Motorradreisen Asien, Bergpass, Kirgisistan

MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · ASIA 

Off-road motorcycle trip through Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

Travel operator OVERCROSS offers an exciting motorcycle trip through Central Asia. This off-road round trip takes you from Osh through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and back to Kyrgyzstan. Experience breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and local culture on an exciting Enduro tour.


How long? 13 Days
When? Spring, Autumn
Price $ 5,698 / Person

The Journey

Silk Road on two wheels

Welcome to the Ferghana Tour motorcycle trip in Uzbekistan! This unique tour takes you through the picturesque Ferghana Valley and the neighboring regions of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. You will experience not only breathtaking landscapes but also a fascinating culture and history. The tour begins in Osh, where we will provide the motorcycles and prepare for an exciting adventure. In the following days, you will discover numerous attractions, including ancient mosques, traditional pottery workshops, and the stunning nature of the region. With an experienced tour guide by your side, you will experience all the highlights and get to know the local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
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Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Adventurous Off-Road Trails
01
Adventurous Off-Road Trails
Experience exciting off-road tours through impressive landscapes.
02 Discovering Historical Towns
02
Discovering Historical Towns
Visit fascinating mausoleums and cultural monuments in Uzbekistan.
03 Uranium Mining in Mailuu-Suu
03
Uranium Mining in Mailuu-Suu
Learn more about the history of uranium mining in this unique region.
04 Beautiful Walnut Forests
04
Beautiful Walnut Forests
Enjoy exploring the largest walnut forests in the world in Arslanbob.
05 Diverse Culture and Nature
05
Diverse Culture and Nature
On this tour, you'll experience not only thrilling off-road adventures but also immerse yourself in the rich culture of Central Asia. From colorful markets to traditional silk factories and fascinating historical sites, there's much to discover. The culinary highlights, such as local dishes and the warm hospitality of the locals, complete your adventure. Be ready for an unforgettable journey!
Days 1–12
Motorradreisen Asien Ankunft Basar Essen

Arrival Day 1: Arrival in Osh and Preparation

We recommend taking a night flight from Europe and landing at Osh Airport in the morning to make the most of the day. We leave our luggage at the hotel and visit the local bazaar and eat a local dish. After checking in at the hotel, we rest a bit. In the late afternoon, we pick up the motorcycles and take a short test ride. Then we head back to the hotel ready to go.
Motorradreisen Asien, Bergpass, Kirgisistan

Crossing the Border to Uzbekistan

We start the tour and ride across the border into Uzbekistan. Along the way, we encounter mulberry trees and hopefully visit a silkworm farmer who feeds his worms with the branches of these trees. In Marg'ilon, we visit a silk factory and can buy fine silk scarves and local cotton products. Along the way, we see fields of cotton, watermelons, and other crops. We ride to Rishton and spend the night directly in a pottery that produces the famous ceramics.
Motorradreisen Kirgistan, Enduro Abenteuer im Gelände

Visit to the Pottery and Off-Road Adventure

During the visit to the pottery, we marvel at the impressive painting skills of the local family. From clay extraction to glazing, everything happens on-site. We ride into the red, hilly desert at the border with Kyrgyzstan. Wonderful off-road experiences and picturesque photo stops await us. We continue to Kokand, where we spend the night. We visit the mosque and Quran school and admire these impressive and artistic buildings.
Motorradreisen Asien, Steppe, Mongolei

From the Khanate of Kokand to Tashkent

To start the day, we marvel at the former Khanate of Kokand. Only part of the impressive palace remains. We leave the Fergana Valley and ride over a pass towards Tashkent. Along the way, we visit a baker with excellent fresh bread. Passing by a large coal power plant, we head towards the big city of Tashkent. We make a brief stop at the monument of Timur, the local 'new-old' folk hero. Now we will spend two nights in Tashkent.
Motorradreisen Kirgistan, schöner Ausblick über türkisblauen See

