Routing:
Tashkent >> Almaty >> Kolsai Lake >> Korakol >> Bishkek >> Osh >> Fergana >> Bukhara >> Samarkand >> Tashkent
This 3-in-1 itinerary showcases the unique charm of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Embark on a condensed yet rich interactive exploration of Central Asia’s diverse landscapes, ancient Silk Road cities, and nomadic traditions.
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at the beauty of Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake in Kazakstan
- See the Hazrati Usman Quran
- Join a pilaw masterclass during dinner in Bukhara
- Visit a pottery master's workshop in Gijduvan
- Admire the marvellous Registan Square
- Dinner at a traditional Uzbek house in Samarkand
- Take part in a traditional bread-making masterclass in Samarkand
- See the colourful rock formations at "Fairytale Canyon" in Kyrgyzstan
Upon arrival in Tashkent International Airport, meet with your airport representative outside the arrival hall and transfer to your hotel.
*Note: Early check-in subject to hotel's availability at point of arrival.
Dinner and overnight in Tashkent.
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Breakfast in hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital.
Begin with a city tour to Panfilov Park, named after the soldiers who defended Moscow in World War II, and stop by the Zenkov Cathedral, a Russian orthodox cathedral located within the park.
Head to Republic Square, an expansive arena used for public events and celebrations. Later, explore the country's oldest market - Green Bazaar. Browse the stalls selling traditional Kazakhstani products like Shubat (camel's milk) and Kurt (sour-milk balls made from cottage cheese), to clothing and souvenirs.
Overnight in Almaty.
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Set off from Almaty after breakfast and drive to Charyn Canyon [approximately 3hrs // 210km]. Explore the canyon with scenic walks and photo stops amidst the raw and untouched nature. Charyn features some of the most remarkable and ancient geological formations in Central Asia.
Continue to Kolsai Lake [approximately 2hrs drive] in the afternoon, which lies in Kazakhstan's Tien Shan Mountains range.
Overnight in the vicinity of Kolsai Lake.
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Depart early this morning from Kolsai Lake and drive towards the Kegen border, crossing into Kyrgyzstan and completing border formalities.
Continue the drive to Karakol, about 3 hours from Kegen. Enjoy some sightseeing in Karakol, the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, including visits to the Dungan Mosque, Russian Orthodox Church, and the Przhevalsky Museum.
Overnight in Karakol.
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After breakfast, depart Karakol to Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairytale Canyon [approximately 1.5hr // 101km]. Take a short hike to explore colorful and surreal rock formations that gave the canyon its nickname.
Continue to the capital city Bishkek, and along the way stop at Burana Tower - a large minaret that stands as the earliest architectural wonder of Central Asia, this was not painted but instead decorated from the geometric patterns found in its brickwork.
Overnight in Bishkek.
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Take a morning flight to Osh, the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Upon arrival, head towards the Uzbekistan border. If time permits, enjoy a brief visit to the Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain.
At the border, complete formalities and continue to Fergana. Founded in 1876, it is considered to be one of the youngest cities in Uzbekistan, and now an important industrial center for the country.
Overnight in Fergana.
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Breakfast at hotel and set off to Rishtan to the house of a well-known ceramic master, Rustam Usmanov, whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. Visit his pottery workshop, see the process of pottery creation and see collection of local ceramics.
Transfer to Kokand and visit the Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah.
Take a train to the capital. Overnight in Tashkent.
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After breakfast, transfer to the railway station and take the high-speed train to Bukhara.
Upon arrival, head to Lyabi Khaus Ensemble, a picturesque complex of historical buildings whose centerpiece is a charming square body of water which draws in the crowds to sit, eat, and relax. See the trading domes of Bukhara stretching to the Miri-Arab Madrasah.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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Depart Bukhara for Samarkand after breakfast this morning. Samarkand is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan and dates back to the same founding period asold cities like Babylon and Rome.
Enroute stop by the Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari (visit from outside due to renovations), a memorial complex of the great theologian of the same name.
Next, visit Gur-Emir Complex, the burial place of renowned conquerer Amir Temur, the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty, before checking in to your hotel.
Overnight in Samarkand.
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Breakfast in hotel and head the heart of Samarkand - Registan Square, which house the Madrassa of Ulugbek, Madrassa Sher Dor and Tillya-Kori Madrassah. Once the biggest mosque in Central Asia, it was erected by order of Tamerlane after his victorious Indian campaign in 1399.
