Karakol
Sample tour: Enduro Tour in the Foothills of Terskey Ala-Too
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Group size
- 1 to 6 people
- Format
- Group
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Age
- 18+
- Starts in
- Каракол
- Ends in
- Каракол
Seven hours on enduro bikes along dirt roads and mountain trails around Karakol: river fords, a climb to the pastures and lunch with herders on the jailoo.
The foothills of the Terskey Ala-Too range around Karakol are a network of old geological roads, shepherds' trails and fords. On a light enduro bike it is the best way to see the jailoo — summer pastures that cars cannot reach. After a briefing and a trial lap on the practice ground we head into the mountains. The route is about 80 km: dirt roads through apple orchards, a climb to the pastures at 2,800 m and a couple of fords across mountain rivers. Lunch is in a herders' yurt — shorpo, flatbread and kymyz. The guide sets the pace for the least experienced rider in the group. The bikes are Honda CRF 250s in good condition, with a full set of protective gear.
Itinerary
Day 1
Karakol — jailoo — Karakol
Briefing, about 80 km of dirt roads and trails, lunch with herders, back by 17:00.
Included
- Honda CRF 250 motorcycle
- Helmet, goggles, body armour and gloves
- Guide on a motorcycle
- Fuel
- Lunch with herders
Not included
- Insurance
- Motorcycle deposit (refundable)
What to bring
- Sturdy trousers
- High closed boots
- Windbreaker
Requirements
A category A driving licence or solid motorcycle experience. Minimum age 18.
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