11-day Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan Group Tour

09:00 Briefing and meeting with your guide in the hotel lobby of „My Hotel” located in Bishkek at 121 Chui Avenue. (If the meeting place changes, you will be informed).

After briefing with the guide, we begin our tour and drive towards Chon Kemin Valley (1450 m), situated in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan, famous for its beauty and stunning mountain views.
On the way, we visit Burana Tower. The tower with funerary monuments, earthworks, the remains of a castle, and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagyn.

Lunch on the way (optional). You have opportunity to try traditional Kyrgyz kattama, a delicious flatbread.

Upon arrival at the guesthouse, we start preparing boorsok, a traditional fried dough made for family celebrations and always served at the table.

Before dinner, you have time to explore the village and observe local life. Dinner at guesthouse.

Meals included: dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse)

Breakfast at the guesthouse. This day you will spend according to your wishes.

You can hike to a scenic viewpoint of the Chon Kemin, where you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the valley, the village, and the surrounding landscape (ca. 2-3h).

Lunch will be served at the guesthouse.

Optionally, we propose you to watch a traditional horse game, Kok Boru, where horsemen compete to carry a goat carcass to the opposing team’s goal, showcasing their skills and strength (optional).
It is also possible to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through this beautiful village and explore the lifestyle of the local people (optional).

Dinner at the guesthouse.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Kemin Guesthouse) 

Optionally: Kok Boru horse games from 200 USD per group. Must be booked in advance. Horse- drawn cart ride from 60 USD per group up to 4pax per cart. Must be booked in advance.

After breakfast in the guesthouse, we go towards Issyk Kul lake, the pearl of Kyrgyzstan. Issyk Kul is the second largest alpine lake in the world. Its name means “hot lake” in Kyrgyz language.

Lunch at restaurant in Cholpon Ata (optional).

Along the way we visit Semenov gorge, located on the northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. We can take a walk, enjoy the wild nature and have a pleasant pastime in this beautiful place. When we get to Karakol, we will visit its famous sights, such as the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Dungan mosque.

For dinner we will go to a local restaurant where you can try ashlyam-fu, a dish that is famous in Karakol for its special taste (optional).

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (My Hotel)

After breakfast, we head to 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.

Lunch at the guesthouse or at a small café (optional).

Then we go to the Barskoon Gorge, which 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.

Next destination is 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.

Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse in the village of Bokonbaevo.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Emily Guesthouse)

After breakfast at the guesthouse, we will meet an eagle hunter with his bird of prey. Eagle hunting is one of the ancient traditions of nomads.

Then we go to the canyons of Ak Say. We hike to the panoramic point to enjoy a magnificent view of the canyons and lake opening in front of us.

Lunch in the guesthouse in Kyzyl Tuu village known as the birthplace of yurts. After lunch, we will enjoy a yurt-making demonstration, where a local family will share the secrets of this ancient craft passed down through generations.

The next stop is Kochkor, known for its felt and skilled artisans. Upon arrival, we meet Kyrgyz women who will demonstrate the traditional art of carpet-making using felt.

Before dinner, we enjoy a vibrant folk music performance by Kyrgyz musicians, showcasing traditional melodies.

Dinner at the local café or guesthouse.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Guesthouse (Mira Guesthouse)

After breakfast at guesthouse, we head back to Bishkek.

Upon arrival in Bishkek, lunch at a restaurant (optional).

Transfer to the airport for taking a flight from Bishkek to Tashkent (19:05-19:25). Arrival in Tashkent. Welcome by driver at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to the hotel.

21:00 Briefing and meeting at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Art Deluxe Hotel) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and driver at 09:00 am.

Start your tour in the city’s historic heart, visiting the Khast-Imam Complex, which houses the famous Quran of Caliph Usman. Within the complex, you will see the Barak-Khan Madrasa, the Tilla-Sheykh Mosque, and the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum.

Continue to Independence Square, a symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and independence. Next, pay homage to the sacrifices made during World War II at the Memorial to the World War II Victims. Continue to the Monument of Courage, commemorating the devastating 1966 earthquake.

