This 17-day tour takes you through three countries, each with its own unique culture and atmosphere. Kyrgyzstan is famous for its mountains and lakes. Uzbekistan’s most famous sights are the monumental cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva (included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), filled with remarkable buildings that tell of the region’s cultured past. Tajikistan is a little of nature and a little of history: Penjikent is one of Central Asia’s richest ancient treasures, while the Seven Lakes are natural gems. The Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Group Tour takes you everywhere, and lets you share costs with other adventurers as you cross Central Asia for almost three weeks.
Participants should be in good health, comfortable walking 4-6 hours daily at a moderate pace, managing stairs and short ascents. Rest assured, we'll ensure plenty of breaks to enjoy the journey together.
Tour itinerary:
Arrival in Bishkek. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check in from 14:00. Free day. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, embark on the scenic drive to Karakol (400 km, 6–7 hours). Upon arrival at Karakol check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a cultural dining experience hosted by a local Uigur family, featuring a traditional Kyrgyz folklore performance with national music and songs. Overnight in Karakol.
Meals: picnic lunch, dinner
Meals: picnic lunch, dinner
After breakfast, start guided sightseeing tour by visiting the Wooden Orthodox Church and the intriguing Dungan Mosque (which was built in Chinese style). Then transfer to the Jety-Oguz Gorge. Take a short hike in the gorge and then drive along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. On the way, stop in Bokonbaevo to see an eagle hunting show. Continue driving to Kochkor. This drive guarantees you one of the best views of Lake Issyk-Kul. Have dinner at local Kyrgyz family. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
After breakfast, drive to Son-Kul (120km, 3 hrs), a remote mountain lake that is one of the highest in Kyrgyzstan (3,016m above sea level) via a scenic and bumpy road Kalmak Ashu pass (3,400 m above sea level). The lake is situated on a treeless, high-mountain plateau to which shepherds bring their livestock in summer and establish yurt camps where they’ll live. In this magnificent place you can expect to see hundreds of herds of livestock and numerous yurts, as well as edelweiss flowers and camels. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll learn about the traditional life of Kyrgyz nomads, watching local women make the Kyrgyz national drink, kymyz (mare’s milk) You’ll surely be invited to try kymyz, as well as traditional bread, dairy products, and home-made jam. You’ll also have the chance to ride a horse (optional, at extra cost). Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
Following breakfast, transfer to Bishkek (400 km). On the way, join a workshop in Kochkor to see how traditional Kyrgyz felt carpets are made. After lunch, continue the drive with a visit to Burana Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This minaret is an architectural gem from the Silk Road era and the ancient city of Balasagun (11th–13th centuries). Upon arrival in Bishkek, check in to the hotel.
Meals: lunch, dinner
Meals: lunch, dinner
After breakfast, at 09:00 begin a sightseeing tour of Bishkek. Visit Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, the Philharmonic Hall, the Statue of Manas, Victory Square, and the Oriental market (Osh Bazaar) and new mosque named after Mahmud Kashgari. After lunch, enjoy some free time in the city. Transfer to Bishkek Airport for the evening flight to Tashkent. Arrive in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours
Today is free for you to discover Tashkent at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will get on a guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia. You will begin with the exploration of the Old City, paying a visit to the Khast-Imam Complex that houses the world's oldest Quran, once commissioned by the third Caliph Uthman. This complex includes the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Next, you'll proceed to Chorsu Bazaar and then take a ride on the Tashkent Metro to reach the city center, where the Applied Arts Museum is located. After a visit to the museum, you will take a walk through Navoi Theater to reach Amir Timur Square, where the Tashkent city tour ends.
Following the tour, transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Upon arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: approximately 5-6 hours
Following the tour, transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Upon arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: approximately 5-6 hours
After breakfast start your sightseeing tour of Khiva. Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Ichan-Qala Fortress visit Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Kalta-Minor Minaret, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom-Khoja. At 19:00 transfer to domestic airport flight* to Bukhara at 21:00 arriving in Bukhara at 22:00. Arrival in Bukhara, transfer to the hotel.
