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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 17 days and 16 nights | Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Urgench) Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek, Issyk Kul Lake, Karakol, Song Kul Lake, Kazarman, Osh) Tajikistan (Lenin Peak) | Uzbekistan (Tashkent) |
Country: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Duration of the tour: 17 days / 16 nights
Itinerary: Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent - Bishkek - Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol - Lake Son-Kul - Kazarman - Uzgen - Osh - Base Camp of Lenin Peak - Osh
The route of this group tour unites two neighbouring Central Asian republics - Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. A large section of one of the main branches of the Great Silk Road used to pass through the territory of these countries - from China and India through the cities of the fertile Ferghana Valley, and then through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva to Europe and the Arab countries. Samarkand is still called the "heart" of this trans-Eurasian system of caravan routes, along which knowledge, culinary recipes, religions, ideas and innovations circulated between East and West.
During a tour across Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, you will visit many ancient cities with their grandiose preserved architecture, picturesque valleys and highlands of the Pamirs, the hot desert of Kyzylkum and the beautiful Lake Issyk-Kul, surrounded by the peaks of the Tien Shan, "southern capital" of Kyrgyzstan - Osh and the Base Camp (3600 m) under Lenin Peak (7134 m) in the Pamir Mountains. Such surprising contrasts are quite common on this diverse land.
Guaranteed dates of the group tour in 2021:
Group №01: 26.06.2021 - 12.07.2021
Group №02: 08.08.2021 - 24.08.2021
ACCOMMODATION:
Hotels.
The cost of the program includes accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. We recommend this special type of accommodation because it is unique in Central Asia: it combines modern comfort in every detail and a unique culture of hospitality in a chamber atmosphere with almost home cosines. Hotels of this level characterizing by a warm welcome, empathetic and friendly attitude by the staff and enable you to familiarize yourself with the national culture.
Yurt Camp.
Accommodation in yurts for 3-4 members. Living in a real Yurt far from civilization - is an extremely unusual and memorable experience for a city dweller. Yurt is a traditional dwelling of nomads in Central Asia. The Yurt is cool in summer and warm in winter. The Yurt is ecological, as it is made from simple natural materials: wooden poles and felt rolled from sheep wool. The Yurt Camp is equipped with electricity, hot and cold water. There is a dining area, shower and toilets on the territory.
Guesthouses.
Accommodation in guesthouses (3-4 persons in a room) will allow you to take a dip into traditions and habits of local people, while maintaining the proper level of comfort. These are traditional houses located in remote mountain villages equipped with all necessary amenities for comfortable stay.
Lenin Peak Base camp.
Accommodation in the tents 1-2 persons per tent. Tent facilities: campgrounds are equipped with electricity, wooden flooring, mattresses, blankets, pillows and bed linen - duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets.
The tour comes with the following accommodation:
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Location |
Accommodation |
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Tashkent |
Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
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Samarkand |
Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3 or similar |
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Bukhara |
Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
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Khiva |
Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |
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Bishkek |
Shakh Palace Hotel 3* / Garden Hotel 3* or similar |
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Issyk-Kul Lake |
Kapriz Hotel 3* / Try Korony Hotel 3* or similar |
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Karakol |
Green Yard 3* or similar |
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Son-Kul Lake |
Yurts |
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Kazarman village |
Guesthouse |
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Osh |
Sunrise Hotel 3* or similar |
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Lenin Peak area |
Tents or Yurts |
TRANSPORTATION:
On this route will be used the following type of transport (depending on the number of people in a group):
► Uzbekistan:
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Group |
Type of transport |
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Group 1-2 pax |
"Daewoo Lacetti" |
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Group 3-5 pax |
"Hyundai Grand Starex" |
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Group 6-9 pax |
"Toyota Hiace" / "King Long" |
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Group 10-12 pax |
"Mitsubishi Rosa" / "Eurise" |
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Group 13-15 pax |
"Mitsubishi Rosa" / "Eurise" |
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Group 16-25 pax |
"Golden Dragon" |
► Kyrgyzstan:
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Group |
Type of transport |
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Group 1-2 pax |
“Toyota Sequoia” |
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Group 3-5 pax |
"Mitsubishi Delica" |
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Group 6-11 pax |
"Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" |
* No minimum pax required
Day 1:
Arrival in Tashkent
Tour beginning day / arrival day.
