Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ashgabat
Ashgabat - Day 2
Ashgabat
AshgabatIncluded Activities
- City tour of Ashgabat
- Visit Independence Park
- Visit Ertogrul Gazi Mosque
- Visit Arch of Neutrality
- Visit Turkmenbashi Mosque Mausoleum
- Explore markets
Landmarks Independence Park Ertogrul Gazi Mosque Arch of Neutrality Turkmenbashi Mosque Mausoleum - Days 3 - 4
Ashgabat - Darwaza - Kunye Urgench
Ashgabat - Darwaza - Kunye UrgenchIncluded Activities
- Drive through Kara-Kum Desert
- Visit Darwaza Gas Crater
- Bush camp in remote desert
Landmarks Darwaza Gas Crater Kunye Urgench Kunye Urgench Minaret - Days 5 - 9
Kunye Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara
Kunye Urgench - Khiva - BukharaIncluded Activities
- Visit edge of former Aral Sea
- Explore Khiva
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Explore madrassas, medinas, mausoleums and museums in Khiva
Landmarks Aral Sea Khiva Juma Mosque - Days 10 - 13
Bukhara - Samarkand
Bukhara - SamarkandIncluded Activities
- Explore Bukhara
- Visit bazaar in Bukhara
- Cross Kyzylkum Desert
- Explore Samarkand
- Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Visit the Registan
Optional Activities
- Ride Uzbekistan's famous bullet train from Bukhara to Samarkand
Landmarks Bukhara Bazaar Kyzylkum Desert Bibi-Khanum Mosque Registan - Days 14 - 18
Samarkand - Fann Mountains - Dushanbe
Samarkand - Fann Mountains - DushanbeIncluded Activities
- Climb into Fann Mountains
- Visit Iskanderkul Lake
- Hike to Tajikistan's highest waterfall
- Explore Fann Mountains
- Explore Dushanbe
Optional Activities
- Visit Flag Pole Park
- Visit bazaar in Dushanbe
- Dine at restaurants in Dushanbe
Landmarks Fann Mountains Iskanderkul Lake Tajikistan's Highest Waterfall Flag Pole Park - Days 19 - 26
Dushanbe - Pamir Highway - Osh
Dushanbe - Pamir Highway - OshIncluded Activities
- Drive Pamir Highway
- Visit Khorog bazaar
- Visit Khorog botanical gardens
- Visit Karon archaeological site
- Cross Akbaital Pass
- Visit Karakul Lake
- Hike near Sary Moghul
Landmarks Nurek Dam Shurobod Pass Kalai Khumb Panj River Khorog Karon Archaeological Site Murghab Akbaital Pass Karakul Lake Sary Moghul - Days 27 - 29
Osh - Bishkek
Osh - BishkekIncluded Activities
- Visit Osh bazaar
- Drive through mountain scenery
- View Toktogul Reservoir
Landmarks Osh Bazaar Toktogul Reservoir - Days 30 - 31
Bishkek
BishkekIncluded Activities
- Explore Bishkek
Optional Activities
- Visit Kyrgyz State Historical Museum
- Visit Zoological Museum
- Visit cinemas
- Explore shopping districts
- Visit Ala-Too Square
- Dine at cafés and restaurants
Landmarks Kyrgyz State Historical Museum Zoological Museum Ala-Too Square - Days 32 - 35
Bishkek - Almaty - Charyn Canyon
Bishkek - Almaty - Charyn CanyonIncluded Activities
- Explore Almaty
- Drive through camping areas
- Visit Kolsai Lake
- Hike to Lake Kaindy
- Visit Charyn Canyon
Optional Activities
- Visit Ascension Cathedral in Panfilov Park
- Visit Abay Opera House
- View Golden Warrior Monument in Republic Square
- Ride the Fast Coaster roller coaster
- Visit Singing Dunes
Landmarks Ascension Cathedral Panfilov Park Abay Opera House Golden Warrior Monument Almaty Tower Shymbulak Ski Resort Singing Dunes Kolsai Lake Lake Kaindy Charyn Canyon - Days 36 - 41
Charyn Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul - Kochkor
Charyn Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul - KochkorIncluded Activities
- Visit Lake Issyk-Kul
- Stay in traditional yurts at Altyn Arashan
- Hike at Altyn Arashan
- Horse riding at Altyn Arashan
- Visit Jeti-Oguz red stone cliffs
- Explore Karakol
- Visit Fairy Canyon
- Reach Kochkor
Optional Activities
- Stay in family homestays
- Additional hikes around Lake Issyk-Kul
Landmarks Lake Issyk-Kul Altyn Arashan Jeti-Oguz Karakol Terskay Ala-Too Mountains Fairy Canyon Kochkor - Days 42 - 45
Lake Song Kul - Burana Tower - Bishkek
Lake Song Kul - Burana Tower - BishkekIncluded Activities
- Stay in traditional felt yurts at Lake Song Kul
- Hike around Lake Song Kul
- Horse ride around Lake Song Kul
- Visit Burana Tower
Optional Activities
- Watch Ulak Tartysh (Kyrgyz polo)
- Watch traditional eagle hunting display
Landmarks Lake Song Kul Burana Tower - Day 46
Bishkek
Bishkek- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Bishkek
- Visit bars and restaurants
- Visit museums and parks
Landmarks Ala-Too Square









