Green bike — Mountain bike tour on Issyk-Kul |

«The aquamarine in the silver setting of mountains» - this is how the famous traveler Semenov-Tien-Shanski has characterized Issyk-Kul Lake. It is the second largest mountain-lake (1,600 m above sea level) after Lake Titicaca in South America. By depth (668 m) and water volume it is one of the biggest in the world. The average water temperature in Summer is 19-22C. We offer you to make a trip on a southern part of the most beautiful lake of Central Asia. Pedaling on your bike you will ride through gorges and canyons, along the shores of cool mountain springs and crossing mountain passes. As a prize will be a last night on a shore of Issyk-Kul lake - this Pearl of Kyrgyz nature. During program you have a unique chance to see famous producer of the yurts, participate in eagle hunting show and be part of the reach Kyrgyz culture – culture of the last nomads!

highest altitude (m) 2550

nights in a yurta 4

nights in a hotel 0

distance by car (km) 600

duration in days 5

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Detailed itinerary

During the tour, we work with local communities and the resources available to them. Many of our local service providers are working towards a more sustainable future of local tourism through efforts to reduce/recycle plastic waste, compost in yurts and homes, and use locally produced materials. You have the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future by bringing a reusable water bottle with you, reducing waste when possible, and properly disposing of items when they run out.

Highlights of the tour:

Ancient culture of modern Nomads

Amazing nature

Beautiful mountain views

High passes

Unforgettable nights in the yurts

Ride on bike along ancient’s nomad trails

Breathtaking lake of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz folk songs by traditional Kyrgyz instruments

Itinerary

Meet participants hotel’s lobby on August 30, 2023. Transfer to the Jaichy yurt camp along the south shore of IssykKul Lake (250 km), which is located after the Keskem-Bel Pass in Koksai village. It is starting point of the bike tour.
Lunch on the way at a restaurant in Boom gorge. Gathering all participants in a yurt camp Jaichy at 16 p.m. Easy
walking in the mountains before dinner. Dinner. Overnight in the yurt camp. (Meal: -/L/D)
Altitudes during the day: Bishkek – 800 meters, overnight in Koksai village 1950 meters above the sea level

Breakfast in the yurt camp. This day way continues along Konur-Olen Valley and going down to Bokonbaevo village.
During cycling you will have a possibility to see a life in a remote Kyrgyz village. Further route goes to the Issyk-Kul
Lake to Sonun yurt camp. The camp is located close to the Issyk-Kul Lake and participants could have a rest and
swim there. Accommodation in the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in yurt camp. (Meal: B/Packed lunch/D)
Cycling distance: around 50 km, 4-5 hours
Altitudes during the day: cycling start – 1950 meters, highest point – 2200 meters, end of day – 1650 meters

Breakfast in the yurt camp. Return back from the south shore of Issyk-Kul Lake to Tegerek mountains and ride along
Ak-Terek River. Mountain scenery, floral meadows will add pleasant sensations to your bike ride.
Crossing pass (2540 m) and arrival to Green yurt camp. In the afternoon participances could have walking for 3-4
hours to the hill where overlook stunning panoramic view of Issyk-Kul Lake. Accommodation in the yurt camp.
Dinner and overnight in yurt camp. (Meal: B/Packed lunch/D)
Cycling distance: around 22 km, about 4 hours
Altitudes during the day: cycling start – 1650 meters, highest point – 2540 meters, end of day – 2300 meters

Breakfast in the yurt camp. Further road goes down from the pass along Ak-Terek River. From the top of the pass
is a nice sliding down along Tosor River. Old road brings you to the main road and toward to the lake again.
Accommodation in “Nomad Lodge Tamga” yurt camp. You can spend the afternoon at the lake.
All participants could meet at the evening fire after dinner. You could take a part in a popular music competition –
Yr Kese. Dinner and overnight in yurt camp. (Meal: B/Packed lunch/D)
Cycling distance: 49 km, about 4-5 hours
Altitudes during the day: cycling start – 2300 meters, end of day – 1700 meters

Breakfast in the yurt camp. Morning at leisure on the shore of Issyk-Kul.
There are some options for this day:
• staying at beach
• cycling excursion (around 40 km) to Barskoon Gorge to see famous waterfall – Tears of the snow leopard
Lunch in the yurt camp. After lunch transfer to Bishkek. Upon arrival to Bishkek is the end of the program. (Meal:
B/Lunch/-)
Altitudes during the day: Tamga – 1700 meters, end of day – 800 meters

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Detailed itinerary

Highlights of the tour:

Itinerary

Day 1 Bishkek – Jaichi yurt camp (250 km, about 3.5-4 hours)

Day 2 Jaichi yurt camp – Sonun yurt camp

Day 3 Sonun yurt camp – Green yurt camp

Day 4 Green yurt camp – Tamga yurt camp

Day 5 Tamga yurt camp - Bishkek

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