Day 3 · Samarkand
Registan and the Timurid city
A full sightseeing day links Registan with Samarkand’s mausoleums, mosque, bazaar, necropolis and scientific heritage.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Tour: 15 Days from Tashkent to Bishkek
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15 days / 14 nights
Tashkent to Bishkek
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Tour: 15 Days from Tashkent to Bishkek
This 15-day two-country journey combines Uzbekistan’s principal Silk Road cities with Lake Issyk-Kul, Karakol, red-rock gorges, Skazka Canyon and a night at Bel-Tam yurt camp. The route starts at Tashkent International Airport and ends at Manas International Airport near Bishkek.
The package starts from US$3,990 per person in 3-star double/twin accommodation for bookings from two travellers. A single room costs US$4,480 per person within a qualifying booking; a one-person tour is quoted separately. International arrival and departure flights are not included.
The tour in 30 seconds
- Route and duration: Tashkent → Samarkand → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara → Khiva → Tashkent → Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Karakol → Bel-Tam → Bishkek, 15 days / 14 nights.
- Start and finish: arrival at Tashkent International Airport; final transfer to Manas International Airport near Bishkek.
- Price: US$3,990 per person sharing a double/twin room; US$4,480 per person in a single room within a qualifying booking. Solo travel is quoted separately.
- Included route transport: economy-class Tashkent–Samarkand train, Urgench–Tashkent domestic flight and Tashkent–Bishkek regional international flight, subject to ticket confirmation.
- Accommodation: 13 nights in planned 3-star city or lake-area hotels, or comparable confirmed alternatives, plus one simpler yurt-camp night with shared facilities.
- Pace: moderately active, with full sightseeing days, old-city walking, two long road days, flights, a train journey and weather-dependent nature stops.
What makes this Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan route stand out
Each highlight below is part of the published route. Access, opening hours, weather and final ticketing can affect the order without changing the overall journey.
Days 5–6 · Bukhara
Old city and outlying monuments
One walking day connects the Ark, Poi-Kalyan, trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz; a second day reaches the Naqshbandi complex, summer palace and Chor-Bakr.
Day 8 · Khiva
A full day inside Ichan-Kala
Khiva’s gates, madrasahs, minarets, mosques and palaces are explored mainly on foot within the compact walled city.
Day 13 · Southern Issyk-Kul
Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon and Skazka
Red-rock formations, a waterfall area and canyon scenery make this the route’s most active nature day.
Night 13 · Bel-Tam
One night in a traditional yurt camp
The Bel-Tam stay adds a cultural and nature experience that deliberately differs from the city hotels.
Is this two-country route right for you?
- you want Uzbekistan’s main historic cities and Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul landscapes in one journey;
- you value pre-arranged hotels, local guides, transfers, a train and route flights;
- you are comfortable with a moderately active programme and changing hotels;
- you prefer a two-country route with an air connection between Tashkent and Bishkek.
- you need a very slow pace or several free days;
- long walks, paving, steps or uneven ground are difficult;
- you do not want two long vehicle days;
- you require hotel-style comfort and private bathroom facilities every night.
- each traveller’s nationality, passport details and international flight times;
- double-bed, twin-bed or single-room preference;
- mobility, health or dietary requirements;
- any hotel upgrade, extra night or alternative guide-language request.
Price, room basis and selected-date booking
US$3,990 per person
For each traveller sharing one room in a booking from two travellers. One yurt-camp night follows the programme and is not a 3-star hotel stay.
US$4,480 per person
For one traveller using a private room within a qualifying booking. This is the full room-basis price, not a supplement to US$3,990 and not a fixed solo-tour price.
Price on request
A tour for one traveller must be recalculated because vehicle, guide, ticket and accommodation costs are different.
Choose a travel date
Prices are per person according to the room basis shown above. A change of hotel level, itinerary or optional services can change the amount. Availability and the final price for the selected date are confirmed in writing; a 2027 request requires a separate current quote.
Check availability & priceImportant: the final hotel list, ticket conditions and service availability are confirmed for your chosen date. Do not buy non-refundable international flights specifically for this route until CAJ.UZ has confirmed the tour in writing.
