Kyrgyz Country Nomad Ride
Carve a line across Kyrgyz country - from Bishkek to high passes, red canyons, and secret alpine lakes.
Dust, yurts, eagle lore, and big-sky freedom - this is the Kyrgyz Country Nomad Ride.
The trip of a lifetime.
This route has never been offered before, and we've created it in collaboration with our Kyrgyz friend, Aibek, to give you a truly unique experience. Together with our experienced guides, you and other travelers will be led through the breathtaking landscapes of Kyrgyzstan on motorcycles.
Itinerary
Here is a brief overview of the tour itinerary.
01. Day
Arrival Day
Arrival in Bishkek, pickup from the airport, group dinner in Bishkek.
Overnight stay at the Garden Hotel & Spa
02. Day
Get the bike
Breakfast at the hotel; motorcycles are brought to the hotel; group ride to Kara Bulak Eco Resort; lunch; sauna (traditional Kyrgyz style); getting to know the group; then return to Bishkek.
Overnight stay at the Garden Hotel & Spa
03. Day
Issyk-Kul
Relaxed breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the north side of Issyk-Kul with stops along the way to enjoy the views.
Overnight stay at the Etno Guest House Caravan Tamchy
04. Day
Jeti Ögüz
Early departure for Jeti Ögüz: tour along the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul; mostly on paved roads at the start, then mostly off-road with stops at scenic overlooks.
Overnight stay at Sunny Yurts Yurt Camp
05. Day
Naryn
Early departure for Naryn,along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul to Bokonbayevo, then through the mountains, with stops along the way for scenic views, eagle hunting show, and archery.
Overnight stay at the Grand Khan Tengri Hotel
06. Day
Tash Rabat
Departure for Tash Rabat; optional off-road drive to the yak farm, day trip followed by return to Naryn
Overnight stay at the Grand Khan Tengri Hotel
07. Day
Kölsuu
Drive to Kölsuu (amazing off-road tour, approx. 1-hour hike to the lake)
Overnight stay at a yurt camp at Kölsuu
08. Day
Offroad Trip
Return trip to Naryn (very off-road, takes quite a long time)
Overnight stay at the Grand Tengri Khan Hotel
09. Day
Songköl
Drive from Naryn to the Oljo Yurt Camp at Songköl (via the Moldo Pass to the south); after arrival, lunch and relaxation in the middle of nowhere, followed by dinner
Overnight stay at the Oljo Yurt Camp
10. Day
Ashu Pass
Drive from Songköl back to Kemin Guest House (return trip via the eastern Ashu Pass)
Overnight stay at Kemin Guest House
11. Day
Return to Bishkek
Return to Bishkek and return the motorcycles (around noon), then gather for one final dinner to celebrate our journey and relive the best moments together.
Overnight stay at the Garden Hotel & Spa
12. Day
Back home
The day has come - time to say goodbye! We’ll enjoy a final breakfast together at the hotel before parting ways. Airport transfer is included on the official departure day.