Location: Bishkek –Suusamyr - Issyk-Kul – Son-Kul
Duration: 16 days
Highly recommended: All tourists should have medical insurance for the particular activities with a minimum coverage of USD 35 000.
This bicycle tour is a good test of endurance and it give you opportunity to combine an active part of the program with visits of interesting and beautiful places of our country. Most part of the trip takes place outside of highways, where you will be free to move. Height difference during tour from 1000m up to 3100m. Transport support is provided for the trip and distance of riding can be changed and depends on clients fit and weather conditions.
Scheme of the program
1st Day. Bishkek
Arrival in Bishkek, meet at the airport, transfer to the hotel. City sightseeing: the Art Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant and then continue with the city tour (Ala-Too square, Victory square, etc.). Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hotel.
2nd Day. Radial biking to Oruu-Say Ski Base
After breakfast prepare the bikes and transfer to Oruu-Say Ski Base (1600m). Bike back to Bishkek. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hotel.
3rd Day. Bishkek – Suusamyr
The first bike stage from Bishkek to Suusamyr (approx. 2025m). Tent camp at the confluence of the Karakol and Kekemeren Rivers .
4th Day. Suusamyr – Karakol Pass
Bike along the Karakol River (approx. 2820m). Tent camp before the Karakol Pass (3452m).
5th Day. Karakol Pass – Djumgal River.
Transfer by vehicle to Kyz Art Pass (2664m), then bike over the Chara Archa Pass (3061m) to the Djumgal River (2800m). Camp overnight in tents.
6th Day. Djumgal River – Sonkul Lake
Bike over the Tuez Ashu Pass (3229 m) to Song Kul Lake (3021m). Overnight in Yurts. Bike approx. 50km
7th Day. Son-Kul lake
Bike along the lake to Kokjerty River via Terskey Torpok Pass (3133m). Overnight in tents
8th Day. Son-Kul Lake - Naryn.
Bike to Naryn along country roads. Altitudes: 1600 - 1800m. Overnight in Guest House.
9th Day. Naryn – Kara-Kaman River.
Naryn – Naryn river – Kichi Naryn river – Sary-Kungey gorge to Kara-Kaman river. Camp overnight in tents. Bike 70km. Altitudes during the day range from 2000m to 2600m.
10th Day. Kara-Kaman River – Jyli-Suu springs.
Bike along the Balgart river (2725m) and Jyli-Suu River (2947m) to Jyli-Suu hot springs. Camp overnight in tents. Bike distance approx. 40km.
11th Day. Teshik-Kol Lake.
Circular bike ride or hiking to Teshik-Kol Lake (3504m), about 5km from Jyli-Suu springs. Bike to Uchemchek River (approx 3451m).
12th Day Teshik-Kol Lake – Tamga Village
Bike along Uchemchek and Tosor Rivers via Tosor Pass (3893m) to Tamga Village. Overnight in Tamga Guest House. Bike distance approx. 50 km. Altitudes during the day range from 3900 - 2200m.
13th Day. Tamga village
Rest day on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Overnight in Tamga Guest House.
14th Day. Tamga Village - Bishkek.
Transfer by vehicle to Bishkek (310km). Pack bikes. Overnight in Hotel in Bishkek.
15th Day. Bishkek
Breakfast at Hotel. Free time for last minute shopping, sightseeing etc. Overnight in Hotel.
16th Day. Departure
Transfer to Bishkek Airport (40km, approx. 40min drive.). Departure
Prices 2021:
Group of 4 people = USD 1625 per person
Group of 6 people = USD 1270 per person
Single supplement: USD 125 per person per programme, available in Bishkek and Tamga only
Price includes the following service:
Minibus for airport transfers and for city tour
Cross Country vehicle GAZ-66/URAL/KAMAZ (depend on the group size)
English speaking Bike Guide
Service available at extra cost:
Payment
To guarantee booking, full payment for confirmed trips should be made 21 days prior the 1st day of the trip. Border permits should paid 6 weeks prior. Different terms of payment may apply to particular trips. Failure to pay on time may result in full cancellation.
All service fees charged by banks or other financial institutions for payment processing must be paid by the sender.
Cancellations and charges
- There is no fee for changes or cancellations when made more than 21 days prior to arrival, but any actual expenses incurred relating to documents such as visa support, permits, or any other necessary official paperwork, have to be paid for by the client;
- Refunds for mountain guide services may not be available and should be discussed on a case by case basis.