This guided motorcycle tour through the Pamir Mountains and the Wakhan Valley in Tajikistan offers riding of moderate difficulty. Several days will be spent at altitudes above 3500m. Accommodations are varied, including simple hotels, guest-houses and homestays. This tour has room for up to 6 motorcycle riders and 3 accompanying persons, who will ride in the support vehicle.

More Details: Schedule may be changed for various reasons.

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 through the Fergana valley and Batken.	hotel	240
5	Cross the border into Tajikistan and ride to Khojand or Istharavsan.	hotel	190
6	Ride from Istaravshan to Dushanbe. Cross Shariston Pass at 3378m, and Anziob tunnel or another pass at 3374m.	hotel	230
7	Ride from Dushanbe to Kulyab.	hotel	180
8	Ride from Kulyab to Kalaikum, along the Panj River and the border with Afghanistan.	homestay	190
9	Ride from Kalaikulum to Khorog, the capital of Badakhsan.	hotel	240
10	Ride from Khorog to Ishkashim, the largest village in the Wakhan Valley. Visit the Afghan market.	homestay	190
11	Ride from Ishkashim to Langar. Visit fortress Bibi Fatima and hot springs. View of the Hindu-kush.	homestay	170
12	Ride from Langar to Bulunkur via Khargash Pass at 4344m. Bulunkur is a small fishing village off the Pamir Highway.	homestay	220
13	Ride from Bulunkur to Karakul on the Pamir Highway. Cross Alichur Murghab and Akbaytal Pass at 4655m.	homestay	240
14	Ride from Karakul to Osh. Cross Kzyl pass at 4280m, and cross the border into Kyrgyzstan.	hotel	260
15	Return motorcycles. Tour the city and visit the bazaar. Eat dinner together.	hotel
16	Return flight from Osh.

Requirements: * 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:
* Insurance
* 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.