Adventure

Biking adventure in the heart land of nomads

Программа на 16 дней в отдаленных местах, адаптируется по уровню участников.

Duration
15 days
Travel window
Start day
1
Start month
End day
30
End month
Countries
Kyrgyzstan
Route overview
  1. 01 Suusamyr
  2. 02 Song Kul lake
  3. 03 Small Naryn valley
  4. 04 Kyzyl Oy
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Bike tour - Atyrkul & Bakyt yurt camp - Song Kul lake
Private field journal 15 chapters

The story

The journey

16 days program in the most remote areas

During the first part of this program, we descend the mountain bike Suusamyr Valley and Canyon Kekemeren. Then we ride to Lake Song Kul, home of the nomadic life. We then go cervical Kalmak Ashu at 3460m. alt. to ride to the town of Naryn through the picturesque valley Kichi Naryn.

Route map

The route

Day by day

The journey, day by day

15 chapters

Day 01 Meeting at airport, visit of the capital and Ala Archa National park
Day 01

Meeting at airport, visit of the capital and Ala Archa National park

Manas International Airport Bishkek

Arrival in the morning at Bishkek international airport. After customs and immigration formalities, transfer (30 min) to the city center. Installation in a guest house for a few hours of rest. Drive to Ala Archa National Park. Colorful ride to the Aksai waterfall; picnic on the spot. Back to Bishkek for a first discovery of the city: the Red Square, the Flag, the Dubovy park and art gallery. Dinner in town and overnight in guest house.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Manas International Airport
Day 02 Transfer to Toe Ashuu tunnel, then ride down on bike into the Suusamyr valley
Day 02

Transfer to Toe Ashuu tunnel, then ride down on bike into the Suusamyr valley

Bishkek Suusamyr

We leave Bishkek for the west. the road gradually rises to the pass at over 3500 m. The splendid view on the Sussamyr valley. We leave the track for a path that will lead us in the valley. We hurtled over 600 vertical meters. We take the track to reach the Karakol town then of Kojomkul. Overnight in tents along the river Kekemeren.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Suusamyr valley
Day 03 Ride down on bike the Kekemeren canyon, till the village of Chaek
Day 03

Ride down on bike the Kekemeren canyon, till the village of Chaek

Suusamyr Chaek

We walk along the beautiful River Kekemeren, powerful water flows in a beautiful canyon. The slope is steady, pleasant track. We take full eyes. We stop at Aral village and leave the river behind us. Few kilometers and we are in Chaek village of Djumgal Valley. We drive a bit to reach our camp. Overnight in tents.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kekemeren canyon
Day 04 Biking from the Jumgal valley up to the lake Song Kul, through the Karaketche pass
Day 04

Biking from the Jumgal valley up to the lake Song Kul, through the Karaketche pass

Chaek Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

This step will allow us to reach the lake Song-Kul located more than 3000 m. A day under the sign of "effort". Indeed, the climb to the pass Karakeche however beautiful it is worthy of a big mountain stage of the Tour de France! After having reached the pass located at 3384 m the view is spectacular. Song-Kul Lake is nearby. Around the tens of small white dots, yurts camps Kyrgyz nomads. We take the old track that leads to the lake and our camp. Overnight in yurt or tent.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Karaketche gorge road biking
Day 05 Bike to North shore of Song Kul's lake
Day 05

Bike to North shore of Song Kul's lake

Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) Batay Aral (Song Kul)

We leave to the north shore of the lake and pass of one yurt villages to another yurt village. We take the opportunity to soak us to the nomadic life. We share moments with them, oulak Tartich, Koumiss ... .. Overnight in tents.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)
Day 06 Discover nomadic life and bike to the pass Kalmak Ashu
Day 07 Biking through the Kalmak Ashu pass down to the Sary Bulak valley
Day 07

Biking through the Kalmak Ashu pass down to the Sary Bulak valley

Kalmak-Ashuu pass Sary Bulak valley

To exit the "bowl" of Song Kul we must climb the Col Kalmak Ashu (3447 m) and approximately 500 m elevation. Once reached, a steep descent ahead of us to reach the valley and the village of Sary Bulak (2800 m). (option: through pastures of Ichke Ter) The landscape has changed, the area is drier. Overnight in tents near the Karakol river. 

