The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Offset: 23 Trees
Tour length 23 days
Bishkek
Tashkent
In-depth Cultural
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About this tour
Explore the ancient Silk Road on this overland adventure through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Travel from Bishek through Kyrgystan's wild interiors, soaking in alpine landscapes and getting to grips with local life. Then, cross the border into the dusty plains of Uzbekistan to get closer to the country's unique history. Suusamyr Valley - Drive through remote mountain scenery and past lush alpine valleys passing nomadic families. Song Kul - Stand on the shores of sublime alpine lakes and sleep in a traditional yurt. Arslanbob - walk amongst ancient towering walnut forests and discover hidden waterfalls.
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Tour ID 124695
Tour length 23 days
Language English
Group size 18
Age range 16 - 85
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Day 1: In Bishkek afternoon city sightseeing
Day 2: Drive to Karakol via Burana Tower and Issyk Kul Lake
Day 3: Explore Karakol walk in Djety Oguz Gorge
Day 4: Drive to Kochkor visit waterfalls en route
Day 5: Spend the night in a traditional yurt at Song Kul Lake
Day 6: Morning at Song Kul return to Kochkor
Day 7: Scenic drive through the mountains to Suusamyr Valley
Day 8: Walking in Chichkan Gorge afternoon drive to Toktogul Reservoir
Day 9: Mountain drive to Djalal-Abad.
Day 10: Discover Arslanbob, walk through walnut woodland, visit waterfall
Day 11: Drive to Osh cross border into Uzbekistan and drive to Fergana City
Day 12: Drive via ceramic workshop in Rishtan to Tashkent
Day 13: In Tashkent, city tour free afternoon
Day 14: Fly to Urgench in western Uzbekistan and drive to the ancient city of Khiva
Day 15: In Khiva, visit the Old Citadel free afternoon
Day 16: Scenic drive through vast plains to Bukhara
Day 17: In Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets learn about the city's history
Day 18: Free day to explore Bukhara's sights further
Day 19: Drive to Yangikasgan desert camp for overnight in a yurt optional camel ride
Day 20: Drive to Samarkand afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
Day 21: In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums free afternoon to explore further
Day 22: In Samarkand, free morning afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
Day 23: Tour ends in Tashkent
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