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Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey

14 days
From Bishkek to Tashkent
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader
    • Bishkek city sightseeing tour by bus and on foot
    • Walk through Oak Park

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Manas International Airport (BSZ)
    Landmarks
    Oak Park
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek to Karakol

    Bishkek to Karakol
    Meals
    Dinner (Meal cooked by a family from an ethnic minority group (Dungan or Uygur))
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • View petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata
    • Drive along Issyk Kul Lake shore
    • Dinner with local Dungan or Uygur family
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Karakol

    Karakol
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Prjevalsky Museum
    • View Dungan Mosque
    • View Orthodox Cathedral
    • Walk in Djety-Oguz Gorge
    • See Valley of Seven Bulls rock formations
    Landmarks
    Prjevalsky Museum
    Dungan Mosque
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Djety-Oguz Gorge
  4. Day 4

    Karakol to Kochkor

    Karakol to Kochkor
    Meals
    Lunch (River-side picnic)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Swim in Issyk Kul Lake
    • Visit Barskaun Gorge and waterfalls
    • River-side picnic
    • Meet Eagle Hunter in Bokonbayevo
    • Learn about eagle hunting tradition
    Landmarks
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Barskaun Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Kochkor to Song Kul Lake

    Kochkor to Song Kul Lake
    Accommodation
    Yurt (Song Kul Lake Yurt Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit felt-makers in Kochkor
    • See traditional shirdak rug-making
    • Drive through Kalmak-Ashu Pass
    • Arrive at Song Kul Lake
    • Stay in traditional yurt

    Optional Activities

    • Walk by the lake after settling in
    Landmarks
    Kalmak-Ashu Pass
    Song Kul Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Song Kul Lake

    Song Kul Lake
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Optional morning hike in Moldo-Toor range
    • Return drive to Kochkor via Teskey-Topok Pass
    • Musical folklore ensemble performance with traditional ballads and songs

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike into surrounding mountains (around 4 hours, weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Moldo-Toor range
    Teskey-Topok Pass
  7. Day 7

    Kochkor to Chychkan Gorge

    Kochkor to Chychkan Gorge
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Belek Dream Mountain Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Suusamyr Valley
    • Cross Ala-Bel Pass
    • Walk to Saz-Köl alpine lake (mostly easy)
    Landmarks
    Suusamyr Valley
    Ala-Bel Pass
    Chychkan Gorge
    Saz-Köl
  8. Day 8

    Chychkan Gorge to Jalal-Abad

    Chychkan Gorge to Jalal-Abad
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Karagat Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Toktogul Reservoir

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Jalal-Abad
    Landmarks
    Toktogul Reservoir
  9. Day 9

    Arslanbob

    Arslanbob
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Karagat Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arslanbob village and Wednesday bazaar
    • Walk to waterfall (approximately 2.5 km)
    • Walk through walnut forest (approximately 500 metres uphill)
    • Local guide for forest exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep transport for part of route at additional cost
    • Shortened walk option
    • Remain in village alternative
    Landmarks
    Arslanbob walnut forest
    Arslanbob waterfall
  10. Day 10

    Jalal-Abad to Osh

    Jalal-Abad to Osh
    Meals
    Dinner (Learn to prepare boorsok, Kyrgyzstan's national bread)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sunrise Osh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sulayman-Too (Sulayman Mountain)
    • Climb to summit with paved path and steps
    • Learn to prepare boorsok (traditional bread)

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Osh
    • Stroll through Osh's tree-lined streets
    • Visit shaded cafés
    • Browse Osh Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Sulayman-Too (Sulayman Mountain)
    Osh Bazaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Osh to Fergana City

    Osh to Fergana City
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Asia Hotel Fergana)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing at Dostlik checkpoint
    • Immigration and customs formalities
    Landmarks
    Fergana Valley
  12. Day 12

    Fergana City to Tashkent

    Fergana City to Tashkent
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals), Hotel 3* (Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Kamchik Pass in smaller vehicles
    • Visit Rishtan town
    • Ceramic workshop visit
    Landmarks
    Kamchik Pass
    Rishtan
    Kokand
  13. Day 13

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals), Hotel 3* (Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent)

    Included Activities

    • City tour with local guide
    • Visit Independence Square
    • Visit Navoi Theatre
    • Explore Old City
    • Visit Abu Khasim Madrassah
    • View Earthquake Monument
    • Ride Tashkent Metro

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration
    Landmarks
    Independence Square
    Navoi Theatre
    Tashkent Old City
    Abu Khasim Madrassah
    Earthquake Monument
    Tashkent Metro
  14. Day 14

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport

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  • Rachel5.0June 2023
    The home stay and the yurt camp were great but I also enjoyed the Baytur resort in repurposed shipping containers....
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  • Roedy4.0June 2023
    The yurt stay and the walk to the waterfalls
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  • Rosemary4.7September 2023
    The local musicians who played at the house in Kochkor were brilliant. The yurt stay by Lake Son Kul was very good.
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  • Lynda4.7September 2023
    The yurt stay, guesthouse with local food and folk songs.
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  • Nicola4.3September 2023
    Yurt camp and Son-Kul Lake, the was a magical experience with the guide Aisuluu Tugolova speaking to locals and...
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  • Maureen4.7May 2019
    Missing my connection in Istanbul I was very great full to be met when I finally arrived in Bishkek.
    Traveled in September 2018
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  • David4.7May 2019
    Really good trip. Maybe scope for more walking to break up the long bus journeys or an extra overnight somewhere....
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    Michelle

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    How do we get back from Tashkhent to Bishkek?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The tour does end in Tashkent and you can fly from Tashkent to Bishkek.

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    Asked on July 25th, 2024

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      We currently have 3 passengers booked onto this tour, with 13 spaces left available.

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    Julia

    Asked on April 29th, 2022

    Would it be possible to join the tour until Osh and not join for the last three days? I am interested in your tour but would like to stay in kyrgyzstan so I can do some trekking after.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2022

      You can leave the tour early if you wish but unfortunately there wouldn't be any cost reduction for any parts of the trip not used.

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      Julia

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      Could I also ask if you already have any bookings for the trip that starts the 6th of June? How likely is that one to run? If so I might be able to go hiking first and then join the trip until the end. Just trying to figure out my options thank you!

    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2022

      For the 6th June we have 4 people booked so far and 14 spaces available. That one is a guaranteed departure so will be going ahead.

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