Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour
Summary
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.
Highlights
- Visit the Skazka (Fairy Tale) canyon
- Drive to the Chon-Kemin gorge
- A visit to local houses.
- Enjoy swimming on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake.
- Visit Ala-Archa National Park (52 km), which is situated south of the capital city of Bishkek.
- Season: July – August
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- All transportation /Driver and Fuel/
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees
- Bike equipment
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Air tickets for international flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (assistance, repatriation)
- Extra meals (excluding 3 meals a day) and personal drinks
- Tips
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
BISHKEK - CHON-KEMIN GORGEYour driver will meet you at the international airport “Manas” and drive to Chon-Kemin Gorge. Prepare for tomorrow's biking: unpack and reassemble bikes. Lunch, dinner, and overnight in a guest house.
Altitude: 1600m
Day 2
CHON-KEMIN GORGE - VIA KALMAK-ASHU PASS – KOCHKORAfter breakfast, start biking 20 km by gravel track to Kalmak Ashuu pass. Continue biking 30 km by a gravel track. After passing Orto Tokoi Reservoir at 1700m altitude, stop for lunch. Then take driving by transport 60 km to Kochkor. Kochkor is famous for its traditional Kyrgyz crafts. Upon arrival to Kochkor, visit local houses where they make felt carpets.
Dinner and overnight at a local house with the Kyrgyz family.
Altitude: 1767m
Riding: 50km
Day 3
KOCHKOR - CHAAR ARCHA PASSAfter breakfast, start biking from Kochkor 40 km by a gravel track. Stop for lunch. After lunch, continue biking 25 km by half stony half gravel track, to Chaar Archa pass.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Altitude: 2700m
Riding: 65km
Day 4
TENT CAMP 1 (2700M↑)- VIA KARA-KECHE GORGE (2847M↑) -TENT CAMP 2 (2648 M↑)After breakfast, start biking 40 km by half gravel half stony road. At the beginning of the gorge, stop for rest and lunch. After lunch, continue biking 40 km.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Altitude: 2648m
Riding: 80km
Day 5
KECHE PASS - SOUTH COAST OF SON-KUL LAKEAfter breakfast, start biking 20 km to Kara-Keche pass. After passing the Kara-Keche pass, stop for rest and lunch. After lunch, continue biking 30 km to the south coast of Son-Kul lake.
Dinner and overnight in the traditional dwelling of nomads - yurts.
Altitude: 3016m
Riding: 50km
Day 6
SOUTH COAST OF SON-KUL LAKE – NORTH COAST OF SON-KUL LAKEAfter breakfast, start biking 30 km to the north coast of Son-Kul lake. Stop for lunch at the river Son-Kul. After lunch, continue biking 30 km. Son Kul lake is a haven for nomads and grazing herds, although the winter climate is very harsh in the summertime. Besides sheep, goats, cows, and horses, you may see yaks and even camels. Sunsets at Son Kul are absolutely stunning. Once seen, never forgotten.
Dinner and overnight in yurts.
Altitude: 3034m
Riding: 60km
Day 7
NORTH COAST OF SON-KUL – VIA KALMAK ASHUU PASSAfter breakfast, start biking 20 km to Kalmar Ashuu, pass by half gravel half dirt road. On the way to the pass, you can admire surprising nature. After passing Kalmak Ashuu pass, descend 50 km to Sary-Bulak village by mountain spiral road. Bike more 2-3 km from the village to tent camp, close to Kara-Kudjur river.
Altitude: 2700m
Riding: 70km
Day 8
JER KOCHKU VILLAGEAfter breakfast, start biking 35 km by half gravel half dirt road. Stop for lunch. After lunch, continue biking 35 km.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Altitude: 2985m
Riding: 70km
Day 9
JALPAK-BEL PASSAfter breakfast, start biking 45 km till Jalpak Bel pass. Lunch en route. Descent from Jalpak-Bel pass.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Altitude: 3200m
Riding: 45km
Day 10
BALGART RIVER - JILUU SUU HOT SPRINGSAfter breakfast, start biking to the hot spring Jiluu-Suu 70 km by half gravel half dirt road. Upstream of Balgart river and its right confluent Jiluu-Suu river. Stop at the mineral hot springs.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
Altitude: 3000m
Riding: 70km
Day 11
JILUU SUU HOT SPRINGS- TOSOR PASS – KAJI-SAIAfter breakfast, start biking 35 km to Tosor pass. Standing high on the pass, you can feel a sense of serenity, and it seems as if the mountains are breathing nearby. The pass is quite difficult for passage. It has rather steep and rocky snow-covered trails. After passing Tosor pass, stop for rest and lunch. After lunch, continue biking 45 km to the south coast of Issyk-Kul lake. Take driving to Kaji-Sai 25 km.
Dinner and overnight in hotel/guest house.
Altitude: 1750m
Riding: 80km
Day 12
KAJI-SAI – SKAZKA CANYON- KAJI-SAIAfter breakfast, drive 25 km to Skazka (FairyTale) Canyon is one of the most stunning places in Kyrgyzstan, a canyon filled with fantastical sandstone shapes that give the spot its name, which means fairytale in Russian. Over millennia of erosion, the red sandstone has taken on forms that some say resemble animals, landmarks, or characters from legends. For the remaining part of the day, you can enjoy swimming on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake.
Dinner and overnight in hotel/guest house.
Altitude: 1750m
Riding: 25km
Day 13
VILLAGE TOSOR - BISHKEKAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your local guest house and drive 360 km by the south side of Issyk-Kul lake, via Boom gorge. En route, stop at 120 km of the road at the Chon-Kemin river to have rafting. Lunch en route. Dinner at a local restaurant in Bishkek.
