What is the weather like in central Asia?

You will find that Uzbekistan has a strictly continental climate: summer is hot and winter is cold. The best time to travel in that area is spring, summer or autumn; if you like dry cold with a snowy winter then it is best to visit in winter as it can be very beautiful also at that time.

Are we able to change money and what is the local currency?

Only four currencies are convertible in Central Asia which are; US dollar, Euro, UK pounds and Japanese yen. There are exchange offices located at airports on arrival, hotels and local banks to change any money you wish. Uzbekistan's currency is 'soum', Kazakhstan 'tenge', Kyrgyzstan 'sum', Tajikistan 'somoni' and Turkmenistan 'manat'.

Is it possible to use credit cards?

Merchants will generally prefer you to pay in cash however in any high standard hotels you will be able to pay via Mastercard or Visa without any issues.

What is the local language?

Generally through Central Asia, Russian is the 'second language' and people in the service and tourism sectors often speak English and a range of other European languages. Official languages are: Uzbekistan = Uzbek, Kazakhstan = Kazakh, Kyrgyzstan = Kyrgyz , Turkmenistan = Turkmen. These all belong to the Turkish language group.

Are you able to drink the tap water?

It is recommended to always drink bottled water rather than tap water, bottled water will be readily available for you.

What is the voltage so I can charge my devices?

Voltage throughout the region is 220-250V. You will find in most of the hotels there are European-style sockets with 2 round pins. You may wish to take an adaptor if yours is different.

WIFI is usually available in all hotels however sometimes there can be an additional charge for this, you also have the option of using the internet at a local cafe.

Is there a dress code?

In general you can dress how you wish as if you were in your home country. However when entering open mosques during sightseeing it is recommended for women to cover their heads with light scarf and wear shorts that are longer than knee length.

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Kyrgyzstan Horse Riding Tour

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bishkek
Bishkek
Start point
Hotel Asia Mountains - 2, ул. Горького 156, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan (Lobby, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bishkek
- Visit Oak Park
- Visit Ala-Too Square
- Visit Philarmonic Hall
- Visit Statue of Manas
- Visit Victory Square
Landmarks
Oak Park
Ala-Too Square
Philarmonic Hall
Statue of Manas
Victory Square
Day 2
Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake
Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower
- Transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake
Landmarks
Burana Tower
Issyk-Kul Lake
Day 3
Tamga Gorge and Chegedek Gorge Horse Riding
Tamga Gorge and Chegedek Gorge Horse Riding
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meet horseman
- Horse riding in Tamga Gorge
- Visit Tamga Tash (stones with Tibetan inscriptions)
- Horse riding to Chegedek Gorge
Landmarks
Tamga Gorge
Tamga Tash
Chegedek Gorge
Day 4
Altyn Kungey and Too Karyn Plateau Horse Riding
Altyn Kungey and Too Karyn Plateau Horse Riding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding on Altyn Kungey mountain plateau
- Horse riding to Too Karyn plateau
Landmarks
Altyn Kungey Mountain Plateau
Too Karyn Plateau
Day 5
Tosor Gorge to Chankyr Kul Lake Horse Riding
Tosor Gorge to Chankyr Kul Lake Horse Riding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding towards Tosor Gorge
- Horse riding to Chankyr Kul Lake
Landmarks
Tosor Gorge
Chankyr Kul Lake
Day 6
Chankyr Kul Lake
Chankyr Kul Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at Chankyr Kul Lake
Landmarks
Chankyr Kul Lake
Day 7
Barskoon Gorge to Tamga
Barskoon Gorge to Tamga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding to Barskoon Gorge via Kerege Tash Gorge
- Transfer to Tamga
Landmarks
Barskoon Gorge
Kerege Tash Gorge
Day 8
Issyk-Kul Lake to Bishkek
Issyk-Kul Lake to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bishkek
Day 9
Bishkek Departure
Bishkek Departure
End point
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Lobby)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bishkek Airport

