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Local Central Asia operator since 1996 · License T-0292-14 · Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan · 15 days / 14 nights · Silk Road cities + Issyk-Kul nature · Written confirmation after services are secured · Visa support if required
Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Tour Package 2026–2027 is a 15-day guided route for travelers who want the Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan and the mountain-and-lake landscapes of Kyrgyzstan in one clear itinerary. The tour starts in Tashkent, continues through Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, then flies to Bishkek and moves through Issyk-Kul, Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon, Skazka Canyon and Bel-Tam yurt camp.
This page gives the practical details travelers usually need before booking: price basis, room options, hotels, transport, inclusions, exclusions, group conditions, booking confirmation and the real day-by-day rhythm of the tour.
Best for travelers who want Silk Road architecture plus Kyrgyz nature in one two-country route · Easier than a full Five Stans circuit because it avoids Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and complex land borders · Booking is confirmed only in writing after traveler details and services are checked
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Important pace note: this is not a beach-style holiday. It includes city walking, train and flight days, long desert and lake-road transfers, a yurt-camp night and nature stops in Kyrgyzstan.
It is still more straightforward than a full Five Stans route because it avoids Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and the most complex border procedures.
Operator: Central Asia Journeys (CAJ.UZ) — local tour operator for Uzbekistan and Central Asia since 1996.
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WhatsApp: +998 90 922 30 73 · Start: Tashkent International Airport · Finish: Manas International Airport
This 15-day Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan tour is for travelers who want to combine Silk Road cities — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva — with Kyrgyzstan's nature: Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Jeti-Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Bel-Tam yurt camp. It is a softer alternative to routes across five countries because it avoids Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and complex land-border logistics.
| Route | Best for | Main logic | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan · 15 days | Travelers who want Silk Road cities and Kyrgyz nature without the logistics of five countries. | Historical Uzbekistan first, then Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Jeti-Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Bel-Tam yurt camp. | This page |
| Five Stans Tour · 14 days | Travelers who want Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in one trip. | More countries, more borders, faster pace and harder logistics. | Compare Five Stans Tour |
| Central Asia Tour · 23 days | Travelers who want a longer regional route with more time. | Broader and slower than the 15-day Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan route. | Compare 23-day tour |
| Pamir Highway Tour · 14 days | Travelers focused on Tajikistan, the Wakhan Valley and high-altitude road travel. | More rugged and adventure-style; not the classic Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan combination. | Compare Pamir Highway |
Prices are shown per person. The current booking page shows this tour as Accommodation in 3* Hotel / Valid from 2 people.
| Option | Price | Rule | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-star hotels · Double / twin room | $2,295 / person | Rate shown as valid from 2 travelers | Book |
| 3-star hotels · Single room | $2,495 / person | Private room within a booking; not automatically a solo-traveler quote | Book |
| Solo traveler | On request | Calculated separately | Request |
Important: the booking page controls the price shown during checkout. Final hotel list, ticketing and services are confirmed in writing by CAJ.UZ.
The written confirmation is the final service list for the selected date.
These are the main accommodation examples used for this tour or similar properties of comparable level. The final hotel list is confirmed in writing for the selected date, and a similar replacement can be used if a specific hotel is not available.
Why this matters: the tour combines city hotels in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan with one yurt-camp night at Bel-Tam. The yurt stay is part of the Kyrgyz cultural experience and should not be expected to feel like a city hotel.
A practical Tashkent city-hotel option near the center, used at the start of the Uzbekistan section.
Rooms are described with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, kettle, desk and private bathroom. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are part of the normal hotel setup.
A well-located Samarkand hotel option close to Gur-Emir and within reasonable reach of the main sightseeing core.
The hotel is described with larger rooms, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning and private bathroom. It works well for the two-night Samarkand block.
A historic-feeling Bukhara accommodation option close to the old-city atmosphere and Lyabi-Hauz area.
This type of Bukhara hotel is valued for location and local character. Exact rooms and hotel choice are confirmed for the selected departure.
A Khiva boutique-style option near the old town, useful for the Ichan-Kala sightseeing block.
The hotel is described as a pleasant stay in a madrasah-style setting with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. It gives the Khiva section a strong local sense of place.
A clean and practical Bishkek city-hotel option used for the start and end of the Kyrgyzstan section.
The hotel is described with spacious rooms, refrigerator, air conditioning, workspace and friendly reception support. It is a regular city-hotel stay before and after the lake section.
