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Grand BAO Circumnavigation

Duration2 Days
DifficultyFor Experienced
Highest point3300 m
from100 000 ₸

Overview

This is the hardest thing we do. Starting beyond Big Almaty Lake, you cross the Zhusaly-Kezen Pass at 3,336m and drop into territory where there are no trails, no cell towers, no other people. You manage your battery like a fuel gauge because running out means walking. The ride takes two days with an overnight camp in whatever spot you find. The physical demand is extreme. A few people do this every season. They all say the same thing: nothing else compares.

What to Expect

  • Difficulty 10/10
  • 2-day off-grid expedition
  • Altitudes over 3,500m
  • Spare batteries required

Getting to the start

Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.

What's Included

  • Full set of protective gear
  • Briefing and bike control training
  • Full technical support
  • Mountain herbal tea and lunches on long rides
  • Expert guide along the best routes
  • Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.

What to Wear & Bring

Provided by us

Helmet, balaclava, body armor with arm protection, knee pads (worn over your pants), jersey, and gloves.

Enduro boots can be provided upon additional request.
Drone filming available on any route - just let us know when booking.
VIP option: ride 1-on-1 with your guide, choose your start time. Ask when booking.

What to Bring

Water, a windbreaker or jacket (depending on the weather), durable pants, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.

Bikes for this Tour

Every fleet bike can be chosen for this tour. The manager confirms availability for your date.

Sur-Ron Light Bee X

Sur-Ron Light Bee X

Light & Easy

55 kg, easy to handle, forgiving on mistakes. The bike most beginners start on. Good for forest trails and learning the basics.

Speed75 km/h
Weight55 kg
Torque250 Nm
Top Pick
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2024

Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2024

Best All-Rounder

Comfortable riding position, 440 Nm of torque, handles both easy rides and technical trails. The most popular choice across all levels.

Speed90 km/h
Weight85 kg
Torque440 Nm
Arctic Leopard EX800

Arctic Leopard EX800

800 Nm, 70 km Range

800 Nm on the wheel and a 75Ah battery. Built for long hard rides where you need torque and range. The go-to for full-day expeditions.

Speed90 km/h
Weight85 kg
Torque800 Nm
Top Pick
Arctic Leopard EXE880

Arctic Leopard EXE880

Full-Size Electric Enduro

880 Nm at the rear wheel. Full-size suspension, 110 km/h top speed. For experienced riders who want everything the bike can give.

Speed110 km/h
Weight115 kg
Torque880 Nm
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2026

Sur-Ron Ultra Bee 2026

2026 model

The 2026 Ultra Bee can be chosen for any guided tour. Request this version when booking; the manager confirms availability for your date.

Arctic Leopard XT680

Arctic Leopard XT680

Guided rides

XT680 is part of our rental fleet. Choose it for a tour enquiry and tell us about your riding experience.

Arctic Leopard Clouded XE Pro S

Arctic Leopard Clouded XE Pro S

Guided rides

Clouded XE Pro S can be chosen for any guided tour. The manager confirms availability for your date.

Tour Videos

Grand BAO Circumnavigation - Video 1
VIDEO 1

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Rider Reviews

Reviews describe previous rides. The current route and experience requirements are stated above; your guide confirms conditions before booking.

"2-day circumnavigation of Big Almaty Lake. Camping at 3000m, riding through snow patches - this is the king of all tours."

Рустем М.

"Day one: climb to the ridge above the lake, set up camp. Day two: descend the far side on terrain that barely sees traffic. Some sections I was the first tire track in weeks. Slept at 3,000m and woke up inside a cloud."

Ingrid W.
Guide: The Big Almaty Circuit, Mynzhylky and Hikes near Big Almaty Lake

Requirements

  • Duration2 Days
  • DifficultyFor Experienced
    Hard Enduro
    1 - suitable for a person who has never ridden a motorcycle, but more or less knows how to ride a bicycle. 10 - enduro professionals with massive stamina and psychological endurance.
  • LocationBAO Circumnavigation
    Highest point3 300m
    Almaty
from100 000 ₸
Reserve SpotWhatsApp+7 701 224 04 51
from100 000 ₸