Explorer

Pamir Highway & Silk Road 29.06→12.07.2026

RIDE THE 'STANS: YURTS, SILK ROAD & THROTTLE!
BASIC INFORMATION
DETAILS OF THE TOUR
PRICE INCLUDES / NOT INCLUDES
Pamir Highway & Silk Road 29.06→12.07.2026
PRICE: 1900 € (the price does not include motorcycle transport)
Motorcycle transport price: €1850

ATTENTION: If you join on your motorcycle: Your motorcycle must arrive in Bishkek with container 1.

BOOKING FEE: 25%
PILLION PRICE: 400 €

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.

START:

29 June 2026 / Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

END:

12 July 2026 / Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

NUMBER OF DAYS AND NIGHTS:

14 days, 13 nights

NUMBER OF RIDING DAYS:

12 riding days

TOUR TYPE:

Explorer

TYPE OF ROADS:

50% paved / 50% gravel

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

5 / 10

MIN./ MAX. NUMBER OF BIKES:

Min. 7 / Max .12
FULL PRICE: 1900 €
(the price does not include motorcycle transport)
PILLION PRICE: 400 €
DRIVER 4x4 PRICE: €
TRANSPORT EASY RIDER: 1850

Choose your options:


DETAILS OF THE TOUR


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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
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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.

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MOTORCYCLE GEAR:

Bring your own gear.

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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 level

DAY 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:

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MOTORCYCLE

Your own, or we can arrange a local rental. -DRZ400/XTZ660: €1,980 -CF Moto MT450: €2,370
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GUIDE

Assistance of a MotoBirds guide.
SAMOCHÓD WSPARCIA I SERWIS

SUPPORT CAR

There is no support vehicle on this tour. Riders carry their own luggage.
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MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE

You must be prepared to fix your own punctures and do daily checks on your motorcycle.
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ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Accommodation: The choice is yours! Stay wherever you like—camping, hotels, lodges, or yurts—whatever suits your style. First and last night in Bishkek, with breakfast, are included in the price.
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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 (extra paid) can be organized on different dates, but is not included in the tour price.
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PERMITS

The Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border reopened in July 2023. Travelers need a special permit. A GBAO permit is required. If necessary (not required for EU citizens), a Letter of Invitation and Tajikistan visa support can be provided upon request.
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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).
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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.

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PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR

After the tour participants will receive photos of the tour, GPX tracks of the route..
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WELCOME PACK

Participants will receive a 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.

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