Explore Kyrgyzstan travel guide
28 of the best off-road routes van, 4x4, motorcycle & cycle
37,90 €
✅ 2nd edition published in June 2026
🌍 Available in French 
and English 
🚚 Worldwide delivery
Discover the reference guide to organising your van, 4×4, motorcycle or bicycle adventure in Kyrgyzstan.
✓ 28 off-the-beaten-path routes
✓ Ultra-detailed maps
✓ Practical advice and self-sufficient travel
✓ Original photos and illustrations
The complete Paper + Digital pack
It's the uncompromising choice. This pack includes all the physical and digital* tools you need for complete independence: the convenience of paper for planning your route and letting your imagination run wild, and our new dedicated app for precise navigation once you’re out in the field.
*Digital files are accessible only within the app (up to 2 devices). No GPX or PDF files are provided.
Additional information
| Weight | 0,830 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16,5 × 22 × 2 cm |
| Nbr pages | 416 full-color pages – Premium paper (PEFC) |
| Binding | Reinforced binding: sewn and glued |
| ISBN | 9782491618162 |
| Authors | Olivia CASARI and Victor MICHAUD |
| Publication | 2nd edition published in May 2026 |
| Language | English, French |
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Hello! We are Olivia & Victor
Kyrgyzstan has been our heartland for almost 10 years. Since that first love at first sight in 2017, we've never stopped going back, exploring each valley as if for the first time. For this 2nd edition, we set off to new lands to unearth trails we didn't even know existed. Months of dusty roads, starry-sky campsites, and meticulously mapped GPS routes to bring you the very best of this extraordinary country!
✨ Ready to explore this country with us?
The return of the reference guide
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5
✅ 150+ verified reviews
In 2020, we launched the 1st edition of our Explore Kyrgyzstan guidebook. What started out as a crazy gamble has become a true benchmark: more than 10,000 travelers have trusted us with their adventures! With over 150 verified reviews and a rating of 4.9/5, the guide was quickly dubbed "Kyrgyzstan's bible". by our readers. Sold in over 70 countries, we've had to pull out all the stops to bring you a new version that's up to scratch!
More than just an update
Today, we're back with a completely reinvented version. Much more than a simple update, this new edition is the culmination of 10 years' expertise in the field. We've imagined a genuine travel ecosystem. The paper guide is now accompanied by a tailor-made customized navigation application navigation application and a larger larger, more detailed XL map.
Our readers' opinion
Why Kyrgyzstan?
A land of contrasts, crossed by the Celestial Mountains and the Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan boasts peaks over 7,000 m high. From desert steppes to verdant valleys dotted with white yurts, this is the ultimate destination for an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
The Explore Kyrgyzstan guide is...
📍A tool for independent travelers
- A book halfway between roadbook and tourist guide.
- Designed for travelers seeking adventure and authentic experiences.
- A selection of trails to discover by 4x4, van, motorcycle or bike!
- Over 500 points of interest: bivouac spots, viewpoints, hot springs, yurt camps, etc.
🗺️ A collection of maps
- The 28 most beautiful trails in the country and the must-do itineraries!
- Over 80 pages of high-resolution 3D satellite maps.
- Detailed regional maps with all the activities not to be missed between two runs!
🦅 A complete cultural guide
- In-depth chapters on Kyrgyz history and traditions!
- A handy lexicon for exchanging ideas in the yurt.
- A chapter on responsible travel and our advice on how to honor nomadic traditions and preserve the Kyrgyz landscape.
🏕️ A practical guide...
- Our tips for preparing your trip: equipment, choice of vehicle, border permits, safety, etc.
- Activities not to be missed: horse riding, trekking, climbing, rafting, etc.
- Our recommendations for finding a rental company (van, 4x4, motorcycle, bike) and a local guide for your outdoor activities.
... but also a beautiful object! 📸
- 416 color pages.
- More than 300 immersive captured during our explorations.
- From illustrations illustrations!
- Printed on eco-responsible paper (FSC), with an ultra-strong sewn-and-glued binding to survive your road-trip, and all weighing less than a kilo (map included!).
Book content
The 28 most beautiful runs
- 28 routes classified by level of difficulty for all vehicles and all levels of experience!
- High-resolution 3D satellite maps
- Over 500 points of interest: viewpoints, bivouac spots, technical passages, etc.
- Route descriptions: best period, landscapes, cultural anecdotes, activities, etc.
Preparation
- Visa & Access
- Budget
- Driving & Navigation
- Van, 4x4, Motorcycle & Bicycle: vehicle selection, the best rental agencies, equipment, etc.
- Equipment
- Health & Safety
Environment
- Geography
- Environmental issues
- Flore
- Wildlife
- Responsible travel: waste management, water use, respect for customs, etc.
Culture
- History
- The country today
- Traditions & Lifestyles: nomadism, family life, hospitality, the yurt, the role of the horse, eagle hunting, etc.
- Traditional dishes and beverages
Useful info
- Activities: horse trekking, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, etc.
- Lexicon
- To see, to read
- Emergency numbers
Where the book leaves off, the app takes over!
The Ountravela app is the essential complement to the book. Modern and intuitive, it allows you to follow our tracks with precision, even offline!
- Locate all points of interest and follow the book's route on detailed topographic maps and high-resolution 3D maps.
- View the ebook directly in the app.
- Download your offline maps and content for offline enjoyment.
- Follow trail conditions in real time, thanks to comments from other travelers.
⚠️ The purchase of GPS tracks and/or the ebook includes 2 years of updates and access on 2 devices (phone, tablet, or computer). Please note that no PDF or GPX files are provided.
The new XL card
Larger, more detailed, tear-proof and water-resistant
Watch the book trailer!
Complete your Kyrgyzstan kit
Ebook Explore Kyrgyzstan
32,90 €
GPS tracks Kyrgyzstan
30,00 €
Tourist map of Kyrgyzstan
11,90 €
Don't wait to reserve your vehicle or activities!
Be sure to include at least one day of outdoor activities (hiking, horseback riding, climbing, rafting, etc.) in your program to make this trip an unforgettable adventure! Throughout our explorations, we have made wonderful encounters with guides, who you can contact directly on our website. You will also find our recommendations for vehicle locations in Leh, the capital. You'll also find our recommendations for renting a vehicle (4x4 roof tent, converted van, bicycle with luggage, motorcycle) in the capital Bishkek.
This book was produced with the support of
A huge thank you to all our backers on Ulule
Bonjour Ettore, le livre sera disponible en mai-juin en français et en anglais. N’hésitez pas à vous inscrire à la Newsletter pour être au courant de sa date de sortie et profiter d’un tarif réduit durant sa prévente. Victor
Bonjour Amandine,
Nous t’avons répondu par mail le 30 décembre avec ton numéro de suivi. Ton livre a été reçu le 18 décembre d’après le suivi Laposte.
Peux-tu regarder tes spams ?
Merci
Victor
Merci Jean-Yves ! En effet, nous avions eu quelques soucis pour rendre les traces GPS compatibles avec Garmin BaseCamp, ce problème est maintenant résolu ! Bon voyage 🙂