ATTENTION: If you join on your motorcycle: Your motorcycle must arrive in Bishkek with container 1.
MOTORCYCLE:
Motorcycle: Your own. You may come on wheels or ship with MotoBirds. Upon request a local rental can be arranged.
- DRZ400/XTZ660: €1,980
- CF Moto MT450: €2,370
Or if you won’t ride to Bishkek: Shipment cost both ways is €1,850.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Two ’Stans, One Epic Adventure — Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Motorcycle Tour
Your wild ride awaits. Trade the sea for Issyk-Kul’s sapphire expanse and ride into a world of snow-capped peaks, red canyons, turquoise lakes, rolling grasslands, and high-altitude deserts. This is Central Asia built for bikers: endless mountain roads, memorable off-road challenges, and passes up to 4,645 m.
Highlights
- Two countries, one route: Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul, Song-Kul, Tash Rabat, Tosor Pass) → Tajikistan (Bartang Valley, Lake Karakul, Pamir Highway)
- Iconic riding: M41 Pamir Highway, wild Bartang, and Tosor Pass with sweeping Tien Shan & Pamir panoramas
- Culture & life: yurt camps, cozy guesthouses, living nomad traditions
- Experiences off the bike: mountain-lake swims, horseback riding, eagle hunting heritage
- Travel your way: ride with the group or at your own pace; sleep under the stars, in hotels, or in a traditional yurt
- Support when you want it: a guide on hand every step of the way
This adventure doesn’t skim the surface—it goes deep. Begin on the shores of Issyk-Kul, a lake so vast it feels oceanic, then climb toward Song-Kul, where yurt camps sit under skies you forgot existed. Thread the Tosor Pass, visit the stone-built Tash Rabat caravanserai, and follow the spine of the Tien Shan into high country.
Cross into Tajikistan and point the front wheel into the Bartang Valley—raw, remote, and unforgettable—before the altitude rises again to the mirror-bright Lake Karakul. From here, the Pamir Highway unfolds in a ribbon of long views and big horizons, where every pass nods to the glory days of the Silk Road.
Adventure here is more than throttle. Swim in mountain lakes. Saddle up for a short horse ride. Taste hearty Central Asian dishes and meet the renowned hospitality of Kyrgyz and Tajik people. Each day you decide: seek the camaraderie of the group or chase a quieter line at your own pace—with a guide available whenever you want backup. Nights are your call too: campsites under the stars, characterful hotels, or traditional yurts.
This is a tour for riders and nature lovers who crave real, unfiltered beauty—the kind you feel in your chest long after the engine cools.
Ready to answer the call of the ’Stans? Book the Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Motorcycle Tour and ride Issyk-Kul, Song-Kul, Tosor Pass, Tash Rabat, Bartang Valley, Lake Karakul, and the Pamir Highway—your epic Central Asian chapter starts here.
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Several high mountain passes (Kyzyl-Art Pass, Tosor, Ak-Baital Pass,
- Barskoon Gorge
- Grigorievskoe Gorge
- Murgab Plateau
- Lake Song-Kul
- Lake Issyk-Kul
- Bartang Valley
- Caravanserai Tash Rabat
- Pamir and Tien Shan Mountains panorama
- Pamir Highway
- Getting close to nomadic tribes
- Swim in crystal clear lakes
- Traditional eagle hunting
- Off road riding
- Local cuisine discovery

WEATHER:
Temperatures will vary, from chilly nights that could drop to 5°C to daytime highs soaring above 30°C. As we ride through high-altitude regions, expect cooler conditions, while the valleys can be very hot. In the mountains, the weather is unpredictable, so be ready for anything—sunshine, rain, and even a chance of snow. Pack accordingly.

MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
Bring your own gear.

LUGGAGE:
There is no support vehicle on this tour. You will carry what you bring on your motorcycle.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
Unless you are used to ride off-road together, this tour with a pillion would have some challenging sections.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
4645
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (4.07)
Arrival to Bishkek
DAY 2 (5.07 / 275 KM)
Bishkek – Toktogul
DAY 3 (6.08 / 366 KM)
Toktogul – Osh
DAY 4 (7.07 / 280 KM)
Osh – Karakul
DAY 5 (8.07 / 168 KM)
Karakul – Bartang Valley – Savnob
DAY 6 (9.07 / 190 KM)
Savnob – Khorug
DAY 7 (10.07 / 135 KM)
Khorug – Murgab
DAY 8 (11.07 / 230 KM)
Murgab – Sarih Tash
DAY 9 (12.07 / 260 KM)
Sarish Tash – Jalalabad
DAY 10 (13.07 / 335 KM)
Jalalabad – Song Kul
DAY 11 (14.07 / 300 KM)
Song Kul – Issyk Kul
DAY 12 (15.07 / 325 KM)
Issyk Kul – Bishkek
DAY 13 (16.07)
Spare day
DAY 14 (17.07)
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:

MOTORCYCLE

GUIDE

SUPPORT CAR

MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL

PERMITS

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:
- Motorcycle: Bring your own or ride a locally rented motorbike.
- Airline tickets (do not purchase your airline tickets until the organizer confirms that the minimum group size has been reached).
- Tourist entry visa, if required (not required for EU citizens).
- GBAO permit.
- Any medical tests and / or vaccinations.
- Motorcycle transport – to be purchased separately.
- Medical expenses not covered by standard MotoBirds insurance.
- Costs related to the transport of the participant’s motorcycle to Bishkek, in case the motorcycle or the participant cannot continue the tour due.
- Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage.
- Motorcycle fuel.
- Accommodation, meals and drinks.
- Tips.
- Entrance tickets to optional tourist attractions: horse riding and / or eagle hunting.
- Any expenses not in the “included” section
- Compulsory third-party liability insurance for your motorcycle ($12 / $45)
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
If you rent a motorcycle: €1,000 refundable security deposit.