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Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan Rediscovered

15 days
From Tashkent to Bishkek
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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 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Meals
    Lunch (BBQ lunch at Chorsu Bazaar), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khast Imam complex
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrasah
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    • BBQ lunch at Chorsu Bazaar
    • Ceramic master class with Rishtan ceramist
    • Walking city tour of Amir Temur Square, Sayilgoh Street, Romanov's Palace, Navoi Theatre Square and Independence Square
    Landmarks
    Khast Imam
    Kukeldash Madrasah
    Chorsu Bazaar
    Amir Temur Square
    Independence Square
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  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Khiva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ata Darvaza (one of four gates of Ichan Kala)
    • Visit Madrasah Allakuli Khan
    • Visit Madrasah Muhammad Amin Khan
    • Visit Kalta Minar
    • Visit Kunya Ark (Old Fortress)
    • Visit Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Tosh Hovli Palace
    • Visit Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrasah
    • Visit Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ata Darvaza
    Madrasah Allakuli Khan
    Madrasah Muhammad Amin Khan
    Kalta Minar
    Kunya Ark
    Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
    Juma Mosque
    Tosh Hovli Palace
    Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrasah
    Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
  3. Day 3

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Fly from Khiva to Bukhara (alternative to road journey)
    Landmarks
    Kyzylkum Desert
  4. Day 4

    Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Labi Hauz complex
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrasah at Labi Hauz
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Magoki Attori Mosque
    • Explore Trade Domes
    • Visit Bozori Kord Khammam
    • Visit Abdullakhan Tim
    • Visit Ulugbeg Madrasah
    • Visit Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
    • Visit Poi Kalyan complex
    • Visit Kalyan Minaret
    • Visit Kalyan Mosque
    • Visit Miri Arab Madrasah
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Bolo Hauz Mosque
    • Visit Chashmai Ayub
    • Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    • Visit Chor Minor
    • Herbal tea tasting at Retro Saloon Timur
    • Plov cooking class and preparation
    Landmarks
    Labi Hauz
    Kukeldash Madrasah
    Jewish Synagogue
    Magoki Attori Mosque
    Trade Domes
    Bozori Kord Khammam
    Abdullakhan Tim
    Ulugbeg Madrasah
    Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
    Poi Kalyan
    Kalyan Minaret
    Kalyan Mosque
    Miri Arab Madrasah
    Ark Fortress
    Bolo Hauz Mosque
    Chashmai Ayub
    Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    Chor Minor
  5. Day 5

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vabkent Minaret
    • Visit Ulugbeg Madrasah in Gijduvan
    • Visit Abd-al-Khalyk Gijduvani Mazar
    • Learn about Gijduvan ceramics and embroidery
    • Visit ceramic workshop in Gijduvan
    • Visit Museum of Ceramics
    • Visit Rabat Malika Caravan Saray
    Landmarks
    Vabkent Minaret
    Ulugbeg Madrasah
    Abd-al-Khalyk Gijduvani Mazar
    Rabat Malika Caravan Saray
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  6. Day 6

    Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan
    • Visit Sherdor Madrassah with mini-concert and lecture on traditional musical instruments
    • Visit Gur Emir
    • Visit Shakhi Zinda necropolis
    • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    • Visit Koni Ghil Village handicraft centre
    • Learn ancient techniques of paper production, pottery, carpentry and oil making
    • Visit Afrosiyob Museum
    • Visit Ulugbek Observatory
    Landmarks
    Registan
    Sherdor Madrassah
    Gur Emir
    Shakhi Zinda
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Afrosiyob Museum
    Ulugbek Observatory
  7. Day 7

    Samarkand to Tashkent to Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Akbar Rahimov's ceramic workshop with tea break and traditional oriental sweets
    Landmarks
    Akbar Rahimov's Workshop
  8. Day 8

    Bishkek to Kemin Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Bishkek
    • Visit Osh Bazaar
    • Visit Burana Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to panorama point in Kemin Valley (approximately 2 hours one-way, moderate difficulty)
    • Horse riding
    Landmarks
    Osh Bazaar
    Burana Tower
  9. Day 9

    Kemin Valley to Tepke

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum of Nomadic Civilisations
    • Visit Petroglyph Museum near Cholpon-Ata
    • Visit working horse-breeding farm in Tepke

    Optional Activities

    • One-hour boat excursion on Issyk-Kul Lake
    Landmarks
    Museum of Nomadic Civilisations
    Petroglyph Museum
    Issyk-Kul Lake
  10. Day 10

    Tepke to Karakol

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Dungan breakfast of ash-lyanfu), Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner hosted by local family)

    Included Activities

    • Visit animal market in Karakol
    • Traditional Dungan breakfast of ash-lyanfu
    • Visit Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
    • Visit Dungan Mosque
    • Visit Przhevalsky Museum
    • Dinner at local family's home
    Landmarks
    Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
    Dungan Mosque
    Przhevalsky Museum
  11. Day 11

    Karakol to Jety-Oguz to Svetlaya Polyana to Tamga

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at top of small pass), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Moderate-level hike from Jety-Oguz to Svetlaya Polyana Gorge (approximately 3-4 hours with packed lunch)
    Landmarks
    Jety-Oguz Gorge
    Svetlaya Polyana Gorge
  12. Day 12

    Tamga to Kochkor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kyzyl-Tuu village to observe traditional yurt production
    • Eagle hunting demonstration
    • Explore Fairy Tale Canyon
    • Visit Altyn Kol felt workshop
    Landmarks
    Fairy Tale Canyon
  13. Day 13

    Kochkor to Son-Kul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Soft trek from Kilemche to Son-Kul Lake (approximately 4-5 hours across undulating pastures)
    • Vehicle transfer to Son-Kul Lake with afternoon walking and light hiking around the lake
    Landmarks
    Son-Kul Lake
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  14. Day 14

    Son-Kul to Bishkek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Kochkor), Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)

    Optional Activities

    • Kyrgyz folklore program during farewell dinner
  15. Day 15

    Bishkek Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Dr.
    April 13th, 2024
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  • tsippora
    October 24th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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  • Currencies
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    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Uzbekistan
    Type I
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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