Kyrgyzstan biking 05

Kyrgyzstan biking: Tour 5

Destination: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Bike tour

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
You will be met by your guide in the International Airport of Manas and accompanied to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek City. Transfer from the Airport of Manas to Bishkek takes half an hour. On arrival in the capital you will be accommodated in the hotel*** that is found in the city's calm district. After accommodation you will have a rest and you will start the day with a nice breakfast. This day you have an excursion to Ala-Archa Natural Park. Ala - Archa Park is located on the Kyrgyz ridge (Tien - Shan spur), in the Gorge of Ala-Archa, 45 km away Bishkek city. We will ascend up on the top of the mount in order to have a good observation of the gorge. After that we will be transferred to Bishkek. Overnight stay is in the Hotel***.  Dinner is served at 7 o'clock in the evening.  

Day 2: Bishkek - Chon Kemin Valley - Dzhylangach River
Transfer (200 km) from Bishkek to Chon Kemin Valley by car. The first part of the road goes along the Kyrgyz Range (Ala - Too). We will have wonderful views of snowy peaks from the road. The Kyrgyz Ala - Too is situated just 40 km. south of Bishkek. Its amazing gorges attract lots of people. En route, we will visit Burana Tower - minaret from the 11th century and an open air Balbans (stone warriors) museum. After visiting Burana Architectural Complex we will continue our way to the Dzhylangach River. Afterward we will ride about 40 km. Night is in the tent camp.  

Day 3: Ride (58 km) Dzhylangach - Kichi-Naryn
Easy day. Cycling by the dirt road. This day you will cycle along the river of Balgart and Kichi-Naryn River. This night we will spend near the Kichi-Naryn River in the forest in tents. The region of Kichi - Naryn place is popular among the nomads since ancient times. Herdsmen with all their relatives were coming to this area. All of them as a big family were going from one place to another one with a great amount of sheep. The Kyrgyz nomads are very hospitable and like to meet travelers. Some Kyrgyz tribes could have 1000 yurts and even more.  

Day 4: Ride (63 km) Kichi-Naryn - Naryn town
This day is an easy one. Early morning breakfast. After that riding is down to Kichi-Naryn Village that is situated 4 km away from Kichi-Naryn and Naryn Rivers confluence.  The road to Naryn will surprise you with its amazing mountains and beauty. Along Naryn River you will ride to Naryn town (2050 m. alt.). The town of Naryn is situated very close to the mountains, at the altitude of 2800 m. above the sea level. It was built right along the gorge near the longest Kyrgyz River - Naryn. You will have many photo stops, as the whole way will be along incredible gorges. Riding is by the main road. We will have a lunch on the way. This night you spend as nomads in collapsible nomadic dwellings (yurts) that are made of felt and wood without nails.  

Day 5: Transfer or Ride Naryn - Tash Rabat caravanserai (Stone Castle) (130 km)
This day you can ride or drive, as you want, from Naryn town to the Great Silk Way Tash Rabat Caravanserai. Tash Rabat is located at a height 3200 m above sea level, in the very heart of Tian - Shan Mountains. The building has no analogue in the world, for the reason that it was made of stones and moreover it was built partly inside the mountain. According to the opinion of scholars, the construction of Tash - Rabat refers to the 14^th century A. D. Totally there are 31 rooms that are joined with mazes. There are also dungeons for medieval thieves.  The width of walls is about 1 meter. This night you will spend nearby Tash Rabat in yurts. Yurts are collapsible nomadic dwellings. They are made out of wood without using a single nail and felt.  

Day 6: Ride (86 km) Tash Rabat - Moldo village
In the morning after packing your backpacks you will ride from Tash Rabat to Moldo village. This is moderate difficulty ride along the Naryn Valley. Asphalt road. This way was used by ancient traders at the time of Great Silk Road. Thousand of traders were passing there with their goods from China on camels and horses. It is a nice chance to feel that you ride along the same way! The night is in the tent camp (alt.: 1670m.).  

Day 7: Moldo village - Son Kul Lake
Breakfast. This day you can cycle or be transferred (60 km) from Moldo village over the Kurtka Pass (3243m. alt.) to the 2^nd biggest lake in Kyrgyz Republic - Son Kul. Son Kul Lake the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level, it is surrounded by the mountains. Shepherds of the Naryn region come to the lake to use it as grassland.  The Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for relaxation and rest. The first part of ride to the gorge entrance is with a slight descent, but easy. We will enter a narrow gorge with high sharp rock walls, in some places up to 200 meters through a narrow spot. 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 upon our arrival. Dinner. Overnight stay (3016 m. alt.) is in nomadic collapsible dwellings - yurts.  

Day 8: Son Kul Lake
Today we have free time in the Kyrgyz paradise after long bicycle journey. You will have an exceptional chance to explore Kyrgyz nature and lifestyle on your own. You can relax in the atmosphere of wild and calm natural world or ride on a horse along the lake's shore. It is a great chance to familiarize with nomadic customs and way of life. It is without doubt that at the Son Kul nomads will invite you to their yurts to taste a piece of bread and to drink kumis- traditional staple drink made of mare's milk. In tents you will spend this night.

Day 9: Transfer to Bishkek city
We will drive to Bishkek in the morning. Through the views of virgin nature you will be carried away by the wonderful landscapes. You will have free time in Bishkek to go for shopping and just to walk. This night you will spend in the hotel***.  At 8 o'clock in the evening you will have a dinner in a café.  

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! Overnight stay is in the hotel***.At 7 o'clock a farewell dinner will be served.  

Day 11: Transfer to the airport
At the pick up time arranged previously according to your flight details your guide will meet you in your hotel and accompany you to the Airport of Manas.