Round trip in Kyrgyzstan from Bishkek to Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan
Motorcycle
Tour

11 → 18 July 2026

More dates available for private groups

Overview

Off-road motorcycle adventure in the Switzerland of Asia. Huge mountains, extremely playful terrain and very welcoming nomadic people and lifestyle.

DURATION

8 days / 7 nights*

MEETING POINT

Manas International Airport (FRU / UCFM), Kyrgyzstan

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in a 4* hotel in Bishkek, 2 nights in 3-4 star rural hotels, 1 night in a guest house, 2 night in a comfortable, cosy yurt camp

MOTORCYCLE PACKAGE

6 days Honda CRF 250L or similar motorbike rental, GoBeyond and local guides with repairman and back-up van

LOCATION

Round trip in Kyrgyzstan from Bishkek to Bishkek

PRICE

€3,490

*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Manas International Airport (FRU / UCFM), Kyrgyzstan to flying home from the same place.

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Description

Huge, snow-capped mountains, narrow canyons, pristine turquoise lakes, endless grasslands, and semi-deserts: it’s not for nothing that Kyrgyzstan, with its breathtaking natural beauty, is called the Switzerland of Asia.

Before the 6 challenging days through rough terrain, we’ll explore Bishkek and try the best restaurants and bars in the capital. Once we leave the city, we ride from asphalt to varied terrain, climbing up to 3,500 metres on a route planned by our local guides. For most of the ride, we’ll be off-road on Japanese 250cc enduro bikes, perfect for the playful terrain.

As we wander through the mountain ranges of Tien San, passes, canyons, and high mountain lakes, we’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the ancient Middle-Asian culture, as many people still live in yurts and lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle. We’ll have a chance to experience it during our night in an authentic yurt camp while enjoying the excellent local hospitality.

Passing native herdsmen, yak herds, and wild horses, we finally return to the capital, where we recover from the rough terrain and relax together for one more evening before heading home with everlasting memories.

Tour package

Kyrgyzstan Motorcycle Tour

€3,490

11 → 18 July 2026

More dates available for private groups

Included in the price

7 nights accommodation

3 meals per day during the motorcycle tour (6 days), breakfast in Bishkek

Airport transfer on the official arrival and departure days of the tour

Local transfers

6 days motorcycle rental – Honda CRF 250L

Local guides

Mechanic and spare parts

Back up vehicle for the baggage

Entry fees and permits

Experienced GoBeyond tour guide

Optional extras

Surcharge for Suzuki DR-Z 400 bike: €350

Single room supplement: €300

Upon request, the GoBeyond team will book the best available flight tickets for you. The handling fee is based on the price of the ticket:
– under €1,000: €30
– above €1,000: €50

If you need a visa – determined by your nationality – and you want us to arrange it for you, the administration fee is €35

Further expenses

International flight tickets to Bishkek and back (from €425)

Insurance that covers motorbiking in Kyrgyzstan

Safety deposit for the motorcycle: €600 or €150 full damage waiver

Fuel for the mentioned route (depends on driving style, but certainly less than €100)

Visa (if applicable, cca. €50)

Pocket money (depending on the desire to buy souvenirs): €200-500

Details

The hidden off-road paradise

Kyrgyzstan is an off-road paradise, free from mass tourism, where you find everything you expect from an enduro motorcycle tour: grandiose mountain ranges with breathtaking serpentines, high mountain lakes, glaciers, endless steppe, canyons and semi-deserts. Most of the tour will follow an uncompromising off-road route, including several passes over 3000 metres with our companions on 250cc Japanese enduro bikes, perfectly fitted to the playful terrain.

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2 nights in a 4* hotel in Bishkek, 2 nights in 3-4 star rural hotels, 1 night in a guest house, 2 night in a comfortable, cosy yurt camp.

6 days Honda CRF 250L motorbike rental. Professional local motorcycle tour guide, minivan and service background. Daily maintenance included. Accompanying GoBeyond motorcycle tour guide with years of practical experience.

Advanced motorcycle skills: can ride for six to ten hours, comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions. No experience required for pillions and for those who travel in the back-up car.

June is a moderately warm month in Kyrgyzstan with daytime highs of 25 degrees Celsius and evening lows of about 10 degrees. Both sunny and rainy weather is possible.

Maximum 12 riders with mixed nationalities in 1 group for each backup crew (back up van, mechanic and guide). In one camp we can handle a maximum of 2 groups.