A lake-side hotel option for the Issyk-Kul overnight after the Bishkek sightseeing and road transfer.
This accommodation is part of the softer lake section before the route continues to Karakol and the more active nature days on the southern shore.
A Karakol accommodation option before the Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon and Skazka Canyon nature day.
The hotel is described with private rooms, bathroom amenities, Wi-Fi, sauna and a good breakfast reputation in the region.
The yurt-camp night is the main accommodation highlight of the Kyrgyzstan section.
Yurts are traditionally decorated with felt and carpets, with mattresses, bedding and shared facilities. This is a cultural nature stay, not a city-hotel night; that difference is part of the value of the route.
Full route: Tashkent -> Samarkand -> Gijduvan -> Vabkent -> Bukhara -> Khiva -> Urgench -> Tashkent -> Bishkek -> Lake Issyk-Kul -> Cholpon-Ata -> Karakol -> Jeti-Oguz -> Barskoon -> Skazka Canyon -> Bel-Tam yurt camp -> Burana Tower -> Bishkek -> Manas Airport. The trip first builds the Uzbekistan Silk Road core, then changes country by flight and shifts into Kyrgyzstan's lake, canyon and yurt-camp landscapes.
Core highlights: Tashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara · Khiva · Gijduvan ceramics · Kyzylkum Desert · Bishkek · Issyk-Kul · Cholpon-Ata · Karakol · Jeti-Oguz · Barskoon · Skazka Canyon · Bel-Tam · Burana Tower
This is a two-country route, not a Five Stans circuit. It avoids the hardest land-border logistics while still combining culture and nature.
Below is the practical structure of the 15-day program: where you travel, what you see, how you move, where you sleep and which days feel longer or more active.
| Day | Sleep | Main focus | Main transport | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tashkent city hotel | Arrival at Tashkent International Airport and recovery | Airport transfer | Easy |
| Day 2 | Samarkand city hotel | Tashkent old city, Chorsu Bazaar and Afrosiyob train to Samarkand | Private vehicle + train | Moderate |
| Day 3 | Samarkand city hotel | Full Samarkand sightseeing and plov master class | Private vehicle + walking | Full sightseeing day |
| Day 4 | Bukhara city hotel | Samarkand to Bukhara via Gijduvan ceramics and Vabkent Minaret | Private vehicle | Longer road day |
| Day 5 | Bukhara city hotel | Old Bukhara full-day walking and monument program | Walking + short transfers | Moderate |
| Day 6 | Bukhara city hotel | Bukhara outskirts, free time and Bukhara plov master class | Private vehicle + walking | Moderate |
| Day 7 | Khiva city hotel | Long Kyzylkum Desert road from Bukhara to Khiva | Private vehicle | Long road day |
| Day 8 | Khiva city hotel | Ichan-Kala full-day walking tour and folklore dinner | Walking | Moderate |
| Day 9 | Tashkent city hotel | Khiva to Urgench flight to Tashkent and second Tashkent sightseeing block | Transfer + flight + vehicle | Full day |
| Day 10 | Bishkek city hotel | Free morning in Tashkent and flight to Bishkek | Transfer + flight | Travel day |
| Day 11 | Issyk-Kul hotel | Bishkek sightseeing and drive to Lake Issyk-Kul | Private vehicle | Moderate road day |
| Day 12 | Karakol hotel | Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs, museum and Karakol landmarks | Private vehicle | Full day |
| Day 13 | Bel-Tam yurt camp | Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon Waterfall, Skazka Canyon and yurt camp | Private vehicle | Active nature day |
| Day 14 | Bishkek city hotel | Bel-Tam to Bishkek via optional eagle-hunting demo and Burana Tower | Private vehicle | Long road day |
| Day 15 | Tour ends | Transfer to Manas Airport | Airport transfer | Easy |
This is a soft arrival day. The purpose is simple: meet the local team, reach the hotel and rest before the Silk Road section begins.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival formalities | depends on your international flight | international flight | Arrival at Tashkent International Airport and passport / baggage procedures. |
| Airport -> hotel | approx. 10-20 km / 20-45 min | private transfer | Meet the driver or local representative and transfer to the hotel. Check-in follows hotel rules and room availability. |
| Free time | local movement only | walking / taxi if desired | The rest of the day is free for recovery. Early check-in is included only if written confirmation says so. |
What this day feels like: easy and restorative; it is not designed as a sightseeing-heavy day.
