Four Central Asian Countries in Fourteen Days — Private Group Journey
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- Decorated walls of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 06 — Koshkinhome · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Gur-I Amir - Tomb of the King — jakent07 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Shah-i-Zinda 01 — Bgag · CC0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Duration
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Format
- Private tour
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers
- Starts from
- Almaty
- Ends at
- Almaty
About This Tour
Connect Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in a two week circuit. Silk Road cities alternate with Issyk Kul, the Kolsai lake region and Charyn Canyon, linked by planned flights, rail journeys and road transfers.
This version is arranged for a private party travelling together. The quoted services and group size are confirmed with the itinerary before travel.
Planning guides for this route
Use these practical guides to check season timing, route difficulty, logistics, and packing before you choose dates.
Route
Almaty
Almaty
Stops Along the Way
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The main focus today is Almaty. Allow time to explore this part of the route at the pace agreed for your party.
Route stops:
- Almaty
Begin with Panfilov Park and continue through the day's route toward Shymbulak. Along the way, make time for Zenkov Cathedral, Almaty Memorial of Glory, Kok Tobe and Medeu.
Route stops:
- Panfilov Park
- Zenkov Cathedral
- Almaty Memorial of Glory
- Kok Tobe
- Medeu
- Shymbulak
Begin with Almaty and continue through the day's route toward Amir Timur Square. Along the way, make time for Tashkent, Minor Mosque and Independence Square in Tashkent. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Almaty
- Tashkent
- Minor Mosque
- Independence Square in Tashkent
- Amir Timur Square
Begin with Bukhara and continue through the day's route toward Ulugbek Madrasa in Bukhara. Along the way, make time for Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara and Poi Kalyan Complex. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Bukhara
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
- Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Ark of Bukhara
- Poi Kalyan Complex
- Ulugbek Madrasa in Bukhara
Begin with Sitorai Mohi Khosa and continue through the day's route toward Samarkand. Along the way, make time for Lyabi Hauz. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Sitorai Mohi Khosa
- Lyabi Hauz
- Samarkand
Begin with Registan Square and continue through the day's route toward Ulugbek Observatory. Along the way, make time for Gur e Amir Mausoleum, Rukhabad Mausoleum, Bibi Khanym Mosque and Shah i Zinda.
Route stops:
- Registan Square
- Gur e Amir Mausoleum
- Rukhabad Mausoleum
- Bibi Khanym Mosque
- Shah i Zinda
- Ulugbek Observatory
Begin with Ancient Sarazm and continue through the day's route toward Rudaki Memorial. Along the way, make time for Ancient Panjakent and Seven Lakes Valley.
Route stops:
- Ancient Sarazm
- Ancient Panjakent
- Seven Lakes Valley
- Rudaki Memorial
Begin with Istaravshan and continue through the day's route toward Panjshanbe Bazaar. Along the way, make time for Hazrati Shoh Complex, Mug Fortress, Khujand, Khujand Citadel and Jami Mosque.
Route stops:
- Istaravshan
- Hazrati Shoh Complex
- Mug Fortress
- Khujand
- Khujand Citadel
- Jami Mosque
- Panjshanbe Bazaar
Begin with Tashkent and continue through the day's route toward Chorsu Bazaar. Along the way, make time for Tashkent Metro.
Route stops:
- Tashkent
- Tashkent Metro
- Chorsu Bazaar
Spend this stage around Tashkent before continuing to Bishkek. The two settings give the day its main focus. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Tashkent
- Bishkek
- Ala Archa National Park — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Begin with Issyk Kul and continue through the day's route toward Skazka Canyon. Along the way, make time for Balasagyn, Burana Tower and Bokonbayevo.
Route stops:
- Issyk Kul
- Balasagyn
- Burana Tower
- Bokonbayevo
- Issyk Kul Eagle Demonstration — optional, subject to the agreed programme
- Skazka Canyon
Begin with Kolsai Lakes and continue through the day's route toward Saty. Along the way, make time for Kaindy Lake.
Route stops:
- Kolsai Lakes
- Kaindy Lake
- Kolsai Lakes
- Saty
Spend this stage around Charyn Canyon before continuing to Almaty. The two settings give the day its main focus.
Route stops:
- Charyn Canyon
- Almaty
Bring the journey to a close in Almaty. Arrange the onward handover around your confirmed travel schedule, leaving time for the necessary departure formalities.
Tour Details
Included in this programme
- A guide for the regional circuit
- Admission at the scheduled Tajikistan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Uzbekistan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Kyrgyzstan sites
- Basic guesthouse or hostel accommodation
- Lunch on the specified tour days
- Scheduled rail travel within Uzbekistan
- Admission at the scheduled Kazakhstan sites
- Four wheel drive transport on the planned road stages
- The specified airport car transfers
Costs to arrange separately
- Dinner
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tourism taxes listed in the package
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
Meeting and transfers
Meeting arrangements are agreed in the Almaty area. The exact address, pickup time and any border handover are confirmed before travel.
Travel window and access
Travel window: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Actual access depends on local conditions.
Price and group size
The displayed amount is per traveller; the request total changes with the number of travellers. The final services and travel arrangements are confirmed before a request becomes a booking. This format is for 2–3 travellers. Child arrangements are quoted separately; no automatic child discount is assumed.
Cross border arrangements
Confirm visa eligibility and the opening status of each planned crossing before travel. Air and rail reservations, border transfers and services in each country follow the final agreed programme.
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