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kalmak Ashuu pass
Day 08 Day of biking from Sary Bulak to Kara-Kujur valley
Day 09 Day of biking from Kara-Kudzhur valley to Archaly valley
Day 10 Biking from Archaly down into the 'small' Naryn valley
Day 10

Biking from Archaly down into the 'small' Naryn valley

Archaly valley Small Naryn valley

This day allow us to evolve as a first step in a broad valley (similar to a valley of Patagonia). The tops of the Terskey chain are all close. We will cross our path, herds of yaks. Then we gradually dive into a beautiful gorge where flows the powerful Kitchy Naryn. Nights in tents.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kichi Naryn
Day 11 Ride down to Naryn city
Day 11

Ride down to Naryn city

Small Naryn valley Naryn

This day will lead you to the main city of Naryn Oblast. This time we follow  Naryn river which rises at the foot of the high Kyrgyz mountains (Pic Pabeda, Khan Tengry) and will flow into the Amur - Darya. In alpine valley region where we spend on the Kyrgyz cultivated wheat. Night in guest house.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Naryn city
Day 12 Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaeva
Day 12

Transfer from Naryn to Bokonbaeva

Naryn Bokonbaeva

Transfer day to the pearl of Kyrgyzstan, Lake Issyk Kul. This lake at 1600 m is the second largest mountain lake in the world after Lake Titicaca (Peru and Bolivia). Road through the Dolon pass and Kochkor. Camp near the lake. Night under yurts.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Naryn city
Day 13 Day visit or rest at Bokonbaeva
Day 13

Day visit or rest at Bokonbaeva

Bokonbaeva Bokonbaeva

Day active or day of rest, relaxation, swimming in the waters of Lake Issyk Kul. Overnight in yurts the all year-around on the shore of the lake.

Options included : hiking on the Boz Alkyn pasture, hiking Skazka canyon "fairy tale",

Options non included : eagle training, visit of holy springs of Manjili Ata, visit of Ak-Say canyon, visit of Kyzyl Tuu village and yurt makers,

Depending on your wishes, the options can be combined in advance with your trip designer or with your guide once there.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bokonbaeva beach
Day 14 Drive to Bishkek
Day 14

Drive to Bishkek

Bokonbaeva Bishkek

Morning, drive back along the shore of Issyk Kul lake, then descend slowly to the Boom gorge where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Burana Tower dating from the 11th century, the ancient capital of Central Asia. Arrival in Bishkek, dinner and overnight in guest house. (options : visit of Kyzyl Tuu village and its yurt makers, 2-3 hours rafting in Chuy or Chong Kemin river)

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bokonbaeva beach
Day 15 Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Day 15

Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport

Bishkek Manas International Airport

Depending on your flight time, your guide will join you to the airport and help you check in for your flight.  If your flight is later in the day your guide will show you more places in Bishkek before your flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Kyrgyzstan and we hope you come back again to explore other counties in Central Asia with us. 

Manas International Airport

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Published reviews of our team and service.

“One word: THANK YOU! Two fabulous weeks experiencing nomadic life up close. Bakyt, without you, the journey would not have been the same. Thank you for your kindness and energy! Thanks to Youri, our amazing driver! In short, highly recommend this agency 100%.”

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“"Visit to Kyrgyzstan = Nomad’s Land" Our stay in the country boils down to this. An unforgettable experience! The whole team is very competent and responsive. The country is amazing. We did 17 days and visited incredible and untouched corners. I recommend the nights with nomadic shepherds. Magical moments!”

Yann Décaillet

“An attention and a treatment of 10. Highly recommended. Kyrgyzstan, an unforgettable experience. I will return if you do !!!”

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