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KYRGYZSTAN

11 PASSES OF TIAN-SHAN

MOTORCYCLE TOUR

12 DAYS

11 Passes of the Great Tian Shan - Motorcycle Tour in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is the pearl of Central Asia! This country boasts many beautiful mountain roads, passes, the purest lakes and rivers, and friendly locals.
Kyrgyzstan has entered the top ten countries recommended for visiting according to the Lonely Planet magazine rating. CNN compiled a list of the top 20 places, and Bloomberg International compiled a rating of 24 places to travel in 2020. Kyrgyzstan was included in both lists.
The route of the motorcycle tour includes the most striking sights of Kyrgyzstan: Lake Issyk-Kul, Lake Song-Kol, the Tash Rabat caravanserai, Grigorievskoe and Barskoon Gorges, and of course, 11 mountain passes over 3,000 meters, where you will witness stunning panoramas of the Tien Shan Mountains. All of this is connected by the fascinating roads of our unique route! Clean air, delicious food, and the best accommodations await you on this motorcycle tour!

Best professional team support, reliable bike, unforgettable riding, delicious food, and best accommodations are waiting for you in this motorcycle tour!

Motorbike Adventure in Kyrgyzstan

Name of motorcycle tour: 11 PASSES OF TIEN-SHAN
Duration: 12 travel days, 10 riding days
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Start/Finish: Bishkek. Capital city of Kyrgyzstan
Total Distance: 2200 km
Bikes: Suzuki DR650.
Roads: about 60% paved roads and 40% dirt roads.
Accommodation: twin room/ in hotel (5 nights), guesthouse (2 nights), resort (1 night) glamping (1 night) yurt (2 night).
Group size: min 6 and max 10 riders.
Visa: Kyrgyzstan visa free for more than 40 countries. Click for more info
Date 1: 14.06.2025 - 25.06. 2025
Places in group: 6 available
Date 1: 05.07.2025 - 16.07. 2025
Places in group: 5 available
Date 2: 09.08.2025 - 21.08. 2025
Places in group: 9 available
Price - USD 3500
Tour price includes: Suzuki DR650SE bike including fuel and third part insurance, services of ride leader, support vehicle with passenger carrying ability, all stays (twin share room), all meals, water and soft drinks, all entry fees, airport transfer.
And FREE souvenirs from SilkOffRoad team.
Tour price excludes: any possible damage of motorcycle, damage deposit $500, flights, visas (if required), personal insurances.
***If you would like a single room there will be a single supplement: US $550 (Please note, you may be required to share a bathroom at least twice on this trip).
Requirements: international driver's license with motorcycle category, age not less than 21 years, driving experience of at least 3 years, own motorcycle gear (helmet, protective jacket, knee protaction, boots and gloves) readiness to have unbelievable adventure with lots of surprises on the way, physical strength, endurance and pure optimism, respect laws and culture of local people.
PRICE INFO
1. Bishkek.
Airport transfers to hotel. Short briefing with checking bikes. Then the welcome dinner after which you return to your hotel.

2. Bishkek - Suusamyr valley. 300 km.
After departing Bishkek, you will head toward the Kyrgyz Range and begin your ascent to the famous Too-Ashu Pass (3,200 m). It will feel like you are riding stairs to the sky! Too-Ashu Pass is well-known for its 4 km tunnel through the mountain peak. After the tunnel, you will descend into the Susamir Valley, the largest alpine pasture in Central Asia. You will stop for a tea break in the yurt of a hospitable nomadic family, who live in yurts and graze hundreds of horses and sheep on the lush green meadows. Our overnight stay will be in a comfortable cabin camp, surrounded by a beautiful mountain panorama.

3. Suusamyr valley - Kazarman village. 200 km
Today, we will ride along the Kokomeren Mountain River on a gravel road leading deep into the central part of Kyrgyzstan. In the afternoon, we will ride on a newly constructed road, completed just last year. This unique road, built over several years, offers fantastic landscapes. Now that it's finished, let's not miss our chance to be among the first to ride through this incredible creation.

4. Kazarman village - Song-Kol Lake. 180 km
Continuing the motorcycle tour in Kyrgyzstan, you will ride the beautiful mountain serpentine of Moldo Ashu Pass (3,201 m). This winding road will lead you to Song-Kol Lake, one of the highest-located large lakes in Kyrgyzstan. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to dine on traditional Kyrgyz dishes prepared by local shepherds and spend the night in a nomadic yurt, cozy under warm blankets, with the mountain wind serenading you. Yurt accommodation.

5. Song-Kol Lake - Kochkor village. 190 km
After what will be a delicious breakfast, you will take a ride around the stunning Song-Kol Lake, with many majestic viewpoints. From there, you will ride down to Naryn city via the "33 Parrots Pass." If you enjoyed yesterday’s twisty sections, you’ll be smiling today, as this is a dizzyingly winding pass. (And don’t bother looking for brightly colored parrots—the name has nothing to do with birds!) Yurt camp accommodation.

6. Kochkor village - Barskoon gorge. 195 km
This day will be full of bright emotions as we descend the other side of the Terskei-Alatau mountain range and ride along the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. The lake is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world, sitting at 1,608 meters above sea level. Often called "the pearl of Central Asia," it is the main tourist highlight in Kyrgyzstan. Overnight camping in a gorge with beautiful views.

7. Barskoon gorge - Issyk -Kul Lake. 120 km
Our motorcycle tour of Kyrgyzstan continues! If you haven’t had enough of high mountain passes yet, today will definitely make you happy! This day will lead us into the realm of the cold and rugged peaks of the Tien Shan, where you’ll conquer three mountain passes—Sarimonok Pass (3,126 m), Barskoon Pass (3,754 m), and the highest pass of your tour, Suek Pass (4,021 m). Overnight stay in a yurt camp.

8. Issyk -Kul Lake. Day off.
...sleeping, swimming, sunbathing, eating, and drinking. Overnight in a yurt camp.

9. Issyk -Kul Lake - Karakol town. 125 km
This day will be easygoing as we continue to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the resort at Issyk-Kul Lake. We will visit the striking Dzhetyoguz Mountains (Seven Bulls) and take a dip in the healing hot springs. Accommodation will be in a cozy hotel.

10. Karakol town – Issyk -Kul Lake. 200 km
On this day, you will ride along the lake to its northern shore. On the way, we’ll ascend into the Grigorievskoe Mountain Gorge, often called "Little Switzerland" due to its forests and small mountain lakes. In the evening, you’ll relax at a pleasant resort on the lakeshore and enjoy the sunset. Overnight at the resort.

11. Issyk -Kul Lake - Bishkek. 280 km
Today, you will ride along more beautiful roads as we complete our tour in Bishkek. In the evening, we’ll have a festive dinner, share souvenirs, and enjoy plenty of fun. Overnight at a hotel.

12. Bishkek.
Transfers from the hotel to the airport for your flights, with our best wishes for safe travel from everyone at SilkOffRoad Tours and the new friends you’ve made during the ride. No doubt, you’ll return home with plenty of photos, wonderful memories, and amazing stories to share!
ITINERARY
This motorbike is perfect for local landscapes. The Suzuki DR650SE is a very reliable and easy-to-ride motorbike. It can race smoothly on highways and easily carry you through off-road terrain. With some adjustments, the bike will be comfortable for riders with a height of 170 cm and above. This bike will be your faithful and reliable companion on this motorcycle trip!
Power: 43 HP Seat height: 865mm-885mm. Weight: 160 kg
SUZUKI DR650SE
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