We make high-quality content in all our camps. You will receive the photos after returning home to remember all the amazing memories.

The national currency is the Kyrgyz Som (KGS). We recommend that you take dollars with you, which you can exchange at the airport or at the first hotel. Depending on your spending habits, your budget should be between 250 and 500 USD. A meal will cost between 5 and 15 USD.

You will need insurance that covers motorcycle riding and is valid in Kyrgyzstan. If you’re unsure, feel free to contact us and we are happy to recommend the most suitable one for you.

All meals during the trip are included in the price, except for the first and last dinner, where we’ll visit the best restaurants in Bishkek.

There will be tarmac sections, but much of the journey will be on varied off-road terrain. Expect a strenuous, technical ride.

Every rider must bring his own motorcycle protective gear and helmet. We do not recommend wearing leather motorbike suits as we do not go fast on the bikes and we will have mostly warm weather. It’s a good idea to wear either a durable high top hiking boot, a real biking boot or even a crossmotor boot. We strongly recommend bringing good protective gear, since we are riding off-road small falls can occur. Don’t forget about your rain clothes, rainy day may occur.

Airport transfer on arrival and departure, backup-van for the off-road tour. The tour is conducted with 250cc Honda CRF enduro bikes. Suzuki DR-Z 400 motorbikes are also available on request and for an additional charge.

In addition to the special off-road motorbike tour through the diverse Kyrgyz landscape, you’ll experience the unique nomadic lifestyle, culture, and cuisine of the locals firsthand. We ride on lonely roads through untouched landscapes, where the only animals you’ll see are yaks, wild horses, and eagles…

Program

8-day itinerary

Arrival to Manas Airport, a quick nap in the hotel, then short city tour in Bishkek. We will visit the heart of the city, Ala-Too Square and its monuments.

Afterwards we can enjoy a walk in the Oak Park, one of the locals’ favourite places and we'll visit the bazaar of Osh, where we'll immerse ourselves in the real oriental atmosphere: endless crowds, a great variety of goods and colours.

In the evening, we go to one of the best restaurants in Bishkek, where we will taste Kyrgyz specialties.

On the second day, we cross the highest point of the road, a 3,500 meter pass, and enter an alpine valley dotted with pastures and wildflowers, a paradise for the local nomads and their cattle.

Later, we change to a country road and continue along the Kokemeren River, which winds through the red clay-covered mountains, until we reach Kyzyl Oy, a small village with a special atmosphere due to its red clay houses, where we enjoy local food before resting after a long day.

The goal of the third day is to reach Song Kul Lake located at an altitude of 3 000 meters. On our way, we will pass through the beautiful vastlands where we’ll see yaks and other animal herds.

The lake, which looks very small from the 3300 meter high pass, soon spreads out before us in all its glory.

Arriving at our yurt camp, we get a taste of the nomads' way of life, their customs, and their hospitality. Dinner and overnight stay at the yurt camp.

The hardest day of the tour, but perhaps also the most spectacular, is ahead of us.

We climb up another pass, from where we follow a mountain stream winding through extensive pine forests, and then down an earth ridge towards the south, in the direction of China.

After lunch, it's uphill and downhill again in similar surroundings before we cover the last kilometres of the day on a paved and relaxed road to Naryn, where we can take another hot shower after a busy day, have dinner in town, and rest in a comfortable hotel.

Our journey continues through a very impressive gravel road, a real „paradise” for riders.

Our way passes through lunar landscapes, hills, pastures, sand canyons and semi-deserts, passing by nomad people and shepherd camps.

In the evening we arrive at the village of Kochkor for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening.

In the first half of the day, we enjoy the off-road terrain as gravel and dirt roads turn into wide, grass-covered mountain meadows around us.

We have lunch outdoors, then continue along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, winding on paved roads toward the Chon Kemin Gorge, where a cozy mountain guesthouse awaits us.

In the evening, we enjoy traditional Kyrgyz dishes with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and meadows.

The road from Chon Kemin to Bishkek goes through mountain roads with a little bit of off-road.

For lunch we will visit a local Dungan (Chinesse) family, look at the life of local people and after a rest we will continue the road through mountain serpentines to Bishkek.

A transfer will take us to the airport, where we will fly home with unforgettable memories and new friendships.

The program is subject to change at any time. The final itinerary depends on current weather conditions and the group’s endurance.

Our guides

Levi

Business Developer & Tour Guide

One of our most seasoned guides: wherever he is, you can count on him to organize, negotiate, handle, and control even the most extreme circumstances you can imagine.

