Kyrgyzstan biking 07

Duration of the tour: 10 days 

Places to visit: Bishkek - Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon - Kyrk-Kyz pass - Ter Jailak pass - Toluk village - Toktogul village - Bishkek city

 

If you are fond of biking it is your chance to do it in wonderful country called Kyrgyzstan. You will be absolutely shocked by beauty of these divine places. The whole country is crossed by mountains ranges and the variety of routes will it possible to many different landscapes from shining lakes and rapid rivers to  red canyons and snow covered peaks.  

You will be met by your tour guide in the International Airport Manas and accompanied to the Bishkek City which is located in 30 km from the airport. This day you will start from breakfast.  After accommodation in a hotel*** locating in a calm district of the city you will can have a rest after the flight. After that you will have an excursion to Natural Park Ala-Archa which is situated only 45 km from Bishkek on the Kyrgyz range (a spur of Tien-Shan). The route will lead us to the top of a mountain where you will see a panorama of the whole gorge. Return to Bishkek. Traditional dinner will be served for you at 7 o'clock. Night is in a Hotel***. 

 

Today we go by car to Son Kul Lake over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.). First part of riding leading to the beginning of the gorge is easy with a slight descent. There is a narrow spot where we will enter a narrow gorge with high sharp rock walls, in some places they reach up to 200 meters. A steep riding down to the pass begins from here. Descent is shorter and easier. Son Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level being the highest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz nomads used to come here with their families to graze their cattle because here are many good pasturelands. After our arrival, you will be free to explore and enjoy the the lake and its surroundings.  You will have dinner and overnight in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts made of wood leather and felt. Overnight is in yurts (3016 m. asl) 

 

Day 3: Son Kul Lake

This day you will have much free time to see the surroundings. We will be walking among the Tian-Shan Mountains where many people still practice nomadic way of life. You will have an excellent chance to explore Kyrgyz nature and lifestyle on your own. You can ride along the lake on a horse, or just relaxing in the atmosphere of the wild, but calm nature. It is a great chance to get acquainted with kyrgyz traditions and culture. You will stay for a night in the tent camp.

 

Day 4: Ride Son Kul lake - Kyzyl Korgon canyon (80km)

After morning meal we will ride see ancient stone inscriptions (made in 2 century B.C.). Afterwards we will leave Son Kul and ride to the Djumgal valley via Kara Keche pass (3381m). It is a region of high mountains, snow peaks and red canyons. You will sleep in tents.

Today you will see different types of landscapes. We pass near the Kizil Oi (red canyon) village. It is a small poor village locating in the mountains and you will have time to walk there and to see how Kyrgyz people live. On the way to the village you will see red canyons that differ from many other places in Kyrgyzstan. This place always impresses travelers and all of them want to come back there one more time. Overnight is in tents. 

 

The route will be difficult here. This day will give you an opportunity to meet many Kyrgyz shepherds on the summer pastures summer. They still come to this place and you can see their way of life. Nomads are very hospitable and they are always glad to talk to foreigners. You can ask them about their life and to see their felt dwellings. Also it is possible to try national drink kumis that has a real unusual taste. It is made of mare's milk and it is fermented. You will overnight in tents. 

 

After having breakfast we start riding and the driver will follow us. The road will have a plenty of incredible views and you will never forget them. Then is lunch and transfer to the village where we will be able to take a shower or drive to a water reservoir. Overnight will be in a home stay.  In the evening you will have free time. 

 

In the morning is return to Bishkek city. During the whole way back you can enjoy the scenery of our nature which will not leave indifferent. In Bishkek you will have free time for shopping or walking around. In the evening you will have a dinner in a restaurant. This night you will spend in a hotel***. 

 

Today you will have city tour which starts from visiting Osh bazaar. You will walk there and it is possible to bargain for different goods there. After that is the main part of city tour. The tour includes the visiting of the main Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Victory Square, the Historical Museum, National philharmonic, Art Gallery and others places of interest. You will have farewell dinner at 7 o'clock. This night you will spend in a hotel***. 

 

Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and accompany you to Manas Airport at arranged time according to the details of your flight.