The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 23 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-17290
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Discover the contrast between mountainous Kyrgyzstan and the plains of Uzbekistan
- Overnight in a yurt by alpine Song Kul Lake like the nomads of Central Asia
- Discover Silk Road ancient cities of Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand
This overland adventure travels along parts of the ancient Silk Road through the wild mountain landscape of Kyrgyzstan and across the border and onto the dusty plains of Uzbekistan.
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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Day 1 : In Bishkek; afternoon city sightseeing
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Day 2 : Drive to Karakol via Burana Tower and Issyk Kul Lake
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Day 3 : Explore Karakol; walk in Djety Oguz Gorge
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Day 4 : Drive to Kochkor; visit waterfalls en route
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Day 5 : Spend the night in a traditional yurt at Song Kul Lake
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Day 6 : Morning at Song Kul; return to Kochkor
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Day 7 : Scenic drive through the mountains to Suusamyr Valley
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Day 8 : Walking in Chichkan Gorge; afternoon drive to Toktogul Reservoir
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Day 9 : Mountain drive to Djalal-Abad.
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Day 10 : Discover Arslanbob, walk through walnut woodland, visit waterfall
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Day 11 : Drive to Osh; cross border into Uzbekistan and drive to Fergana City
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Day 12 : Drive via ceramic workshop in Rishtan to Tashkent
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Day 13 : In Tashkent, city tour; free afternoon
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Day 14 : Fly to Urgench in western Uzbekistan and drive to the ancient city of Khiva
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Day 15 : In Khiva, visit the Old Citadel; free afternoon
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Day 16 : Scenic drive through vast plains to Bokhara
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Day 17 : In Bokhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history
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Day 18 : Free day to explore Bokhara's sights further
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Day 19 : Drive to Yangikasgan desert camp for overnight in a yurt; optional camel ride
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Day 20 : Drive to Samarkand; afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
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Day 21 : In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums; free afternoon to explore further
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Day 22 : In Samarkand, free morning; afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
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Day 23 : Tour ends in Tashkent
- 23 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 7 Dinners
- Asia Mountains 1 Hotel (1 night)
- Altamira Hotel (2 nights)
- Kochkor Family Guesthouse (2 nights)
- Song Kul Lake Yurt Camp (1 night)
- Baytur Resort (1 night)
- Kok-Bel Hotel (1 night)
- Rosa Park Hotel (2 nights)
- Terra Nova Hotel (1 night)
- Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals (3 nights)
- Feruzkhan Hotel (2 nights)
- Royal Bukhara Hotel (3 nights)
- Kyzyl-Kum Safari Yurt Camping (1 night)
- Hotel Minor (2 nights)
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- 4WD
- Explore Tour Leader
- Local Guide(s)
- Any international flights to Bishkek and from Tashkent are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceThe Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.