Pamir Extreme
8/25 - 9/8 2012This guided motorcycle tour through the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan offers very difficult riding conditions. Several days will be spent off the beaten path and at altitudes up to 4600m. Accommodations are mostly in tents and some homestays. This tour has room for up to 6 motorcycle riders.
More Details:
| Day | Night | Distance | |
| 1 | Flight to Osh, Kyrgyzstan. | 2 | Arrival in Osh. Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel. Tour the city and visit the bazaar. Eat dinner together. | hotel | 3 | Brief introduction and motorcycle test drive. Enduro training. Rest and final preparations for the tour. | hotel | 4 | Drive from Osh to Karakul. Drive to Sary Tash, the border crossing into Tajikistan, and cross Kyzyl Art Pass at 4131m. | homestay | 240 | 5-11 | Enduro tour across the Pamir mountains overlooking Peak Lenin at 7134m and the Hindu-kush. Ride wild river crossings, over dirt or gravel roads, and even mule-paths. | tents or homestays | 12 | Ride from Karakul to Osh, again crossing the Kyzyl Art pass at 4134m. | hotel | 230 | 13 | Return motorcycles. Tour the city and visit the bazaar. Eat dinner together. | hotel | 14 | Return flight from Osh. | Schedule may be changed for various reasons. |
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in off-road Enduro conditions.
* Readiness for an extraordinary journey with possible surprises.
* Good motorcycle riding technique on non-consolidated roads.
* Respect towards other people and cultures.
Included:
* Procurement of visas
* Destination and return flight reservations
* Transfer from airport to hotel and back
* Hotel accommodation with breakfast before and after the tour
* Accommodation and meals during the tour
* Motorcycle rental of Yamaha XT 600
* Fuel
* Motorcycle tour leader/guide
* Support vehicle for equipment and personal baggage
Not included:
* Visa fees for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (approximately CHF 200)
* Airline tickets to and from Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
* Alcoholic beverages
* Personal expenses
* Readiness for an extraordinary journey with possible surprises.
* Good motorcycle riding technique on non-consolidated roads.
* Respect towards other people and cultures.
Included:
* Procurement of visas
* Destination and return flight reservations
* Transfer from airport to hotel and back
* Hotel accommodation with breakfast before and after the tour
* Accommodation and meals during the tour
* Motorcycle rental of Yamaha XT 600
* Fuel
* Motorcycle tour leader/guide
* Support vehicle for equipment and personal baggage
Not included:
* Visa fees for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (approximately CHF 200)
* Airline tickets to and from Osh, Kyrgyzstan.
* Alcoholic beverages
* Personal expenses
Any insurance coverage is the responsibility of participants. NTE Travel does not provide insurance.
Contact us for more information.
| Tour | Dates | Days Total | Participants riding/accomp. |
Difficulty | Price in CHF riding/accomp. |
| Silk Road 1 | 5/12 - 5/26 2012 | 14 | 6/3 | easy | 3700/2700 |
| Silk Road 2 | 5/26 - 6/9 2012 | 14 | 6/3 | easy | 3700/2700 |
| Kyrgyzstan Tour | 6/16 - 6/30 and 8/11 - 8/25 2012 |
14 | 6/3 | moderate | 3200/2200 |
| Kyrgyzstan Extreme | 6/30 - 7/14 and 9/8 - 9/22 2012 |
14 | 6/3 | difficult | 3300/2300 |
| Pamir Tour | 7/21 - 8/5 2012 | 16 | 6/3 | moderate | 3500/2400 |
| Pamir Extreme | 8/25 - 9/8 2012 | 14 | 6/0 | very difficult | 3600 |
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