Description
Route: Tashkent – Samarkand – Sarmysh – Nurata – Aidarkul – Bukhara – Tashkent – Chimgan – Kokand – Margilan – Fergana – Osh – Son-Kul – Issyk-Kul – Bishkek
This tour runs from June to mid-September
Individual dates for tours on request
Price on request
An unforgettable tour full of contrasts takes place on the territory of two Central Asian Republics: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Majestic minarets, blue domes of mausoleums, ancient madrasas and impressive caravanserais will tell you about the former power and wealth of Uzbekistan. You will not notice a smooth transition from urban civilization to magnificent mountain landscapes, untouched nature of Kyrgyzstan, its “pearl” – Lake Issyk-Kul, the traditional life of shepherds on the high-altitude lake Son-Kul.Son-Kul is located in a mountain valley at an altitude of 3000 m and is bounded on the north by the Son-Kul ridge, and on the south by the Moldo-To ridge. The lake is cold and quite deep, its maximum depth is 14 m. Son-Kul freezes around mid-November and thaws in mid-April. The surroundings of the lake are very beautiful, especially in summer. Son-Kul is surrounded by hills and snow-capped mountains of the Central Tien Shan. Due to the high altitude above sea level, there are no trees here, only low hard grasses and edelweiss. The lakes are not very large, but their shores are very different from each other. The southern and eastern shores are quite flat and flooded in places, while the northern and western shores are quite steep.
Additional information
An unforgettable tour full of contrasts takes place on the territory of two Central Asian Republics: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Majestic minarets, blue domes of mausoleums, ancient madrasas and impressive caravanserais will tell you about the former power and wealth of Uzbekistan.
Exclusions
- International flights
- Medical insurance
- Visas
- Additional personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Single room supply
Inclusions
- Accommodation with breakfast, nights: 3* hotels and yurts
- Full power
- Transport (car, train, plane) according to the program
- Entrance tickets to the main monuments
- Guide-translator
- All taxes and fees
Tour itinerary
Arrival in Tashkent
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tashkent
Nutrition: dinner
Tashkent-Transfer to Samarkand (350 km, ~ 5 hours)
Excursion: The “heart” of Samarkand is Registan Square (XIV-XVI centuries) with 3 famous madrassas: Sherdor, Ulugbek and Tillya-Kori, the grandiose Bi-Khanum mosque (XV century), the magnificent mausoleum of Gur-Emir (XV century), in which Tamerlane, his sons and grandson are buried Ulugbek. Hotel in Samarkand
Accommodation: Hotel in Samarkand
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Samarkand-Kyzylkum
The observatory of Ulugbek (1420) – grandson of Tamerlane, a famous ruler and astronomer, Shahi-Zinda (XI-XVIII century) – necropolis of the rulers and nobility of Samarkand, consisting of many magnificently decorated mausoleums, an exotic Siab bazaar. Transfer to the Aidar yurt camp in the Kyzyl-Kum desert (300 km ~ 6 h). Dinner by the campfire. Overnight in yurts.
Accommodation: Overnight in yurts.
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
KyzylKum-Moving to Bukhara
Camel rides in the desert. Rest on Aydarkul lake. Transfer to Bukhara (250 km, ~ 4 hours). On the way, an excursion to the petroglyphs of the Sarmysh gorge (more than 3,500 drawings of the “Bronze” age – one of the largest “stone art galleries” in the world), as well as to the famous holy complex “Nur” with a spring with sacred fish, lunch in Nurat. Walking in the evening Bukhara.
Accommodation: Hotel
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Bukhara-Tashkent
Sightseeing program in Bukhara. Tomb of Chashma Ayub Mazar (XIV – XIX centuries), Poi-Kalyan complex (XII-XVI centuries), Miri-Arab madrasah (XVI century), Lyabi-Hauz complex (XVI-XVII), Samanid mausoleum (IX – X centuries), Nadir Divanbegi madrasah (1622), fortress Ark (VI-VII centuries) – the citadel from where ancient Bukhara began, the Chor Minor minaret (XVIII century), Sitorai Mokhi Khosa – “The Palace of the Moon and Stars” – the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara (XIX century). Transfer by night train to Tashkent. Hotel in Tashkent
Accommodation: Hotel in Tashkent
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Arrival in Tashkent-Chimgan mountain
Breakfast. Transfer to the Chimgan mountains (100 km, ~ 2 hours). Rest. Walking in the picturesque surroundings. Accommodation in a comfortable complex, in a national natural park, on the banks of the Chatkal River.Overnight in a guesthouse
Accommodation: guesthouse
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Tashkent-Ferghana
Transfer to Fergana (400 km, ~ 7 hours). Excursions in Kokand: the palace of Khudoyar Khan (1871), which houses the local historical museum, the madrasah of Norbutabiya (XVIII century), the mausoleum of Modarikhon (XIX century) and in Rishtan, famous for the dynasties of potters, masters of ceramics. Here you can watch their work and buy original products for memory. Overnight in Ferghana
Accommodation: Overnight in Ferghana
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Ferghana-Osh
Excursion to Margilan. Silk factory “Yedgorlik”. Here you can get acquainted with the process of manual production of silk fabrics, from unwinding the cocoon to painting them, as well as buy inexpensive souvenirs made of silk. Moving to Osh.
