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
FULL PRICE: 2950 €
(the price does not include motorcycle transport)
PILLION PRICE: 2950 €
DRIVER 4x4 PRICE: €
CAR PASSENGER PRICE: 2950 €
TRANSPORT EASY RIDER: 1850

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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
Pamir Highway & Silk Road 29.06→12.07.2026
PRICE: 2950 € (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: 2950 €
CAR PASSENGER PRICE: 2950 €

MOTORCYCLE:


Motorcycle: Your own. You may come on wheels or ship with MotoBirds. Upon request a local rental can be arranged.

  • CF Moto MT450: €1500

Or if you won’t ride to Bishkek: Shipment cost both ways is €1,850. One way shipping is €1,300.

 

TOUR DESCRIPTION:


Two ’Stans, One Epic Adventure — Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Motorcycle Tour

Your wild ride awaits. Swap city noise for mountain air and roll into a world of snow-capped peaks, red canyons, turquoise reservoirs, high deserts, and nomad country. This is Central Asia built for bikers: sweeping mountain tarmac, honest gravel, and high passes up to 4,655 m on the legendary M41.

Highlights
  • Two countries, one line: Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek, Toktogul, Osh, Peak Lenin area, Gulcha, Kazarman, Song-Kul) → Tajikistan (Murghab, Wakhan Valley – Yamchun, Khorog, back via the Pamir Highway)
  • Iconic riding: M41 Pamir Highway, Kyzyl-Art border highlands, Ak-Baital’s roof-of-the-road vibes, twisty Kyrgyz backroads to Song-Kul
  • Culture & life: yurt camps, warm guesthouses, living nomad traditions, bazaar towns like Osh and Khorog
  • Off-bike moments: hot springs near Yamchun, mountain-lake swims, short horse rides at Song-Kul, peak-view photo ops at the Peak Lenin area
  • Ride your way: stick with the group or take your own rhythm;
  • Backup when you want it: a guide on hand every step of the way
The Ride

Touch down in Bishkek and shake off the jet lag with a city stroll before picking up your bike. Aim south for Toktogul, where turquoise water cuts through red rock. Continue to Osh, Central Asia’s crossroads, then climb toward the Peak Lenin region with glacier views and big-sky valleys.

Cross into Tajikistan and feel the landscape go lunar around Murghab. Drop into the Wakhan Valley for Yamchun’s fortress outlooks and steamy hot springs, then roll riverside to Khorog for a well-earned rest day. Turn the bars back toward the high country and rejoin the Pamir Highway—long horizons, thin air, and the kind of silence you remember.

Re-enter Kyrgyzstan through wide-open border uplands and curve across Alay and Fergana foothills via Gulcha to Kazarman. The finale? Gravel and grassland tracks to the yurt-dotted shores of Song-Kul, where sunsets seem to last forever, before the last push back to Bishkek.

Adventure here is more than throttle. Soak in hot springs, share tea with locals, taste hearty dumplings and fresh bread, and sleep the way you like—under a felt roof, a hotel duvet, or a sky full of stars. Each day, choose camaraderie or quiet: ride with the pack or flow at your own pace. The guide is there when you want backup—no fuss.

This tour is for riders and nature lovers who crave the real thing—raw landscapes, high passes, and moments that stay with you long after the engine cools.

Ready to answer the call of the ’Stans? Book the Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Motorcycle Tour and ride Bishkek, Toktogul, Osh, Peak Lenin, Murghab, Wakhan (Yamchun), Khorog, Gulcha, Kazarman, Song-Kul, and the Pamir Highway—your epic Central Asian chapter starts here.

DETAILS OF THE TOUR


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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Several high mountain passes (Kyzyl-Art Pass, Tosor, Ak-Baital Pass,
  • Barskoon Gorge
  • Grigorievskoe Gorge
  • Traditional Pamiri architecture in Savnob
  • Road running above Afghanistan’s villages across the river
  • Jalal-Abad mineral springs
  • 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
  • Peak Lenin vistas from Sary-Tash
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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:

One bag of max 40L per person. If you need more luggage you may use your motorcycle panniers.

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 — 29.06
Bishkek (arrival & bike handover)
Arrival, afternoon city stroll, briefing, bike setup.

Day 2 — 30.06 — 275 km
Bishkek → Toktogul
Mountain tarmac and canyons toward the turquoise Toktogul reservoir.

Day 3 — 1.06 — 366 km
Toktogul → Osh
Scenic run to the Fergana foothills; lively bazaar town on arrival.

Day 4 — 2.07 — 220 km
Osh → Peak Lenin area (Alay)
Climb into wide alpine valleys with glacier views.

Day 5 — 3.06 — 258 km
Peak Lenin area → Murghab (Tajikistan)
Border day via high plateau; join the M41 (Pamir Highway).

Day 6 — 4.07 — 260 km
Murghab → Yamchun (Wakhan)
Lunar plateau to river-carved Wakhan; optional hot springs.

Day 7 — 5.07 — 200 km
Yamchun → Khorog
Cliffside villages and Pamir River views to Khorog. Overnight: hotel/guesthouse.

Day 7 — 6.07
Khorog rest day
Rest, cafe time, river walk, minor bike checks.

Day 9 — 7.07 — 310 km
Khorog → Murghab
Back onto the high, open Pamir steppe.

Day 10 — 8.07 — 319 km
Murghab → Gulcha
Re-enter Kyrgyzstan; big-sky border uplands to Gulcha.

Day 11 — 9.07 — 325 km
Gulcha → Kazarman
Twisty Kyrgyz backroads through hills and passes.

Day 12 — 10.07 — 160 km
Kazarman → Song-Kul
Gravel and grasslands to yurt camps by the lake. Optional short horse ride.

Day 13 — 11.07
Song-Kul → Bishkek
Descent from the high pastures; return bikes, farewell dinner.

Day 14 — 12.07
Departure
Airport transfers as scheduled.

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. CF Moto MT450: €1500
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GUIDE

Assistance of a MotoBirds guide and a local guide.
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SUPPORT CAR

There is a support vehicle with a local driver on this tour.
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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

Hotels, lodges, or yurts— Only breakfasts are included.
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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.
  • Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage.
  • Motorcycle fuel.
  • Lunches and dinners
  • 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 to $45)

DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:

If you rent a motorcycle: €1,000 refundable security deposit.

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