Continue exploring the legacy of Amir Temur, the renowned Central Asian conqueror and statesman, at the Amir Temur Museum and Square.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Next, enjoy a shopping tour of Tashkent and visit Chorsu National Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest markets in Tashkent. Here, you will discover a treasure trove of spices, textiles, handicrafts, souvenirs, and a diverse array of fruits, vegetables, and local delicacies.

The tour also includes visits to the city’s metro stations, each distinct with impressive architecture, works of art, and unique designs- truly an underground museum! 

18:40 transfer to train station. At 19:41, take a train to Bukhara. Estimated arrival time 00:03.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Kavsar Boutique)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 meet the guide at the hotel and begin the walking tour of old Bukhara, visiting: Ismail Samani Mausoleum built as a family crypt after the death of Ismail Samani’s father. Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum known as the “Spring of Saint Job”. Bolo-Khauz Mosque (1712) – the only monument of Reghistan Square, featuring a reservoir (khauz), the Friday mosque, and a minaret. Ark Fortress (4th century BC) – a symbol of state power and the ancient residence of Bukhara’s Khans. Poi Kalon Complex, including: Kalon Minaret (1127) – a symbol of Bukhara, designed to call Muslims to prayer five times daily. Kalon Mosque (15th century) – the Friday mosque, with a rectangular courtyard and a grand maksura hall on the west side. Miri-Arab Madrasa – known for its elegant decorations.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Afternoon visits: Ulugbek Madrasa the oldest of the three madrasas built by Ulugbek. Abdulazizkhan Madrasa renowned for its luxurious decoration. Trade Domes: Toki-Sarrafon – formerly the Central Asian currency exchange hub. Telpak Furushon, Tim Abdullakhan, Toki- Zargaron. Magoki-Attori Mosque one of the oldest Islamic mosque in the region. Labi Hauz Complex – ancient water supply area consisting of 3 monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasa to north, Nodir Divan-begi Khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi Caravanserai to west & east.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Kavsar Boutique)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00, meet your guide and driver at the hotel to depart for Samarkand via the village of Mitan, to experience unique moments of Uzbek life.

On the route, you will make a stop in Ghijduvan, a small village located 40 km from Bukhara. The Ghijduvan pottery workshop is protected by UNESCO. Potter Alisher Narzullaev will show you our national ceramics, characterised by unique patterns and distinctive decoration styles.

On the route, you will make a stop in the region to visit the ancient caravanserai of Rabat-i-Malik (11th century) and the medieval water reserve of Sardoba (15th century).

Arrival at the village of Mitan, where you will be hosted by a local Uzbek family. Lunch in the family’s home, with traditional Uzbek welcome dishes: bitchaks – baked pastries filled with spinach or pumpkin, and plov – cooked with rice, fresh beef, carrots, onions and vegetable oil (with the opportunity to participate in the preparation).

In the afternoon, you can take a walk and experience life in a traditional Uzbek village, with all its joys and challenges.

After Mitan village drive to Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Caravan Serail Hotel)

At 09:00, meet the driver and guide at the hotel and begin the visit to Samarkand: Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the authentic sanctuary of Tamerlane, one of the most majestic complexes in the
city. Registan Square – the vibrant heart of Samarkand. The complex consists of three madrasas: Ulugbek Madrasa (15th century), Sher-Dor Madrasa (17th century), and Tillo-Kori Madrasa (17th century, famous for its golden dome). Bibi Khanim Mosque – the largest mosque of the 15th century in Central Asia, built in honor of Tamerlane’s wife.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Afternoon visits: Siyab Bazaar – the oldest bazaar in Samarkand. Shakhi Zinda Necropolis – a complex of tombs decorated with shimmering blue tiles. Comprising eleven mausoleums built between 14th-15th centuries, Shakhi Zinda is the burial place of royalty and nobility. “Shakhi Zinda” means “The Living King” in Persian. Ulugbek Observatory – the remains of a significant astronomical achievement of medieval Uzbekistan.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Caravan Serail Hotel)

(Optional) Three hours before your flight, meet your driver and the guide at the hotel for the transfer to Samarkand International Airport.