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Meeting point: Bishkek
A 14-day guided bikepacking trip through the Kyrgyz backcountry. Starting in the capital Bishkek itself. After 1 day of riding we will find ourselves already in a wild mountain valley. The trail consists mostly of double track and gravel roads. We finish at the famous Issyk kul lake with a relaxing day at the lake. Along the way the remote stretches, great wild camp spots and wonderful valleys are the highlights of this tour. We promise that it will never get boring…
we spend multiple days out without passing any town or big settlement. we only pass by some yurtcamps and herds with their shepherds.
A big advantage of traveling through Kirgizstan is the easy access to wild camping. almost everywhere you can pitch your tent, something almost unthinkable for us Europeans. The locals have full understanding for wildcamping as they live as nomads. Often they are very curious to inspect our lightweight, modern tents.
For people who love to spend long stretches on the bike, this route is a blast. The route is not boring and far away from busy, paved roads.
People who have had their first bikepacking experience and want to challenge themselves with a more remote trip. Also perfect for single people to join a group of riders so you are not out there on your own. Perfect for those who want to learn our tip and tricks – so you’ll be more comfortable tackling the next adventure on your own.
People looking for a race or competition. Also not for those who look for comfortable sleeping options along the way or trips with following car. We go self supportive.
Day 1: Arrival at the airport, transfer into the city, time to relax, shopping for food for the next few days.
Day 2-14: Our 13-day bikepacking trip includes 1 restday in the middle of the trip, in the city Naryn, and 1 extra day in case of problems of all kinds ( sickness, weather, …). In general we climb maximum 1000 altitude meters a day. The amount of km a day depends on the group, the terrain, the weather, … . The daily stretches can be changed at any time. Along the way we are mostly far away from civilization. A biking experience to never forget. The last day we camp near some natural hot springs.
Day 15: Riding out the valley and transfer by minibus to a yurt camp at the Issyk Kul lake shore.
Day 16: Time for swimming, relaying and transfer to the capital Bishkek after lunch.
Day 17: Time to enjoy the city: buying souvenirs at the Bazaar, getting a massage, celebrating our adventure together and maybe taking a 2$ haircut.
Day 18: Flying back home.
Contact us in case you want a more detailed day by day program of this trip.
We travel through remote and wild mountain areas and carry food with us for 2 to 5 days.
We mostly sleep in our tents and have a limited luggage with us.
We travel with loaded bikes, sometimes we might have to push them over +3000m high passes.
Basic cycling and camping skills are required.
* taking place in Grisons, Switzerland; including meal, camp spot, bike preparation tips and hands-on assistance in fitting your bags, including the use of tools and incidentals. Journey to/from origin/destination individually.
A detailed packing list will be provided. Also your bike setup will be discussed in advance to prepare you the best possible for the trip.
The following equipment can be rented from us.
Possible to use from us some bikepacking gear such as bags, cages, .. But you should bring your own bike.
Bishkek
Bishkek Airport
tunduk operates a structured risk management concept that applies to every trip. Prevention is the priority – we mitigate risk with conservative route decisions, timing, and group management. When conditions change, plans change.
All participants are required to read the tunduk Emergency Concept. It covers prevention, decision-making in the field, and emergency procedures.
On all trips in remote areas without mobile coverage we carry a Garmin inReach satellite communicator for emergency communication.
general travel safety information on our destination pages →
Insurance is the responsibility of each participant. Coverage must include health (illness and accident), rescue and evacuation in the destination country, and repatriation. We may ask for proof of insurance prior to departure.
Travel insurance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. It should cover trip cancellation, lost equipment, and any activity-specific risks relevant to the trip.
Participants are responsible for their own insurance (rescue, evacuation, health, travel cancellation, etc.) and a proof has to be presented to the organizer prior to the trip.
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Any costs already incurred on your behalf at the time of cancellation – such as for train tickets, reservations, or permits – will be charged in full, regardless of the above schedule. In exceptional cases tunduk may offer a full refund minus a handling fee of CHF 200 at its discretion. Only upon request and without guaranteed right.
7 days · 4-9 pers. · from CHF 1500.-
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