Kyrgyzstan biking 06

Duration of the tour: 11 days

Our travel company would like to offer you a bike tour that concludes the most known tourist attractions in Kyrgyz Republic. This adventure will give you a chance to discover the Land of Celestial Mountains. You will visit the best places of interest while biking in our republic. You will be also biking near the famous Lake of Son Kul that is situated at the altitude of 3016 m. a. s. l. and have a rest in the marvelous gorges. You will see how the real nomads live, and you will be stunned with their hospitality.

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Dzhylangach river - Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town - Tash Rabat caravanserai - Moldo village - Son Kul lake - Bishkek city

Day 1: Arrival in Bishkek

Your guide will collect you from the International Airport of Manas and accompany you to Bishkek City (capital of Kyrgyzstan). The drive from the Airport to Bishkek takes 30 minutes. After accommodation in a hotel*** that is situated in a clam area of the city you will have a rest and you will start the day with a breakfast. This day you will have an excursion to the Natural Park of Ala - Archa, which is situated on the Kyrgyz ridge (a spur of Tien-Shan), in the Ala-Arch gorge, 45 km. south from Bishkek. To have a nice view of this famous gorge you will go to the top of a mountain. Transfer back to Bishkek. At 7 p.m. traditional dinner will be served. Overnight stay is in the hotel***.

Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Dzhylangach river

Today you will be transferred (200 km) by car from Bishkek city to the valley of Chon Kemin. The first part of the road passes along the Kyrgyz Range that has many wonderful gorges, which attract lots of travelers. From the road we will have wonderful views of the snowy peaks. En route we will visit the Tower of Burana - minaret from the 11th century and the cemetery of Balbans - stone warriors that refer to the Turkic period. After visiting Burana Complex we will continue our way towards Dzhylangach River. After that we will ride for about 40 km. we will spend this night in tents.

Day 3: Ride (58 km) Dzhylangach - Kichi-Naryn

Today you will ride along the Balgart River and Kichi-Naryn River. The day is easy. Riding is on the dirt road. The night is in tents in the forest near Kichi-Naryn River. This place is popular among nomads since ancient time. Shepherds were coming to this area with all their relatives. Some big tribes could have about 1000 yurts! All of them were going from one place to another as a big family with a great amount of cattle. Kyrgyz nomads are very hospitable and like to meet travelers.

Day 4: Ride (63 km) Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town

Easy day for cycling. We will ride down, after breakfast, to the Village of Kichi-Naryn (2351m. a. s. l.) that is located 4 km away from the confluence of Naryn and Kichi-Naryn Rivers. To the town of Naryn (2050 m. a. s. l.) you will cycle along Naryn River. The road to Naryn will surprise you by its beauty and amazing mountains. The whole way will be along incredible gorges and you will have many photo stops! Naryn is a long narrow town that stretched along the gorge near the longest river in Kyrgyz Republic - Naryn. The town is situated close to the mountains, at the altitude of 2800 meters above the sea level. We will have our lunch on the way. Cycling is by the main road. You spend this night in yurts as nomads. Yurt is collapsible nomadic abode, which is made of wood without using a single nail and felt.

Day 5: Transfer or Ride Naryn - Tash Rabat (Stone Castle) Caravanserai (130 km)

This day you can ride or be transferred from Naryn town to the Great Silk Road Tash Rabat Caravanserai. Its construction refers to the 14th century A. D. Tash Rabat is situated at the altitude of 3200 m. above sea level, in the very heart of Tian Shan Mountains. This building has no analogue in the world. It was constructed out of stones and beside that it was partly built inside the mountain. Totally there are 31 rooms, which are joined with mazes. There are also dungeons for medieval culprits. The walls width of is about one meter. This night you will spend nearby the Tash Rabat Caravanserai in yurts. Yurts are nomadic habitations that are made out of wood without using a single nail and felt.

Day 6: Ride (86 km) Tash Rabat - Moldo village

After packing your backpacks, in the morning, you will cycle to Moldo Village from Tash Rabat. It is temperate difficulty ride along the Valley of Naryn by the asphalt road. At the time of Great Silk Road this way was used by ancient traders. It is a nice chance to feel that you ride along the same way! Thousand of traders with their goods were passing there from China on horses and camels. Night is in the tent camp (alt.1670m. a. s. l.).

Day 7: Moldo Village - Son Kul Lake

This day you can cycle or to be transferred (60 km) from Moldo Village over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.) to the 2nd largest lake in Kyrgyzstan Son Kul. Son Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. Herders of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as a pastureland. The first part of ride is easy with a slight descent to the entrance of the gorge. There is a narrow spot where we will go in the narrow gorge with high sharp rock walls, in some places up to 200 meters. A steep ascent to the pass begins here. The descent is easier and shorter. You will be free to explore and enjoy the virgin nature of the lake and its environs after our arrival. Dinner. Overnight stay (3016 m. alt.) is in the nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts. Yurt is made of a wooden frame, covered with thin felt mats.

Day 8: Son Kul Lake

Today we have free time in the Kyrgyz paradise after long bicycle journey. You will have an excellent chance to explore nature and the lifestyle of the local nomads by yourself. Optionally you can ride on a horse along the lake's shore, or just relax in the atmosphere of wild and calm natural world. It is a great opportunity familiarize with nomadic traditions and mores. We will walk among the Mountains of Tian - Shan where every nomad invites you to his yurt to try a piece of bread and drink kumis - national staple drink made of mare's milk that is fermented. You will spend this night in the tent camp.

Day 9: Transfer to Bishkek city

In the morning we will drive to Bishkek city. You will be carried away by the amazing scenery offered through views of the untouched nature. In the city you will have free time to go shopping and to walk in the capital. In the evening you will have a dinner in a restaurant. This night you will spend in the hotel***.

Day 10: Bishkek

In the morning we will have a city tour. This tour includes the visiting of the central Ala-Too Square, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Pobeda Square (Victory Square), the History Museum, National philharmonic, Oriental Bazaar, Art Gallery and many others places of interest. Afterwards we will visit famous Osh Bazaar. You will walk there and bargain for different goods and you will have a feeling as if you are 1000 years ago! At 7 o'clock a farewell dinner will be served. Overnight stay is in the hotel***.

Day 11: Transfer to the airport

At the time arranged beforehand according to the detail of your flight your guide will collect you from the hotel and accompany you to the Airport of Manas.

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