Discover the unbelievable nature of Kyrgyzstan during your 4×4 self-drive holiday.
You will be amazed by the natural beauty that travel to Kyrgyzstan has to offer. And the best part: you have it completely to yourself as there is hardly any tourism! So start your engine and start exploring! Drive though stunning gorges like Chong-Kemin and Kichi Neryn, drive around Issyk-Kul lake, stay in a yurt on the shores of Kon-Sul lake and discover the stunning Karakol region. Only just a handful of the most amazing areas to explore during your self-drive holiday in Kyrgyzstan!
GOOD TO KNOW
Best time to travel to Kyrgyzstan
The best time to travel to Kyrgyzstan is from June until September. During these months all mountain passes are free of snow, allowing you to travel all areas of the country. June is nice and green with wild flowers blooming all around. July and August are slightly warmer compared to the other months. You can travel in May & October too, however expect some mountain passes to be closed during those months.
As Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country, the weather conditions can be completely different depending on the area you travel to. It can get quite cold in higher altitude areas, whereas it will be hot on the plains the same time!
Depending on your itinerary, you can rent your 4×4 and camping equipment with iDrive4x4 year round. We can help you suggest routes that suit your travel period.
Safety
Travelling to Kyrgyzstan is safe. The locals will welcome you with open arms, while the nomadic horsemen will wave at you as you drive by in your 4×4 with rooftop tent.
You however have to be aware of the regions you can and cannot travel to. Certain border areas can only be entered with a special permit. We can organise this permit for you, so you can travel with ease of mind. Just allow 3 to 4 weeks for the permit to be approved.
Other than that be ‘street smart’ as you should during travel in any country. Be careful on the road as the conditions can be different compared to your home country. Also drive ‘relaxed’ whilst being off-road. Last, stick to the speed limits! Police is monitoring these speed limits at countless locations, so make sure you don’t speed.
How to get around?
There is only one way you get to see all the highlights and hidden gems: travel to Kyrgzystan in a 4×4 with rooftent!
You need a strong, reliable car to take you on the unpaved tracks and rocky mountain roads. Our 4×4 cars are build to take you wherever you want to go! They are fully equipped with all the essential camping equipment and rooftop tent, so you can set up camp wherever you want to.
If you rent a 4×4 with rooftent with iDrive4x4, we pick you up at the airport so you don’t need to organise a taxi yourself. We show you all the inns- and outs of your vehicle at our depot in Bishkek ensuring you are ready for your adventure! Our Adventure Specialists will help you with planning the ideal itinerary. Check out the available options below, or visit our dedicated rental page.
ROUTE SUGGESTIONS
Suggested route for a 10 day trip
We recommend you to plan a trip of around 10 days, to see many of the highlights of Kyrgzystan. This is an example of a 10 day trip, visiting some of the must-see areas:
- Bishkek
- Chong-Kemin
- Issyk-Kul
- Karakol
- Kichi-Neryn
- Son-kul
- Kel-Suu
Please note: you need a special permit to visit some of these locations. We can organise this permit for you without any hassle.
ABOUT YOUR VISA
Do you need a Visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Citizens of most countries will enjoy a visa-free entry to Kyrgyzstan. This means you do NOT have to apply for a visa online, prior to your arrival. Go to our special information page about visa requirements for more information.
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