Name of the tour: South splendor of Kyrgyzstan 

Duration: 7 days

Starts in: Bishkek

Ends in: Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek – Toktogul
Today you will meet with the guide at Manas International Airport and escort you to the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. This day is dedicated to a city tour. You will see Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the National Arts Museum, National Philharmonic, and many others place of interest. Then you will transfer to from the capital to Toktogul. You will transfer to the south part of Kyrgyzstan. You will see along the way amazing views and fascinate the beautiful landscapes. You will take fabulous pictures of the impressive mountains and gorges. You will drive along the picturesque Tue Ashuu pass that is more than 3 000 meter high. This is one of the most charming roads of the country. This night you will spend the night in the guesthouse.

Day 2: Toktogul – Osh
After breakfast you will drive to Osh city. You will drive about 6 hours and see the amazing mountain road. During the way you will explore Djalal Abad town and its famous Uzgen Tower. This tower was erected  in 11th century by Karakhanids. Uzgen is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, with more than 2000 years of history. It appeared in the II-I centuries BC as a center of trade on the way from the Ferghana valley to Kashgar. This day you will see the fabulous views of the sky mountains and perfect panoramic views. After arrival to ancient Osh you will stroll along the street and direct to the special sacred place – Suleiman Mountain. The mountain is named after the prophet of the three great religions, King Solomon or Suleiman, who was given a stone throne for his wisdom and piety. To raise it could only be 500 of the Jinn. Here is the throne and there is a mountain. You will rest the night in the hotel.

Day 3: Osh – Abshir Ata – Osh
You will travel today to amazing place Apshir Ata gorge! There situated two fascinating attractions: a holy waterfall falling from a rock and incredible mountain lake. You will be amazed by its fascinating beauty if this natural attraction. On the shore you will have a chance to have a wonderful picnic. This is the perfect place for resting.  Then you will return to the city. The overnight is in the hotel. 

Day 4: Osh – Kazarman
This day you will transfer to Kazarman village. Mountains cover 93 percent of Kyrgyzstan's land area, and nomads go up to the mountains in the summer with their pastures on virgin pastures. During the tour, you will find beautiful mountain ranges, picturesque landscapes. You will be able to take photos on the road and remember this fabulous road. Travelers who like the interesting culture of the East and its interesting history will love a tour of Kyrgyzstan. You are going to see the real nomads along the way. You will spend the night in a home stay.

Day 5: Kazarman – Tash Rabat
This day you will travel to Tash Rabat Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road. At an altitude of about 3500m above sea level, the ancient caravanserai Tash-Rabat is located. It is perhaps the best preserved place to be found on the Silk Road. There is evidence that it was a place of both rest and worship, and it was also used to protect caravans. Archaeological evidence suggests that the site was already occupied as early as the 10th century. You will spend night in the yurts near Tash Rabat Caravanserai.

Day 6: Tash Rabat – Kochkor – Bishkek
After breakfast you will travel to Bishkek city. You will be impressed by the unique mountains gorge and fascinate the fabulous mountain pass that is 3 000 meters high. Along the way you will break in Kochkor village. In Kochkor you will explore the producing of the national felt carpet that will show you the local family. Then you will continue tour with driving to Bishkek. During the tour you will visit Burana Tower. It is an ancient monument that was built in 11 century of Karakhanid era (a medieval Turkic state of the 10th-13th century, whose territory stretched from East Turkestan to the Amu-Darya river. Near Burana there is Balbals open air museum. You will then transfer to the capital Bishkek. This night is in the hotel.

Day 7: Bishkek – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. 

Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter 

Price per person:
02 pax – 850 $
04 pax – 515 $
06 pax – 390 $
08 pax – 330 $
10 pax – 290 $
Single – 70 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 60 $ 

All dinners – 90 $
All lunches and dinners – 180 $ 

English speaking guide – 465 $ per group

To be 2 in one yurt (now 4 pax) – 15 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
         Toktogul – “Kok Bel” Guesthouse
         Osh – “Sun Rise” Hotel 3*
         Kazarman – Homestay
         Tash Rabat – Yurts (4 pax in 1)
         Bishkek – “Discovery” 3* or “Garden” 4*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour 

Service does not include:
- Meals
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide

 

Silk Road Tours

 “Travel Experts” company is glad to offer you unique tours for every taste and category along the Central Asian countries - Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Our tour program along the Great Silk Road includes interesting excursions, fascinating activities in the nature, visits to ancient cities and monuments, meeting with hospitable people and tasting delicious cuisine. All countries have something similar, but at the same time, each country has unique characteristics. During the tour our team will tell you everything about them.

