Tour along 3-stans of Central Asia 12 Days: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
Tour along 3-stans of Central Asia 12 Days: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
Tour along 3-stans of Central Asia 12 Days: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
12 Days Starting in urumqi and ending in Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan City, Gansu, China
Visiting: Almaty, Bishkek, Issyk Kul, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Stan12D01
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
0-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Central Asia is wonderful place to travel around and explore the colorful history and culture. This tour will let you explore 3 stans in central Asia including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan for 12 days. You will view the amazing landscape, meet the nice people, and taste the yummy food etc.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Almaty
Location: Almaty
Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to Almaty. You'll be met by local representative at the meeting point, then transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Location: Almaty, Almaty
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3-hour car riding to the Charyn Canyon. Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America. You will walk among the strange towers and columns, being surprised by the wild imagination of the nature. After visiting, you'll be back to Almaty for overnight.
Day 3 : Almaty - Bishkek By Car/Van
Location: Bishkek
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will visit Almaty Museum, Panfilov Park and Green Bazaar in the city Almaty. Then you'll head to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyz. After go across the border, you will be transferred to hotel in Bishkek.
Day 4 : Bishkek - Issyk-Kul Lake By Vehicle
Location: Issyk Kul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, head to Boom Canyons. On the way visit the historical-architectural complex of the Burana Tower. Burana tower (minaret) is located in an old residential area 90 km from Bishkek. Historians and archaeologists have proven that the settlement was once the capital of the Karakhanid Khanate and was called Balasagun, founded in the 10th century AD. Burana tower is the central monument of this complex. We continue on our way to Boom gorge by car. Today you will view and explore the maze of various canyons with names such as "Grand Canyon", Bobsled "canyon" and "Skyscraper" canyon.
Then we will move on to the town of Cholpon-Ata. In the evening you will have free time to take a walk on the beach and enjoy the beauty of Issyk-Kul Lake.
Day 5 : Transfer Issyk-Kul Lake - Bishkek
Location: Bishkek
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at our hotel, we will visit the open-air petroglyph museum (stone inscriptions), the historical museum and the Rukh-Ordo cultural complex in the town of Cholpon-Ata. Around noon, we will go to the boat club and take a 1-hour boat ride along the lake shore. Afterwards you will have free time to enjoy the lake view and we will return to Bishkek in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in Bishkek hotel.
Day 6 : Bishkek - Tashkent (Uzbekistan) By Flight
Location: Tashkent
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will explore the city Bishkek including Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, and Old Square etc. The Bishkek city tour might change to Day 5 as per the flight time.
Then you will catch flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.
Day 7 : Sightseeing In Tashkent
Location: Tashkent
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will visit the old town to see Barak Khana Seminary, Tila Shaikh mosque and archives known for the exhibit of a rare copy of Koran written by the third Caliph Othman.
Then you will go to Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldash Madrassah. Later, you will visit the Museum of Applied Arts, excursion to Mustakillik (Independence) Square, famous Tashkent Metro (underground), and Amir Temur Square.
Day 8 : Tashkent – Samarkand By Speed Train/Vehicle
Location: Samarkand
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the railway station to take the train to Samarkand (about 2 hours train ride). If no train tickets are available, you will take car ride.
Firstly you will visit Gur Emir - mausoleum of Great Tamerlane, Registan Square that was for many centuries the heart of Samarkand. Then you will visit Hunarmand Artisans center to see the artisans at work.
In the afternoon, you will head to view the grandest structure of Amir Temur’s times is the chief Friday Mosque called Bibi-Khanum, Silk Road bazaar and Shahi Zinda necropolis.
Day 9 : Samarkand – Bukhara By Speedy Train/Vehicle
Location: Bukhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Then head to visit Ensemble Shohi-i-Zinda. Ensemble Shohi-i-Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums, who joined up in succession to each other for 14 - 15 centuries. This unique and mysterious ensemble located near the settlement of Afrasiab. The ensemble is also called street-cemetery. The blue domes of mausoleums, heading into a chain into the distance, a bird's eye look like an elegant necklace.
Visit Mausoleum of St. Daniel - a unique place of pilgrimage - the mausoleum of the spiritual guardian of Samarkand and prophet of three world religions - Hodge Daniyor (the biblical prophet Daniel).
Visit Ulugbek Observatory. Ulugbek - a striking confirmation of a significant development in the XIV-XV centuries in Central Asia, architecture, science and culture.
Later, transferred to the train station to catch the train to Bukhara, or take a car ride if no train tickets are available. Upon arrivcal, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 10 : Full Day Explore Bukhara
Location: Bukhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Today you will explore the historical town Bukhara. Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in the world. The picture is drawn in getting acquainted with its architectural masterpieces, which were created over the centuries-old history. In Bukhara many names. The word "Bukhara" in tune with the Sanskrit word "vihara" - "Monastery" and the Chinese "Bihar" - a place of idols. It is said that the founder of Bukhara was the son of Iranian king Siyavush. He married the daughter of the king Afrasiab, he built the Ark Fortress.
Visit ensemble Lyabi Hauz, Nodir Divan Begi (1622), a fantastic bird in the portal madrasa - symbol of Bukhara. Kukeldash - the biggest madrassah in Bukhara, Ulugbek Madrasah - the only building left over from the famous "scientist on the throne" Ulugbek.
Kalyan Minaret (47 meters), without which it is impossible to imagine the silhouette of Bukhara. It was built of brick exquisite workmanship in 1127 during the reign of Arslankhan. Next to the mosque Kalyan minaret is located and acting from the 16th century to the present day, the Muslim religious school - madrasa Mir-i-Arab.
Citadel Ark (2c. N.e.- to 19 in), Bolo Hauz Mosque (1712), the dome of the building trade - and still Timy.
Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (10th century) - the oldest surviving buildings in Central Asia. This unique structure, outstanding monument of world architecture, which attracts scholars, artists and tourists from all over the world.
The forms of the mausoleum of Ismail Samani compared with Zoroastrian fire temple, architecture burial structures, with forms Keshka fortresses, and even residential architecture.
Chashma Ayub ("Source of Job"). Legend of the monument associated with the prophet Job (Ayub), who traveled as a preacher through Bukhara. At this time in the land of Bukhara was a drought. Job hit the ground with his staff, there appeared a healing source from which you can still drink fresh healing water.
Day 11 : Bukhara - Tashkent By Train Or Vehicle
Location: Tashkent
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast in the hotel. Then you will visit 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 Chor-Bakr Necropolis.
Then you will be transferred to the train station to catch train to Tashkent. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 12 : Depart From Tashkent, Tour Ends
Location: Tashkent
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free time till being transferred to the airport to catch your flight, where the tour concludes.
What's Included
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Meals
As per itinerary
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Private vehicle for transfer
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Entrance fees
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Train tickets TAS-SKD-BHR (2nd class) or car ride
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4-star or comfort hotels 11 nights
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Local guide in three stans
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Airfare
Flgiht Bishkek to Tashkent(Economy)
What's Not Included
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Tips
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Things not listed in the INCLUDED
Requirements
Passport
Mode of Transport
Private vehicle and train
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Tipping in China
If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader. The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers: Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet. Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides. Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters. Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
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Can I travel to China without a visa?
US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China. However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
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Trains
Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage. Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.
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Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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