Secrets of Central Asia
Visiting: China, Kyrgyzstan, UzbekistanCode: PCSE
Tour price from GBP 3300.00 for 30 days - Land Only
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Have you ever thought about paying a visit to the deserts of Uzbekistan, the bustling Kashgar bazaar and the lush mountain scenery of Kyrgyzstan? Then this truly adventurous holiday is for you.
Your journey begins in Tashkent, arguably the most beautiful city in Central Asia. Then you head off to explore the remarkable architecture offered by the cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. You will travel through the Fergana Valley and across to Osh in Kyrgyzstan, a city steeped in history.
In rugged vehicles you will cross the remote and rarely tackled Irkeshtam Pass to China and descend to Kashgar, with its frenetic Sunday market still thriving after centuries of trade.
Secrets of Central Asia
Then you will return to Kyrgyzstan via the Torugart Pass and spend leisurely days weaving through the mountains and camping with nomads by stunning turquoise lakes.
Your adventure holiday comes to an end as you arrive back into Tashkent - the secrets of Central Asia revealed!
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Trip Itinerary
- Day 1-2(Thu) Arrive in Tashkent and transfer to hotel. Visit the Museum of History, Barak Khan Madrassah, Kukeldash Madrassah and Chorsu Bazaar. Overnight train to Khiva.
- Day 3Arrive Khiva. Explore Djuma Mosque, Kunya Ark and Toza Bog Palace.
- Day 4Drive to Ayaz Kala, our base for visiting the Toprak Qala, Qavat Qala and Ayaz Qala fortress complexes. Overnight in yurts.
- Day 5-7Drive across the Kyzyl Kum desert to Bukhara. Ark Fortress, Poikalon Ensemble and Samanid Mausoleum.
- Day 8-9Continue via Alexander the Great's fortress to Nurata mountains and Sentab village. Overnight in homestay, optional walks in local area.
- Day 10Full day tour in Samarkand. Visit Registan Square, Shah-I-Zinda Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory and local bazaar.
- Day 11-12Return to Tashkent. Cross the Kamchik Pass (2267m) to the Fergana Valley.
- Day 13Visit regional towns known for handmade ceramics and silk textiles.
- Day 14Cross into Kyrgyzstan and explore bazaar at Osh. Climb Solomon's Throne.
- Day 15-16Travel to high peaks at Sary-Tash. Cross the Irkeshtam Pass (2841m) to Kashgar.
- Day 17Explore Kashgar – old town, Abakh Hoja’s Tomb and Id Kah Mosque.
- Day 18Explore Sunday markets.
- Day 19-20Cross the Torugart Pass (3752m) to Tash-Rabat Caravansarai. Light walking in local area.
- Day 21-22Drive to nomadic settlement at Son-Kul Lake. Stay in yurts near local herders.
- Day 23Drive to Kochkorka village. Overnight in village homestay.
- Day 24Visit Barskoön Gorge. Stay at Tamga village on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake.
- Day 25-26Drive lake shoreline via Jeti-Öghüz Gorge to Karakol and Cholpon-Ata.
- Day 27Journey from Cholpon-Ata to Bishkek, stopping en route at Burana Tower.
- Day 28Day trip to Ala-Archa Canyon. City tour in Bishkek.
- Day 29Fly to Tashkent.
- Day 30Trip ends in Tashkent this morning (Fri).
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