What the published tour price includes
- 13 city or lake-area hotel nights in the confirmed 3-star double/twin or single-room basis;
- one night at Bel-Tam yurt camp with simpler shared facilities;
- breakfasts and dinners where shown in the confirmed programme;
- hotel or camp replacements only on a comparable operational basis confirmed in writing.
- air-conditioned ground transport for listed excursions and transfers;
- economy-class Tashkent–Samarkand train ticket;
- economy-class Urgench–Tashkent domestic flight;
- economy-class Tashkent–Bishkek regional international flight;
- airport, station and intercity transfers listed in the programme.
- local English-speaking guides according to the confirmed programme;
- excursions and standard entrance tickets for the listed visits;
- Khiva folklore programme only when included in the written confirmation;
- visa support for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan if required for the confirmed package.
What is paid separately
- international flight to Tashkent and international flight from Bishkek;
- official visa, consular or government fees;
- travel insurance;
- excess baggage or fare services outside the issued tickets.
- lunches and any meal not shown in the confirmed programme;
- alcohol and additional drinks;
- personal purchases, tips and optional activities;
- services missed because of a late arrival or personal schedule change, subject to supplier rules.
- early check-in, late check-out and extra nights unless expressly confirmed;
- hotel upgrades or itinerary changes;
- alternative guide languages, subject to availability and quotation;
- any service not listed in the written confirmation.
Optional eagle-hunting demonstration
A demonstration may be requested for the Bel-Tam–Bishkek road day. It is not included in the base price. Availability, format, group cost and any effect on the day’s timing must be confirmed in writing before it is added.
Route and travel logic
15 days / 14 nightsTwo countries in one continuous programme
Tashkent → Manas AirportStart in Uzbekistan, finish in Kyrgyzstan
Train, flights and road travelTickets and exact timings confirmed in writing
Uzbekistan
Days 1–6Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara
1
Tashkent → Samarkandeconomy train
2
Samarkand → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukharaapprox. 270–320 km
Western Uzbekistan
Days 7–9Bukhara → Khiva → Tashkent
3
Bukhara → Khivaabout 440 km
4
Khiva → Urgench → Tashkentroad + domestic flight
Country transition
Days 10–12Tashkent → Bishkek → Issyk-Kul
5
Tashkent → Bishkekregional flight
6
Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Karakolapprox. 460–520 km over 2 days
Southern Issyk-Kul
Days 13–15Karakol → Bel-Tam → Bishkek
7
Jeti-Oguz → Barskoon → Skazka → Bel-Tamapprox. 180–230 km
8
Bel-Tam → Burana → Bishkek → Manas Airportroad + airport transfer
Route planning by a local Central Asia operator
The programme builds through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva before returning by air to Tashkent. This keeps the Silk Road section in a clear geographical sequence.
The route changes country on the included Tashkent–Bishkek flight. There is no Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan land-border crossing or neutral-zone walk in this programme.
Bukhara and Khiva involve several hours on foot over paving and uneven surfaces. Days 7 and 14 require patience with long road transfers.
15-day programme with realistic timing
How to read the programme: the clock times below form the standard operating plan. Train and flight details become exact only after the relevant tickets are issued.
The final voucher may shift the clock times around ticket schedules, traffic, opening hours, weather, road access and traveller pace. Lunches are paid locally unless a written confirmation expressly includes them.