Accommodation: Hotel in Osh
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Osh-Chichkan Gorge
Excursion: the famous Osh Bazaar. Suleiman Mountain, local ethnographic museum and mausoleum of Asaf ibn Burhiya (XI-XVIII centuries), historical museum. Transfer along the picturesque mountain road to the Chichkan gorge (300 km, ~ 7 hours). Walking in the gorge, spending the night in a cozy mountain house or yurt surrounded by Tien Shan fir trees.
breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accommodation: guesthouse
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Chichkan Gorge-Son-Kul
Transfer to the alpine lake Son-Kul (240 km, ~ 6 hours). The lake is located in a huge picturesque intermountain basin at an altitude of 3000 m above sea level. There are excellent opportunities for hiking and horseback riding, communication with local shepherds who have still preserved the way of life and customs of their ancestors. Accommodation in traditional Kyrgyz yurts. Yurt camp
Accommodation: Yurt Camp
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Son-Kul-Cholpon-Ata
Transfer to Issyk-Kul Lake (250 km, ~ 6 hours) Cholpon-Ata. The “pearl” of Central Asia. A huge lake surrounded by mountain ranges with sky-high peaks, excellent beaches, evening entertainment. Issyk-Kul is a closed lake in Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the 30 largest lakes in the world by area and is the seventh deepest in the world. It is located in the north-east of the republic, between the ridges of Mount Beite: its height is 1,608 m.The maximum depth is 600 meters, width is 60 km and length is 127 km. Accommodation in a boarding house on the lake shore.
Accommodation: Hotel
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Cholpon-Ata city
It is located in the center of the northern coast of Issyk-Kul, 208 km east of the capital Bishkek (265 km by road). It is the administrative center of Issyk-Kul region and a resort town. Population: 12,568.
Museum of Petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata
The treasury of the ancient art of the Turkic peoples. In the Museum of Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, visitors can see hunting scenes, animal fights, hunters, symbolic lines and geometric shapes (circles and rectangles). These drawings reflect the lifestyle of people of that time and testify to people’s interest in creativity, as well as reveal many unknown facts about their lifestyle and religious beliefs. These artifacts are an important source of information about the culture and way of life of ancient people, the history of the region and represent an example of world heritage.
Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
The Rukh Ordo Cultural Center of Ch. Aitmatov is a complex located on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake in Cholpon-Ata. The complex includes a memorial hall, a sculptural composition dedicated to the work of Aitmatov, a museum, an exhibition hall with folk symbols of nomads, a photo gallery, a portrait hall, a concert hall. There are also monuments to thinkers, philosophers, politicians and public figures. Five religious buildings representing the four main religions of the world have been built on the territory of the complex: Christianity (represented by two chapels – Orthodox and Catholic), Islam, Buddhism and Judaism.
Horse racetrack in Cholpon-Ata
The horse riding arena in Cholpon-Ata is located 270 km from Bishkek and covers an area of 25 hectares. This is the only manege on the lake shore in Central Asia. The uniqueness of the project lies in the fact that it was built for the first time in Kyrgyzstan in such a short time, has national and international significance and was built in accordance with all applicable norms and standards. Accommodation in a boarding house on the lake shore.
Free time in the evening
Accommodation: Hotel on the lake shore
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Cholpon-Ata – Bishkek (260 km, ~ 5 hours).
Excursion: Alatoo Square, History Museum. Ethnographic complex Manas, shopping, buying souvenirs.
State Museum of Fine Arts
– Ala-Too Square.
The center of Bishkek, dominated by the triumphal statue of Manas the Mighty, is architecturally neo-brutalistic, but photogenic. In summer, the concrete of the northern half of the square is softened by attractive flower arrangements and a fountain that serves as a pool for local children.
– Osh Bazaar
The most central bazaar in Bishkek arouses a certain obsessive interest and is an important attraction of the city. Traditional Kyrgyz clothing, such as white imitated felt hats ak-kalpak and colorful shepherd’s chests, can be purchased at kiosks near the Kiyal building in the southern part of the bazaar
– Oak Park.
The lush and wide Yerkindik Street (Freedom Street) leads to this pleasant central park, where artists sell a variety of paintings on local themes
– Panfilov Park
Filled with rides and carnival gear, this downtown park is especially pleasant and crowded with local families on summer weekends. Children’s attractions, many types of trees that can be seen in Panfilov Park.
– Victory Monument Square
This memorial, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the end of World War II, is made in the form of three legendary yacht propellers, winding over the eternal flame. It is located on the vast territory of Victory Square.
– The White House.
On the sidewalk in front of this modern Stalinist building, which is the residence of the government of Kyrgyzstan, protests of local residents regularly take place, speaking for various purposes.
Accommodation: 3-4* hotel in Bishkek
Nutrition: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Bishkek-airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (without a guide)
End of the tour.
Nutrition: Breakfast
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
Price on request
Minimum group size 2 people
Maximum of 15 people in one group
Group discounts are provided
