Wide river valley and snow-capped ridges in Kyrgyzstan

Uzbekistan · Kyrgyzstan · 14 days

Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan: cities and mountains, 14 days

TashkentKhivaBukharaSamarkandBishkekIssyk-KulKarakolSong-Kul

Duration
14 days
Price
From €1,605 per person
Route
8 stops · 2 countries
Style
Silk Road tours, Nomad experiences
Difficulty
Moderate
Best time
May–Jun, Sep
Departures
On dates you choose

The Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan followed by the lakes, yurt camps and high pastures of Kyrgyzstan.

Highlights

  • Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
  • Flight over the Tien Shan to Bishkek
  • Issyk-Kul and Karakol
  • Yurt camp at Song-Kul

Route map

By airBy trainBy road

  1. TashkentDays 1, 7 By air → Khiva
  2. KhivaDays 2–3 By road → Bukhara
  3. BukharaDays 4–5 By train → Samarkand
  4. SamarkandDays 6–7
  5. BishkekDays 8, 14
  6. Issyk-KulDays 9, 11
  7. KarakolDay 10
  8. Song-KulDays 12–13

Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.

Day by day

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  1. Day 1Arrive in Tashkent Tashkent

    Arrival and an afternoon in the old town.

  2. Day 2Fly to Khiva Khiva

    Flight to Urgench; afternoon in Ichan-Kala.

  3. Day 3Khiva Khiva

    A full day in Khiva.

  4. Day 4To Bukhara Bukhara

    Desert crossing to Bukhara.

  5. Day 5Bukhara Bukhara

    The old town and its workshops.

  6. Day 6Samarkand Samarkand

    Train to Samarkand; the Registan and Gur-e-Amir.

  7. Day 7Samarkand to Tashkent Tashkent

    Shah-i-Zinda, then the train to Tashkent.

  8. Day 8Fly to Bishkek Bishkek

    Short flight to Bishkek; Osh Bazaar.

  9. Day 9To Issyk-Kul Issyk-Kul

    Burana Tower and the north shore.

  10. Day 10Karakol Karakol

    Karakol and a walk in a nearby valley.

  11. Day 11South shore Yurt camp

    Jeti-Oguz, Skazka canyon and an eagle hunter.

  12. Day 12To Song-Kul Yurt

    Via Kochkor to a yurt camp at Song-Kul.

  13. Day 13Song-Kul Yurt

    Horse riding and walks on the pastures.

  14. Day 14Bishkek and depart

    Return to Bishkek for departure.

Hotels, transport & meals

Accommodation

Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.

Transport

Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.

Meals

Details are confirmed in your proposal.

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Make it yours

Change the pace, upgrade hotels, add a night in a yurt camp or a day in the mountains. Tell us what to change and we’ll send a revised route and price.

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Questions about this tour

How does booking work?

Tell us your dates, group size and interests through the trip builder, the request form on any tour, or WhatsApp. We reply with a proposed itinerary and price. Once you are happy with it, we confirm hotels, guides and transport.

Can I change an itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. It can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with another country.

Is there any obligation when I ask for a proposal?

No. Proposals are free and you pay nothing until you decide to confirm your trip.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation terms are included with every proposal, before you pay anything.

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