2-Week Central Asia Tour Packages
What if two weeks took you through four countries most people know nothing about? Visit Almaty in Kazakhstan where modern coffee shops sit next traditional bazaars. Move to Kyrgyzstan's Boom Canyons and Lake Issyk Kul before exploring Uzbekistan's rich history. Don’t forget Tajikistan, sleeping in traditional yurt camps and trekking the Fann Mountains.
Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Central Asia tour itineraries
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14 Days in Central Asia, incl. Bishkek and Tashkent
This 14-day tour reaches Kyrgyzstan's Song Kul Lake at 3,016m, Kazakhstan's Charyn Canyon, and Tajikistan's Fann Mountains. The route covers 12 unique cities, with traditional yurt stays and local immersion in Saty Village and Gazza Village.
- Days 1-2
Bishkek & Chong-Kemin
Begin your journey in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, then travel to the peaceful Chong-Kemin Valley. "We were pleasantly surprised by how nice, polite and helpful the local people were," one traveler shared. Visit the historic Burana Tower, an unusual find in this nomadic region. Book a local guesthouse in Ashuu village early since rooms are limited.
- Days 3-4
Song Kul Lake & Tamga
Take a 4-hour drive through the beautiful Kalmak-Ashuu pass to Song Kul Lake at 3,016m. Pack for varied weather since temperatures can swing dramatically at this height. You'll spend the night in a traditional yurt camp. The mountain pass might be closed in May-June due to weather conditions. Next stop is Tamga village by Lake Issyk-Kul.
- Days 5-6
Karakol & Jeti-Oguz
Visit Karakol to see its distinct architecture, including the Chinese-style Dungan Mosque. Start your day early to explore Jeti-Oguz Gorge with its famous "Broken Heart" and "Seven Bulls" formations. Wear good hiking shoes as the trails can get slippery. One visitor noted: "The hikes in dramatic landscapes were a highlight of the trip."
- Days 7-8
Kazakhstan (Saty Village & Almaty)
Cross into Kazakhstan and visit Saty Village in Kolsay Lakes National Park. Take a 4x4 to explore the underwater forest at Kaindy Lake. Move on to Almaty with a stop at Charyn Canyon. Visit Almaty's Green Hill in the morning for the best city views.
- Days 9-11
Dushanbe & Fann Mountains
Take a morning flight to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Drive to Iskander Darya waterfall through mountain valleys. Stay in Gazza Village's community guesthouse and pack warm clothes for cool nights. Spend time hiking near Voru River and visiting ancient mountain villages.
- Days 12-14
Khujand & Tashkent
Start at Khujand's market before crossing to Uzbekistan. Finish in Tashkent where old Soviet buildings stand next to modern architecture. As one traveler said: "It truly was an adventure, sometimes exhausting but fascinating seeing so many places in such a short time."
12 Day Central Asia Itinerary, incl. Tashkent and Samarkand
Six Central Asian cities form this 12-day tour, from Uzbekistan's grand Registan Square to Tajikistan's ancient Penjikent ruins and Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul Lake. The itinerary features UNESCO sites, 30 included meals, and 4-star accommodations.
- Days 1-2
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Start your journey in Uzbekistan's capital. Visit the Hast-Imam complex early morning to see the historic Quran of Osman before the crowds come in. Plan to see Kukeldash Madrasah before 11 AM to avoid the intense midday heat. Stop by the banks near Chorsu Bazaar to exchange money - they offer better rates than hotels.
- Day 3
Khujand, Tajikistan
Head to the Oybek border before 9 AM to avoid long lines. You'll have a 4-hour drive to Khujand through beautiful mountain landscapes. Make sure to visit Payshanba bazaar, the largest market in Central Asia. Bring small US bills for shopping since most vendors don't take cards.
- Day 4
Penjikent/Samarkand
Spend the day driving through Istaravshan to historic Penjikent. Plan extra time for the border crossing between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan - it can take anywhere from 1-3 hours. Get to the Rudaki Museum before 4 PM when it closes.
- Days 5-6
Samarkand
Give yourself two full days in Uzbekistan's most beautiful city. Get to Registan Square at sunrise for crowd-free photos and amazing morning light on the tilework. Watch out for wind at Bibi Khanum Mosque. A recent visitor shared: "The evening light on Gur-Emir Mausoleum's blue dome is magical - time your visit for just before sunset."
- Days 7-8
Bukhara
Take a morning train from Samarkand (2.5 hours). Take your time exploring this ancient city. Visit Lyabi-Hauz early or during lunch to avoid crowds. Wear good shoes if you plan to climb Kalyan Minaret. Look for suzani textiles in the covered bazaars - prices are better than Tashkent.