Attention! In rare cases when the flight is fully booked during the high season, the clients will be dispatched to Bukhara on the morning flight the following day.
Tea/coffee break
*subject to availability and maybe substituted to transfer by train or by mini van
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Attention! In rare cases when the flight is fully booked during the high season, the clients will be dispatched to Bukhara on the morning flight the following day.
Tea/coffee break
*subject to availability and maybe substituted to transfer by train or by mini van
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
After breakfast start walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara.
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening enjoy a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delicious dinner at the National house.
Tea/coffee break
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Meals: dinner
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening enjoy a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delicious dinner at the National house.
Tea/coffee break
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Meals: dinner
Breakfast. Continue your tour with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev. In the afternoon depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (270 km, 4-5 hrs.). Upon arrival at Samarkand check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
After breakfast, start Samarkand sightseeing tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory. Free time in the afternoon.
Tea/coffee break
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Tea/coffee break
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Continue sightseeing tour in Samarkand. You will visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Farewell lunch in Samarkand. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Meals: farewell lunch
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Meals: farewell lunch
Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. Meet Tajik local guide and driver to Seven Lakes (80 km, 1.5-2h). Haf Kul - seven lakes of different colors in mountains of Tajikistan: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor, 7.Hazorchashma lakes (2400m a.s.l.). Picnic at the lake.
After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Rudaki Museum, as Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the ancient Penjikent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Note: As we travel to the more remote and authentic region of the Fann Mountains, the tourist infrastructure is simpler. We will be staying in the best available local hotel, Soviet-era building. Please expect more basic amenities compared to the larger cities – it's all part of the adventure!
After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Rudaki Museum, as Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the ancient Penjikent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Note: As we travel to the more remote and authentic region of the Fann Mountains, the tourist infrastructure is simpler. We will be staying in the best available local hotel, Soviet-era building. Please expect more basic amenities compared to the larger cities – it's all part of the adventure!
Drive to Dushanbe via Iskanderkul Lake. According to the legend, the Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great's path to India passed by this lake. Lunch at the traditional homestay "Dilovar". After, you will stroll around the lake, explore five springs and Zmeinoe (Snake) Lake, walk to 38 m high waterfall that local people compare to Niagara and call Fanskaya Niagara (Niagara of Fan). Drive to Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Start sightseeing in the capital of Tajikistan. Visit the Botanical garden, a very beautiful garden with many old trees, and a favorite place of Tajik people, National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan (closed on Mondays) that includes exhibits on history, natural history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the most valuable exhibits of the museum), Ismail Somoni Monument, the Building of National Spirit, Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Price includes:
- All transfers: 1-2 on Sedan type car, 3-7 pax on minivan/van, 8-16 pax by 30 seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program with English speaking local guides in each country;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Eagle hunting show at Bokonbayevo on Day 3;
- National folklore show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah in Bukhara on Day 10;
- Economy-class tickets for flights: Bishkek-Tashkent, Tashkent-Urgench, Urgench-Bukhara;
- Economy-class tickets for trains: Bukhara-Samarkand;
- E-visa to Uzbekistan (if required);
- Tea/coffee breaks on Day 9, 10, 12;
- Meals: lunch and dinner on Day 2-5, dinner on Day 10, lunch on Day 12, lunch and dinner on Day 14-16;
- Tour leader to escort groups of 8 and more travelers.
Price doesn't include:
- Surcharge for staying in a single room;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Visa support for Kyrgyzstan tourist visa (if required);
- Visa Consular’s fee for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan e-visa;
- Tips to local guides and drivers;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Dates & Prices, per person
2026
2027
Single supplement: US$ 480
100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
Group size: 1-16 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
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Important notes:
- If you need to obtain an Uzbekistan visa, it should be a multiple-entry e-visa.
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