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Mountain Biking Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

13 days
Start and end in Almaty
4.4
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SpiceRoads Cycling

4.4(39 reviews)
Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Almaty

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Bike assembly
    • Welcome dinner
  2. Day 2

    Turgen River Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride following Turgen River
    • Climb Assy Pass
    Landmarks
    Turgen River Gorge
    Assy Pass
  3. Day 3

    Zheniska River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Zhambas Pass (3,150m)
    • 23km descent along Zheniska River
    Landmarks
    Zhambas Pass
    Zheniska River
  4. Day 4

    Kungey Alatau Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb with switchbacks
    • Traverse Kungey Alatau Mountains
    • Rocky road through steep hillside
    Landmarks
    Kungey Alatau Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Saty to Zhalanash

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride from Saty to Zhalanash on asphalt road
    Landmarks
    Kegen River
  6. Day 6

    Karkara Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride through rolling grasslands to Karkara Valley
    Landmarks
    Karkara Valley
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  7. Day 7

    Heli-biking from 3,500m

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Helicopter flight with bikes
    • Heli-biking descent from 3,500m
  8. Day 8

    Kirgiz Nomads

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 20km scenic ride along Karkara River
    • Ride to junction of three mountain rivers
    • Follow Turuk river to camp
    • Experience camping among Kirgiz nomads
    Landmarks
    Karkara River
    Turuk River
  9. Day 9

    Saary Zhaz River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Off-road cycling through grasslands
    • Long descent to Saary Zhaz River
    Landmarks
    Saary Zhaz River
  10. Day 10

    Back towards Kazakhstan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride on dirt roads back towards Kazakhstan
    • Climbs over multiple hills
    • Fast downhill to camp
  11. Day 11

    Karakol

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ride on rough tarmac to Karakol
    • Half-day lakeside at Issyk Kul Lake
    • Evening sightseeing tour of Karakol
    Landmarks
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Karakol
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  12. Day 12

    Almaty

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Charyn Canyon), Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Charyn Canyon
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Charyn Canyon
  13. Day 13

    Almaty to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Almaty
    • Box up bikes

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Rating
4.4(39 reviews)
Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by SpiceRoads Cycling

  • Steven
    April 19th, 2023
    This crew made my Kyushu bike trip a continuing delight -- up and down, mealtimes and night-times, sunshine and rain....
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  • Eric
    March 26th, 2023
    Great guides Great routes Great food

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    Bill

    Asked on June 12th, 2023

    Is July the last date you have available, or is September available with decent weather? Also, how technical is the mountain biking? I used to be a moderate rider but after a few crashes, I'm much more cautious. Just wondering if I could handle it.

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      Bill

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      One to two people for now, depending on how technical it is. Do you have any cycling or hiking trips in the 'Stans?

    • SpiceRoads CyclingOperatorWritten June 2023

      We've only Mountain Biking Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan trip on the areas of the Stans. This trip is designed for the experienced cyclist with a high level of fitness. The lack of oxygen at the high altitudes we'll be cycling at, as well as the climbs we'll be doing, means that this is a tough trip, and you'll enjoy it much more if you have a good level of stamina and fitness. The distances and gradient each day are not extreme, but getting into the best shape possible for the trip will ensure you get the most from your holiday. The road surfaces are a mix of paved and dirt roads and a few sections of single track. The paths will be very rocky in sections, and so good technical skills on a mountain bike are necessary.

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      Bill

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      We live at 2300m and hike to 4300m and sometimes bike to 4300m in summer so the altitude shouldn't bother us. I did a solo (guided) cycling trip last year in Sikkim, India with no issues (except being very slow ;) Our summer is getting booked up, though, so we're looking for something in early Sept. at this point.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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