Landmarks
Oak Park
Ala-Too Square
Philarmonic Hall
Statue of Manas
Victory Square

Landmarks
Burana Tower
Issyk-Kul Lake

Landmarks
Tamga Gorge
Tamga Tash
Chegedek Gorge

Landmarks
Altyn Kungey Mountain Plateau
Too Karyn Plateau

Landmarks
Tosor Gorge
Chankyr Kul Lake

Landmarks
Chankyr Kul Lake

Landmarks
Barskoon Gorge
Kerege Tash Gorge

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
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4.6

Hoi5.0•October 2026
For me since I was alone in the group, it was a solo tour where I have a local guide in each city to meet me. I...
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Maria5.0•October 2026
I was pleased with tours overall. Probably would have been better if I were in a bigger group. Glad I did it now,...
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Alexandria4.8•September 2026
We organised a custom 18 day Central Asia tour with Steppe Journeys. Overall, we had a great time! The local guides...
We organised a custom 18 day Central Asia tour with Steppe Journeys. Overall, we had a great time! The local guides and drivers were all very good, particularly our guides in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. We also found the accommodation was clean, comfortable and well located throughout the trip. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodation, some of the hotels also had very unique charming character (such as a converted 1800s Madrasa in Khiva). If we were to change anything about the trip, it would be some elements of the itinerary - for the custom trip, we were hoping to have some more opportunities for hiking in Kyrgysztan, and we would have preferred to bypass Shahrisabz for an extra day in Turkmenistan however these were all matters of personal preference and overall we felt the trip covered everything we wanted to seeShow more

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Nicole
Asked on February 25th, 2019
What is the weather like in central Asia?
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- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  You will find that Uzbekistan has a strictly continental climate: summer is hot and winter is cold. The best time to travel in that area is spring, summer or autumn; if you like dry cold with a snowy winter then it is best to visit in winter as it can be very beautiful also at that time.
M
Marlene
Asked on February 25th, 2019
Are we able to change money and what is the local currency?
Other
Payments
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  Only four currencies are convertible in Central Asia which are; US dollar, Euro, UK pounds and Japanese yen. There are exchange offices located at airports on arrival, hotels and local banks to change any money you wish. Uzbekistan's currency is 'soum', Kazakhstan 'tenge', Kyrgyzstan 'sum', Tajikistan 'somoni' and Turkmenistan 'manat'.
A
Abigail
Asked on February 25th, 2019
Is it possible to use credit cards?
Payments
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  Merchants will generally prefer you to pay in cash however in any high standard hotels you will be able to pay via Mastercard or Visa without any issues.
L
Linda
Asked on February 25th, 2019
What is the local language?
Other
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  Generally through Central Asia, Russian is the 'second language' and people in the service and tourism sectors often speak English and a range of other European languages.
  
  Official languages are: Uzbekistan = Uzbek, Kazakhstan = Kazakh, Kyrgyzstan = Kyrgyz , Turkmenistan = Turkmen. These all belong to the Turkish language group.
G
Glenn
Asked on February 25th, 2019
Are you able to drink the tap water?
Other
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  It is recommended to always drink bottled water rather than tap water, bottled water will be readily available for you.
L
Lisa
Asked on February 25th, 2019
What is the voltage so I can charge my devices?
Other
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  Voltage throughout the region is 220-250V. You will find in most of the hotels there are European-style sockets with 2 round pins. You may wish to take an adaptor if yours is different.
T
Tara
Asked on February 25th, 2019
Is WIFI available?
Travel Support
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  WIFI is usually available in all hotels however sometimes there can be an additional charge for this, you also have the option of using the internet at a local cafe.
M
Mike
Asked on February 25th, 2019
Is there a dress code?
Tour Details
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2019
  In general you can dress how you wish as if you were in your home country. However when entering open mosques during sightseeing it is recommended for women to cover their heads with light scarf and wear shorts that are longer than knee length.

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