Exploring Tashkent Without Motorcycles

With our motorcycle tour guide and 'old travel fox', we explore Tashkent unusually without the motorcycles. Together, we visit mosques and madrasas and one of the oldest Quran manuscripts in the world. We continue through the impressive large city park and underground to the famous subway stations. We have lunch with Osh, a rice dish. Refreshed, we head back through the huge bazaar to the hotel.
Motorradreisen Asien Fahrt Solarkraftwerk Offroadstrecken

Ride to Shymkent

We ride our nimble Hondas to a solar power plant from the 70s, which develops very high temperatures for material tests and specialty products. Over lovely lonely off-road tracks, we ride in the afternoon to the Kazakh border and continue on the highway to Shymkent.
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Motorradreisen Asien Kasachische Kalksteinhöhle Horizont Feld

Kazakh Steppe and Limestone Cave

The wide horizon and huge fields in Kazakhstan impress us. We visit a massive limestone cave in the 'no man's land'. Over lonely gravel paths, we traverse the infinitely large Kazakh steppe and let the wonderful nature impact us. In Taraz, we relax in a good hotel.
Motorradreisen Asien Kirgistan Manas Gedenkstätte

Back to Kyrgyzstan and Visit of Manas' Memorial

We cross the border into Kyrgyzstan and ride to Talas. We visit the memorial and mausoleum of Manas, a local folk hero similar to the Swiss 'William Tell'. He was part of the victorious army of local, Arab, and Tibetan tribes that defeated the Chinese army here in 715. The many prisoners were very valuable to the victors due to their expertise in secret paper and silk production and other technologies.
Motorradreisen Asien Bergtal Schotterstrecke Abfahrt

Off the Road to Kara Buura Pass

We ride south into the remote mountains and conquer the Kara Buura Pass at 3300m altitude. Ahead of us lies a huge mountain valley that we ascend on a long gravel road to the Chapchama Pass at 2850m altitude. We then head down into the hot Fergana Valley.
Motorradreisen Kirgisistan, Alabel-Pass

Uranium Mining and Walnut Tree Forests

We ride to Mailuu-Suu and hear many new pieces of information about the former uranium mining in this dreamlike beautiful region with reddish rock formations. We drive over rough gravel paths past the radioactive dumps and learn about the difficult legacy from Soviet times. Back in the Fergana Valley, we continue to Arslanbob, where the largest walnut tree forests in the world are located.
Motorradreisen Asien Ankunft Basar Essen

Mausoleums and Return to Osh

We ride past rice cultivation areas to the mausoleums of Uzgen. These monuments date back to the 11th century and are among the oldest structures in Central Asia. Now we continue to Osh, back to our base. We return the motorcycles and stay two more nights in Osh.
Motorradreisen Asien, Bergpass, Kirgisistan

Days 12 and 13 Rest and Return Journey

We recover from the exertions and visit the bazaar and Suleiman-Too, the historically significant mountain of Osh. Early on Thursday, we fly from Osh via Istanbul back home.

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PRICE

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$ 5,698 / person

Price Options

per motorcyclist $ 5,698
Accompanying person $ 3,748

Additional Options

Single room surcharge / Person $ 368
Damage coverage insurance motorcycle for the tour / Person $ 310

Trip includes

  • All overnight stays and meals
  • Fuel
  • Support vehicle for personal luggage
  • Personal rental motorcycle
  • Entry fees for visits
  • Tour guide/travel leader on the motorcycle
  • Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan do not require visas from Germans, Austrians, and Swiss.
  • Travel security certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
  • This trip is aimed at experienced motorcycle riders who love off-road tracks and challenging terrain rides.
  • The tour offers Honda motorcycles that are best suited for off-road tours.
  • Motorcycle protective clothing such as helmet, boots, protectors, and gloves are required.
  • A support vehicle will be accompanying and the group is led by experienced guides.
  • Special travel and accident insurance that covers off-road activities is recommended.
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