The Five Stans of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan

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Bishkek

Arrive at any time.

Hotel: None

Bishkek/Chong-Kemin

Enjoy a morning city tour of Bishkek before departing for Chong-Kemin. Stop at the Burana Tower before arriving at the community guest house. Explore the village and then eat a home cooked traditional dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 3

Chong-Kemin/Song Kul

Continue on to Song Kul and spend the night in a traditional yurt. Opt to spend the day hiking or go for a horseback ride.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 4

Ozero Sonkël’/Bokonbayevo

After breakfast, depart for Kochkor and stop at a Kyrgyz felt-making workshop. After lunch drive to Bokonbayevo Village and spend the night at a homestay, indulging in a traditional local meal.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 5

Bokonbayevo/Jety-Oguz

Take a morning departure to Barskoon Village for a visit to Ak-Orgo Workshop Centre. Observe how traditional yurts are built and learn about the importance of this Kyrgyz craft. Continue to Jety-Oguz Gorge & and overnight in a traditional yurt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Hotel: None

DAY 6

Jety-Oguz/Karakol

Say goodbye to the beautiful valley of Jeti-Oguz and transfer to Karakol. Visit the Prejevalskiy Museum and enjoy a walking tour of the city followed by free time to explore.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 7

Karakol/Saty Village

Drive to the border and cross into Kazakhstan. Continue driving until arriving in Saty Village, part of the Kolsay Lakes National Park. Embark on a two hour hike exploring Kaindy Lake, known as the sunken forest. Spend the night in a guest house sampling traditional Kazakh meals.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 8

Saty Village/Almaty

Depart for Almaty early this morning, stopping along the way to marvel at Charyn Canyon. Arrive in Almaty, taking in a city tour highlighting sights like the historical centre and Zenkov Cathedral. Have a free afternoon to explore the capital city.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 9

Almaty/Dushanbe

In the morning, transfer to Almaty airport and board a flight to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Enjoy an evening in the city.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 10

Dushanbe/Kŭli Iskandarkŭl

Enjoy a free morning visiting some sights in the capital city of Dushanbe like monuments and the main mosque. After lunch, drive through the valleys and mountains for an overnight at a local home in the stunning Iskandarkul area. Meet the locals and explore the gorgeous landscape of the Fann Mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 11

Kŭli Iskandarkŭl

Spend a full day exploring. Hike in the mountains to an impressive waterfall. After a picnic lunch, return to Sarytag village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 12

Kŭli Iskandarkŭl/Khŭjand

Continue on to Istaravshan and visit an ancient settlement in Ura-Tube. Enjoy an optional lunch in a local chaikhana (teahouse) before driving to Khujand. Explore the city in the afternoon, visiting the museum and a mausoleum.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 13

Khŭjand/Tashkent

Visit the Khujand market (largest in Tajikistan) before continuing on to the border. Cross into Uzbekistan and drive to the capital city of Tashkent. Enjoy a short orientation walk in the evening before an optional dinner.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 14

Tashkent

Enjoy a free day to explore.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 15

Tashkent/Samarkand

Travel on to Samarkand. Take an orientation walk and opt to visit the Amir Timur Mausoleum.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 16

Samarkand

Enjoy a city tour and visit to the Registan. Opt to check out the Guri Amir Mausoleum, Tomb of the Prophet Daniel, and the Registan minarets. Use some free time to wander the bazaar or visit more sights.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 17

Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp

Travel out into the desert to visit the Nurata Shrine and remains of the Alexander the Great fortress. Continue on for an evening in a local yurt camp. Opt to ride a camel or enjoy an evening Kazakh singing show.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 18

Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara

Travel to Bukhara, one of the most charming cities in the country. Opt to visit the old city bazaars, have dinner with a local family, or visit a traditional hammam (bathhouse).

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 19

Bukhara

Take a half-day guided walk around the beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets that make up the Old City.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 20

Bukhara/Khiva

Enjoy a full day's travel through the desert to reach UNESCO-listed Khiva. Get to know the place on a late afternoon walking tour.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 21

Khiva

Enjoy a free day in Khiva to explore the city.

Hotel: None

DAY 22

Khiva/Dashoguz

In the morning drive to the Uzbek-Turkmen border. After border procedures, drive to Dashoguz. Opt to explore the city and it's Bai Market with free time.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 23

Dashoguz/Darvaza

Drive to Kunya Urgench to visit the ancient capital of the Khorezmian Empire. Proceed to Darvaza, also known as the "Door to Hell". Enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner. Spend an evening camping under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: None

DAY 24

Darvaza/Ashgabat

After breakfast transfer to Ashgabat. On the way, stop near the community of Erbent and admire its golden sand dunes that stretch out to the horizon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Hotel: None

DAY 25

Ashgabat

Take the day to explore Ashgabat. Take a tour of the city in the morning and visit several city treasures such as the National museum or Neutrality Arch.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

DAY 26

Ashgabat

Depart at any time.

Meals: Breakfast,

Hotel: None

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, Barskoon Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, Bishkek Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Ozero Sonkël’ Your Local Living Moment: Bokonbayevo Village Homestay, Bokonbayevo Your Local Living Moment: Community Homestay, Kŭli Iskandarkŭl Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl Camp

Half-day city tour (Bishkek)

Burana Tower visit (Bishkek)

Przhevalsky Museum visit (Karakol)

Yurt building presentation (Kizil Tuu)

Saty village stay

City tour (Almaty)

Charyn Canyon Visit

City tour (Dushanbe)

Waterfall hike (Kŭli Iskandarkŭl)

City tour (Khujand)

Mug Yepe Visit (Istaravshan)

Market visit (Khujand)

City tour (Samarkand)

Walking tour (Bukhara)

Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit (Nurata)

Fortress of Alexander the Great visit (Nurata)

City tour (Bukhara)

Khiva Ancient City tour

City tour (Tashkent)

Felt-making workshop visit

Hikes and picnic lunch

Derweze (Door to Hell)

Erbent visit

City tour (Ashgabat)

Internal flight

Transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Not Included

Additional 5% GST

International Flights and VISA fees

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Dates and prices

Start date

09 Jul 2022

End date

03 Aug 2022

16+ Spots left

26 Days / 25 Nights

~~$4,685~~

$4,074

Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan,Kazakhstan