Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bishkek
Bishkek- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Freedom Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Bishkek by bus and on foot
- Visit to Oak Park
- Visit to Manas Sculpture
- Walk along Alley of the Youth
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Manas International Airport (BSZ)
- Early check-in accommodation (available for a fee matching full night rate)
Landmarks Oak Park Manas Sculpture Alley of the Youth Philharmonic Hall - Day 2
Bishkek to Kochkor
Bishkek to Kochkor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (D&D Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Burana Tower and museum
- Felt-making masterclass at Altyn Kol cooperative
- Dinner at local Kyrgyz family-run restaurant
Landmarks Burana Tower Tokmok Balasagun - Day 3
Kochkor to Lake Issyk Kul
Kochkor to Lake Issyk Kul- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Yurt (Sonun Yurt Camp)
Included Activities
- Drive to Lake Issyk Kul
- Learn about yurt production in Kyzyl Tuu
- Meet eagle hunter in Bokonbayevo
- Breadmaking session (Boorsok preparation)
- Swimming in Lake Issyk Kul
Landmarks Lake Issyk Kul Kyzyl Tuu Bokonbayevo - Day 4
Lake Issyk Kul to Karakol
Lake Issyk Kul to Karakol- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dishes with local Uyghur family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel 78)
Included Activities
- Visit family of Kyrgyz musical instrument producers
- Stop at Jety-Oguz Gorge for views and walk
- Karakol city tour
- Visit Dungan Mosque
- Visit Russian Orthodox Church
- Visit Museum of Przkevalski
- Dinner with local Uyghur family
Landmarks Jety-Oguz Gorge Dungan Mosque Russian Orthodox Church Museum of Przkevalski - Day 5
Karakol to Kolsai Lakes National Park, Kazakhstan
Karakol to Kolsai Lakes National Park, Kazakhstan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hotel Kolsay Eki Agayindy)
Included Activities
- Border crossing at Kegen
- Orientation and visit to Kolsai Lakes National Park
Landmarks Kolsai Lakes National Park Tien Shan - Day 6
Kolsai Lakes to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kolsai Lakes to Almaty, Kazakhstan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kazzhol Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Charyn Canyon
- Walk through Valley of Castles
- River wading in Charyn Canyon
Optional Activities
- Kaindy Lake visit (45-minute UAZ drive over bumpy terrain, view sunken forest, approximately one hour at lake, breakfast box included)
Landmarks Charyn Canyon Valley of Castles Kaindy Lake - Day 7
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Kazakh café)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Almaty to Turkestan)
Included Activities
- Visit Park of 28 Guards
- Visit Ascension Cathedral
- Visit Green Market
- Dinner at traditional Kazakh café
Optional Activities
- Visit Tashkent Metro (ornately decorated stations)
- Visit Centre of Islamic Civilisation
- Visit Amir Timur Square
- Stroll on broadway pedestrian alley
Landmarks Park of 28 Guards Ascension Cathedral Green Market Tashkent Metro Centre of Islamic Civilisation Amir Timur Square - Day 8
Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Turkestan, Kazakhstan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Khanaka)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided city tour with local guide
- Visit Azret Sultan historical-architectural complex
- Visit Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Visit underground Mosque Khilvet
- Visit bathhouse from 16th century
Optional Activities
- Visit modern Karavan Saray complex
- Watch boat parade and theatrical floating performance (weather permitting, nightly)
Landmarks Azret Sultan historical-architectural complex Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mosque Khilvet Karavan Saray - Day 9
Turkestan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Turkestan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Inspira-S)
Included Activities
- Visit monument of Baidibek Bey in Shymkent
- Stroll through Shymkent pedestrian area
- Border crossing into Uzbekistan
Landmarks Monument of Baidibek Bey Shymkent - Day 10
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Inspira-S)
Included Activities
- Visit Khast Imom Complex
- Visit Chorsu Bazaar
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Museum of Applied Arts
Optional Activities
- Ride Tashkent Metro (ornately decorated stations)
- Visit Centre of Islamic Civilisation
- Explore Amir Timur Square
- Stroll broadway pedestrian alley
Landmarks Khast Imom Complex Chorsu Bazaar Independence Square Museum of Applied Arts Tashkent Metro Centre of Islamic Civilisation Amir Timur Square - Day 11
Tashkent to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Tashkent to Bukhara, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Sasha & Son)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey Tashkent to Bukhara
- Walking tour of Bukhara old city
- Visit Lyab-i Hauz
- Visit Abdul Khan Madrasah
- Visit Mghoki Arrar Mosque
- Visit Poi Kalon complex
- Visit Kalyan Mosque
Landmarks Lyab-i Hauz Abdul Khan Madrasah Mghoki Arrar Mosque Poi Kalon Kalyan Mosque - Day 12
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bukhara, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Sasha & Son)
Included Activities
- Visit Ark citadel and museums
- Visit Bolo Khauz Mosque
- Visit Samanid Mausoleum
- Visit Mausoleum of Naqshbandi
- Visit summer residence of last Emir (Sitorai Mokhi Hossa)
Landmarks Ark Bolo Khauz Mosque Samanid Mausoleum Mausoleum of Naqshbandi Sitorai Mokhi Hossa - Day 13
Bukhara to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Bukhara to Samarkand, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared and shared with local community in Vobkent village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Asia Samarkand)
Included Activities
- Visit pottery workshop in Gijduvan
- Visit Vobkent village
- Meet local family in Vobkent
- Walk through Vobkent village and cotton fields
- Prepare and enjoy lunch with local community
- High-speed train Afrosiob journey Bukhara to Samarkand
Landmarks Gijduvan Vobkent - Day 14
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, Uzbekistan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Asia Samarkand)
Included Activities
- Visit Registan Square
- Visit Gur Emir mausoleum
- Guided tour Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
- Visit Ulug-Beg Observatory
- Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Handmade souvenir shopping
Landmarks Registan Square Gur Emir Shah-i-Zinda Ulug-Beg Observatory Bibi-Khanym Mosque - Day 15
Samarkand
Samarkand- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Samarkand International Airport (SKD)
- Overnight train to Khiva (subject to Uzbek railway schedule availability)
