This 18-day tour takes you through three countries, each with its own unique culture and atmosphere. Kyrgyzstan is famous for its mountains and lakes, though the open-air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata is a great piece of human history. Uzbekistan’s most famous sights are the monumental cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva (included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), filled with remarkable buildings that tell of the region’s cultured past. Tajikistan is a little of nature and a little of history: Penjikent and Sarazm are two of Central Asia’s richest ancient treasures, while the Seven Lakes are natural gems. The Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Group Tour takes you everywhere, and lets you share costs with other adventurers as you cross Central Asia for almost three weeks.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Bishkek. You will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at 14:00. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz National Philharmoniс, Statue of Manas, Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Victory Square, Museum of Fine Arts and Osh market. Overnight in the hotel.
In the morning, meet at the hotel and drive to the picturesque Karkyra Valley. Upon arrival, settle into the yurt camp ‘Karkara’ by Ak-Sai, where your cultural journey begins. Immerse yourself in the traditions surrounding childbirth and early childhood, gaining insight into these rich customs. Dinner will be served in the yurt camp, styled as a Tushoo Toi celebration where you will witness a demonstration of the Tushoo Kesuu ceremony - a centuries-old Kyrgyz tradition still honoured today. You'll also have the unique opportunity to participate in the ceremony and receive small gifts. Overnight in comfortable yurts.
Meals: dinner
Meals: dinner
You will spend the whole day in the Karkyra valley. This day's programme includes an immersion in coming-of-age traditions, horseback riding demonstrations, and participation in ‘quiet’ games. Lunch and dinner in traditional style.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Upon arrival, check-in to the yurt camp. Here you will see skilfully embroidered wall panels – tush kiyiz, which are made by mothers in honour of their children's wedding. This day will be dedicated to the traditions associated with the beginning of married life. The programme includes such traditions as: nike toi (wedding), kelin aluu (moving the bride to the groom's house) and chach ooru (unbraiding the braids of an unmarried girl and braiding two braids for the bride). In the evening you will have a traditional nike toi dinner where a couple will be chosen from your group to represent the bride and groom. Overnight in comfortable yurts.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Meals: breakfast, dinner
After breakfast drive to Tash-Rabat. En route is a stop at Bokonbaevo, where there will be a demonstration of the art of eagle hunting. Continue to the village of Kyzyl-Too. This day is dedicated to the family life of Kyrgyz nomads, so the programme includes the construction of a yurt. Further, visit to Kochkor village, where you will get acquainted with the technology of felt processing and creation of traditional felt carpets - shyrdaks. Upon arrival to Tash-Rabat, check-in to yurt camp. Dinner and overnight in yurts.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast you will drive to one of the most picturesque places in Kyrgyzstan - Lake Son-Kul. The day is dedicated to learning about the basic principles of nomadic life. The programme includes participation in a culinary masterclass called 'Boorsok Show', where you will see the process of making traditional Kyrgyz bread. In the evening there will be a discussion on the sunset of life and the essence of an authentic Kyrgyz meal in memory of a deceased relative - ash. Overnight in a yurt.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Return to Bishkek after breakfast. The day's programme is dedicated to the memory of the ancestors. On the way you will visit the Burana Tower and see a collection of anthropomorphic stone balbals - ancient tombstones from the VI-X centuries, sometimes with human faces carved on them ('balbal' is Turkic for 'ancestor'). You can also visit a small museum next to the tower.
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the airport to get the flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Meals: breakfast
Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to the airport to get the flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Meals: breakfast
After breakfast start guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. You will start with exploring the Old City. Visit Khast-Imam Complex, where the world famous Quran, holy book that belonged to Caliph Uthman, has been preserved. The complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to the city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour.
Transfer to domestic airport, evening flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h 40 min). Arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min). Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Transfer to domestic airport, evening flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h 40 min). Arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min). Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
After breakfast sightseeing tour in Khiva. Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Ichan-Qala Fortress visit Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom-Khoja. In the evening, transfer to domestic airport flight to Bukhara. Arrival in Bukhara, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
After breakfast start walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara.
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Dinner and a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Dinner and a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Continue your tour with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In the afternoon depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (470 km, 4-5 hrs.). Upon arrival at Samarkand check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
After breakfast, Samarkand sightseeing tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Continue sightseeing tour in Samarkand. You will visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Farewell lunch in Samarkand. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. Meet Tajik local guide and driver to Seven Lakes (80 km, 1.5-2h). Haf Kul - seven lakes of different colors in mountains of Tajikistan: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor, 7.Hazorchashma lakes (2400m a.s.l.). Picnic at the lake.
After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Rudaki Museum, as Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the ancient Penjikent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Rudaki Museum, as Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the ancient Penjikent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drive to Dushanbe via Iskanderkul Lake. According to the legend, the Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great's path to India passed by this lake. Lunch at the traditional homestay "Dilovar". After, you will stroll around the lake, explore five springs and Zmeinoe (Snake) Lake, walk to 38 m high waterfall that local people compare to Niagara and call Fanskaya Niagara (Niagara of Fan). Drive to Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Start sightseeing in the capital of Tajikistan. Visit the Botanical garden, a very beautiful garden with many old trees, and a favorite place of Tajik people, National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan (closed on Mondays) that includes exhibits on history, natural history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the most valuable exhibits of the museum), Ismail Somoni Monument, the Building of National Spirit, Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Price includes:
- Accommodation based on double room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Transportation throughout the tour, including airports/train stations pick up and drop offs;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides in each country;
- Entrance tickets to the sights as per itinerary;
- Participation in the cooking of traditional Kyrgyz bread - boorsok;
- Demonstration of National Horseback riding games, yurt frame making and setting up, eagle hunting (Golden Eagle), shyrdak making;
- Economy class ticket for flights Bishkek-Tashkent, Tashkent-Urgench & Urgench-Bukhara;
- Dinner with folklore show program at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah in Bukhara, farewell lunch in Samarkand;
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;
- Visa support letter for Tajikistan tourist visa;
- Meals – as per itinerary;
- Mineral water (1 litre/day/person);
- Tour leader to accompany groups of 8 and more travelers in each country;
- Full board (lunches and dinners) in Tajikistan.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to escort the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzsatan (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan tourist visas;
- Visa support for Kyrgyzstan tourist visa;
- Camera fees, charged separately by museums;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Travel insurance.
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Single supplement: US$ 440
100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
Group size: 1-16 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
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