Norbi

Travel Expert

Norbi is a constantly curious world wanderer. He is most content and happy when he’s outdoors.

Günti

Tour Guide

His endless humor and calm are contagious—something especially welcome when you’re enjoying extreme conditions at 5,500 meters!

Your tailor-made off-road adventure

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Would you rather explore the natural wonders of Kyrgyzstan with friends or learn more about the nomadic lifestyle of the locals? If you prefer a different time of year, more or less motorcycling, or simply a Land Cruiser expedition, please contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise the adventure of your dreams.

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Booking

Secure your spot with a deposit & travel contract

Plane tickets & visa arrangement if needed

Typically 1-2 months before departure

Second Instalment

30 days before departure

FAQ

Not at all. The rooms are usually for 2 people, so probably you'll be paired with one of your super friendly group mates, but if you prefer to sleep alone, you can request a private room for a surcharge. Please tell us in the application form and we'll figure out something for you.

It depends on your nationality. The European Union citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days without a visa. This can vary for other nationalites, but It's easily attenaible online for about €80. Please always check it on your local embassy’s website.

We will stay within Kyrgyzstan for the whole trip.

You need to have a motorcycle driving license valid for a 500cc motorbike.

You can sit in the backup-van and enjoy the same trip. Also, you will have the chance to sit and ride on the bike behind our guides or if you come together with a rider you can also sit on the back of their bike for most of the trip.

It's up to you. Wearing off-road protective clothing is highly recommended. We do not recommend wearing leather motorbike suits as we do not go fast. But as the temperature changes constantly with altitude, it's best to dress in layers, as you would for skiing. It’s a good idea to wear either a durable high top hiking boot, a real biking boot or even a dirt bike boot.

June is not a rainy month in Kyrgyzstan, but rains can occur at any time.

We recommend bringing your own one! They are provided if necessary, but obviously, these are used and not of the highest quality. It is your decision what kind of helmet you prefer, that you can rely on against very strong sunshine and a lot of dust.

There will be parts with straight, smooth concrete roads, but this is not typical, we'll mostly ride off-road. You need to be prepared for bumps, river crossings, mud, sand, grass, gravel, lots of curves and anything you can imagine.

Tap water is recommended only for showering and washing hands. In order to avoid any health risk, drink bottled water and use it for washing your teeth. If you follow general health and hygiene rules, the chances of getting sick are very low, but diarrhea and stomach infections can happen on any tour. It's always a good idea to carry hand sanitizer or a small bottle of alcohol. If you feel unwell, you can ride in the support vehicle with one of the guides taking over your bike.

Yes, you will have enough fuel for the whole trip, but it is not included in the price.

The staff consists of: a tour guide from GoBeyond who is experienced in guiding motorcycle tours, a professional English-speaking local tour guide, and a support car with a trailer, driver and mechanic who is an expert on motorcycles and has a lot of tools and spare parts in the support car.

You need to pack into at least 2 bags. The big bag travels in or on the back-up van so don't bring your expensive suitcases (you can pack them in and out everyday in the hotel), and you can attach your hand baggage or backpack to the bike. In this you should have your extra layers, water, camera and any personal items you need during the day.

Please ask your local health authority. Usually there are no mandatory vaccinations.

The Kyrgyz Som (KGS) is the local currency. You can exchange it on arrival at the airport or later anywhere in the city centre. Depending on your spending habits, your budget should be between $250 and $500. A meal will cost between $5 and $15.

The Kyrgyz Som (KGS) is the local currency. You can exchange it on arrival at the airport or later anywhere in the city centre. ATMs and card payments aren't widely available here, but they're in Bishkek (not all cards are accepted). We recommend you bring dollars in cash and change!

After the end of the day's motorcycle programme, of course.

Choose insurance that covers motorcycling too. Contact us if you need help.

2 nights in a 4* hotel in Bishkek, 2 nights in 3-4 star rural hotels, 1 night in a guest house, 2 night in a comfortable, cosy yurt camp.

You shouldn't worry, the back-up van with the mechanic is always the last one on the road, just park your bike on the side of the road, wait for him and enjoy the stunning scenery while he repairs your bike. Usually he can fix anything within 15 mins. The head of the group will wait for you at the next resting stop.

Generally, the accommodations has medium-quality internet access. We recommend to buy a local SIM card if you need it, as mobile internet is of better quality than the networks available at the accommodations.