10 Days Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan Tour Package
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Starts in Almaty
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Tour starts
- Almaty
- Tour type
- Private Tour
This 10-day Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Tour from Singapore takes you from Almaty into the mountain and lake regions of southeastern Kazakhstan, then onwards to Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The Kazakhstan section features Charyn Canyon, the Valley of Castles, Kolsay Lakes and Kaindy Lake, including a UAZ off-road journey and a 30–40-minute hike. The route then moves into Uzbekistan for historic city sightseeing across Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand.
The journey includes three train sectors within Uzbekistan: Tashkent to Bukhara, Bukhara to Samarkand and Samarkand to Tashkent, together with the included Almaty to Tashkent flight. The final section returns to Tashkent for a day covering the Chimgan Mountains, Amirsoy and Charvak Reservoir, with the Amirsoy chairlift now confirmed as included. Accommodation is based on 4-star hotels, including Region Hotel Park Almaty, with full board meals included in the package pricing.
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Tour highlights
Amirsoy Chairlift & Charvak Reservoir. Ride the Amirsoy chairlift and visit Charvak Reservoir in the Chimgan Mountains.
Bukhara & Samarkand Heritage. Tour Bukhara and Samarkand with major mosques, madrasahs, mausoleums and Silk Road sites.
Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes. Reach Kolsay Lakes and Kaindy Lake, including a UAZ off-road journey and hike.
Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles. See the Valley of Castles and hike through Charyn Canyon's distinctive rock formations.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Almaty
Highlights: Almaty International Airport, Welcome Dinner, Trip Briefing
- Arrive at Almaty International Airport and meet your guide before travelling to the hotel. After check-in, settle in and later gather for a welcome dinner and trip briefing, introducing the route and arrangements for the days ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Almaty, Charyn Canyon and Saty Village
Highlights: Charyn Canyon, Valley of Castles, Ancient Ash Tree Grove, Guided Hike, Saty Village
- After an early breakfast, leave Almaty and travel approximately 229 km to Charyn Canyon, a journey of around 3–4 hours. The route takes you from the city towards one of southeastern Kazakhstan's major natural attractions.
- At Charyn Canyon, explore the rock formations of the Valley of Castles, where tall canyon walls create a distinctive landscape. Continue to the ancient ash tree grove before a picnic lunch and a guided hike through the canyon.
- The day then moves towards Saty Village, located near Kolsay Lakes. Dinner and the overnight stay take place in a traditional homestay, giving the evening a more local setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Kolsay Lakes, Kaindy Lake and Almaty
Highlights: Kolsay Lakes, Kaindy Lake, UAZ Off-road Vehicle, 30–40-Minute Hike, Submerged Forest
- After breakfast, travel to Kolsay Lakes, where clear mountain waters are surrounded by the highlands of southeastern Kazakhstan. Time here allows you to appreciate the lake setting before continuing towards Kaindy Lake, approximately one hour away.
- The journey to Kaindy Lake uses a UAZ off-road vehicle, followed by a 30–40-minute hike to reach the lake. Kaindy is known for its unusual submerged forest, with tree trunks rising from the water and creating one of the area's most distinctive natural sights.
- Return to Saty Village for lunch before continuing to Almaty. After arriving in the city, check in at the hotel and have dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Almaty City Tour
Highlights: Panfilov Park, Central State Museum, Republic Square, Kok-Tobe Hill
- After breakfast, spend the day seeing some of Almaty's main city landmarks. Panfilov Park provides a green setting within the city, while the Central State Museum offers an introduction to Kazakhstan's history and heritage.
- Continue to Republic Square, one of Almaty's important central spaces, before travelling up to Kok-Tobe Hill. From the hill, views extend across Almaty towards the surrounding mountains.
- Return to the hotel after the sightseeing programme for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Almaty to Tashkent
Highlights: Hazrati Imam Complex, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Tashkent, the capital and largest modern city of Uzbekistan. The city brings together its historic old town with modern architecture and is described by the supplier as one of the greenest cities in Central Asia.
- The historic sightseeing programme covers the Hazrati Imam Complex, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Juma Mosque and Chorsu Bazaar. Continue into modern Tashkent with a ride on the city's underground metro, followed by Independence Square, Amir Temur Square and the Broadway promenade.
