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Central Asia Explorer

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From Bishkek to Tashkent
4.1 (12 reviews)
  • Stunning lake with mountain backdrop and wildflowers in the foreground.
  • Market stall with colorful spices displayed in sacks.
  • Traditional yurts set against a mountainous landscape.
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  • The nature in Kyrgyzstan combined with the culture and history of Silk Road in Uzbekistan is a great combo.

    Rita•traveled in September4.0
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  • Person drawing a design on a white ceramic plate.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bishkek

    Bishkek

    Optional Activities

    • Visit State Museum of Fine Arts
    • Search for samsa (pastry pockets filled with meat and vegetables)
  2. Day 2

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walking tour of Bishkek
    • Visit Ala-Too Square
    • Explore Dubovy Park and Freedom Avenue

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osh Market and explore stalls
    Landmarks
    Ala-Too Square
    Dubovy Park
    Osh Market
  3. Day 3

    Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake

    Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local Kyrgyz family at Don Aryk)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Burana Tower
    • Kyrgyz family visit and home-cooked lunch at Don Aryk
    Landmarks
    Burana Tower
    Issyk-Kul Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Issyk-Kul Lake

    Issyk-Kul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kyzyl Tuu yurt workshop and learn traditional yurt making

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at yurt camp
    • Swim in Issyk-Kul Lake
    • Go on a short hike
    Landmarks
    Kyzyl Tuu
  5. Day 5

    Issyk-Kul Lake to Song-Kul Lake

    Issyk-Kul Lake to Song-Kul Lake

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kochkor Market
    • Visit Kochkor Women's Felt Co-op

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Song-Kul Lake surroundings at own pace
    Landmarks
    Song-Kul Lake
    Kochkor
  6. Day 6

    Song-Kul Lake to Kyzyl-Oi

    Song-Kul Lake to Kyzyl-Oi
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch on the banks of Kokomeren River)

    Included Activities

    • Boorsok cooking demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kyzyl-Oi village at own pace
    Landmarks
    Kyzyl-Oi
  7. Day 7

    Kyzyl-Oi to Toktogul

    Kyzyl-Oi to Toktogul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop and explore Chychkan River area
    Landmarks
    Suusamyr Valley
    Chychkan River
    Toktogul
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Toktogul to Osh

    Toktogul to Osh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Uzgen Minaret & Complex

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Osh at own pace
    Landmarks
    Uzgen
    Osh
  9. Day 9

    Osh

    Osh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
    • Visit National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jayma Bazaar
    • Self-guided walking tour of Osh's Soviet-era sites and Lenin statue
    Landmarks
    Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
    Jayma Bazaar
  10. Day 10

    Osh to Margilan to Kokand

    Osh to Margilan to Kokand
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at potter's home in Rishton)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Margilan ikat silk workshop
    • Visit Rishton ceramics workshop
    • Lunch at potter's home in Rishton

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kokand at own pace
    Landmarks
    Margilan
    Rishton
    Kokand
  11. Day 11

    Kokand

    Kokand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khudayar Khan Palace Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Friday Mosque
    • Explore bazaars
    • Visit Royal Cemetery
    • Group dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Khudayar Khan Palace Museum
    Friday Mosque
  12. Day 12

    Kokand to Khujand

    Kokand to Khujand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jami Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Explore evening bazaar and barter for fruits and local produce
    • Visit History Museum
    • Visit Khujand Fortification
    Landmarks
    Jami Mosque
    Khujand
  13. Day 13

    Khujand to Panjakent

    Khujand to Panjakent
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with local Tajik family in village at Marquzor Lakes)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marquzor Lakes
    • Tajik family visit with lunch at local village
    • Explore Panjakent ancient city walls and ruins
    • Visit Panjakent museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Panjakent at own pace
    Landmarks
    Marquzor Lakes
    Panjakent
  14. Day 14

    Panjakent to Samarkand

    Panjakent to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led city orientation walk of Samarkand

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner with recommendations from local leader
    Landmarks
    Samarkand
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  15. Day 15

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Plov cooking demonstration and dinner with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan Square
    • Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    • Visit Shakh-I-Zinda necropolis
    • Plov cooking demonstration and family visit
    Landmarks
    Registan Square
    Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Shakh-I-Zinda
  16. Day 16

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    Samarkand to Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
    • Wander through Art Gallery of Uzbekistan
    • Optional farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
    Art Gallery of Uzbekistan
    Tashkent
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  17. Day 17

    Tashkent

    Tashkent

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4.1
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    3.5
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    3.5
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
    3.5
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  • sheyling3.0•October 2019
    It’s a mix review because we had two operators on this trip; one in Kyrgyzstan and one in Uzbekistan. Everything as...
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    Traveled in September 2019
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    Rita4.0•September 2019
    Great experience in two very different countries. The nature in Kyrgyzstan combined with the culture and history of...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • Barbara5.0•September 2019
    Well organised and knowledgeable guides
    Traveled in June 2019
  • Lesley3.8•September 2019
    The trip was in two halves. One excellent and the other not so.
    Traveled in June 2019
  • Angela4.3•September 2019
    A good variety of activitties. Activities as described by the trip notes, veery good tour guides (see below to...
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    Traveled in June 2019
  • Craig3.5•September 2019
    Very disappointed with our guide [Marat] being drunk on the 2nd & 3rd day of the kyrgyzstan leg. He was replaced by...
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    Traveled in June 2019
  • Robyn4.0•September 2019
    The beauty or Kyrgyzstan & the interesting & varied aspects of Uzbekistan made both countries special.
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Greg4.0•September 2019
    This was a largely good trip, my only complaint is lack of internet access, especially at some hotels -...
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    Traveled in May 2019
  • Wendy4.5•September 2019
    Our first leader Nastia was very knowledgeable & would find out the answers to any questions if she couldn't answer...
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    Traveled in May 2019
  • John4.8•September 2019
    The beautiful countryside of Kyrgyzstan
    Traveled in May 2019

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  • 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.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.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.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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