Programme at a glance
| Day | Main focus | Overnight | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Tashkent | Tashkent | Light |
| 2 | Tashkent tour and train to Samarkand | Samarkand | Moderate |
| 3 | Full Samarkand sightseeing | Samarkand | Full sightseeing day |
| 4 | Gijduvan and Vabkent en route to Bukhara | Bukhara | Longer road day |
| 5 | Old Bukhara walking route | Bukhara | Walking-heavy |
| 6 | Bukhara outlying monuments and free time | Bukhara | Moderate |
| 7 | Kyzylkum road to Khiva | Khiva | Long road day |
| 8 | Ichan-Kala | Khiva | Walking-heavy |
| 9 | Urgench flight and Tashkent sightseeing | Tashkent | Full travel day |
| 10 | Flight from Tashkent to Bishkek | Bishkek | Travel day |
| 11 | Bishkek and drive to Issyk-Kul | Issyk-Kul | Moderate road day |
| 12 | Cholpon-Ata and Karakol | Karakol | Full day |
| 13 | Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon, Skazka and Bel-Tam | Bel-Tam yurt camp | Active nature day |
| 14 | Burana Tower and return to Bishkek | Bishkek | Long road day |
| 15 | Transfer to Manas International Airport | Not included | Light |
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
Your arrival transfer is planned from Tashkent International Airport after passport control, baggage collection and customs. A representative meets you at the arrivals point stated in the final voucher and takes you directly to the hotel.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled flight arrival | Arrival procedures at Tashkent International Airport: passport control, baggage collection and customs. | Arrival-dependent |
| Within 15–30 min after customs | Meet the representative at the voucher meeting point; transfer approximately 10–20 km from the airport to the confirmed hotel. | Approx. 20–45 min |
| Usually 30–60 min after meeting | Hotel check-in according to hotel policy and free time to rest. | Flexible |
| 19:00–21:00, if arrival permits | Dinner when compatible with arrival time and included in the final confirmation. | Approx. 1 hr |
Important: The exact meeting point and emergency contact appear in the final voucher.
Day 2 — Tashkent sightseeing and train to Samarkand
Check out with luggage and meet the local guide for Tashkent’s historic quarter. The visit focuses on Khast-Imam and Chorsu Bazaar before the station transfer.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–09:00 | Breakfast, check-out with luggage and meeting with the local English-speaking guide. | Approx. 45–60 min |
| 09:00–12:00 | Khast-Imam complex, followed by Chorsu Bazaar about 2 km away; Kukeldash Madrasah may be added only if confirmed and time permits. | Approx. 2.5–3 hrs |
| 12:00–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense, then transfer to the confirmed Tashkent railway station. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| According to issued ticket | Economy-class train from Tashkent to Samarkand, a rail segment of approximately 300 km; station arrival is planned 45–60 minutes before departure. | Per issued ticket |
| After train arrival | Station meeting, dinner and transfer to the Samarkand hotel. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
Important: Programme order may change to protect the rail connection.
Day 3 — Full Samarkand sightseeing
This full day covers Samarkand’s principal Timurid monuments, bazaar, necropolis and scientific heritage. Short central sections are walked, while a vehicle supports the more distant afternoon sites.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:45 | Registan Square with the Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
| 11:00–12:15 | Gur-Emir Mausoleum, approximately 1.5–1.8 km from Registan; Rukhabad or Ak-Saray may be included if confirmed. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:45–15:00 | Bibi-Khanum Mosque and Siab Bazaar, approximately 170 m apart. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 15:15–16:30 | Shahi-Zinda, approximately 1.8 km from Siab Bazaar; continue by vehicle towards the later sites. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 16:45–19:00 | Khoja Daniyar, Afrasiab Museum and Ulugbek Observatory as access and the confirmed programme allow. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs |
| 19:30–21:00 | Confirmed dinner, or a Samarkand plov master class in a local family home when specifically arranged. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
Important: Expect moderate to long walking, steps and uneven surfaces.
Day 4 — Samarkand to Bukhara via Gijduvan and Vabkent
After breakfast, check out and meet the driver for a full road day of approximately 270–320 km. Craft and heritage stops make this more than a simple intercity transfer.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–08:45 | Breakfast and check-out with luggage. | Approx. 45 min |
| 08:45–13:00 | Depart Samarkand for Gijduvan and visit the ceramic workshop; a practical master class or Abdulkhalik Gijduvani heritage visit only when confirmed. | Approx. 4–4.25 hrs including drive |
| 13:00–14:15 | Lunch break at your own expense and continuation towards Vabkent, approximately 17.6 km from Gijduvan. | Approx. 1–1.25 hrs |
| 14:15–16:30 | Vabkent Minaret visit, then continue approximately 32.1 km to Bukhara. | Approx. 2–2.25 hrs including drive |
| 17:00–20:00 | Bukhara hotel check-in and dinner; total driving and visit route for the day is approximately 270–320 km. | Approx. 2–3 hrs, arrival-dependent |
Important: Keep water, medication and essentials accessible in hand luggage.