Uzbekistan starts with its capital and then moves into the Silk Road core. The Tashkent program includes old-city landmarks and Chorsu Bazaar, then the route continues to Samarkand by high-speed train.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel check-out | morning | — | Breakfast, check-out with luggage and meeting with the guide. |
| Khast-Imam complex | part of city program | vehicle + walking | Visit the religious and historical Khast-Imam complex with madrasahs, mausoleums and Islamic architectural monuments of old Tashkent. |
| Chorsu Bazaar and old city | local movement | walking + short transfer | Walk through the old-city market area, observe local life, shop for souvenirs and, if time allows, taste Uzbek dishes in the national food pavilion. |
| Railway station transfer | approx. 5-15 km / 20-40 min | private transfer | Transfer to the railway station with luggage. |
| Tashkent -> Samarkand | approx. 300 km / usually about 2-3 h | Afrosiyob train | High-speed train to Samarkand, dinner after arrival and hotel transfer. |
What this day feels like: efficient and varied: old Tashkent in the first half, then a comfortable rail transfer to Samarkand.
This is the strongest blue-domes day of the Uzbekistan section, focused on Samarkand's major Silk Road monuments and a local food experience.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registan Square | main city stop | vehicle + walking | Visit Registan Square with Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs. |
| Mausoleums and mosques | local movement | walking + short transfers | Visit Gur-Emir, Rukhabad, Ak-Saray, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar and Shakhi-Zinda. |
| Historical and scientific layer | local movement | vehicle + walking | Continue to Khoja Daniyar Mausoleum, Afrasiab Museum and Ulugbek Observatory when timing and access allow. |
| Samarkand plov master class | evening | local transfer | Dinner with a Samarkand plov master class in a local family home, according to the confirmed program. |
What this day feels like: sightseeing-rich and culturally dense, with more walking than the first two days.
Today links Samarkand and Bukhara by road, adding ceramic craft and a historical minaret stop rather than treating the day as a simple transfer.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand departure | morning | private vehicle | Breakfast, check-out with luggage and departure toward Bukhara. |
| Gijduvan ceramics | route stop | private vehicle + walking | Visit a pottery workshop, learn about local ceramic tradition and, if included in the confirmed program, participate in a short master class. |
| Gijduvan heritage stop | route stop | walking | Visit the site associated with Abdulkhalik Gijduvani, a respected Sufi figure. |
| Vabkent Minaret | route stop | private vehicle + walking | Stop to see the historic Vabkent Minaret before continuing to Bukhara. |
| Arrival in Bukhara | evening | private vehicle | Check into the hotel, short old-city walk if timing allows and dinner in Bukhara. |
What this day feels like: a longer road day, but useful because it adds craft and heritage stops between the major cities.
Bukhara is the most atmospheric old-city day of the Uzbekistan section, with mosques, madrasahs, trading domes, courtyards and historic urban fabric.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bukhara core | mostly walking | walking + short transfers | Visit Poi-Kalon, Kalyan Minaret and Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, trading domes, Ulugbek and Abdullazizkhan madrasahs and Lyabi-Hauz. |
| Fortress and monuments | local movement | vehicle + walking | Visit Ark Fortress, Chashma-Ayub, the Samanid Mausoleum and, when included in the confirmed program, Zindan Prison. |
| Bukhara Synagogue / multicultural layer | if timing allows | walking | A stop that shows Bukhara's historic multicultural character. |
| Dinner | evening | local transfer / walking | Dinner at a local restaurant, such as Dalon, according to the confirmed program. |
What this day feels like: immersive and historic; expect a lot of walking through one of Central Asia's strongest preserved old cities.
The second Bukhara day looks beyond the old-city core: Sufi heritage, the emirs' summer palace and a necropolis outside the central area.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chor-Minor | local stop | vehicle + walking | Visit the small four-tower landmark, one of Bukhara's distinctive architectural images. |
| Bakhouddin Nakshbandi complex | outside city center | private vehicle | Visit the memorial complex dedicated to the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. |
| Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa | outside city center | private vehicle + walking | Visit the summer palace of the emirs of Bukhara, known for its mixed local and European stylistic elements. |
| Chor-Bakr necropolis | outside city center | private vehicle + walking | Visit the necropolis often described as a 'city of the dead'. |
| Free afternoon and dinner | afternoon / evening | free time + local transfer | Free time in Bukhara. In the evening, dinner with a Bukhara plov master class at a local family home if confirmed. |
What this day feels like: a balanced day: structured sightseeing first, then more breathing room and a food-cultural evening.
