Daniel W.
The Pamir Highway motorcycle trip in Kyrgyzstan offers a challenging route over the Ak Baital Pass at 4,655 meters. The stretch through the Wakhan Valley is bre...
MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · KYRGYZSTAN
The Pamir Highway motorcycle trip!
A motorcycle and vacation trip on the legendary Pamir Highway. From Kyrgyzstan, it goes through breathtaking landscapes over the Ak Baital with its 4,655 meters to Tajikistan. Experience as a self-driver a route that is called simply "the road" by the locals.
How long?
15 Days
When?
Aug 2, 2026
Price
$5,049
/ Person
The Journey
Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan motorcycle trip
A motorcycle journey above the rooftops of the world! In these 15 travel days, we will explore two countries in the heart of Asia and get to know their culture, roads, and landscapes - Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. We will experience beautiful, very varied regions and ride for several days at over 3,500 meters along the Pamir Mountains. An exciting journey that will leave you in awe and is a gigantic experience for every enduro and motorcycle rider. Tour profile: Tour start / Tour end: Osh, Duration: 15 days, Distance: approx. 2,200 km, Motorcycle: HONDA CRF 250L, Difficulty level: for advanced riders, Accommodations: Hotels, Homestays, Yurts.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
01
Experience the Pamir Highway
01
Experience the Pamir Highway
Drive on the legendary Pamir Highway, cross 4,000-meter-high passes and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
02
Cultural homestays and yurts
02
Cultural homestays and yurts
Stay in inviting homestays, hotels, and traditional yurts to experience hospitality.
03
Nature pure: lakes and mountains
03
Nature pure: lakes and mountains
Discover breathtaking mountain passes, crystal clear lakes, and hot bubbling springs in untouched nature.
04
Wakhan Valley Adventure
04
Wakhan Valley Adventure
Drive through the fascinating Wakhan Valley, along the border with Afghanistan, and experience the unique local culture.
05
Discovering secluded landscapes
05
Discovering secluded landscapes
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pamir Plateau and enjoy the silence in one of the most remote regions of the world. The air gets thinner as you travel through unspoiled nature, surrounded by wild camels, yaks, and warm-hearted shepherds who give you insights into their way of life. Stay overnight in a homestay and visit hot springs and a mini geyser to round off the experience.
Days 1–15
Arrival in Osch - Kyrgyzstan
After our flight, we land in Osh, the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan. We are picked up and can rest for a few more hours in our hotel. After lunch, we set out on a short tour outside the city to familiarize ourselves with the motorcycles. We will spend the night in Osh.
Day trip to Lake Pape with pass ride
Today's day tour (approx. 150 km) takes us first to the Papan Lake, the water reservoir of Osch. On unpaved gravel roads, we drive through a green valley and then over one of the many passes south of the city. On a well-built road, we drive back to Osch in the afternoon.
Drive through the Kyrgyz Fergana Valley to Khujand in Tajikistan
Our journey today is long and dusty. However, we are rewarded with many new, unfamiliar impressions that make us forget all our efforts. The beer in the evening at our beautiful hotel tastes even better because of it.
Drive to Lake Iskender
We leave the agriculturally shaped Fergana Valley and cross the first major pass on a good road. This takes us further through a deep, wild gorge to the turnoff to Lake Iskander. On the natural road, we reduce our speed to safely navigate the switchbacks to the lake. We spend the night directly by the turquoise blue lake.
Pass road to Dushanbe
While our support vehicle drives through the dreaded Anzob tunnel on the way to Dushanbe, we cross a pass that is over 3,000 meters high. Since all traffic goes through the dark and wet tunnel, we have the impressive pass all to ourselves. We spend the night in Dushanbe.
After Kalaikum the starting point of the Pamirs
There are two ways to get to Kalaikum: Either on the winter route in the south of Tajikistan or on the M41 across the mountains, on bumpy roads that are partially interrupted by streams. We choose the second, more challenging but all the more attractive route whenever possible. We spend the night in a homestay. This gives us the opportunity to gain insight into the daily life of a Tajik family and also to enjoy their generous hospitality.
