This MTB expedition in Kyrgyzstan crosses the Tien Shan from north to south and back in 13 days. You climb Kegety Pass (3,775 m), ride over Chaar-Archa and Tuz-Ashuu to Song-Kol Lake, cross Moldo-Ashuu to Baetov, reach the Silk Road caravanserai Tash-Rabat and the remote canyon lake Kel-Suu near the Chinese border, then ride through Eki-Naryn over Tosor Pass (3,895 m) to Issyk-Kul and finish in Chong-Kemin. About 560 km on the bike, mostly gravel and jeep tracks, plus transfers. A 4×4 vehicle carries luggage and water. For strong, experienced riders.
The price is calculated individually: it depends on group size, dates and accommodation level. Send a request and we will prepare an offer for your group.
Included: English-speaking MTB guide, 4×4 support vehicle with driver, all transfers, full board on days 1–12, 2 nights in tents (tents, mats, camp kitchen), 4 nights in yurts, 6 nights in guesthouses, hotel in Bishkek on day 13, horses for Kel-Suu, border-zone permit, drinking water, repair and first aid kit, satellite communication.
Not included: flights, travel insurance covering MTB up to 4,000 m, bike rental, entrance fees in Karakol, alcohol, tips.
Permit: Kel-Suu lies in the border zone – send us a passport copy at least 30 days before arrival.
Bike: bring your own MTB, tubes, brake pads, chain and derailleur hanger; bike shops exist only in Bishkek and Karakol.
Altitude: 1,500–3,895 m; most days between 2,000 and 3,600 m.
Weather: +30 °C in valleys, frost possible at night above 3,000 m.
Distances follow our GPS track and can be shortened by the support vehicle.
Very demanding: about 560 km in 11 riding days, up to 84 km a day, with passes of 3,775 m (Kegety) and 3,895 m (Tosor). Most riding is on gravel and jeep tracks with a few rough sections. You need multi-day MTB experience and good altitude tolerance.
Yes: the 7-day MTB Kyrgyzstan tour (Song-Kol to Tosor Pass) or the 9-day singletrack expedition.
Yes, for Kel-Suu (border zone). We apply for it with your passport copy; allow 30 days.
A 4×4 vehicle carries luggage, water and food and meets the group at agreed points. On some passes it waits at the next road access.
The price depends on group size and dates. Send your dates via the booking form or to [email protected]; you get a fixed quote. All our bike trips: cycling tours in Kyrgyzstan.
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