Bishkek Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in 2025/2026

Nomadic traditions

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This tour starts and ends in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and takes you around the northern and southern shores of Issyk Kul Lake. Visit the naturally beautiful Ala Archa Gorge and enjoy stunning scenic views. Learn more about the country on a guided city tour of Bishkek. Drive to the second largest alpine lake in the world – Issyk Kul Lake— which never freezes. Get acquainted with traditions and culture of nomadic people: visit yurt maker and eagle hunter houses and learn more about how the famous carpets are created and try to make your own carpet. For more details on what you will see and do, please see the itinerary.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english, russian

Destinations

Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Ala Archa Na

Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Ala Archa National Park, Karakol, Kochkor

Duration5 days

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USD 720

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The Silk Road

4.6

(48 reviews )

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A simply amazing tour.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Sleeper Train

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Izboskan, Sam

Tashkent, Bishkek, Izboskan, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva, Chon-Kemin Gorge, Djety Oguz, Karakol, Almaty, Issyk Kul, Tashkent

Duration16 days

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Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Adventure

(1 review )

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See the contrast of the futuristic and the ancient on this 11-day journey from Astana to Bishkek. You’ll see the Central Asian landscape change from the vast expanse of flat countryside to winding mountain roads. Visit the Silk Road ruins of Otrar, stand in awe of the grand Yasaui Mausoleum, explore Astana’s monuments (that might remind you of Star Trek) and wander the cultural capital of Almaty. Hike the incredible Kolsai Lakes to see sunken forests, deep canyons and valleys and take a scenic boat ride on the alpine waters of Issky-kul Lake, bringing it home in charming Bishkek.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Sleeper Train, Home-stay, Tent

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bishkek, Almaty, Astana, Turkist

Bishkek, Almaty, Astana, Turkistan, Kolsay Lakes, Karakol

Duration11 days

The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

4.6

(7 reviews )

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My quibbles with this trip are very minor and I've told explore (update the itinerary please!) but fundamentally I loved this trip. Met lovely people. Saw amazing places and scenery. Food a bit meh but that's not why you go to either Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. I loved the differences between the countries. Kyrgyzstan was unbelievably beautiful and Uzbekistan had amazing buildings.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Hut, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Yangikasgan, Karakol, Samarkand, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr Valley, Toktogul Resevoir, Djalal-Abad

Duration23 days

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Bishkek to Ashgabat

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Discover Central Asia on this overland journey from the capital of Kyrgyzstan through Uzbekistan, to Tajikistan and Ashgabat. Take in the tranquil landscape of Son-Kol Lake, hike up the Sulumain-too Mountain in Osh and scale the ancient city walls of Tajikistan’s Panjakent. Explore the ancient mosques in Samarkand, see the eternal fire from the Gates of Hell and discover the sci-fi-like architecture in Ashgabat. Share a home-cooked lunch with a Tajik family, bargain in the bustling bazaars and learn about the region’s history with a local leader by your side.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tas

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Darvaza, Nohur, Mary, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Toktogul, Osh

Duration27 days

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Central Asia Explorer

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Traverse landscapes of alpine lakes and mountains, only interrupted by yurts, on this 17-day adventure through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Discover the ancient trading square of Registan, see the blue-tiled Madrassas in Samarkand and explore the ruins at Panjakent – once the capital of the ancient Sogdiana country on the Silk Road. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Kokomeren River, learn how Kyzyl-Oi locals cook their favourite snack and travel along the Chychkan River, which cuts through the Tien Shan Mountain Range.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Kokand, Khuja

Tashkent, Bishkek, Kokand, Khujand, Panjakent, Samarkand, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Kok-Bel, Osh

Duration17 days

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Central Asia: Five Stans Express

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To see all five Stans in Central Asia, this epic trip will start in the grand Ashgabat of Turkmenistan, explore Samarkand in Uzbekistan, then head to Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. See the best of the Silk Road and deep dive into the fascinating history, captivating landscapes and beautiful culture that’s intertwined throughout this region. You'll stay in yurts near Lake Issyk-Kul, explore Registan Square in Samarkand and watch the eternal flame of Darvaza Crater – a 70-m-wide hole in the Karakum Desert known as ‘The Gates of Hell’. From wide open plains full of wild horses to homestays and dinners with locals, there’s so much to see, do and learn in this region – so why not spend 24 days uncovering all you can, with a local leader by your side?

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hotel, Tent

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Tashkent, Khujand, Isk

Ashgabat, Tashkent, Khujand, Iskanderkul, Dushanbe, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Issyk-Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul, Bishkek, Darvaza, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand

Duration24 days

Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey

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We enjoyed our trip to Kyrgyzstan, it was very relaxing and the scenery was amazing. The highlight was the night in the yurt camp which was lovely, very remote and we even had snow overnight. The homestays and meals in local houses were very good too. DIY picnics by the river were a nice touch. On the down side, this trip involves a lot of travelling, sometimes on poor roads, which could be broken up better. We arrived early afternoon in some places and because most of the accommodation was on the outskirts of a town, there wasn't really anything to see or do once we arrived. One of our group thought the hotel at Toktogul Reservoir was like the one in 'The Shining'! The swimming pools had been closed for years and everything was just a little dated. Some of the walks were not that interesting and seemed to be there to fill the time and there was also a lot of litter in many areas which wasn't pleasant. There were descriptions in the itinerary about various places we didn't actually visit, for example Osh sounded lovely but we didn't even stop there. Having said all that, we did enjoy the holiday, but there just were not enough highlights to maximise each day.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Karakol, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr, Toktogul, Djalal-Abad

Duration14 days

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The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Almaty to Ashgabat

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Vast deserts, rolling steppe, fertile valleys and majestic mountains form the backdrop to the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia, which are commonly known as the Five Stans. Among this changing and varied landscape are traditional villages, ancient towns and modern cities, which tell a tale of advancing Greek and Persian armies, marauding Mongolian hordes, traders selling wares along the Silk Road, philosophers, astronomers, Communist experiments and post-Soviet eccentrics. Journey past giant burning gas pits, intricately tiled mosques, alpine lakes bordered by yurt camps, grand monuments, rural villages and colourful markets on this epic trip through the heart of Central Asia. About this trip: We have two versions of this trip. One starts in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and ends in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the other runs in reverse. Apart from the direction of travel, the two itineraries are similar - the main difference is the route taken through Kyrgyzstan and the accommodation there. This itinerary runs from Almaty, Kazakhstan, to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, includes Chon-Kemin and Bishkek and stays in guesthouses and hotels rather than yurts. The other itinerary runs from Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan, includes Son Kul Lake and there are three nights staying in yurts in Kyrgyzstan. Both itineraries include a night in a yurt in Turkmenistan.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Almaty, Khujand, Penji

Ashgabat, Almaty, Khujand, Penjikent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Dashoguz, Karakol, Chon-Kemin Gorge, Bishkek, Jalal Abad, Arslanbob, Fergana