2-weeks cycling

Date: June 24. – July 8. 2010
Price: 1.190 euro p.p.
Number of participants: 4-8 persons

A two week tour by bicycle in a country not often visited by western tourists.

Meet the nomads and their culture. Sleep in yurts, the felt houses of nomadic herdsmen. Children sing their folksongs and play traditional instruments of the Kyrgyz. You can watch the making of kymyz, fermented milk of mares. You can see traditional horseback games.

During your bicycle tour there is plenty of time to enjoy the overwhelming nature. In the yurt camps on the shore of the clear blue Lake Issyk-Kul you can go for a swim. In the mountains you can go for a hike, ride on horseback or pay a visit to nomadic families, who stay in the mountain pastures in summertime.

A trip with Ecotour means an unusual and unforgettable vacation. Our trips are suitable for those who do not insist on luxury, love the mountains, appreciate the silence and do not want to travel in large groups.

Level of difficulty: The tour leads through a mountainous region with frequent slopes and every now and then a firm climb (usually ranked as 3rd level of difficulty). If you ride your bike frequently, have a good physical condition and are not stopped at a short climb, then this trip will suit you perfectly.

Accommodation: The tour will take you along the south shore of Lake Issyk Kul, starting at the far east part of the lake. You will spend the night with local families, small hotels, B&B and in yurts. The luggage is transported by car, and an English interpreter is available during the whole trip.

Travelling as an individual: It is also possible to make this tour on your own. In consultation with Ecotour you can pick your own arrival date. You will carry your own luggage and equipped with map and travel description you will cycle to your next overnight stay. Arrival is expected between 4 and 6 o'clock p.m. In the yurt camps an interpreter will be present. You will have to bring your own mobile and buy a Simcart so you can call Ecotour if necessary. You will travel without interpreter. May be you meet a group travelling with an interpreter in one of the yurt camps. In that case she will be glad to help you too. You will have to bring your own mobile and buy a Sim cart and prepaid cart in Bishkek so you can call Ecotour if necessary.

Resting days: We have planned sufficient leisure days during the trip. During these days you have the opportunity to relax or explore the countryside or the town.

Everything is included in the tour price with the exception of the flight, visa and bottled beverages. A visa can be obtained easily upon arrival at the airport in Bishkek. The price of the flight depends on the company you are flying with and the date of booking. Until the end of 2009 it is possible to buy a two way ticket for about 480 euro.

Program summary:

If you book for 4 persons or more, we offer you a 5% discount.

In case there are less then 4 participants for this tour, you are requested to pay an additional 100 euro p.p. to make this tour individually or with a small group.

Because of unforeseen circumstances, it might be necessary to make adaptations to the program. We ask for your understanding.