This is the main long road day in Uzbekistan. The route crosses the Kyzylkum Desert and moves from Bukhara toward Khorezm and Khiva.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukhara departure | morning | private vehicle | Breakfast, check-out with luggage and departure toward Khiva. |
| Kyzylkum Desert road | several hours | private vehicle | Drive through open desert landscapes; stops are made according to road conditions and timing. |
| Amu Darya view / route stop | route stop | private vehicle | Possible stop to enjoy desert views and the distant Amu Darya landscape, depending on routing and timing. |
| Arrival in Khiva | evening | private vehicle | Check into a hotel inside or near Ichan-Kala if confirmed. Dinner can include local Khivan dishes such as tukhum-barak. |
What this day feels like: long and road-heavy; it is not difficult technically, but it requires patience and comfort with several hours in the vehicle.
Khiva is compact, walled and highly visual. Most of the day is spent inside Ichan-Kala, moving between madrasahs, minarets, palaces, gates and courtyards.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichan-Kala introduction | mostly walking | walking | Visit Ichan-Kala, Kunya-Ark, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah and Kalta-Minor. |
| Khiva monuments | walking | walking | Continue to Muhammad Rakhimkhan Madrasah, Anush Khan Baths, Palvan Darvaza, caravanserai and Tash-Khauli Palace. |
| Mosques, madrasahs and mausoleums | throughout day | walking | Explore additional monuments inside the old city according to time and guide routing. |
| Dinner and folklore show | evening | local transfer / walking | Dinner with folklore show in Khiva if included in the confirmed program. |
What this day feels like: architectural and compact; more walking than driving, with strong visual value.
The route returns from Khorezm to the capital by domestic flight and completes the second Tashkent sightseeing block.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khiva -> Urgench Airport | approx. 35-45 km / 40-60 min | private transfer | Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Urgench Airport. |
| Urgench -> Tashkent | approx. 720-750 km by air | domestic flight | Flight to Tashkent. Exact timing depends on airline schedule. |
| Tashkent hotel / short rest | after arrival | private transfer | Meet the local team and transfer to the hotel or continue directly according to timing. |
| Tashkent sightseeing | local movement | vehicle + walking | Program can include Independence Square, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Peoples' Friendship Square, Museum of Applied Arts, Courage Monument and Amir Temur Square. |
| Dinner | evening | local transfer | Dinner at a restaurant such as Sim-Sim according to the confirmed program. |
What this day feels like: a full day: domestic flight plus city sightseeing, but without the long desert drive of Day 7.
The tour changes from Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities to the Kyrgyzstan nature section. The morning may be free depending on flight schedule.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free morning / check-out | before flight | — | Free time in Tashkent until airport transfer. Check-out follows hotel rules. |
| Hotel -> Tashkent Airport | approx. 10-20 km / 20-45 min | private transfer | Transfer to the airport for the Tashkent-Bishkek flight. |
| Tashkent -> Bishkek | approx. 470-520 km by air | regional flight | Flight to Kyrgyzstan. Exact time depends on the selected departure. |
| Bishkek Airport -> hotel | approx. 30-40 km / 40-60 min | private transfer | Meet the local Kyrgyzstan team, transfer to hotel and dinner at a local restaurant. |
What this day feels like: a transition day from Silk Road cities to the mountain-and-lake part of the route.
The Kyrgyzstan section begins with Bishkek's main squares and then moves toward Issyk-Kul, the large alpine lake that anchors the nature half of the tour.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkek city tour | local movement | vehicle + walking | Visit Ala-Too Square, State Historical Museum area, flagstaff, Lenin Monument, Oak Park and Victory Square according to timing. |
| Bishkek -> Issyk-Kul | approx. 250-280 km / 4-5 h | private vehicle | Drive toward the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. |
| Hotel check-in | evening | — | Check into the hotel on or near the lake and dinner according to the program. |
What this day feels like: a moderate road day with a clear change of scenery from city to lake.
