Overview
Your adventure begins with landscapes in Kazakhstan's Charyn Canyon and Kaiyndy Lake. Cross into Kyrgyzstan to explore Jeti Oguz Gorge and the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The tour concludes in Uzbekistan, where you will experience architectural masterpieces and bazaars of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, traveling between cities via train and flight.
Highlights
Perks Included
- Flights
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
Destinations
This package (10D | 9N) takes you through Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Jeti Oguz Gorge, Karakol, Kaiyndy Lake, Saty Village, Charyn Canyon, Almaty, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.
- Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul or Ysyk-Köl is an endorheic saline lake in the western Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan—just south of a dividing range separating Kyrgyzstan from Kazakhstan. It is the eighth-deepest lake in the world, the eleventh-largest lake in the world by volume, and the second-largest saline lake. It is located at an elevation of 1,607 metres (5,272 ft). Despite the elevation and low temperatures during winter, it rarely freezes due to its high salinity.
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- Jeti Oguz Gorge
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- Karakol
Karakol, formerly Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, near the eastern tip of Issyk-Kul, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the Kyrgyzstan–China border and 380 kilometres (240 mi) from the capital Bishkek. It is the administrative capital of Issyk-Kul Region. Its area is 44 square kilometres (17 sq mi), and its resident population was 84,351 in 2021. To the north, on highway A363, is Tüp, and to the southwest Jeti-Ögüz resort.
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- Kaiyndy Lake
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- Saty Village
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- Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon, also known as the Sharyn Canyon is a canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan. It is located about 200 km (120 mi) east of Almaty, close to the Kazakh–Chinese border. The canyon is roughly 154 km (96 mi) in length. It is part of the Charyn National Park established on 23 February 2004 and is located within the territory of the Uygur, Raiymbek, and Enbekshikazakh Districts of the Almaty Region. The canyon features many formations formed by the weathering of sedimentary rock. Though it is much smaller…
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- Almaty
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
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- Bukhara
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- Samarkand
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- Tashkent (End)
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Itinerary
Highlights: Settle into your hotel and acclimate to the locality.
Meals: Dinner
- Arrive at Almaty International Airport, meet the guide, and transfer to the hotel. The evening includes a welcome dinner and a trip briefing.
Highlights: Trip to Charyn Canyon
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Depart early to visit the Charyn Canyon, known for its red sandstone "Valley of Castles." Enjoy a guided hike and picnic lunch before driving to Saty village for a traditional homestay.
Highlights: Hiking adventure at Lake Kaindy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Take a UAZ off-road vehicle ride and hike to Kaiyndy Lake to see the famous submerged birch trees. After lunch, transfer to the Kegen border, meet the Kyrgyz guide, and drive to Karakol.
Highlights: Scenic drive to Jeti Oguz Gorge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Departing Karakol after breakfast, drive to Jeti Oguz Gorge for a hike to the panoramic viewpoint. Continue along Lake Issyk-Kul’s southern shore to Bokonbaeva village to meet a local eagle hunter and learn traditional practices, concluding with dinner and an overnight stay at a local guesthouse.
Highlights: Explore Kok Moinok Canyon, often compared to the Grand Canyon
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Drive to the Chon-Kemin Valley, stopping for lunch at Boom Gorge. Take a one-hour hike to explore Kok Moinok Canyon (often called Kyrgyzstan’s 'Grand Canyon'). Arrive in Chon-Kemin for a one-hour horseback ride before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Visit Burana Tower (10th century), an important Silk Road monument
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Drive to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, stopping en route to visit the 10th-century Silk Road monument, Burana Tower. After lunch, enjoy city sightseeing, including Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and the Victory Monument, followed by dinner and overnight at a Bishkek hotel.
Highlights: Enjoy light hiking and nature views on your trip to Ala Archa Gorge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Morning light hiking and nature viewing at Ala Archa Gorge before lunch in Bishkek. Afterward, transfer to Manas Airport for a flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and conclude the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
Highlights: Explore the history of Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, the day is dedicated to exploring Old Tashkent, including the Barak-Khan Madrasah, the Tillya Sheikh Mosque (home to the world’s oldest Quran), and the lively Chorsu Bazaar. After lunch, take the metro to the modern city to visit the Monument of Courage and Independence Square. The sightseeing concludes with the Opera and Ballet Theatre and Amir Timur Square before returning to the hotel for free time.
Highlights: Ulugbek Observatory & Dance Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Samarkand and check into the hotel. Begin the city tour at the Gur-Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square. Following lunch, visit the Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Palace, Ulugbek Observatory, and the Shahi Zinda complex before returning to the hotel.
Highlights: Visit the Ark Citadel, a massive fortress that has symbolized power in Bukhara for centuries.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Bukhara, check in, and begin the tour. Visit the Kalyan Minaret (Tower of Death), Chor Minor, and Lyabi Hauz. After lunch, explore the Ark Citadel and historic trading domes before returning to the hotel.
Highlights: High-speed train and departure
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, transfer to the train station to take the approximately four-hour high-speed train from Bukhara to Tashkent. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time (if schedule allows), and then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Inclusions
- All Transportation mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation in 4 star hotels during the trip
- Meals included as per the itinerary
- Transport to Kaiyndy Lake starting point by a Russian 4WD vehicle
- Eagle Hunting and Carpet Show
- Horse riding in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to attractions and sites
- Domestic flights and flights between countries: Bishkek - Tashkent
- High-speed train ticket in Uzbekistan
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Optional activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early Check-in
FAQ
- All Transportation mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation in 4 star hotels during the trip
- Meals included as per the itinerary
- Transport to Kaiyndy Lake starting point by a Russian 4WD vehicle
- Eagle Hunting and Carpet Show
- Horse riding in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to attractions and sites
- Domestic flights and flights between countries: Bishkek - Tashkent
- High-speed train ticket in Uzbekistan
- International airfare
- Optional activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early Check-in
11D | 10N
11 days
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