Day 1

Osh

You arrive in Osh, the starting point of your loop through Kyrgyzstan. After being welcomed and settling into your hotel, meet the local team and get your bearings in this city with strong links to the history of the Silk Road.

The day offers a first taste of Kyrgyz life before you head into the mountains by motorcycle the following morning. Overnight in a hotel at approximately 1,000 metres above sea level.

Day 2

Osh – Arslanbob

Set off towards Uzgen. Its Karakhanid architectural complex and Uzbek bazaar bring history and local life into the journey from the outset.

The road then leads into the mountains and on to the village of Arslanbob. A short forest track takes you to a waterfall and opens up views over the valley. This first stage gives you time to get comfortable with your Himalayan. Overnight in a guesthouse at approximately 1,500 metres above sea level.

165 km

Day 3

Arslanbob – Toktogul

Leave Arslanbob for the longest stage of the journey. Through the Naryn Gorge, the road follows the mountainsides for almost 50 kilometres. Below you, the river accompanies the bends and changing perspectives.

Continue to the mountain-ringed Toktogul Reservoir. After a full day on the road, enjoy the tranquillity of its shores. Overnight in a guesthouse at approximately 990 metres above sea level.

310 km

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Day 4

Toktogul – Kyzyl-Oi

The Chychkan Gorge leads you towards the Ala-Bel Pass at 3,175 metres. Cross this first major high-altitude pass before riding through the Suusamyr Valley.

The scenery changes again in the Kökömeren Gorge, where red cliffs line the route. The stage ends in Kyzyl-Oi, a village nestled among the mountains, for an evening in a guesthouse. Overnight at approximately 1,800 metres above sea level.

200 km

Day 5

Kyzyl-Oi – Son Köl

Follow the Kökömeren Gorge upstream before climbing to the Kara-Keche Pass at 3,384 metres. The track leads onto the Son Köl Plateau.

The landscape opens up, pastures stretch into the distance and the lake comes into view. Reach the camp for your first night in a yurt. Once the engines fall silent, the evening follows the rhythm of camp life and the changing light on the water. Overnight in a yurt at approximately 3,000 metres above sea level.

140 km

Day 6

Son Köl

Stay beside Son Köl for a gentler-paced day. A motorcycle loop follows easy-flowing tracks between pastures and nomadic camps. Depending on the group’s preferences, it can be extended towards a nearby mountain pass.

The afternoon leaves time to discover pastoral life, consider a horse ride or simply enjoy the lakeshore before a second night at camp. Overnight in a yurt at approximately 3,000 metres above sea level.

85 km

Day 7

Son Köl – Kol-Suu

Leave Son Köl for a long crossing towards the Naryn Valley and onwards into the Ak-Say and Kok-Kiya regions. Tracks lead between high plateaus and rugged, rocky mountains. The sense of remoteness grows with every kilometre.

Reach the surroundings of Kol-Suu, where the lake lies between granite cliffs. This stage calls for endurance before you settle into your high-altitude camp. Overnight in a yurt at approximately 3,500 metres above sea level.

250 km

Day 8

Kol-Suu – Tash Rabat

The tracks cross the valleys of southern Kyrgyzstan, between arid mountains and pastures. The peaks of the At-Bashy range accompany your progress towards Tash Rabat.

In the valley, the stone caravanserai recalls the passage of Silk Road travellers. Discover this 15th-century building before reaching your camp. Another night in a yurt extends the experience in the heart of the mountains. Overnight at approximately 3,200 metres above sea level.

180 km

Day 9

Tash Rabat – Kazarman

The crossing of MELS/Borulu Ashuu at 3,262 metres sets the pace for the day. Red earth, eroded landscapes and ancient mausoleums punctuate the route.

After a resupply stop in Baetov, a smoother track leads towards the Ak-Moinok Pass and onwards to Kazarman, where you return to guesthouse accommodation. Overnight at approximately 1,300 metres above sea level.

250 km

Day 10

Kazarman – Osh

Head back towards Osh for your final day of riding. Depending on conditions, the route passes through the Kok-Art Tunnel before continuing to Jalal-Abad. An alternative along the Kaldama track may be offered, subject to its seasonal opening.

The Ferghana Plain signals your return to the city. In the evening, share a final dinner with your fellow riders and the team. Overnight in a hotel at approximately 1,000 metres above sea level.

225 km

Day 11

Osh

After breakfast, your airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule. The journey ends in Osh after nine days of riding through valleys, along dirt tracks and across high plateaus.

You leave with lasting images of mountain lakes and memories of the stages shared along the way.