Tien-Shan - Pamir bicycle tour

Trekking tour in Bishkek

Tour Price : $2880-3500 Duration : 14 days Languages: English, French, German, Russian Discount: more then 4 persons

Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to Toktogul (bike/motor vehicle). You will be met at the airport and transferred with comfort to the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek, you will have lunch followed by the trip to Toktogul.  Accompanied by jeeps, you will ride bikes about half way enjoying incredibly beautiful nature. In Toktogul, you will spend a night in a tent right on the shore of the large water reservoir Toktogul.

Day 2. Toktogul - Osh (bike/motor vehicle). On a beautiful sunny morning, after breakfast in the fresh air, we will start a trip to Osh, the largest city in the south. You will ride a bike about half way until you get tired and can switch to a comfortable jeep any time. In Osh, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the eastern beauty and variety. You will enjoy a dinner and a night in one of the city hotels.

Day 3. Osh-Bidana (bike). Early in the morning, we will head off to the picturesque place called Bidana. You will appreciate the beauty of this place and capture a few shots for memory. We will spend a night in Bidana, make a fire and dine outdoors. You will surely like sleeping in this place while breathing stunningly clean air.

Day 4. Bidana - upper Ak-Bura river (bike). After a good sleep, we will start a fascinating journey to the upper part of Ak-Bura river. The rapid flow of the river is magnificent, flowing over rocks and grassy lawns. In addition to bike riding, we recommend that you take a walk around the neighborhood - it's worth it! In the evening, we will have a traditional bonfire with songs and stories and, of course, a delicious dinner.

Day 5. Ak-Bura - Jiptyk.  And off we go again! A well-trodden mountain trail will take us to Jiptyk pass (4,185 m above sea level). After a complex trail, we will set up a campsite.

Day 6. Jiptyk – Yurt Camp (bike). We will take a little rocky mountainous road to a basic Yurt Camp accompanied with bird signing. At the Camp, you will meet many tourists from other tours, exchange views, experiences and emotions.

Day 7. Trips to the surroundings (Lukovaya glade). This glade is inhabited by marmots. They are very curious and let you take pictures from a 3-meter distance. These chunky and shaggy animals make heart-rending noise and swing fluffy tails when rushing to their holes. Funny creatures!

Day 8. Trips to the surroundings (lakes). The terrain of the place is so diverse. Each hill and each small mountain hides a lake behind fit in a hollow between the convexities. These lakes are suitable for swimming! There are many of them scattered across the valley, each having its own color pattern. You can spend hours taking lush and beautiful photos from different angles… But it's time to return to our Yurt Camp to share impressions and relax in a spacious and comfortable yurt.

Day 9. Yurt Camp – Sary-Tash (bike). We will wake up with the first birds and hit the road - today we are in for a real trekking. The day will have an intense program so make sure you have plenty of snacks to refill your energy! After we make a circle in the surroundings, we will be back for dinner to our Yurt Camp. Today you will need a good rest to prepare for tomorrow which will be no less interesting and intense.

Day 10. Sary-Tash – Taldyk pass. Finally! We got to the most interesting part of our tour, avid cyclists will appreciate this track. Today, you need to be strong! At sunset, we will camp beneath Taldyk. A true busy day!

Day 11. Taldyk – Gulchu (bike). Another interesting day, the second last day of our trekking!

Day 12. Gulchu – Osh (bike/motor vehicle).

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Day 14. 

Useful information:
Total duration of the tour: 14 days/13 nights

Duration of active part: 13 days/12 nights

Total length of the route: 1,050 km

Maximum height:  4,140 m

Minimum height: 900 m

Best period: June - late September

The route passes through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The tour includes motor vehicle transportation and airfare. The flight from Osh to Bishkek takes 1 hour. Driving time from Osh to Bordoba [U2] is 8 hours.

Temperature during the tour: from +10 to +30°C

Route rating: a maximum -length route, recommended for trained cyclists. Experience of cycling on rough terrain and good physical condition are essential.

Comfort:  ****

Complexity:- *****

Attractiveness:  *****

Options:

- Arrival in Tashkent. Double-entry Uzbek visa is required.

- Arrival in Osh.  

Additional information: After the bicycle tour is over, you will have a unique opportunity to spend a few days on the warm shore of the Lake Issyk-Kul and visit the famous towns of the Great Silk Road.

 

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