MOTORCYCLE:
SUZUKI DRZ400E, Yamaha XT 660 or upgrade to CFMOTO 450MT for €390.
Fuel is included in the tour price.
Or
4×4 land-cruiser
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Kyrgyzstan Motorcycle Tour — Throttle Through the Land of Sky Roads & Nomads (9 Riding Days / 10 Nights)
Leave ordinary behind and ride straight into Central Asia’s wild pulse. From the spice-scented bustle of Bishkek’s Osh Bazaar to the raw silence of alpine valleys and 4,000 m passes, this Kyrgyzstan tour is all horsepower, dust, and soul. You’ll ride Suzuki DR-Z 400 or CFMoto 450MT—built for goat trails, river crossings, and those “roads” that vanish into the mountains. Yurt nights, local fresh food, and big-sky camps seal the deal.
Highlights
- Signature route: Bishkek → Kyzyl Oi → Song Kul Lake (yurt stay) → Tash Rabat → Naryn → Tosor or Ara Bel Pass → Issyk Kul → Skazka Canyon → Karakol → Sary Jhaz & Karkara → Cholpon Ata
- Sky-high riding: wind-scoured high passes brushing 4,000 m
- Nomad life: sleep in yurts under star-heavy skies; optional short horse ride at ~3,000 m
- Silk Road heritage: 15th-century Tash Rabat caravanserai
- Lakes & canyons: mirror-calm Song Kul, vast Issyk Kul, and the alien maze of Skazka Canyon
- Wild encounters: eagle-hunting demonstration (no CGI), plus natural hot springs to ease the miles
- Real terrain: dirt, gravel, rock, sand—with expert support so you just ride
We roll out from Bishkek—don’t get cozy, the asphalt ends fast. Twist the throttle through valleys and peaks to Kyzyl Oi, then climb to the alpine jewel of Song Kul Lake. Trade four walls for a nomad yurt, breathe thin, clean air, and—if the mood strikes—swing a leg over a horse for a short ride at altitude.
Next comes the forgotten-pass country. Thread high valleys toward Tash Rabat, the stone-built Silk Road stronghold that looks myth-forged in the highlands. Overnight in Naryn, then aim your front wheel at the legendary Tosor or Ara Bel Pass—where the sky gets bigger, the ground gets rougher, and the grin gets wider.
Drop from the summits to the endless blue of Issyk Kul. Walk the Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon, then grab a front-row seat for a true eagle-hunting demo in Karakol—all wings, eyes, and talons. Still hungry? Push into the untamed reaches of Sary Jhaz and Karkara, where borderlands and high pastures stretch into the void. Finish with a soak in wild hot springs near Cholpon Ata, rinsing off the grit and replaying the week in your head.
This isn’t a poser’s ride. It’s dirt, dust, and stories you’ll tell for years. We move the fuel, carry the bags, and line up the yurts; you just ride.
Ready to full-send into the Silk Road wind? Reserve your spot on the Kyrgyzstan Motorcycle Tour—Song Kul, Tash Rabat, Issyk Kul, Tosor/Ara Bel, Sary Jhaz & Karkara—and ride Central Asia the way it’s meant to be ridden.
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR

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

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.

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.

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 levelDAY 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
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PRICE INCLUDES:

MOTORCYCLE

4X4 CAR

GUIDE

SUPPORT CAR

MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL

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).

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.

PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR

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.