Day 5 — Full-day Bukhara Old City
Bukhara’s principal old-city monuments are linked in a logical walking sequence. Vehicle support is used where needed, but much of the day is on foot over paving and uneven historic surfaces.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:15 | Samanid Mausoleum, then walk approximately 600 m to Chashma-Ayub. | Approx. 1–1.25 hrs |
| 10:15–12:30 | Continue approximately 550 m to Bolo-Hauz Mosque and around 400 m to the Ark Fortress; Zindan Prison only if confirmed. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs plus transfers |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense at a natural midpoint in the walking route. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:30–15:00 | Walk approximately 700 m to Poi-Kalyan: Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and exterior or permitted areas of Miri-Arab Madrasah. | Approx. 1.5 hrs |
| 15:00–17:00 | Trading Domes, Ulugbek Madrasah and Abdullazizkhan Madrasah; Magoki-Attori and Bukhara Synagogue only when confirmed and accessible. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
| 17:00–18:00 | Finish at Lyabi-Hauz and return to the hotel or enjoy nearby free time. | Approx. 45–75 min |
| 19:00–20:00 | Dinner at the confirmed venue. | Approx. 1 hr |
Important: Wear supportive shoes suitable for old-city paving and steps.
Day 6 — Bukhara outskirts and free afternoon
This vehicle-supported morning combines Chor-Minor with three outlying heritage sites. Walking is lighter than on Day 5 and consists of short visits rather than one continuous pedestrian route.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–11:00 | Chor-Minor visit, followed by vehicle transfer from central Bukhara approximately 13.0–13.3 km to the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
| 11:00–12:30 | Drive approximately 14.0–14.4 km from Naqshbandi to Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa and visit the former summer palace. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 12:30–14:30 | Continue approximately 12.2–12.8 km to Chor-Bakr, visit the memorial complex and return towards Bukhara. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
| 14:30–18:30 | Free time in Bukhara; lunch is at your own expense. | Approx. 3–4 hrs |
| 19:00–21:00 | Confirmed dinner, or Bukhara plov master class and dinner when specifically arranged. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
Important: Afternoon free time can be used independently; unlisted activities are not included.
Day 7 — Bukhara to Khiva through the Kyzylkum route
Check out after breakfast for one of the tour’s longest vehicle days: approximately 440 km from Bukhara to Khiva. The route crosses broad arid landscapes with practical rest stops.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–10:30 | Breakfast, check-out with luggage and departure from Bukhara for the approximately 440 km road to Khiva. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs before first major break |
| 10:30–12:30 | Continue through the Kyzylkum road landscape with a practical comfort stop. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense at a suitable route stop. | Approx. 45–75 min |
| 13:30–17:30 | Continue towards Khiva; a safe Amu Darya view stop is possible only if routing permits. | Approx. 3.5–4 hrs |
| 17:30–20:00 | Arrival in Khiva, hotel check-in and dinner. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs, arrival-dependent |
Important: Arrival time depends on route stops and road conditions.
Day 8 — Khiva and Ichan-Kala
Spend the day mainly on foot inside compact Ichan-Kala. The route links the principal gates, madrasahs, minarets and palaces while avoiding artificial minute-by-minute scheduling.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–11:30 | Enter Ichan-Kala and visit Kunya-Ark, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah and nearby Kalta-Minor, linked by very short pedestrian sections. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs |
| 11:30–12:30 | Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah and other confirmed central monuments. | Approx. 1–1.25 hrs |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense within or near the walled city. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:30–16:30 | Anusha Khan Baths area, Palvan Darvaza and caravanserai, followed by Tash-Khauli Palace; extra mosques, madrasahs or mausoleums only as confirmed. | Approx. 2.5–3 hrs |
| 16:30–17:30 | Free time for independent photography or a return to the hotel; total planned walking is approximately 3–5 km. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 19:00–20:30 | Dinner; a folklore show is included only when the venue and performance are confirmed for the selected date. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
Important: Ichan-Kala is compact but walking-heavy, with uneven paving and steps.
