Visit Almaty, Kazakhstan. Trek in the Tien-Shan Mts. for 5 days and then go on a motor tour of the ancient cities of the Great Silk Road. See the Beautiful Lake Issyk-Kul and Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Then on to Uzbekistan and the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and other sights on the Great Silk Road.
Enjoy visiting an area of the world that was closed off to foreigners during Soviet times. Experience the birth of these new nations that trace their history back to the bedrock of civilization with legendary personages, such as Genghis Khan, Marco Polo and Tamerlane.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Almaty. City tour and preparation for trek. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 2 - Drive to Grand Almaty Lake and first campsite. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 3 - Trekking through the Zailiysky Alatau to Issyk Kul. Spectacular terrain, with Ozenyj pass (3200M/10500FT) and Aksu pass (4052M). Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 4 - Trekking and camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 5 - Trekking and camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 6 - Trekking and camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 7 -Trek down the Grigorievskoe Valley to meet the bus. Transfer to Issyk Kul.
(B) (L) (D);
Day 8 - Transfer to Bishkek, with a stop at The Burana Tower. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 9 - Transfer to Tashkent - with visit to Aisha-bibi and Babadzhi-Hanum mausoleums.
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 10 - Flight from Tashkent to Urgegench (1.5hr). Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 11 - Excursion to Khiva and return to Urgench. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 12 - Drive through the Kyzyl Kum(Red Sands) Desert to Bukhara. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 13 - Excursion of Bukhara. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 14 - Transfer to Samarkand. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 15 - Excursion of Samarkand. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 16 - Traveling 320 km. in 5-6 hrs. We arrive at our hotel in Tashkent. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 17 - Excursion of Tashkent. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 18 - Flight home from Tashkent. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost of tour includes:
- Transportation (including flight Tashkent/Urgench);
- Hotels, in cities;
- Meals;
- Excursions with guide/interpreter;
- Visa support for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Price is based on a group of 6 person and is listed per person.
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Asia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Camping
Self Drive
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