HIGHLIGHTS OF KAZAKHSTAN KYRGYZSTAN AND UZBEKISTAN TOUR

Arrival at Manas Airport in Bishkek where our team will pick you up and will drive you to the  capital. Standard check-in at hotel after 14:00. 

The sightseeing tour in Bishkek is planned. We will visit places such as the central square Ala Too with its monuments and Oak park. 

After lunch at the local restaurant, we visit the famous market, Osh bazaar. Just as you step into  the market, you plunge into the real oriental atmosphere: an infinite flow of people, a big  variety of goods and colors. 

Dinner in the traditional restaurant where you can taste the national Kyrgyz cuisine. Meals included: no meals included 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel) 

Note: it is highly recommended to book an extra night at the hotel, as most flights to Bishkek  arrive late at night or early in the morning.

After breakfast in the hotel we go to the National Park of Ala Archa situated 30 km from the  capital. One hour later, you get a picturesque valley with a mountain river Ala Archa.  

You will have the opportunity to walk in the gorge and enjoy the beautiful alpine views. The  park has everything that you might expect of an alpine zone – snow peaks, fast-flowing streams,  alpine meadows and pine forest, that’s all creates a perfect place to have a rest and relax.  

Later we return to Bishkek.  

Overnight at hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel)

After breakfast in Bishkek, we go towards Burana Tower. 

Burana Tower is an ancient minaret in the Chuy Valley in the north part of Kyrgyzstan. It is close  to the city of Tokmok. The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, remains of the castle  and three mausoleums – that’s all that last out of the ancient Balasagyn town that was founded  by Karakhanids at the end of the ninth century. 

Then we head to the Tar Suu village located in Chon Kemin Valley, known for its beauty and the  rich diversity of animals and plants. You go for a walk in the village to explore the lifestyle of the  local people. 

Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse)

Breakfast in the guesthouse. Departure towards the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan – Issyk Kul Lake. We go by the south shore of the lake. 

On the road, we can stop in the small village of Kyzyl Tuu (option). You can see how the Kyrgyz family makes the yurts and try to set up with help of local people the real Kyrgyz yurt.  

In Bokonbaevo, it is possible to meet an eagle hunter with his bird (option). It is one of the oldest traditions of Kyrgyz nomads. 

Along the way, we visit Skazka canyons, which translates from Russian as Fairytale. There you  can find rocks of surprising shapes and sizes. A real skyscraper or an animal may appear in front  of you. You can do short hiking in the canyons. 

Overnight in the guesthouse in Tamga. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Guesthouse (U Pavla Guesthouse) 

Optionally: yurt show (90 USD per group), eagle hunting (90 USD per group). Must be booked  in advance. Possible to pay on spot.

After breakfast, we head to Karakol. 

Along the way, we visit Barskoon Gorge. The gorge is famous for its waterfalls. One of the best  known is Tears of a Leopard. Here you find the monument for the first cosmonaut Yu. A.  Gagarin, who was very fond of this place and rested in the nearby Tamga military sanatorium. 

After we go towards Jeti Oguz gorge. The name of the gorge is symbolic and means “seven  bulls” in Kyrgyz because there are seven giant red-brown rocks resembling furious bulls  standing together. You can take a walk here and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. 

When we get to Karakol, we will visit its famous sights, such as the Russian Orthodox cathedral  and Dungan mosque. 

Dinner in a restaurant in Karakol. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Hotel 78)

After breakfast, departure to Kegen border post between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Transfer  from the border post to Saty village. Lunch on the road or upon arrival in Saty. 

We go to Kolsay lake. We visit the first lake. 

Kolsay lakes are one of the most beautiful places of Kazakh nature. They are located at 1800,  2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by a unique watershed mountain  landscape, consisting of three natural zones, and a variety of rare plants and animals.  

You walk around the lake Kolsay-1. 

Overnight and dinner in the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Kolsay Prestige Hotel)

After breakfast, we drive to Charyn Canyon. 

Charyn canyon is located in the national park. It is considered the little brother of the Grand  Canyon in the United States. The erosion made by the Charyn River has created dramatic and  impressive landscapes. 