Day 9 — Khiva to Urgench, flight to Tashkent and city visits
Check out in Khiva and transfer to Urgench Airport for the included domestic flight. In Tashkent, meet the representative and continue to the hotel or directly into the second city sightseeing block.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3–3.5 hours before flight | Breakfast, check-out and transfer approximately 35–45 km from Khiva to Urgench Airport. | Approx. 40–60 min plus check-in |
| According to issued ticket | Economy-class domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent. | Per issued ticket |
| Within 30–60 min after landing | Airport meeting and transfer to the hotel or directly to the city route, according to arrival and room readiness. | Approx. 30–60 min |
| 15:00–18:30, if arrival permits | A practical selection from Independence Square, Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Peoples’ Friendship Square, Museum of Applied Arts, Courage Monument and Amir Temur Square. | Approx. 2–4 hrs, flight-dependent |
| 19:00–20:30 or after city tour | Hotel check-in if not completed earlier and dinner. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
Important: Baggage rules are those on the issued fare, not a universal allowance.
Day 10 — Flight from Tashkent to Bishkek
The morning remains free according to the confirmed flight. After hotel check-out, transfer to Tashkent International Airport and fly to Bishkek; this is a country change by air, not a land-border crossing.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Until 3.5 hours before flight | Breakfast and free time according to the flight; hotel check-out follows hotel policy. | Flexible |
| 3–3.5 hours before flight | Transfer to Tashkent International Airport, airline check-in and Uzbekistan departure procedures. | Per voucher and airline guidance |
| According to issued ticket | Economy-class regional international flight from Tashkent to Bishkek. | Per issued ticket |
| After landing | Kyrgyzstan entry and baggage procedures, then meeting at the voucher point. | Arrival-dependent |
| Usually 40–60 min after meeting | Transfer approximately 30–40 km from Manas International Airport to the Bishkek hotel, followed by dinner if timing permits. | Approx. 40–60 min plus dinner |
Important: Keep passports, visas where required and ticket documents accessible.
Day 11 — Bishkek sightseeing and drive to Lake Issyk-Kul
Begin with a guided introduction to Bishkek’s civic centre and park spaces. The programme then changes from city touring to a substantial road journey towards the northern shore of Issyk-Kul.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:30 | Ala-Too Square and the State Historical Museum area, including the flagstaff zone. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 10:30–12:00 | Continue through central Bishkek with the Lenin Monument, Oak Park and Victory Square as access and the route allow. | Approx. 1.5 hrs |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch break at your own expense and departure from Bishkek towards northern Issyk-Kul. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:00–18:00 | Road transfer approximately 250–280 km from Bishkek to the lake area, with practical comfort stops. | Approx. 4–5 hrs |
| 18:00–20:00 | Hotel check-in near Lake Issyk-Kul and dinner. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs, arrival-dependent |
Important: Traffic and seasonal road conditions affect timing.
Day 12 — Issyk-Kul, Cholpon-Ata and Karakol
Travel east along Issyk-Kul through Cholpon-Ata and onward to Karakol. The day combines an open-air archaeological stop, museums where open and Karakol’s distinctive religious architecture.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30–10:30 | Breakfast, check-out and drive to the Cholpon-Ata open-air petroglyph area; visit only when weather and access are suitable. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs including transfer |
| 10:30–12:00 | Local history museum in Cholpon-Ata if included and open, then continue along Issyk-Kul. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch break at your own expense during the approximately 210–240 km day route. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:00–16:30 | Continue towards Karakol and visit the Przewalski Museum, subject to opening and arrival time. | Approx. 3–3.5 hrs including drive |
| 16:30–18:00 | Karakol Dungan Mosque and Orthodox Church, respecting access and worship. | Approx. 1.5 hrs |
| 19:00–20:30 | Hotel check-in and dinner in Karakol. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
Important: Use supportive footwear and carry sun, wind or rain protection for the open-air stop.
