Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan 2025

Description

Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Ayaz Kala - Khiva - Osh - Arslanbob - Sary Chelek - Bokonbaevo - Chychkan - Bishkek - Karakol

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent 

Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imom visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Chor-Su Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour. Overnight at the hotel.

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Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand 

At 07:00 transfer from your hotel to railway station. Fast-speed train “Afrosiyob” departs Tashkent at 08:00 and arrives in Samarkand at 10:10 (300 km). Your guide and driver will meet you at train station to begin the city tour in Samarkand. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

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Day 3: Samarkand 

Continue sightseeing: visit Afrosiyob Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Koni Ghil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry.

Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

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Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara 

In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara (280 km, 4 h.*). On the way stop at Rabati-Malik Caravanserai. Continue driving. Arrive in Bukhara, check in to the hotel.

Spend your afternoon in fascinating Old Bukhara which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Chor-Minor Madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.

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Day 5: Bukhara 

Start the second day in Bukhara discovering Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Samani dynasty and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Then visit Sitorai-Mokhikhosa – summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to Mausoleum of Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours

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Day 6: Bukhara – Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp  

In the morning depart from Bukhara and drive to Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp (480 km, 7-8 h.*). The contemporary highway goes through the Kyzylkum Desert duplicating the historical Great Silk Road **. On the way, you will stop to enjoy views of the desert and Amudarya River. Arrival and accommodation in a yurt. After, dinner and rest time. Overnight in the yurt.

*It is advised to take lunch-boxes for this trip.

**some parts of the road are presently being renovated.

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Day 7: Ayaz Kala Yurt Camp – Ancient Fortress Ayaz Kala – Khiva 

You will start with Ayaz-Kala, one of the largest fortresses of Ancient Khorezm that reached us from the 2nd century AD when Kushan Empire prospered. Ayaz-Kala was neither a city nor a settlement; it was a fortress complex where nearly 19 centuries ago border protecting groups of Kushan dynasty settled down. After you will be transferred to the Kyzylkum Desert (150 km 1,5-2 hours) to continue visiting the archaeological monuments of Ancient Khorezm: you will visit Kyzyl-Kala – a unique monument of Ancient Khorezm architecture relevant to Kushan-Afrigid period of antique history, Toprak-Kala – ancient settlement which was the capital of Khorezm in the 3rd century AD. Toprak-Kala is called “the museum of fine arts of Ancient Khorezm”. It is the only completely dug out monument of architecture of Khorezm. Its sizes and genius architectural design wonder not only tourists, but archeologists also. There is a legend that there was a tunnel connecting Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala. Kyzyl-Kala was a means of protection. After, transfer to Khiva (150 km, 1,5-2 h). Check in to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 8: Khiva – Urgench – Tashkent  

Check-out from hotel till noon. Today you will visit Ichan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour features visits to Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Toshkhovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum and Islom Khodja Minaret, the highest minaret in Uzbekistan.

Free time in the afternoon. In the evening you will be transferred to Urgench airport (30 km, 35 min.) for flight to Tashkent (1093 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 9: Tashkent – Andizhan – Osh 

At 07:00 transfer to the train station. Take train №60 departing to Andizha at 08:05. Arrive in Andizhan afternoon. Meet the driver and transfer to Uzbek-Kyrgyz border “Dostuk”. After border formalities meeting with Kyrgyz guide and driver. Transfer to hotel. Rest and overnight.

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Day 10: Osh – Arslanbob (190 km) 

After breakfast, first will be city tour in Osh city. Visit of Sulaiman Too with Historical cave Museum and local market.

After excursions drive to Arslanbob village. On the way excursion to Uzgen Town.

Upon arrival dinner and overnight at homestay.

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Day 11: Full day in Arslanbob 

Full day you will explore the biggest in the world walnut forest and local small, but extremely beautiful waterfall. Light walk or horse ride to around the area, enjoying the nature, incredible views, meeting people from local Uzbek communities. Meals nd overnight at homestay.

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Day 12: Arslanbob – Sary Chelek (230 km)

Full day driving to Sary Chelek Nature Reserve via beautiful mountain passes and close to the biggest river in the country – Naryn river.

Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner and overnight.

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Day 13: Full day in Sary Chelek 

Spend the full day at the Sary Chelek Natural Reserve. Walk around and see local famous 6 lakes.

Full meal board.

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Day 14: Sary Chelek – Chychkan gorge (270 km) 

After breakfast we start way to Chychkan gorge. Way will go through the biggest reservoir near Toktogul town. Upon arrival accommodation in a small motel. Free time.

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Day 15 Chychkan gorge – Bishkek (250 km) 

After breakfast we start way to the capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek city via Suusamyr valley.

Afternoon city tour in Bishkek. Visit Ala Too Square, Manas Monument, Kurmanzhan Datka Monument, main governmental buildings, Old Square with Parliament House and Lenin’s Monument, Frunze museum (closed on Monday).

Transfer to the Victory Square to finish the city tour by short excursion there.

Overnight in the hotel.

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Day 16: Bishkek – Bokonbaevo (280 km) 

After breakfast we start way to South shore of Issyk Kul lake – Bokonbaevo village.

First of all one hour drive to Tokmok town to visit Burana Tower historical complex for excursion, that also lasts 1 hour.

That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town; one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 12 centuries AD. Also watch a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs.

Upon arrival free time to explore the village.

Dinner and overnight in local family.

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Day 17: Bokonbaevo – Karakol town (200 km) 

After breakfast fist will be eagle hunting demonstration. After show we drive to Karakol town.

Excursion to Skazka gorge and Djety Oguz gorges.

Upon arrival to Karakol will be short city tour – Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Church, Victory Park.

Overnight in a hotel.

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Day 18: Altyn Arashan BL

In the morning we change our vehicle to the big Russian military car (not a tank ) and drive to Altyn Arashan canyon.

Road condition pretty bad, so we spend 2 hours driving 20 km.

Incredibly beautiful canyon opens to everyone its colors and hypnotizing to stay here forever.

Optionally: take hot springs bath.

Late afternoon transfer back to Karakol town. Overnight in a hotel.

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Day 19: Karakol – Bishkek (400 km) 

After breakfast we start way back to Bishkek city. Road will go via North shore of Issyk kul lake.

Visit of Cholopon Ata Ethnographical Museum and Petroglyphs Open air Museum.

Evening arrival to Bishkek to your hotel.

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Day 20: Departure 

Transfer to airport Manas for flight back home.

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Prices

Price 2025 p/pax in US$:

Price from 3400 USD p/p in a twin room (for a group of 3 people).
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