- Days 9-10
Bishkek & Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Catch a 2-hour flight to Kyrgyzstan's capital. The drive to Issyk-Kul takes you through beautiful Boom Gorge. Bring warm clothes for the lake area - it gets chilly even in summer. Set aside 2-3 hours for the Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs and bring sun protection.
- Days 11-12
Bishkek
Take the scenic northern shore road back to Bishkek. Visit Ala-Too Square at sunset when local families gather. Plan your shopping at Osh Bazaar before 6 PM when it closes. Spend your final night in the capital.
Central Asia 14 days tour
This 14-day trip takes you through Central Asia's highlights, including Kazakhstan's Big Almaty Lake, Kyrgyzstan's 668-meter-deep Issyk Kul, and Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities. Samarkand's Shahi Zinda necropolis and Bukhara's Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum pilgrimage site are on the route, plus you'll see the 8th-century Osman Koran at Tashkent's Hasti Imam complex. Internal flights connect Bishkek to Tashkent and Urgench, and high-speed trains run between Samarkand and Bukhara.
Almaty Kazakhstan
12 miShymbulak Ski Resort Kazakhstan
12 miAlmaty Kazakhstan
121 miBishkek Kyrgyzstan
142 miIssyk Kul Lake Kyrgyzstan
27 miGrigorievka Gorge Kyrgyzstan
21 miCholpon-Ata Kyrgyzstan
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Issyk Kul Lake Kyrgyzstan
102 miBurana Kyrgyzstan
39 miBishkek Kyrgyzstan
296 miTashkent Uzbekistan
164 miSamarkand Uzbekistan
133 miBukhara Uzbekistan
26 miGijduvon Uzbekistan
26 miBukhara Uzbekistan
241 miKhiva Uzbekistan
460 miTashkent Uzbekistan
46 miChimgan Uzbekistan
5 miCharvak Uzbekistan
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What people love about 2-week Central Asia tours
- Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Overall, the tour was good. Said, the guide, sent a daily schedule, which helped with organizing. Sometimes, the information was not always clear, however, and he seemed annoyed when we asked for clarity, I was told that G Adventures doesn't do tipping kitties, yet my notes say that they do. It would have been very helpful on this trip as people were unsure of when and how much to tip. The trip notes should have stated that there would be a two hour walking tour of Bishkek. That city guide there was excellent unlike the one in Almaty, wh gave wrong information and would turn his back while talking. The yurt experience was terrible! There were three toilets and one shower for approximately 40 people. The shower consisted of two buckets of cold water, and the bins in the toilets were overflowing. Often, the drivers were often chatting as Said was talking, making it hard to hear him. There needed to be a 5-10 minute warning, when we were arriving somewhere by car, so that people could pack up their things, etc. Often, the orientation walks were just walking to a restaurant. It would have been helpful to have a printed map of the towns along with a guide of a few words (e.g. hello, thank you) in the native language. Also, a list of the hotels would have been useful as I've gotten them on previous trips along with where laundry was available. I was nervous on the hikes as Said and others who were quite agile took off and left some of us behind. When we had an assistant, Beck, he tended to be part way ahead, not in the back as instructed. Our last two nights, we were at restaurants where we didn't all fit at one table, which meant that people were excluded. I'm sure that there were other restaurants that could have been chosen. Overall, the tour was good, and Said was helpful when people needed specific information or help.
- Central Asia 14 days tour
Knowledgeable guides that spoke very good English. Enjoyable scenery on high speed train journeys. Comfortable hotels in good locations. Uzbekistan is a beautiful country with friendly people and colourful culture. The country has a long rich Ancient, Islamic, Russian, and post-Soviet history. I would strongly recommend it. I intend to return again in the future.
- Tour along 5-stans countries - Silk Road of Central Asia
We had the most amazing time on the Silk Road of Central Asia tour. From the time we were picked up from the airport to drop off, arrangements were beyond seamless and we went through multiple border crossings including Turkmenistan. All the guides and drivers, Mirza Baig, Rifat, Ikram, Victoria, Aziz, Shobat, Murad, Feroz, Firengez, Jamshed, Farziboy, Gucc, apologies, missing few names, and I might be misspelling, made sure that we had a great time ..everyone went above and beyond the standard tour.. with vegetarian food help, drop offs pick ups, to options during free time..so much history, architecture, landscapes all beyond words or pictures. All five countries were amazing and so much to offer, soft spoken wonderful people sharing their 1000+ years of history!! We were celebrating our 30th anniversary and it just could not have been better…Thank you for making this one our most memorable experience!!