Turkmenistan Tours

Turkmenistan is a lord of the desert with mysterious ancient sites and wonderful nature. You can start your tour at Ashgabat International Airport, then visit the capital city Ashgabat full of marble buildings.  During historical tours you will be impressed by the beauty of ancient sites of Nisa, Mary, Merv and Kunya Urgench. Your tour route will include unforgettable natural sights such as mysterious Darwaza Gas Crater, magnificent Yangikala canyons, underground Lake Kow Ata, unique Nokhur village and wonderful shore of the Caspian Sea. At the end of your tour in Turkmenistan you can cross the border and continue the tour in Uzbekistan. 

Uzbekistan Tours

Uzbekistan is a unique country that received a heritage of Eastern culture. It is full of historical, architectural and cultural sites of antiquity and the Islamic Era. You will visit many fascinating cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, where you will see numerous majestic madrasahs, mausoleums, and other architectural complexes. If you want to see something unusual, then we recommend you to have an excursion in the museum of forbidden art in Nukus city and visit the famous “ship graveyard” on the coast of Aral Sea. During the tour you can take a lot of pictures of wonderful Chimgan Mountains and amazing Charvak Lake.  You will also learn how to cook real Uzbek pilaf and know all features of producing Samarkand paper and silk.

Tajikistan Tours

If you travel in Tajikistan you should visit majestic mountains of Pamir range and amazing villages situated near to the border with Afghanistan. You will explore the famous Wakhan corridor, admire the breathtaking views of mountain passes (about 4000 a.s.l.) and enjoy the beauty of Bulunkul, Yashil Kul, Iskanderkul and Hafkul Lakes. You will get acquainted with the ancient history by visiting cities such as Dushanbe, Khujand, Istaravshan and Penjakent.

Kazakhstan Tours

Kazakhstan is a very diverse country. It is of the most developed Central Asian country with modern cities. At the same time it is a country of nomadic traditions and customs, with which you will get acquainted during the tour. You will explore Hunn village, national museums and discover the amazing nature of places such as Altyn Emel with mysterious singing dunes, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Borovoye national park and others. The historical part of the tour will include visiting ancient sites in Turkestan and Shymkent.

Kyrgyzstan Tours

Kyrgyzstan is a great choice for travelers who love mountain nature.  The territory is located on Tien Shan Mountains filled with gorges, valleys and lakes.  You can take a break from the bustle of the city alone with the virgin nature of this area.  During the tour you will you feel the culture of nomads, sleep in yurts (collapsible dwellings) and learn about Kyrgyz traditions and customs. Our team will prepare different exciting activities: hiking, trekking, horse riding, rafting or skiing.

Car rent in Kyrgyzstan

“Travel Experts” company also provides car rent services. Our fleet has new models of jeeps that are ideal for mountain driving.  You can use our cars to tracel to neighboring countries such as Tajikistan, to drive along the amazing Pamir Highway and Wakhan corridor or visit the wonderful Southern Kazakhstan. Car rent is a great opportunity to travel independently, explore new cities and beautiful nature, visit interesting attractions, learn the culture and meet local people. You have a chance to create your own individual travel itinerary, visit interesting places for you personally, and stop where you want. If it is difficult for you to create our personal tour program, we will be glad to recommend you a good proven program and the best accommodation options at the best price. In addiction you will receive the necessary equipment for enjoyable camping. It includes all the tableware, tents and mats. Furthermore, our professional team will provide you with technical and telephone support during the whole day. Our cars for rent are ensured and we are responsible for their quality. To rent a car you will need to provide us with information about the date of your trip.  We, in turn, will prepare the necessary arrangements and bookings. To get car rent agreement in advance, you can send us copies of your documents. After arrival, you will take a rented car and start off your tour!

