Experience the delights of Central Asia’s most outstanding and varied natural beauty as you pedal through three contrasting nations and take on the challenge of cycling the world’s highest paved road.  This is scenic cycling at its most stunning, with the chance to sample the contrasting culture and lifestyle of northern Pakistan, western China and Kyrgyzstan.

Revel in the outstanding beauty of northern Pakistan’s snow-capped Karakoram mountain range (with its peaks at 7,000-8,000 metres), glacial river valleys, unstable black rocks and the world’s largest non-Polar glaciers. Then it’s the challenging two-day cycle to the summit of the 4,730 metre Khunjerab Pass.

The autonomous region of Xinjian Uyghur of Western China holds its own delights as you pedal along vast valley basins, past lakes, up mountain passes and camp in traditional summer yurts. Also a chance to sightsee in Kashgar and visit the largest outdoor traders market in the world.

Last, but not least, is little known Kyrgyzstan with its distinctive wide plains and grass-clad mountains (90% of the country lies above 1,000 metres). Semi-nomadic horsemen and shepherds tend to their flocks as you experience thrilling off-road cycling. View the second largest alpine lake in the world before finally tasting the delights of the country’s capital Bishkek.

Tour Dates:
08|06|08 - 28|06|08
07|06|09 - 27|06|09
26|07|09 - 15|08|09

Duration:20 days

Costs: £1175

Flights: £650
(approx)

Own Room: £120

Bike Hire: £100

Grade Rating:
7/10 Challenging

Average Daily Distance:
70 kms (45 miles)

Off Road: 10%

Max. Altitude:
4,720 metres