul. Located at 3,061m altitude, Song-Kul is Kyrgyzstan's second-largest lake. Throughout the day, you encounter Kyrgyz nomads and their herds of horses, sheep and yaks. Tonight, you experience a night in a traditional yurt. Night in a yurt.

Mountain bike / 30km

Today, you enjoy a free day to spend time with Kyrgyz nomads around Lake Song-Kul. Accompanied by their animals, these shepherds share their daily life with you. You also have the option of a horse ride or walk along the lake's shores or the surrounding ridges. Night in a yurt.

Today, you get ready for a day of hiking towards Kyzart village, located at the foot of the Song-Kul mountains. On reaching the village, you have the chance to enjoy a banya, a wood-heated bath-sauna from the Russian tradition. Night with a local family.

Hike / 5h walk / +250m / -1,100m

After a good breakfast with your hosts, you meet your driver, who takes you to the banks of the Kekemeren River, the largest tributary of the Naryn River. Here, you get back on your mountain bike and follow this splendid river. You are charmed by this arid region and its red mountains. Tonight, you pitch your tent near this stretch of water. Night under canvas.

Mountain bike / 25km / +200m

Today, you fully enjoy your final day of mountain biking. Follow the Kekemeren River and reach the Suusamyr high plateau. Tonight, you spend a final night under canvas by the Karakol River. Night under canvas.

Mountain bike / 30-35km / +300m

This morning, your private driver takes you to the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. You cross the Suusamyr high plateau, reach Too-Ashuu Pass and take in the majestic landscapes of Kyrgyzstan one last time. On arrival in Bishkek, your driver drops you at your hotel. Night at the hotel.

Depending on your flight time, you spend the morning wandering around the capital one last time. You then meet your driver, who takes you to Manas International Airport for your return flight. End of our services.