Summer tours in Kyrgyzstan

Summer is the best time for travelling in Kyrgyzstan. All roads and passes are open, so you can easily travel around the country from one side to the other. You will be impressed by spectacular views on the way to Son Kul Lake, which is situated at an altitude of 3016 m above sea level. Here you can meet modern nomads and spend a night in traditional dwelling – yurt. You can explore the amazing Kichi-naryn gorge, drive along the Ara Bel pass (about 4000 m a.s.l.) and take wonderful mountain-view pictures. You can relax on the shore of the second largest mountain lake Issyk-Kul and visit ancient sites in this area. On the way to the southern part of the country you can also enjoy the picturesque mountain roads. Travelling around Kyrgyzstan in summer or early autumn will give you a lot of wonderful unforgettable memories!

Winter tours in Kyrgyzstan

Mountain roads covered with white snow add a special magical atmosphere to travelling in Kyrgyzstan in winter. You can drive along the picturesque road to Naryn and visit historical attraction Tash Rabat caravanserai, located in the mountains near to the Great Silk Road. You can explore the winter beauty of the Lake Issyk Kul and gorges such as Barskaun, Jeti Oguz or Grigorievskoye. It is also possible to have an excursion in Rukh Ordo cultural complex in Cholpon Ata city, visit the ethnography museum and see ancient petroglyphs. In Chon Kemin gorge you can start a horse riding tour. Kyrgyzstan is also famous for winter sport tourism, there are many ski resorts. The most popular and the largest one is located near Karakol city. At Soviet Time it served as training arena for all soviet sport teams. During the winter tour in Kyrgyzstan you will enjoy the view of charming snow valleys, frozen waterfalls and the fabulous gorges with forests covered with snow!

Guide school in Kyrgyzstan

Our company also organizes a guide-preparatory school for young people who are interested in tourism and want to work in this sphere. Professors from universities provide students with interesting lectures of and we coordinate practical work.  Students with the best knowledge of the history and culture of the country are invited to join our company. Our training is aimed at preparing highly qualified guides, we organize seminars on different topics: history, archeology, geography, culture and others. During your tour you will be accompanied by the most professional guides in Kyrgyzstan!

Crafts of Central Asia

Silk Road is one of the greatest factor in developing cultural and historical events and relations. It played a big role in creation of new civilizations and had an influence on expansion of culture and religion. During our tour along the Silk Road you will learn a lot about the unique ancient crafts. On the crossroad of many cultures, in Uzbekistan you can visit diverse pottery workshops. In Samarkand, Bukhara, Gijduyan and Fergana valley you can participate in master-class of ceramics. If you like other crafts you should travel to Konigil village near Samarkand. Here the local family will show you the ancient way of producing parchment paper. Important to mention that it is not just the now, but is in need for creating manuscripts and restoration of ancient materials. During your tour in Uzbekistan you will get acquainted with the different crafts.  You will be able to visit a silk factory in Samarkand, where there are colorful carpets with different patterns and shapes. In neighboring Kyrgyzstan you will learn with another craft – felt craft.  Felt is irreplaceable material for the yurts (traditional nomadic dwellings) and for the different types of clothes and household stuffs. In Kochkor valley you can visit  a handicraft center at Fatima’s house. This family organizes the Women Cooperation to help local craftswomen. Tours along the Silk Road is a great opportunity to discover all the best things of the countries of Central Asia!

Activities

If you are interested in outdoor activities, our company can organize them: hiking, trekking, horse riding, rafting, and camel riding. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan are the most popular places for active leisure. We can offer trekking and hiking tours in magnificent mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Here you can enjoy the spectacular view of Tien Shan and Pamir mountains. The horse riding tour can be organized in Chon Kemin gorge and on the shore of the wonderful alpine lake Son-Kul (3016 m. a.s.l.). In the fast flowing river Chui and Chon Kemin you can try something more extreme - rafting. Camel riding tours usually take place near to Aidarkul Lake along the semi desert area. On the way you will get acquainted with the music of local folklore, spend a night in yurts, enjoy the atmosphere of antiquity and relax alone with the wonderful nature. “Travel experts” company will provide you with an interesting activities for every taste. It will make your tour unforgettable!

