Gravel Heroes

Kyrgyzstan Off-Road 7→17.08.2026

Yaks Yurts and Dirt! Off-Road in The Land of Nomads
BASIC INFORMATION
DETAILS OF THE TOUR
PRICE INCLUDES / NOT INCLUDES
Kyrgyzstan Off-Road 7→17.08.2026
PRICE: 3900 €  
BOOKING FEE: 25%
CAR PASSENGER PRICE: 2700 €

MOTORCYCLE:


SUZUKI DRZ400E,  Yamaha XT 660 or upgrade to CFMOTO 450MT for €390.
Fuel is included in the tour price.

4×4 CAR:

  • 4×4 land-cruiser

TOUR DESCRIPTION:


Kyrgyzstan: Throttle Through the Land of Sky Roads and Nomads

Leave behind the ordinary and tear straight into the wild pulse of Central Asia — this is Kyrgyzstan like you’ve never imagined it. From the chaotic spice-scented stalls of Bishkek’s Osh Bazaar to the raw silence of alpine valleys, this ride is all horsepower, dust, and soul.

Over 9 days of riding, we’ll take you from the colorful chaos of Bishkek’s bazaars to the wind-scoured high passes that brush 4,000 meters. You’ll ride DRZ 400s or CFMoto 450MTs — machines built to handle goat trails, river crossings, and the occasional “road” that disappears entirely. We’ll sleep in yurts under skies you forgot existed, eat local fresh food.

Highlights?

  • Ride up to the alpine jewel of Song Kul Lake, sleep in a nomad yurt

  • Traverse the Tosor or Ara Bel Pass — wild, remote, absurdly beautiful

  • Visit Tash Rabat, a 15th-century Silk Road caravanserai that looks like it was invented by Tolkien

  • Chill at the shores of Issyk Kul, a lake the size of a small country

  • Witness a real eagle hunting demo — no CGI, just wings and talons

  • Soak in natural hot springs while your bones forgive you

Included: 10 nights of lodging (from boutique guesthouses to wild yurts), all meals (excerpt in Bishkek), fuel, support vehicle, guide, airport transfers, and bottled water to cry into when the scenery gets emotional.

This isn’t a poser’s ride. This is dirt, dust, and stories you won’t shut up about for years.. And no — you don’t need to carry your bags. We’ve got that covered. All you have to do is ride.

We kick things off in Bishkek, but don’t get too cozy — the asphalt ends fast. Twist the throttle and dive headlong into the wild, carving your way through valleys and peaks to the village of Kyzyl Oi. From there, it’s onto the mirror-like beauty of Song Kul Lake, where you’ll trade four walls for a traditional yurt and maybe even hop on a horse, channelling your inner Mongol warlord at 3,000 meters.

Then? Hold tight — because the route gets real. You’ll thread through forgotten passes to the ancient Silk Road stronghold of Tash Rabat, standing like a myth in the highlands. Overnight in Naryn, then aim your bike at the legendary Tosor or Ara Bel Pass — where the sky gets bigger and the road gets meaner.

After conquering the mountains, cool off by the endless blue of Issyk Kul. But you’re not done yet. The alien rock maze of Skazka Canyon awaits, followed by a front-row seat to a real eagle hunting demo in Karakol.

Still want more? Of course you do. Push deep into the untamed reaches of Sary Jhaz and Karkara, where borderlands and high pastures stretch into the void. Cap it all off with a soak in the wild hot springs of Cholpon Ata, where you can wash off the road grit and pretend you haven’t just been through the adventure of a lifetime.

Kyrgyzstan looks remote — and it is. But that remoteness comes at a cost. Fuel has to be hauled. Bikes need support. And those epic yurts aren’t booked through Expedia. What we offer isn’t just a ride — it’s a fully-supported expedition where you just show up and twist the throttle.

This tour isn’t just a ride — it’s a full-send into a land that still howls with the wind of the Silk Road. Gravel, glaciers, yurts, and eagles. You in?

START:

7 August 2026 / Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

END:

17 August 2026 / Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

NUMBER OF DAYS AND NIGHTS:

11 days, 10 nights

NUMBER OF RIDING DAYS:

8 riding days

TOUR TYPE:

Gravel Heroes

TYPE OF ROADS:

25% paved / 75% gravel

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

7 / 10

MIN./ MAX. NUMBER OF BIKES:

Min. 7 / Max .12

Available

FULL PRICE: 3900 €
 
CAR PASSENGER PRICE: 2700 €

Choose your options:


DETAILS OF THE TOUR


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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • several high mountain passes
  • Lake Song-Kul
  • Lake Issyk-Kul
  • Kol Suu Lake
  • caravanserai Tash Rabat
  • Barskoon gorge
  • Tien Shan Mountains panorama sleeping in yurts
  • swimming in crystal clear lakes
  • horse riding
  • eagle hunting
  • rafting
  • off road riding
  • local cuisine
  • nomads
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WEATHER:

Temperatures will vary, ranging from as low as 5°C at night to over 30°C some days. We’ll reach high altitudes where it can get much cooler and the weather can change suddenly. You must be prepared for all types of weather, especially chilly nights in the tents. Rain, and even snow, is also a possibility.

