Travel adventure from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan

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Tour description

Explore countless Silk Road cities and sites on this 18-day tour that will lead you through 3 Silk Road countries: Kyrgyzstan, China, and Uzbekistan. Start off in the remote country of Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian treasure rarely visited by international travelers simply due to the fact that it is so rugged and remote. Here you will witness pristine mountain landscapes inhabited by peaceful nomads. Visit an ancient Silk Road minaret, a large petroglyph site, a Dungan mosque, a breathtaking gorge with unique rock formations, a Silk Road caravanserai, and a traditional Kyrgyz falconer to name a few. The tour continues on to China where you will see the country’s largest mosque and the bustling bazaar once described by Marco Polo in his writings. Next comes Uzbekistan with countless architectural wonders. Here you will visit cities of Uzbekistan, palaces, mosques, mausoleums, bazaars, an observatory, and much more. Uzbekistan is a gold mine for travelers that want to see cities that once buzzed with life during the heyday of the Silk Road and after your tour you will know a lot of interesting facts about Uzbekistan. Between these 3 countries, you will get the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery, interact with remote cultures, and visit exotic Silk Road sites that will make this period in history come alive to you!

Tour Program

Day

Airport - Bishkek

Itinerary

Arrival to Bishkek, transfer to the hotel. After some rest Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala -Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square and Oriental market – Osh bazaar. After lunch transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. Hiking in the gorge. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight in the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Bishkek - Cholpon-Ata

Itinerary

Transfer from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Next stop is an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata. There will be an excursion in open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Overnight in the hotel.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Issyk Kul - Karakol

Itinerary

Drive to Karakol. On arrival sightseeing tour: visit the wooden Russian-orthodox church, Dungan Mosque and Prezhevalsky-Museum. Experience folk music during the dinner. Overnight in Karakol.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Hotel/Home stay (B&B)

Day

Karakol - Jety Oguz - Tamga

Itinerary

In the morning drive to Jety-Oguz gorge, which is a lush valley with some striking red sandstone rock formations (the “seven Bulls” from which the valley takes its name). Picnic. transfer to Tamga. Overnight in Tamga guesthouse.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Guest house

Day

Tamga - Bokonbaevo - Kochkor

Itinerary

Start driving to Bokonbaevo village where you can watch one of the ancient tradition of Kyrgyz people – Ealge or Falcon hunting show. Transfer to Kochkor where you can see a process of making Kyrgyz national felt carpets. Dinner and overnight in a home stay.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Home stay (B&B)

Day

Kochkor - Naryn

Itinerary

In the morning transfer to Naryn. Free time for rest. Overnight in a guest house or home stay.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Guest house/Home stay (B&B)

Day

Naryn - Tash Rabat - Torugart

Itinerary

Transfer to Tash-Rabat (115 km) towards the Chinese border. Tash Rabat, Caravan Saray 11th century, served as a fortress for travelers along the Great Silk Road. This is a carefully restored stone building. After excursion transfer to Torugart Pass. Meeting with the Chinese travel company at Kyrgyz-Chinese border. Drive to Kashgar. Overnight at a hotel.

Meals

B _ D

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Kashgar

Itinerary

City tour around Kashgar: visit Id Kah Mosque (the largest Mosque in China) and the Tomb of Yusup Hazi Hajup. Overnight at a hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Kashgar

Itinerary

Full day visiting Sunday market. As traveler Marco Polo wrote about Kashgar “It is an eastern Cairo, where there are mountains of goods, and people swarm like bees”. The Sunday Bazaar is believed to be the largest outdoor market in the world.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Kashgar - Irkyshtam - Sary Tash

Itinerary

Early in the morning transfer to Irkeshtam border. The view is spectacularly amazing, with the Pamir mountain range covered with permanent snow and glaciers on the right-hand side and small hills on the left with summer pastures. Arriving to the border. Transfer to Sary Tash village. Overnight in a home stay.