Overnight in hotel/guest house.
Day 14
BISHKEKAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel and start exploring Bishkek. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive to Ala-Archa National Park (52 km), which is situated south of the capital city of Bishkek. The total area of the Park is 19,5 thousand sq. km. and its altitude ranges from about 1.500 meters at the entrance to a height of 4.895 meters. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Bishkek.
Overnight in hotel/guest house.
Day 15
DEPARTUREAfter breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at the hotel until check-out, your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your next destination
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
Holy places in Kyrgyzstan
Sulayman Mountain is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the city of Osh and was once a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. The rock rises abruptly from the surrounding plains of the Fergana valley and is a popular place among locals and visitors, with a splendid view. According to UNESCO, the mountain is the most complete example of a sacred mountain, anywhere in Central Asia, worshiped over several Millennia. There is also an Open Air Museum, sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures and petroglyphs. This tour affords you the opportunity to visit these sacred sites and much more.
Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
Kyrgyzstan Mountain Adventure Tour
Explore the best of the Alay mountains on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking, and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan, including incredible mountain vistas at Sary Mogul and Jiptick mountain passes, where you will feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes, and the red rock formations of ‘ Three Dragon Gorge’, sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about the conventional Nomadic culture and enjoy home-cooked meals.
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
Holy places in Kyrgyzstan
Sulayman Mountain is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the city of Osh and was once a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. The rock rises abruptly from the surrounding plains of the Fergana valley and is a popular place among locals and visitors, with a splendid view. According to UNESCO, the mountain is the most complete example of a sacred mountain, anywhere in Central Asia, worshiped over several Millennia. There is also an Open Air Museum, sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures and petroglyphs. This tour affords you the opportunity to visit these sacred sites and much more.
Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
Kyrgyzstan Mountain Adventure Tour
Explore the best of the Alay mountains on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking, and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan, including incredible mountain vistas at Sary Mogul and Jiptick mountain passes, where you will feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes, and the red rock formations of ‘ Three Dragon Gorge’, sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about the conventional Nomadic culture and enjoy home-cooked meals.
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
Chalk Mountains – Aktau
This is a visit to the seaside town in southwest Kazakhstan. Aktau is not much of a resort, but rather a warm city surrounded by the desert. In Aktau, you can see the only beacon in Continental Europe installed on the roof of the residential house, and pay a visit to the underground mosque Beket-Ata in the vicinity of the city; hundreds of pilgrims honor this place with a visit. There is also a unique natural attraction of Karagie hollow, considered as one of the lowest points in the world. It is 132m below sea level.
Central Asia: Five Stans Adventure
Beginning in the futuristic cityscapes of the Nur-sultan, join your small group on an epic exploration from Kazakhastan, through mountainous Kyrgyzstan, the remote lands of Tajikistan, Islam-influenced Uzbekistan, all the way to grand Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. For those counting, that’s five stars. These vast lands are still often bypassed, despite offering outstanding beauty and fascinating sights. The allure lies in the heritage of the Silk Road, where ideas, culture, and people flowed from east to west, and in the soaring mountain landscapes that still play host to a traditional Nomadic lifestyle. Journey through cities featuring reminders of Soviet occupation and out into the stunning wilderness, where ancient history and welcoming hospitality will illuminate a region often left out of the tourist light. Central Asia doesn’t get much more comprehensive than this.
Into The Heart Of Mongolia
Mongolia as you imagine it! That of the steppes, yurts, and nomads, waiting for you in this 7-day trip to the heart of authentic Mongolia. Our trip starts with discovering the equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan and meeting Terelj National Park, where the Siberian forests end surrounded by unique rock formations. Then take you to the heart of the Mongolian wilderness, watching mythical Przewalski wild horses. Then we will move through the vast lush steppes where you can observe the many scenes of rural life.
Chalk Mountains – Aktau
This is a visit to the seaside town in southwest Kazakhstan. Aktau is not much of a resort, but rather a warm city surrounded by the desert. In Aktau, you can see the only beacon in Continental Europe installed on the roof of the residential house, and pay a visit to the underground mosque Beket-Ata in the vicinity of the city; hundreds of pilgrims honor this place with a visit. There is also a unique natural attraction of Karagie hollow, considered as one of the lowest points in the world. It is 132m below sea level.
Central Asia: Five Stans Adventure
Beginning in the futuristic cityscapes of the Nur-sultan, join your small group on an epic exploration from Kazakhastan, through mountainous Kyrgyzstan, the remote lands of Tajikistan, Islam-influenced Uzbekistan, all the way to grand Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. For those counting, that’s five stars. These vast lands are still often bypassed, despite offering outstanding beauty and fascinating sights. The allure lies in the heritage of the Silk Road, where ideas, culture, and people flowed from east to west, and in the soaring mountain landscapes that still play host to a traditional Nomadic lifestyle. Journey through cities featuring reminders of Soviet occupation and out into the stunning wilderness, where ancient history and welcoming hospitality will illuminate a region often left out of the tourist light. Central Asia doesn’t get much more comprehensive than this.
Into The Heart Of Mongolia
Mongolia as you imagine it! That of the steppes, yurts, and nomads, waiting for you in this 7-day trip to the heart of authentic Mongolia. Our trip starts with discovering the equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan and meeting Terelj National Park, where the Siberian forests end surrounded by unique rock formations. Then take you to the heart of the Mongolian wilderness, watching mythical Przewalski wild horses. Then we will move through the vast lush steppes where you can observe the many scenes of rural life.