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Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey

14 days
From Karakol to Tashkent
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
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
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Asia Mountains 1 Hotel), Guesthouse (Asia Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bishkek City Tour - bus and walking tour of main monuments and buildings
    • Walk through Oak Park

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Manas International Airport (available for additional cost if not arriving on Day 1 flight)
    Landmarks
    Oak Park
    Manas International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek to Karakol

    Meals
    Dinner (Meal cooked by a family from an ethnic minority group, either Dungan or Uygur)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel), Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • View petroglyphs at Cholpon-Ata
    • Drive along northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake
    • Dinner with local Dungan or Uygur family
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
    Issyk Kul Lake
  3. Day 3

    Karakol

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel), Guesthouse (Altamira Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Prjevalsky Museum
    • View Dungan Mosque
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral
    • Drive to Valley of Seven Bulls at Djety-Oguz
    Landmarks
    Prjevalsky Museum
    Dungan Mosque
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Valley of Seven Bulls (Djety-Oguz)
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  4. Day 4

    Issyk Kul Lake to Kochkor

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Swim in Issyk Kul Lake
    • Visit Barskaun Gorge and waterfalls
    • Riverside picnic
    • Bird watching opportunity
    Landmarks
    Issyk Kul Lake
    Barskaun Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Kochkor to Song Kul

    Accommodation
    Yurt (Song Kul Lake Yurt Camp), Yurt (Song Kul Lake Yurt Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Watch traditional felt-making demonstration of shirdaks
    • Drive via Kalmak-Ashu Pass
    • Relax at Song Kul Lake
    • Optional walk by the lake
    Landmarks
    Kalmak-Ashu Pass
    Song Kul Lake
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  6. Day 6

    Song Kul

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Kochkor Family Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Optional hike in surrounding mountains through Moldo-Toor range
    • Walk along grassy slopes
    • Meet with locals
    • Musical folklore ensemble performance with traditional ballads and Kyrgyz national instruments

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by the lake
    Landmarks
    Moldo-Toor Range
    Teskey-Topok Pass
  7. Day 7

    Kochkor to Suusamyr Valley

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Baytur Resort), Hotel (Belek Dream Mountain Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Tien Shan Mountains
    • Travel through Suusamyr Valley
    • Photo stops along mountain passes
    Landmarks
    Tien Shan Mountains
    Suusamyr Valley
  8. Day 8

    Suusamyr Valley to Toktogul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kok-Bel Hotel), Hotel (Kok-Bel Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Ala-Bel Pass
    • Walk to Lake of Saz Kul
    • Drive to Toktogul Reservoir
    Landmarks
    Ala-Bel Pass
    Chichkan River
    It-Agar River
    Lake of Saz Kul
    Naryn River
    Toktogul Reservoir
  9. Day 9

    Toktogul to Djalal-Abad

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rosa Park Hotel), Hotel (Rosa Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through mountain landscapes to Djalal-Abad

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Djalal-Abad
    • Visit local spas
    • Relax in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Baba Ata Mountains
  10. Day 10

    Arslanbob

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rosa Park Hotel), Hotel (Rosa Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore walnut forests (Royal Woods of Kyrgyzstan) with local guide
    • Visit Wednesday bazaar in Arslanbob village centre
    • Walk to waterfall with closer access via steps
    • Guided walk through walnut forest

    Optional Activities

    • Shorten walk to suit preference
    • Remain in village instead of full walk
    • Jeep transport for part of route (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Arslanbob Walnut Forest
    Arslanbob Waterfall
    Arslanbob Village Wednesday Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Djalal-Abad to Fergana City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Terra Nova Hotel), Hotel (Asia Hotel Fergana (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Fergana Valley
    • Pass by Osh
    Landmarks
    Osh
    Dostlik Border Checkpoint
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  12. Day 12

    Fergana City to Tashkent

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals), Hotel (Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cross Kamchik Pass
    • Visit ceramic workshop in Rishtan
    • Brief stop in Kokand
    Landmarks
    Kamchik Pass
    Rishtan
    Kokand
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Tashkent

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals), Hotel (Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Tashkent
    • Visit Independence Square
    • Visit Navoi Theatre
    • Explore Old City
    • Visit Abu Khasim Madrassah
    • View Earthquake Monument
    • Tour Tashkent Metro stations

    Optional Activities

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

    Tashkent

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
    Landmarks
    Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport

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  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
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  • A
    June 18th, 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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  • A
    June 19th, 2023
    The yurt stay and the walk to the waterfalls
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  • A
    June 20th, 2023
    Different mounstains.
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  • A
    September 8th, 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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  • A
    September 24th, 2023
    The yurt stay, guesthouse with local food and folk songs.
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  • A
    September 25th, 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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    May 17th, 2019
    Missing my connection in Istanbul I was very great full to be met when I finally arrived in Bishkek.
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  • A
    May 17th, 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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    Kathy

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    What is the minimum/maximum number of people in a group?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2024

      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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