Shows

In all Central Asian countries you will have an opportunity to see folklore shows - small concert performed by the talented artists. Here you will discover the unique sound of the national instruments. Usually our guests enjoy the concert during dinner on the last evening of the tour. In Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan you will get acquainted with the tradition of raising birds that can hunt on hares, mountain goats, foxes and other animals. In Kazakhstan you will visit the show of imitation of hunting with a hawk. In Kyrgyzstan the local hunter will show you how golden eagle hunts on the real rabbit.  In addition, it is very popular here to organize festivals of horse games, which are part of a nomadic culture. During the tours in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan it will be possible to watch the horse games with your own eyes. Silk and Spice Festival in Uzbekistan will introduce you to the Uzbek culture and make you feel the unique atmosphere of the nations of Central Asia. The festival is organized in May or June in Bukhara city. Here you will get acquainted with folk music, fashion shows, master classes, national sport events and handicraft exhibitions. If you want to visit something special for you, our company will try to add it in the tour program. 

Highlights of Central Asia

Central Asia includes 5 counties - Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Each country has its own interesting features, but at the same time they are similar in some things: eastern hospitality, tasty cuisine, exciting big celebrations and the riot of colors. Kyrgyzstan is located right in the center of Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan attracts tourists from all over the world by its wonderful mountain nature. It is a perfect place to take a break from the bustle of cities and enjoy the virgin nature. The most famous places are Son Kul lake, Tash Rabat caravanserai, Arslanbob walnut forest and many others. Kazakhstan is a country of big contrasts.  On the one hand, there are many modern cities such as Nur-Sultan and Almaty. On the other hand it is possible to visit different historical sites and to feel the ancient culture of steppe nomads. We can accompany you to the southern part of Kazakhstan, where you can admire the beauty of natural attractions such as Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Charyn canyons, Tamgaly Tas petroglyphs and others. Tajikistan is famous for magnificent Pamir Mountains and amazing Wakhan corridor. In addition, you will be able to learn about the traditions and customs of Wakhi people, while travelling in Tajikistan.  You will also visit historical monuments of ancient civilization in the cities of Penjakent, Istaravshan and Khujand. Uzbekistan is another great choice for interesting tour. Here you will discover the unique sites of Islamic era. You will be impressed by the numerous fascinating madrasahs and mosques. Turkmenistan is a very hospitable country, where you can get acquainted with ancient cities, enjoy the modern resorts and amazing nature of that area.  Our company offers you an unforgettable tour in which you will visit the most interesting places in Central Asian countries.

The best time to travel in Central Asia

In order to not to miss the best time to travel to Central Asia, the guests should choose which countries they want to visit. We should consider the climate of that region to organize the best tour. Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have hot summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the most popular month for travelling. Combined tour of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan is a very good option for tourists. The climate of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is a sharp continental. The winter is longer and the snow on the mountain peaks never melts. Furthermore, the tour route is at the altitude of 2, 000 meters or more, so the weather is cooler at 10 degrees Celsius than in cities. In winter it won’t be possible to drive along some mountain roads and passes. Considering all these factors summer and the early autumn is the best period to spend your vacations in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Kazakhstan has diverse nature: from steppes and semi-deserts to Tien Shan Mountain. To choose the time for travelling you should be based on which region you want to visit. Our company recommends travelling to Kazakhstan in summer and autumn.

About Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is located in the heart of Central Asia. Its area is 198, 500 square kilometers. The territory is occupied by Tien Shan Mountains. It is translated as “celestial mountains” from chiinese. Tien Shan mountain range stretch for than 1, 500 km. There are three mountain peaks that exceed the altitude of 7, 000 meters (Pobeda Peak (7439 m), Lenin Peak (7 134 m) and Khan Tenri Peak (7, 010 m). In addition there are 23 peaks which are over 6, 000 meters and 80 peaks over 5, 000 meters. That makes Kyrgyzstan a great country for activities such as alpinism, hiking, horse riding and others. Tourists are always impressed by the wonderful nature and hospitality of people. Kyrgyz people make up about 80% of the total population.  Kyrgyzstan is a multinational country, which is also home to Uzbeks, Russians, Dungans, Uigurs, Koreans, Germans, Ukrainian and others. People use Kyrgyz and Russian languages. The national currency is called som (KGS). You can exchange money at banks or exchange offices in almost all cities of Kyrgyzstan.