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at Tashkent airport at any time of arrival mentioned by tourist. Transfer to the hotel and check in after 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2:
Tashkent (city tour)
Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - meeting at the hall and check out from the hotel.
09:30 - sightseeing in Tashkent: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent “Chorsu”. After lunch visit Independence Square and Amir Temur Square.
15:00 - transfer to Samarkand by road. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3:
Samarkand (city tour)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia - the Registan Square (madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor madrasah, Tilya-Kori madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:
Samarkand - Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - meeting at the entrance hall and check out of the hotel.
Transfer to Bukhara. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
After lunch start of sightseeing in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Visit to the demonstration room of Bukhara gold-embroidery factory and karakul workshop. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5:
Bukhara (city tour)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasah.
After lunch visit out-of-city sights of Bukhara: Sitorai Mohi Khosa - summer residence of Bukhara last emir (ruler) and Bakhautdin Naqshbandi complex.
Transfer back to Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6:
Bukhara - Khiva (440 km, 8-9 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to Khiva across the famous Kyzyl-Kum desert and along the Amudarya river.
Arrival in Khiva. Leisure time. Visiting the souvenir shops and workshops. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7:
Khiva (city tour)
Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent (internal flight)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Khiva (Ichan-Kala historical inner city): Pakhlavan Mahmoud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Hajji Madrasah & Minaret, Tash Khauli Alakuli Khan Palace, Juma Mosque, Muhammadaminkhan Minaret & Madrasah.
In the evening - transfer to the airport in Urgench. Flight to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel on arrival, accommodation and overnight.
Day 8:
Tashkent -Bishkek
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport (depend on time of departure) and flight to Bishkek. Arrival in Bishkek.
Meet at airport. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9:
Bishkek - Issyk-Kul Lake (250 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - meeting at the hall and check out from the hotel.
09:30 - sightseeing in Bishkek: visit the central Ala-Too Square, flagstaff (and changing of the guard), statue of Lenin and Freedom Monument, Philharmonic Hall, monument to Manas.
On the way visit Burana Tower - an architectural and archaeological monument (X-XI centuries).
Transfer to Cholpon-Ata along the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul - the second largest alpine lake in the world after Lake Titicaca in South America. Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10:
Issyk-Kul Lake - Karakol - Jety-Oguz Gorge - Karakol (150 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - transfer to the city of Karakol (transfer along the Eastern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake).
Sightseeing in Karakol: visit Przhevalski museum, a wooden Orthodox Russian church and impressive wooden Dungan mosque, built without metal nails by the Dungan people.
After lunch transfer to Jety-Oguz Gorge (25 km) with its famous red rocks, The Broken Heart and The Seven Bulls. Drive back to Karakol. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11:
Karakol - Son Kul (390 km, 7-8 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to Son-Kul lake along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Son-Kul lake (3016 m) is the one of the most beautiful mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan. Son-Kul lake well known for its traditional summer pastures (Jailoo) and alpine meadows. Tourists can be acquainted here with the nomadic lifestyle of the native people of Kyrgyzstan. Accommodation in a yurt camp. Dinner. Overnight in yurts.
Day 12:
Son Kul - Kazarman (180 km, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the yurt camp.
09:00 - transfer to Kazarman village via Kurtka and Kara Koo highways (2625 m). Lunch en route. Upon arrival in Kazarman accommodation in local houses. Dinner. Overnight in a local house.
Day 13:
Kazarman - Osh (260 km, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast in a local house.
08:00 - transfer to Osh - the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan via Sarykyr highway (3080 м).
Further drive to the small town of Uzgen. Sightseeing in Uzgen: Uzgen minaret (XII c) and mausoleum of Karakhanids (X-XII c). Continue driving to Osh. Accommodation at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Osh.