Day 13 — Jeti-Oguz, Barskoon, Skazka Canyon and Bel-Tam
This is the tour’s strongest nature day, covering approximately 180–230 km depending on accessible stops. It includes short walks and rougher outdoor surfaces but is not presented as technical trekking.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–09:30 | Breakfast, check-out and departure from Karakol for Jeti-Oguz Gorge. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs including drive |
| 09:30–11:00 | Jeti-Oguz red-rock area with the Broken Heart and Seven Bulls formations; walking depends on the selected safe viewpoint. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 11:00–13:30 | Continue to the Barskoon Waterfall area; a short walk is made only when road, trail and weather conditions permit. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs including drive |
| 13:30–14:30 | Lunch break at your own expense during the day route. | Approx. 45–75 min |
| 14:30–16:00 | Skazka, or Fairy Tale, Canyon visit where vehicle and pedestrian access are safe. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
| 16:00–18:30 | Continue to Bel-Tam; the complete day route is approximately 180–230 km depending on stops. | Approx. 1.5–2.5 hrs |
| 19:00–20:30 | Yurt allocation, camp orientation and dinner. | Approx. 1–1.5 hrs |
Important: Weather may reorder, shorten or prevent an outdoor stop.
Day 14 — Bel-Tam to Burana Tower and Bishkek
Leave Bel-Tam for the final long Kyrgyzstan road day, approximately 250–300 km. Burana Tower and its archaeological area form the principal included heritage stop before Bishkek.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30–11:00 | Breakfast, camp departure and start of the approximately 250–300 km route to Bishkek. | Approx. 2–2.5 hrs before a major stop |
| By confirmed appointment, normally morning | Optional eagle-hunting demonstration only if requested, priced and confirmed separately; direct bird interaction is not promised. | As confirmed |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break at your own expense. | Approx. 1 hr |
| 13:30–17:30 | Burana Tower and archaeological area, followed by continuation to Bishkek. | Approx. 3–4 hrs including drive |
| 18:00–20:00 | Bishkek hotel check-in and farewell dinner. | Approx. 1.5–2 hrs, arrival-dependent |
Important: Removing the optional eagle demonstration does not remove an included core service.
Day 15 — Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Check out and meet the driver for the final transfer to Manas International Airport. Pick-up is planned around the airline’s check-in guidance and expected traffic.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| According to flight; usually 06:30–09:00 | Breakfast in the hotel or breakfast box when supported by flight time and hotel policy. | Approx. 30–45 min |
| 3.5–4 hours before departure | Hotel check-out, meet the driver and load luggage. | Approx. 15–30 min |
| 3–3.5 hours before departure | Transfer approximately 30–40 km from Bishkek to Manas International Airport. | Typically 40–60 min |
| At least 2–2.5 hours before departure | Drop-off at the suitable departure area and end of the 15-day programme. | According to airline guidance |
Important: The international departure ticket is outside the published package.
Hotels and the Bel-Tam yurt-camp night
The properties below are planned examples. The final hotel names and room types are stated in your written confirmation or voucher. If a planned property is unavailable, CAJ.UZ may use a confirmed alternative of comparable level in the same destination.
Tashkent · 2 nights
Hotel Leader Tashkent or similar
A practical base for the arrival night and the overnight between the Urgench and Bishkek flights.
Samarkand · 2 nights
Malika Prime Samarkand or similar
A planned city stay for the arrival by train and the full Samarkand sightseeing day.
Bukhara · 3 nights
Lyabi-House Hotel Bukhara or similar
A planned old-city-area base for the walking programme, outlying monuments and free afternoon.
Khiva · 2 nights
New Star Boutique Khiva or similar
A planned Khiva base for the evening arrival and full walking day in or near Ichan-Kala.
Bishkek · 2 nights
Asia Bishkek Hotel or similar
A planned city base for the first Kyrgyzstan night and the final night before the airport transfer.
Lake Issyk-Kul · 1 night
Raduga Hotel or similar
A planned lake-area overnight after the Bishkek tour and north-shore road journey.
Karakol · 1 night
Green Yard Hotel Karakol or similar
A planned overnight before the route’s most active nature day along southern Issyk-Kul.
Bel-Tam · 1 night
Bel-Tam Yurt Camp
This is a traditional yurt-style cultural and nature stay, not a 3-star hotel night.
- mattresses and bedding according to the confirmed camp setup;
- shared facilities and simpler comfort than a city hotel;
- yurt occupancy depends on date and group size;
- private bathroom, private yurt, heating and uninterrupted electricity are not promised unless confirmed in writing.
