This list does not constitute a recommendation of roads but does provide some guidance with regards to which roads are not allowed at all. You must always use your judgement in choosing which roads to drive. You will be charged if you damage the vehicle.
Standard and Expedition 4×4, Legacy 4×4 except Rav4, UAZ Hunter
Kyrgyzstan
- Altyn Arashan
Crossover 4×4, Legacy Rav4, Lada Niva, Zhiguli*
Kyrgyzstan
- Altyn Arashan
- Past the river to Kel Suu (about 6km before the lake)
- Tosor Pass
- Difficult or technical roads (crossovers are ideal for main gravel roads such as those to Song Kul)
Kazakhstan
- Turgen to Bortogai water reservoir
- Difficult or technical roads (crossovers are ideal for main gravel roads such as those to Song Kul)
Economy
Kyrgyzstan
- Altyn Arashan
- Any part of the road to Kel Suu after At-Bashi
- Song Kul
- Kazarman
- Kyzyl Oi
- Kegen/Karkara to Charyn Canyons
- Tosor
- Any gravel or dirt track
- Exceptions
- Barskoon gorge to the waterfalls
- Tash Rabat
- Arslanbob
Kazakhstan
- Turgen to Bortogai water reservoir
- Any gravel or dirt track
*The Zhiguli is recommended to follow the Economy list. However, it is allowed tofollow the crossover list, but there is a much higher risk of damaged tires, breakdowns, and getting stuck.