When you arrive, you will admire the great panorama and you will walk down to the bottom of  the canyon to walk about 2 km in the labyrinth of the Valley of the Castles. 

After 2-3 hours in the canyon, we drive to Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Kazzhol Park Hotel)

After breakfast, we go towards Medeo gorge where the highest mountain sports complex at an  altitude of 1691 meters is located. Medeo is often a favorite place for the residents of Almaty  on weekends. 

Then we return to Almaty where we visit Zenkov Cathedral, one of the most beautiful,  magnificent architectural monuments in the city. 

After we go to Kok Tobe, the highest point in the city. It is famous for its panoramic view of the  city from all directions. To reach the Kok Tobe hill, we take a cable car ride which starts near  Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the Kok Tobe hill, you would see the famous 372 meters high  TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus a  few attractions at the top. 

Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 4* (Kazzhol Park Hotel)

Flight from Almaty to Tashkent (11:05-12:40*). Your Uzbek driver will welcome you at Tashkent  International Airport. Transfer and check-in (14:00) at the hotel. 

Leave your luggage, meet your guide and start city tour.  

We start our sight seeing tour at the capital city of Uzbekistan and visit such places as Hazrati  Imom Complex, spiritual heart of Tashkent (16-20centuary). Chorsu bazaar one of the busiest  bazaars in Tashkent. Amir Temurs square – statue of Amir Temur was placed on site in 1994. We also go to Independent square, Tashkent Metro and Museum of Applied Arts. 

Overnight at the hotel.  

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Art Deluxe Hotel)

*The flight can be changed, and the program with its price accordingly. The flight Almaty –  Tashkent is operated every day at different times depending on the day. 

Breakfast at hotel. 

07:00 transfer to railway station to take a train to Bukhara (07:54-12:11). Transfer to hotel. Leave your luggage and meet your guide. 

Whole day walking tour of Bukhara: Ismail Samani mausoleum, Chashma Ayub mausoleum,  Bolo-Hauz mosque, Ark Fortress, Poi-Kalyan architectural complex, Ulug Beg Madrasa,  Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa, Tim Abdullah Khan, Magok-I Attari Mosque, Lyabi-Hauz complex  (Kukeldash madrasa, Hanaka, Nadir Divan-Begi madrasa). 

Overnight at the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Al Hayat Hotel) 

*The train ride can be changed, and the program with its price accordingly.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide at 09:00. 

Places to visit: Chor Minor Mosque has unusual but unique look (four minarets). Naqshbandi  Complex is most religious place and always crowded. 

Lunch time break. After we go to Sitora-i-Mokhi-Khosa Palace, summer residence of Bukharas  Emir, and Chor-Bakr Complex, ancient cemetery equal to 3 hectares. 

Transfer to train station at 15:30. Take a train at 16:24 to Samarkand. 

Arrive to Samarkand at 18:10 and transfer to hotel.  

Overnight at the hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Zilol Baxt Hotel) 

*The train ride can be changed, and the program with its price accordingly.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide at 09:00. 

Starting the sightseeing at kingdom of Timurids dynasty. We go to Guri Amir Mausoleum of  Timurids Dynasty and Registan square which has three madrasas all built in different time. 

Lunch time break. 

After we discover such places as Bibi Khanum Mosque built in 1399 by Amir Temur, Siab Bazaar  – oldest and still operating bazaar, and Shahi Zinda Complex, a nobel street cemetery XI to XX  century. 

Overnight at the hotel.  

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Zilol Baxt Hotel)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide at 09:00.  

Places to visit: Ulugbek observatory built in 1425-1429. Mausoleum of Hodja Daniyar XV – century. Afrasiab museum – Oldest in Samarkand. Konigil ancient paper factory be part of a  master-class. 

Transfer to train station at 16:30. Take a train at 17:30 to Tashkent. 

Arrive to Tashkent at 20:10 and transfer to hotel. 

Meals included: breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Art Deluxe Hotel) 

*The train ride can be changed, and the program with its price accordingly. 

Transfer to the airport. Departure.