You'll arrive in Kyrgyzstan in the early morning. After the transfer to your hotel, you'll have the opportunity to sleep in until noon and enjoy a leisurely late breakfast before starting your journey. In the afternoon, we'll explore the vibrant center of Bishkek and its colorful bazaar with a local guide. We'll end the first day with a relaxing meal at a cozy restaurant where you can sample traditional Kyrgyz cuisine.

After breakfast, you'll receive a thorough safety briefing, followed by a test ride. Once you're familiar with the KTM 690R, the adventure begins! We leave the capital and cross the picturesque Chui Valley. The route then leads over the 3,180-meter-high Töö-Ashu Pass into the high mountain valley of Suusamyr. From here on, gravel tracks dominate the terrain! In the afternoon, we reach the colorful Kokemeren Gorge via unpaved roads. We end the first day of riding in a comfortable guesthouse.

The day begins with a traditional breakfast before we drive along fantastic gravel tracks through the impressive Kokomeren Gorge – driving fun guaranteed! A special highlight awaits us at the Karakeche Pass at 3,384 meters, which opens the way to the high-altitude lake Son-Kul. On the shores of the lake, which according to legend was formed from the tears of the gods, we immerse ourselves in the traditional life of the nomads. We spend the night in yurts, the typical round tents of the region. Those who wish can go for a horseback ride or learn how kumis – the famous fermented mare's milk – is made. So? Do you dare to try a glass?

After a traditional night in a yurt, one of the most spectacular stages of the journey awaits us today. We begin by crossing the 3,346-meter-high Moldo Pass, which offers breathtaking views, before winding our way down the other side in endless switchbacks into the valley. On the way to the 3,420-meter-high Mels Pass, the landscape changes, gradually giving way to vast steppes and rugged canyons. Our destination for the day is a cultural gem of Kyrgyzstan: the historic caravanserai of Tash Rabat. Here, too, we will spend the night in traditional yurts with a nomadic family. We will end the evening relaxing in a Kyrgyz steam sauna, known as a banya.

Before continuing our journey, we will explore the historic caravanserai of Tash Rabat in the morning. This 15th-century structure is one of the best-preserved relics of the legendary Silk Road and offers fascinating insights into the past. After this cultural highlight, a very special adventure begins: Thanks to a special permit, we have the rare opportunity to visit the remote Kol Suu Lake. The spectacular route takes us along the Chinese border through a pristine, scenically stunning part of Kyrgyzstan. Having arrived at Lake Kol Suu, we end the eventful day in a cozy yurt – a perfect conclusion to this extraordinary part of the journey.

This morning, at an altitude of 3,514 meters, Lake Kol Suu, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Tian Shan range, provides the perfect backdrop for an extended horseback riding tour to the lakeshore – and no riding experience is required. If you prefer to stay on two wheels, you can alternatively ride your motorcycle to near the lake and then walk the last climb. After this unforgettable experience, we continue our journey in the afternoon and reach the town of Naryn. There, after the eventful days in nature, we enjoy the comfort of a cozy hotel and end the evening with a relaxing meal in a good restaurant.

Today we're enjoying a rest day and leaving the motorcycles parked. Our hotel offers all the amenities of a good hotel, including laundry service, a breakfast buffet until 10:00 AM, and a lovely outdoor area. For lunch, we'll be treated to Kyrgyz folk music, followed by a private lunch with a Kyrgyz family. In the afternoon, we'll explore the bazaar and the city together.

After refueling the motorcycles in Naryn and loading provisions onto the support vehicle, we set off on another exciting leg. On this day, our route takes us up fantastic gravel tracks to the high pastures, where numerous nomads still graze with their herds of cattle. Along the 140-kilometer journey, three impressive highlights await us: the confluence of the Little and Great Naryn rivers, the spectacular Kapchygay Gorge, and the expansive high pastures along the Bolgart River. We spend the night at an altitude of 3,000 meters in a camp specially set up for us and end the day around a warming campfire.

The route from the camp leads back 35 kilometers along a parallel path through the high pastures – yurts, herds of cattle, and vast open spaces characterize this stretch. "Little Mongolia" is our internal nickname for this area. Crossing the Jalpak Bel Pass (3,320 m), we travel a total of 130 kilometers through the Kara Kuzhur Valley on gravel and meadow tracks before reaching the paved road to Kochkor in Sary Bulak, where we cover the final 40 kilometers. At the guesthouse on the outskirts of Kochkor, we are treated to delicious, typical Kyrgyz cuisine.

Our journey continues to Issyk-Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world, and takes us almost entirely on gravel and meadow tracks through pristine nature and remote villages. In the morning, after about 30 kilometers, we reach the Semiz Bel Pass (2,720 m). From here, we descend through a secluded gorge to the lake's shore. After a short (swimming) stop on the shore, we drive westward through steppe-like landscapes in the afternoon. Later that afternoon, we reach the lush, green, and forested Chong Kemin Valley. It's a place where you understand why Kyrgyzstan is also called the Switzerland of Central Asia.

On the last day of our motorcycle tour, we enjoy some fantastic stretches of road off the beaten track one last time in the morning. Afterwards, we head back to Bishkek, taking back roads as much as possible. On the way, we visit the Silk Road Minaret in Burana. In Bishkek, we celebrate with a toast and reminisce about our trip over a hearty dinner.

Today we can plan the day entirely according to our wishes. Those who wish can take a hiking trip in the impressive Ala Archa National Park, located not far from Bishkek. Alternatively, the city invites you to a leisurely stroll – the perfect opportunity to pick up some last-minute souvenirs. Those who prefer a more relaxed pace can unwind at the accommodation and enjoy the sauna. In the evening, we will bring our journey to a close with a meal together, enjoying the culinary delights of Kyrgyzstan one last time, before heading home the next day with unforgettable memories.

An included transfer will take you to the airport, from where you will begin your journey home after a few eventful days.