About Tajikistan

Tajikistan, or the Republic of Tajikistan, is also situated in Central Asia. It occupies the area of 143, 100 square kilometers. The population is more than 9 million people. It neighbors with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and China and it has no outlet to the sea.  Its history is connected with ancient civilizations such as Achaemenid Empire, Sasanian Empire, Hephthalite Empire, Samanid Empire and Mongol Empire. Before Tajikistan got an independence it was also a part of Timurid Dynasty, Russian Empire and subsequently Soviet Russia. Now Tajikistan is famous for interesting culture, historical and architectural heritage and amazing natural attractions. During your tour you will enjoy the wonderful chain and spectacular views of mountains of Pamir Highway and Wakhan Corridor. You will also explore unique lakes such as Karakul, Bulunkul, Yashil Kul, Hafkul, Iskanderkul and others. While travelling in Tajikistan you will get familiarized with the history and culture of Tajik people.

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is an independent state situated on the border with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan and it has an access to the Aral Sea. “Uzbekistan” means the “land of freedom loving people”. The capital city is called Tashkent. The country is full of other interesting cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The population of Uzbekistan is more than 34 million people. The national language is Uzbek. The national currency is called Uzbek sum. The country is famous for rich history. Long times ago its territory was occupied by ancient empires such as Transoxiana and Turan, Bactria, Sogdia, Fergana, Margiana and others. Now Uzbekistan is the most popular country of Central Asia in terms of tourism. You will be able to visit main historical and architectural sites, and get acquainted with a local culture by visiting different shows, master classes and festivals. Travel across Uzbekistan will be wonderfully complemented by travel around Kyrgyzstan. During this combined tour you will see not only a lot of historical monuments but also enjoy the amazing natural attractions.

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the biggest country in Central Asia. Its area is 2,794,900 square kilometers and it takes the 9^th place in the world.  It borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan and has an access to Caspian Sea. The nature of Kazakhstan is very diverse. There are semi-deserts, steppes, rock canyons, snow-capped mountains and deserts. It also has a rich history. Centuries ago it was occupied by Scythian and Persian tribes, Turkic nomads and then it was conquered by Tsarist Russia. The most popular cities for tourists are the modern capital city Nur-sultan, Almaty city full of  historical sites, Turkestan, Otrar and Shymkent, located on the Great Silk Road. If you love nature, we recommend you to travel to grandeur Charyn canyons, wonderful  lakes of Kolsai, Kaindy, Borovoye, Big Almaty and Issyk, ancient petroglyphs of Tamgaly Tas, Altyn Emel singing dunes and many other beautiful places. Tourism in Kazakhstan becomes more and more popular every year

About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is the smallest country in terms of population in Central Asia. About 6 million people live here. Its neighbors are Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Iran. The country has an access to Caspian Sea. Turkmenistan is located at crossroads of many civilizations.  The territory belonged to Achaemenid Empire, then to Turkiс tribes Oghuz, who created the ethnic basis of Turkmen people. One of the most famous city is Merv, which was located on the Great Silk Road. During your tour you will also get acquainted with the history of Turkmenistan. You will be able to explore ancient historical sites of Mary, Ashagbat, Old Nisa, Kunya Urgench and others. Darwaza gas crater will be the most exciting natural attraction in Turkmenistan. Here you will be able to relax in comfortable camping near to the mysterious crater and spend the night in tents. We also recommend you to visit Awaza – the best resort on the shore of Caspian Sea. Turkmenistan attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique nature and historical monuments.

Contact us

If you are interested in a tour of Kyrgyzstan or other countries of Central Asia, feel free to contact us! “Travel Experts” company will be glad to help you with the choice and organization of an unforgettable tour!