Trip to Khorog
The mighty river Pansch accompanies us to Khorog. The river and the road wind through a fascinating rock gorge. On the other side of the river, almost every green spot is used as a site for an Afghan village. Khorog, a university town in the middle of the Pamirs, offers us a cozy hotel and a good dinner.
Continuing on to Bibi Fatima
Our journey continues through the Wakhan Valley, along the border to Afghanistan until we reach Bibi Fatima. The Wakhan Valley is inhabited by its own ethnic group. These people differ not only by their own language but also visibly and culturally from the Tajiks. In Bibi Fatima, we have a magnificent view over the Wakhan Valley. We of course also make use of the hot spring, which is beautifully situated in a rock grotto and invites us to a delightful bath with water that is over 40 degrees warm. We spend the night in Bibi Fatima.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Drive to the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of 4,000 meters
On the drive to the Pamir Plateau, the air gets thinner, but the visibility is all the clearer. Apart from wild camels, yaks, and a few shepherds, we find ourselves alone in this seclusion. We spend the night in a homestay by Lake Bulunkul and have time to visit hot springs and a "mini geyser".
On the Pamir Highway
We are now on the legendary Pamir Highway or the M41. The road was built by the Soviets along the Afghan and Chinese border. Today, it is still partially used by Chinese transport vehicles. We are crossing four passes over 4,000 meters high. The Ak-Baital Pass with its 4,655 meters is the highest of them all. In Murgab, a former coal mining town, we spend the night in a hotel and, apart from hot springs, can once again stand under a shower after days.
To the Karakul Lake and over the Kyzyl-Art Pass to Kyrgyzstan
Our journey continues to the beautifully situated Karakul Lake. We will spend the night in Karakul right by the lake. The next day we cross our last pass, the Kyzyl-Art at an altitude of 4,200 meters. Here we reach the border to Kyrgyzstan.
Basecamp Pik Lenin, return trip to Osch
Before heading back to Osch, we take a detour to the base camp of Pik Lenin at over 3,500 meters altitude and enjoy a fantastic view of this mountain giant in good weather.
Conclusion of the round trip
The last 250 km show us a completely different scenery compared to the impressive Pamir Mountains. Colorful rocks and changing vegetation merge in a wonderful way. In the evening we return...
Osch
The last day of our Pamir tour belongs to the city of Osh. We have plenty of time for a city tour or a visit to the bazaar.
Departure from Osch
Early in the morning, we will be taken from the hotel to the airport, where we will already be embarking on our return flight home.
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Verified Reviews
What riders say about Motorcycle-tours in Kyrgyzstan
4.7
Matthias K.
The motorcycle trip on the Pamir Highway through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan offers a clear and well-thought-out routing. The daily stages, such as the excursion...
Michael S.
The motorcycle trip takes you through the impressive landscapes of Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan on the Pamir Highway. The guide was extremely competent and supporte...
PRICE
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€ 5.049
/ person
Price Options
per motorcyclist in double room
€ 5.049
Additional Options
Single room surcharge
€ 479
Damage coverage insurance motorcycle for the tour
€ 269
Have questions about price or what's included?
Trip includes
- Transfer airport - hotel (only on arrival on the first tour day, earlier for an additional fee)
- All overnight stays in hotels/homestays/yurts
- All meals
- Personal rental motorcycle Honda CRF250L
- Fuel for the rental motorcycle
- English-speaking tour guide on the motorcycle
- Support vehicle for personal luggage
- 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 travels.
FAQS
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Enduro motorcycles
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Due to the difficult routes and extreme altitudes, this trip is more suitable for advanced riders who already have experience on challenging terrain.
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This tour is a true adventure for experienced Enduro riders. It takes you over high mountain passes and through remote, rugged landscapes that require both physical and riding skills.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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