See the Shah-i-Zinda, one of Uzbekistan’s most beautiful tiled necropolises. This pilgrimage site is home to about 20 mausoleums built between 11th to 19th century, including Qusam Ibn Abbas the cousin of Prophet Muhammad.
Stop by the famous oriental Siyob Bazaar, the largest dry fruit market in Central Asia.
In the evening, take a high-speed train [1800hrs-2000hrs] back to the capital and head to dinner upon arrival.
Overnight in Tashkent.
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Spend the day exploring the capital of Uzbekistan - start at Chorsu Bazaar, a wholesale oriental market located in a prominent large blue dome in the heart of the city.
Proceed to tour Modern Tashkent, with visits to places such as the Independence Square, Broadway Alley, Magic City, and more.
After dinner, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your onward flight.
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End of itinerary.
- Early check-in and late check-out is subject to hotel's availability.
- Itinerary sequence may be altered without prior notice in the event of weather disruption and/or other unforeseen circumstances.
- All prices indicated are valid at point of quotation, and are subject to change based on final travel dates, availability at point of booking, and any other add-ons or customisation to the base package.
- Air and train tickets (where applicable) are subject to availability at point of tour confirmation, which may result in adjustments to the original itinerary.
- Proposed accommodation options are subject to availability based on actual travel dates. In case of non-availability, an alternative accommodation at a similar or superior hotel will be secured. Rate adjustments (if any) will be communicated and applied accoridingly.
- In case of any currency fluctuations or amendment in local government taxes / fuel hike, etc., tour fares may be revised accordingly.
- Upon acceptance of quotation, we will require a clear copy of each traveller's passport to lock in bookings.
- You are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance prior to travel.
- Please refer to the FAQs section for payment and cancellation terms.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s Covered
- 7 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicle as indicated in itinerary
- Railway (cconomy class) and metro ticket as indicated in itinerary
- All entrance fees according to the programme
- English-speaking local guide on all excursions
- Complimentary bottled mineral water
What’s Not Covered
- International airfare (Singapore <> Tashkent) and accompanying taxes & fees
- Domestic airfare (Tashkent > Urgench) and accompanying taxes & fees
- Single supplement applicable for each single room required
- Any additional orders for food & beverages
- Any other activities, admission fees and other items not indicated in itinerary
- Tips or gratuities at guests' own discretion
- Visa fees and travel insurance (where required)
- Any personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Any other services not mentioned in the above inclusions
A: The best time to visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan is during the spring (April to early-June) and autumn (September to October), during which the weather is mild, and and the scenery is stunning.
A. Absolutely! Feel free to let us know if you’d like to extend your trip to another city before/after the base itinerary, or if there’s any place or activity that you’d like to include or omit – customised tours are what we specialise in.
A: No, our land-tour package rates do not include flights, to also allow our customers to customise their trip based on choice of airline, travel dates and flight routing, etc.
A: Ground transportation vehicle type depends on the group size:
‣ 2-3 Persons: 4-seater Sedan
‣ 4-5 Persons: 8-seater Minivan
‣ 6-9 Persons: 17-seater Van
‣ 10 Persons: 20-seater Bus
A. All tour fares are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD).
A. Visa requirements vary across different nationalities and are constantly changing. You may refer to these third-party websites for more information: Uzbekistan | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan
Should you require a visa to travel to any of these countries, we highly recommend completing the visa application(s) prior to departure.
A. Fill in and submit the form below with details on your trip request, as well as any questions or customisation requests you might have, such as rooming configurations, pre/post-extension to/from another city, etc. Our friendly team will send you a quotation via email within 3 working days from your submission of request.
A. Of course! Even if your desired travel dates fall outside of the validity period shown in the Tour Fare table, simply indicate your choice of departure date in the Departure Date field of the enquiry form, and we will provide you with a quotation based on your customised travel period.
A. >> 50% deposit to lock in booking upon acceptance of quotation.
>> Remaining tour fare upon confirmation of all trip arrangements.
A. >> Within 45 days prior to departure: Non-refundable
>> More than 45 days prior to departure: Total amount paid less non-refundable service fee of $80 per person less any amount that has already been paid to any supplier upon service confirmation.
