The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 18
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124695
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Highlights
- Experience the contrasts of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
- Sample nomadic life with nights in a traditional felt tents
- Stand on the shores of sublime alpine lakes
- Explore Chichkan Gorge and woodland of Arslanbob
- Mingle with the friendly locals at lively bazaars
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 In Bishkek; afternoon city sightseeing
- Day 2 Drive to Karakol via Burana Tower and Issyk Kul Lake
- Day 3 Explore Karakol; walk in Djety Oguz Gorge
- Day 4 Drive to Kochkor; visit waterfalls en route
- Day 5 Spend the night in a traditional yurt at Song Kul Lake
- Day 6 Morning at Song Kul; return to Kochkor
- Day 7 Scenic drive through the mountains to Suusamyr Valley
- Day 8 Walking in Chichkan Gorge; afternoon drive to Toktogul Reservoir
- Day 9 Mountain drive to Djalal-Abad.
- Day 10 Discover Arslanbob, walk through walnut woodland, visit waterfall
- Day 11 Drive to Osh; cross border into Uzbekistan and drive to Fergana City
- Day 12 Drive via ceramic workshop in Rishtan to Tashkent
- Day 13 In Tashkent, city tour; free afternoon
- Day 14 Fly to Urgench in western Uzbekistan and drive to the ancient city of Khiva
- Day 15 In Khiva, visit the Old Citadel; free afternoon
- Day 16 Scenic drive through vast plains to Bokhara
- Day 17 In Bokhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history
- Day 18 Free day to explore Bokhara's sights further
- Day 19 Drive to Yangikasgan desert camp for overnight in a yurt; optional camel ride
- Day 20 Drive to Samarkand; afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
- Day 21 In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums; free afternoon to explore further
- Day 22 In Samarkand, free morning; afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
- Day 23 Tour ends in Tashkent
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Explore!
We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for almost 40 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 12; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- AJoanne· June 18th, 2022Second tour manager in Uzbekistan was also good. With excellent local knowledge.Trip date: May 2022
- ARobert· June 17th, 2022Trip date: May 2022
- ADiana· December 23rd, 2019-
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for the review. Glad you had a nice trip!Trip date: August 2019Review collected by Explore! - AGill· December 23rd, 2019This was a combination trip with its own code,I think as such there should not have been a large number of people joining the tour in Tashkent. Their arrival upset the dynamics of the group which didn't fully recover. The second half of the tour was not... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewthanks for your feedback, we still keep group sizes small on our combination trips so when new travellers join the group it won't exceed the maximum group size. Sorry to hear in your case the second part of your trip felt different and we hope you still... Show moreTrip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· May 17th, 2019THANK YOU FOR 24 MAGICAL DAYS. I AM EXHAUSTED AND VERY HAPPY. NOW BUSY SORTING & PRINTING HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS, RE-LIVING THE EXPERIENCE AT THE SAME TIME.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your lovely review.Trip date: July 2018Review collected by Explore!
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