Day 14:
Osh (city tour)
Osh - Base Camp of Lenin Peak (290 km, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Osh: visit Suleyman Mountain and Museum, local bazaar.
Further transfer to Mountain Camp (Base Camp) located on Edelweiss Meadow under the Lenin Peak (altitude of the Base Camp location is 3,600 m). Lunch en route (lunch-boxes).
Arrival in the Base Camp and accommodation in camp. After some rest hike up to Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m). Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp.
Day 15:
Base Camp under Lenin Peak
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
09:00 - hiking program to the lakes and the Achik-Tash river valley. Further walking to the yurts of local people, time to get to know the daily life and traditions of the Kyrgyz nomads. Lunch and tasting of the koumiss. Return to the Base Camp. Participation in culinary master class on the preparation of national dishes in the evening. Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp.
Day 16:
ВС - Osh (290 km, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
10:00 - Transfer to Osh.
Accommodation at the hotel on arrival. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17:
Osh (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout until 12:00. Free time without transport services and excursions. Recommended visiting bazaars and walking in the city center.
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Osh.
- Meeting/seeing-off at airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time;
- Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts, check-in to the hotels at 14:00, check-out at 12:00;
- Accommodation yurt camp in Son-Kul lake (3-4 persons in yurt);
- Accommodation at homestays and guesthouses (3-4 persons in a room) as per program;
- Accommodation in tents on single of twin sharing accommodation in the Base Camp under Lenin Peak (tents are equipped with electricity, wooden flooring, mattresses, blankets, pillows and linens - blanket covers, pillowcases, sheets);
- Transportation services for the whole tour on comfortable vehicles with air conditioning, including meeting/seeing-off at airports;
- Domestic flight Urgench - Tashkent (Economy class ticket, maximum luggage weight - 20 kg);
- International flight Tashkent - Bishkek (Economy class ticket, maximum luggage weight - 20 kg);
- Sightseeing tours according to the program;
- Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour;
- Meals: breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners according to the program - in Kyrgyzstan;
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program - in Kyrgyzstan;
- Permits required to visit protected and border areas - in Kyrgyzstan;
- A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour;
- Memorable souvenirs.
- International air flights;
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program in Uzbekistan (85 USD/per person - can be paid on the spot);
- Meals (except breakfast) in Uzbekistan;
- Medical insurance.
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Tashkent International Airport (TAS) |
| 2 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | |
| 3 | Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similarSamarkand | |
| 4 | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similarBukhara | |
| 5 | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similarBukhara | |
| 6 | Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similarKhiva | |
| 7 | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similarTashkent | |
| 8 | Shakh Palace Hotel 3* / Garden Hotel 3* or similarBishkek | Urgench, Uzbekistan |
| 9 | Kapriz Hotel 3* / Try Korony Hotel 3* or similarIssyk Kul Lake | |
| 10 | Green Yard 3* or similarKarakol | |
| 11 | Yurts Camp or similarSong Kul Lake | |
| 12 | Guesthouse or similarKazarman | |
| 13 | Sunrise Hotel 3* or similarOsh | |
| 14 | Tents or Yurts or similarLenin Peak | |
| 15 | Tents or Yurts or similarLenin Peak | |
| 16 | Sunrise Hotel 3* or similarOsh | |
| 17 | Osh, Kyrgyzstan - Osh International Airport (OSS) |
| Place | Silk Road Treasures |
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| Tashkent | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
| Samarkand | Eurasia Hotel 3* / Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similar |
| Bukhara | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
| Khiva | Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |
| Bishkek | Shakh Palace Hotel 3* / Garden Hotel 3* or similar |
| Issyk Kul Lake | Kapriz Hotel 3* / Try Korony Hotel 3* or similar |
| Karakol | Green Yard 3* or similar |
| Song Kul Lake | Yurts Camp or similar |
| Kazarman | Guesthouse or similar |
| Osh | Sunrise Hotel 3* or similar |
| Lenin Peak | Tents or Yurts or similar |
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