Meals

B L D

Accomodation

Home stay (B&B)

Day

Sary Tash - Osh

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to Osh ( 220 km). Right after we leave the village we will drive up the Taldyk pass (3615 m). The scenery along this day of the trip is changeable with tree lined mountain slopes, small rivers and gorgeous panoramas. Dinner and overnight in a guest house.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Guest house

Day

Osh

Itinerary

After breakfast there will be city tour in Osh. As legends say Osh was founded by King Solomon ages ago and had an important position on trading routes of the Great Silk Road. Today you will visit Suleiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), museum, Osh bazaar – this market locates at the same place as in the times of Great Silk Road. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel/Guest house

Day

Osh - Dostuk - Tashkent

Itinerary

In the morning transfer Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan border point Dostuk. Border formalities. On the way to Fergana sightseeing Andijan and Quva. Drive to Kokand, visit Khudoyar-khan Palace, Djami Mosque, Kamol-Kazy Madrasa, Dahman-Shakhon and Madirakhan Necropolis. Visit Rishtan and silk making factory in Margilan. Depart Fergana valley and drive to Tashkent. Arrive to Tashkent late in the evening. Check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Tashkent - Samarkand

Itinerary

In the first half of the day depart Tashkent and drive to Samarkand. Arrival to Samarkand, check in to the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour in Samarkand, sightseeing tour will include visit to the famous Registan Square, Shakhi-Zinda Complex, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis and Gur-Emir mausoleum. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Samarkand

Itinerary

Continue sightseeing Samarkand. Visit to Ulugbek observatory, Afrosiyob Museum, central bazaar in Samarkand. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Samarkand - Bukhara

Itinerary

In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing Bukhara. Visit Kalon ensemble, medrese Miri-Arab, Magoki-Attori mosque, medrese Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz complex, medrese Chor-Minor. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Bukhara - Tashkent

Itinerary

Continue sightseeing Bukhara. Visit Samani dynasty mausoleum, Arc Fortress, Chashma-Ayub. Day trip to summer palace of Bukhara Emirs Sitorai-Mokhikhosa. Evening flight to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

Hotel

Day

Tashkent - Airport

Itinerary

Transfer to the airport. Departure. End of the tour.

Meals

B _ _

Accomodation

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Tour package

Included

Kyrgyzstan part

All transfers
Twin room accommodation, including early check in on Day 1
Entrance tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums. Camera and photo fees are not included and should be paid separately
Meals – groups 1-4 people – as stated as program; groups 5-10 people – full board
English speaking guide to accompany the group
Mineral water
Eagle hunting in Bokonbaevo
Felt carpet workshop in Kochkor
Folk music in Karakol

Chinese part

All transfers
Twin room accommodation
Sightseeing tour programs in each city
Entrance tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums. Camera and photo fees are not included and should be paid separately
Meals – Full board
Local English speaking guides in Kashgar
Permits to cross Torugart
Mineral water
Visa support for Chinese visa

Uzbekistan part

All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car ; 8-10 pax by 20 seat bus
Accommodation based on double room sharing, breakfasts included
Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides
Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary
Economy class ticket for flight Tashkent-Bukhara
Economy class ticket for train Samarkand-Tashkent
Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa
Starting 8 persons English speaking tour leader
Starting 10 persons +1 person travels free of charge accommodated in single room.

Does Not Include

Kyrgyzstan part

Charges in hotels for additional services
Single supplement
Consular fees for Kyrgyzstan visa
Visa support for Kyrgyzstan visa
Photography and video making fees
Registration in Kyrgyzstan (if required)
Personal insurance
Payment for early check in (except for Day 1) and late check out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00)
Alcohol drinks
Full board for a group of 1-4 pax
International airfares and items that are not mentioned above

Chinese part

Charges in hotels for additional services
Single supplement
Consular fees for Chinese visa
Photography and video making fees
Personal insurance
Payment for early check in and late check out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00)
Alcohol drinks
International airfares and items that are not mentioned above

Uzbekistan part