- Dinner and overnight accommodation are in Tashkent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Tashkent to Bukhara
Highlights: Bukhara Old City, Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Trading Domes, Poi Kalyan Complex
- After breakfast, travel to the railway station and take the train to Bukhara. Following arrival, continue to the hotel for lunch before beginning an afternoon walking tour through the historic Old City.
- Bukhara has a history spanning more than 2,500 years, and its old centre brings together historic madrasahs, mosques, trading areas and architectural landmarks. The sightseeing includes the Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah and historic trading domes.
- Continue to Magoki Attori Mosque, Ulugbek Madrasah, Abdulazizkhan Madrasah and the Poi Kalyan Complex, one of the city's major architectural groups.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Bukhara to Samarkand
Highlights: Bahauddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, Samanid Mausoleum, Ark Citadel, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Samarkand Train
- After breakfast, continue exploring Bukhara with visits to the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex and Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the former summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara.
- Return to the city centre to see the Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Ark Citadel and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. These landmarks add further insight into Bukhara's historic architecture and religious heritage.
- After lunch, travel by train to Samarkand. On arrival, continue to the hotel before dinner at a traditional national house. The evening finishes with a walk through the illuminated streets of Samarkand.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Samarkand to Tashkent
Highlights: Registan Square, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
- After breakfast, continue sightseeing in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in the world and a city that reached major prosperity during the reign of Amir Timur.
- The day's landmarks include Registan Square, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory, Khoja Daniyar Mausoleum, Afrosiab Museum of Archaeology and Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
- The Islam Karimov Mausoleum may also be visited as an optional activity. After the sightseeing programme, travel by train to Tashkent and continue to the hotel on arrival.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Tashkent, Chimgan Mountains, Amirsoy and Charvak Reservoir
Highlights: Chimgan Mountains, Ugam-Chatkal National Park, Amirsoy Chairlift, Charvak Reservoir, Charvak Lake
- After breakfast, leave Tashkent and travel approximately 100 km to the Chimgan Mountains in Ugam-Chatkal National Park. The route passes through villages, gardens and mountain streams, with stops at viewpoints for photographs.
- At Amirsoy, take the chairlift into the mountain area and spend time around the resort's highland surroundings. Continue towards the southern shore of Charvak Reservoir, where the blue waters of Charvak Lake sit among the surrounding mountains.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant before taking photographs overlooking Charvak Lake. Return to Tashkent in the afternoon for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Departure from Tashkent
Highlights: Tashkent International Airport, Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure flight, taking with you the contrast of Kazakhstan's mountain and lake regions and Uzbekistan's historic cities.
- Thank you for travelling with Fayyaz Travels, and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Entry Fees
Included
- 9 nights' accommodation based on twin/triple room sharing
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Airport and railway station transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Train sector from Tashkent to Bukhara
- Train sector from Bukhara to Samarkand
- Train sector from Samarkand to Tashkent
- Economy-class train tickets for the included Uzbekistan rail sectors
- Special dinner at the National House in Samarkand
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other included sights
- Amirsoy chairlift
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
Not included
- International flight (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Personal expenses, including alcohol and souvenirsSingle supplement, subject to additional charge and availability
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to minimum 2 participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
Tour prices
| Hotel | Room | Per person | Single add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-star | Twin sharing (2 pax) |
Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.
Make this trip your own
Change hotels, add nights or travel on your own dates. A travel specialist will put together a quote for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- 9 nights' accommodation based on twin/triple room sharing
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Airport and railway station transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Train sector from Tashkent to Bukhara
- Train sector from Bukhara to Samarkand
- Train sector from Samarkand to Tashkent
- Economy-class train tickets for the included Uzbekistan rail sectors
- Special dinner at the National House in Samarkand
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other included sights
- Amirsoy chairlift
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
What is not included?
- International flight (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Personal expenses, including alcohol and souvenirsSingle supplement, subject to additional charge and availability
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to minimum 2 participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
How long is the tour?
10D | 9N
Where does the tour start?
Almaty
How many days is the itinerary?
10 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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