Today follows the lake toward Karakol, adding petroglyphs and local history before the cultural stops in Karakol.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issyk-Kul departure | morning | private vehicle | Breakfast and departure from the hotel. |
| Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs | route stop | vehicle + walking | Visit the open-air petroglyph area, weather and access permitting. |
| Local history museum | route stop | vehicle + walking | Visit the museum in Cholpon-Ata if included and timing allows. |
| Drive to Karakol | several hours | private vehicle | Continue along the lake toward Karakol. |
| Karakol visits | local movement | vehicle + walking | Visit Przewalski Museum, Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Church according to timing. |
| Dinner and overnight | evening | — | Dinner and overnight in Karakol. |
What this day feels like: a scenic transfer with culture stops; expect a full but balanced day.
This is the strongest nature day of the tour. The route combines red rocks, waterfall scenery, canyon landscapes and a yurt camp on the southern side of Issyk-Kul.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakol departure | morning | private vehicle | Breakfast, check-out and departure toward the southern shore of Issyk-Kul. |
| Jeti-Oguz Gorge | route stop | vehicle + walking | Visit the famous red rock formations including Broken Heart and Seven Bulls. |
| Barskoon Waterfall | route stop | vehicle + short walk | Stop in the Barskoon area for waterfall scenery, depending on weather and road conditions. |
| Skazka Canyon | route stop | vehicle + walking | Visit Fairy Tale Canyon with unusual colorful rock formations. |
| Bel-Tam yurt camp | evening | private vehicle | Arrive at the yurt camp, settle in, have dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt-style setting. |
What this day feels like: active, scenic and less hotel-like; the yurt camp is a cultural highlight, but comfort is simpler than in city hotels.
The tour returns to Bishkek with a Silk Road-era stop at Burana Tower and, if requested, a Kyrgyz eagle-hunting demonstration.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel-Tam departure | morning | private vehicle | Breakfast and departure from the yurt camp. |
| Optional eagle-hunting demonstration | route stop if arranged | local arrangement | Demonstration of traditional eagle hunting can be arranged as an optional activity for an additional group cost. Final availability and price must be confirmed in writing before payment or departure. |
| Burana Tower | route stop | vehicle + walking | Visit the 11th-century tower and archaeological area linked to the ancient city of Balasagun. |
| Arrival in Bishkek | evening | private vehicle | Check into the hotel and dinner at a local restaurant according to the program. |
What this day feels like: long but varied; it closes the Kyrgyzstan section with heritage and nomadic-culture context.
The final day depends on your flight time and is mainly operational.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel -> airport | approx. 30-40 km / 40-60 min | private transfer | Transfer from the hotel to Manas International Airport according to your departure time. |
| End of tour | — | international flight not included unless confirmed separately | End of the Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Tour Package. |
What this day feels like: simple and administrative; sightseeing is complete before this day.
These are commercial conditions that should be confirmed in writing for the selected date and group size before payment.
The booking page can create the order immediately after payment or request submission. The booking itself is confirmed only after CAJ.UZ checks traveler details, passport copies if requested, hotel availability, train/flight services and sends written confirmation.
The tour is 15 days / 14 nights, starting in Tashkent and ending with a transfer to Manas Airport near Bishkek.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are included.
The booking page currently shows $2,295 per person in a double/twin room and $2,495 per person in a single room, valid from 2 travelers.
No. This is a two-country Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan tour. The full Five Stans Tour includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and has more complex logistics.
Yes. It covers two countries instead of five and avoids the more complex Turkmenistan and Tajikistan border logistics. It is still active because of long drives, sightseeing days and one yurt-camp night in Kyrgyzstan.
The program includes the Tashkent-Samarkand train, Urgench-Tashkent flight and Tashkent-Bishkek flight in economy class, according to the final written confirmation.
No. Bel-Tam is a yurt-camp experience with simpler conditions and shared facilities. It is part of the Kyrgyz cultural and nature value of the route.
No. The eagle-hunting demonstration is optional. It can be arranged for an additional group cost if available, and the final price must be confirmed in writing before payment or departure.
Payment or request submission can create the order first. The booking becomes confirmed only after CAJ.UZ checks traveler details, confirms required services and sends written confirmation.
If you cancel 24 hours or more before the start time, CAJ.UZ does not charge its own cancellation fee. Tickets, special fares and supplier rules may still affect the refundable amount.
Visa support is included if required, but visa costs and official fees are not included unless written confirmation says otherwise.
Private customization may be possible on request. Any change in hotels, meals, guides, transport or activities must be priced and confirmed in writing.
Cancellation and refunds
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