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MOTORCYCLE GEAR:

This is an off-road tour. We strongly recommend “adventure” or hard-shell motocross type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear.

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LUGGAGE:

We will be traveling light. Please do not bring more than 1 piece, 20 kg soft bag while on tour. It should be dust & water proof. You can leave luggage in Bishkek.

DRZ400’s have no luggage racks. On this tour, we recommend a backpack of max 16L with a 2L water bladder.

IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:

This tour includes fuel.

This is an off-road tour: Bring adequate riding gear. It is not possible to strap bags on the back of the DRZ400’s.

Your national driving license is sufficient.

 

MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:

3893

meters above seal level

DAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1 (7.08)
Arrival to Bishkek
Accommodation: Hotel
Attractions: City visit & Osh bazar

DAY 2 (8.08 / 220 KM)
Bishkek – Kyzyl-Oi
Accommodation: Guest house

DAY 3 (9.08 / 125 KM)
Kyzyl-Oi – Song-Kul
Accommodation: Yurt
Attraction: optional horse riding

DAY 4 (10.08 / 290 KM)
Song-Kul – Mels pass – Tash Rabat – Naryn
Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 5 (11.08 / 220 KM)
Naryn – Tosor / Ara Bel pass – Issy-Kul
Accommodation: Hotel or yurt

DAY 6 (12.08 / 0 KM)
Rest Day
Accommodation: Hotel or yurt

DAY 7 (13.08 / 115 KM)
Issy-Kul – Karakol
Accommodation: Hotel
Attraction: Fairy tale canyon, eagle hunting

DAY 8 (14.08 / 130 KM)
Karakol – Jyrghalan
Accommodation: Guest house or yurt

DAY 9 (15.08 / 230 KM)
Jyrghalan – Cholpon-Ata
Accommodation: Hotel
Attraction: hot springs

DAY 10 (16.08 / 185 KM)
Cholpon-Ata – Bishkek
Accommodation: Hotel
Attraction: rafting (if time allows) / traditional farewell dinner

DAY 11 (17.08 / 0 KM)
Fly out

THE ITINERARY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL REASONS, OR WEATHER CONDITIONS.

YOUR OPINIONS

FROM GOOGLE

Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,based on 47 reviews

PRICE INCLUDES:

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MOTORCYCLE

Suzuki DRZ400E or Yamaha XT 660. An upgrade to CF Moto 450 is possible: €390.
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4X4 CAR

There is an option to participate in the trip in the 4x4 car.
PRZEWODNIK

GUIDE

Assistance of a guide/mechanic on a motorcycle and a MotoBirds guide.
SAMOCHÓD WSPARCIA I SERWIS

SUPPORT CAR

A support car will assist us during the entire tour. Our luggage will be loaded in the car.
SAMOCHÓD WSPARCIA I SERWIS

MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE

Daily maintenance and periodic service of the motorbikes are included in the tour price.
ZAKWATEROWANIE I WYŻYWIENIE

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Accommodation: hotels, traditional comfortable yurts and guesthouses. Meals: All meals, except à la carte meals. In Bishkek, only breakfast is included. Drinks are not included. Single room upon request: €500
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TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL

Group airport transfers are included in the tour price, provided your arrival date is on the tour program dates. Individual transfer can be organized on different dates, but is not included in the tour price (€50/transfer).
WIZY I DOKUMENTY

ACTIVITIES

Tash Rabat Caravanserai visit is included in the price.
Optional horse riding (not included in the price).
Optional eagle hunting (not included in the price).

DOKUMENTY

INSURANCE

  • Basic travel insurance.
  • Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
  • Tourist Support Fund fee.

IMPORTANT: For an additional fee, there is an option to independently extend the insurance within the Signal Iduna Safe Travels and/or Global Rescue partner offer. The price of the tour includes basic travel insurance.

ZDJĘCIA Z PODRÓŻY I TRAKI

PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR

Before the tour, participants will receive a detailed information pack to help prepare. After the tour , upon request, participants will receive GPX tracks of the route.
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WELCOME PACK

Participants will receive a welcome pack.

PRICE NOT INCLUDES:

  • Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size).
  • Tourist entry visa, if required (not required for EU citizens)
  • Tests and / or vaccinations, if required.
  • Medical expenses not covered by standard MotoBirds insurance.
  • Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage.
  • Car participants fuel: self-fuelling.
  • Lunches and dinners in Bishkek. Any à la carte meals.
  • Drinks.
  • Tips.
  • Entrance tickets to optional tourist attractions: horse riding, eagle hunting, rafting

DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:

US$500 refundable deposit, to be paid in cash on site. The damages cannot exceed the deposit amount.

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