Included transport and how ticket confirmation works
Tashkent → Samarkand
- economy-class ticket on a suitable service;
- approximately 300 km by rail;
- train type, number, station, time, carriage and seat after issuance;
- programme adjusted around the confirmed departure.
Urgench → Tashkent
- economy-class domestic ticket;
- Khiva–Urgench Airport transfer included;
- airline, terminals, time and baggage rules after issuance;
- Tashkent visits adapt to arrival time.
Tashkent → Bishkek
- economy-class international regional ticket;
- country change by air, with departure and entry procedures;
- Manas Airport meeting and Bishkek transfer included;
- exact operating details after issuance.
Ground transport and handovers
Air-conditioned ground transport is provided for the listed transfers, excursions and intercity roads. Vehicle size follows the confirmed number of travellers and operating conditions; a specific make or seating layout is not guaranteed.
There may be local-team handovers between cities and countries. Your voucher states the relevant meeting point and contact. For every issued rail or air ticket, the fare conditions—not a generic website statement—control baggage, changes and refunds.
Practical preparation and accessibility
What to pack for this route
- supportive closed footwear with grip for paving, canyon and waterfall-area ground;
- layered clothing for warm cities, wind and cooler lake or camp evenings;
- sun protection, a compact rain layer and a refillable water bottle;
- a small day bag for documents, medication, power bank and essentials during ticketed journeys;
- modest clothing for active religious sites and a personal travel-insurance policy.
Accessibility: this standard programme is not described as step-free or wheelchair-accessible. Tell CAJ.UZ about mobility, health or dietary needs before payment so that actual hotels, vehicles, sites and camp arrangements can be assessed rather than assumed.
Passports, visas and border responsibility
Each traveller is responsible for holding a passport, visas or permissions, insurance and onward documents valid for both Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Rules depend on nationality, passport type, travel date and personal circumstances, and they can change.
Before paying: check current entry, transit and passport-validity rules with the relevant official authorities or consulates. Send CAJ.UZ the nationality and passport details required for reservations only through the agreed secure process.
CAJ.UZ can provide visa-support documents where required and confirmed, but it cannot issue a government visa or guarantee approval or admission. See the visa information page.
Booking, payment, changes and cancellation
Choose date and room basis
Enter the requested travel date, travellers and accommodation on the checkout. The standard published rate starts from two travellers.
CAJ.UZ secures the services
Hotels, camp, guides, vehicles, train, flights and other essential services are checked for the chosen date.
The booking becomes confirmed
An order or payment alone does not guarantee availability. Treat the tour as confirmed only after CAJ.UZ sends written confirmation.
Payment and issued services
Available payment methods—including Visa or Mastercard online card payment, bank transfer, and cash only when confirmed in writing—are shown at checkout or agreed with CAJ.UZ. See online payment information and the booking terms.
Published cancellation and refund framework
- 24 hours or more before service: CAJ.UZ does not add its own cancellation fee, but actual supplier, hotel and issued-ticket costs may reduce the refundable amount.
- Less than 24 hours before service: cancellation charges may apply under the published policy and supplier conditions.
- Approved refunds: returned to the original payer through the original payment method where possible; CAJ.UZ processes an approved refund within five business days, while banks or payment systems may take additional time.
The current governing text is the CAJ.UZ cancellation and refund policy. Any more specific written conditions accepted for this booking take priority where legally applicable.
Why book this route with CAJ.UZ?
Local operator
Operating from Tashkent since 1996
Central Asia Journeys, shown as CAJ.UZ, publishes its company history, Tashkent contact details and direct booking process.
Published credentials
Tourism licence T-0292-14
The operator also publishes state registration number 000346-07. Travellers can verify the latest company information before contracting.
Direct support
Human contact before and during travel
Questions can be handled by telephone or WhatsApp, with the final operational contacts supplied in the voucher.
Learn more on the About CAJ.UZ page, read traveller reviews or contact us through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What does the tour cost, and does the price apply to a solo traveller?
The published price is US$3,990 per person sharing a 3-star double/twin room and US$4,480 per person in a single room for bookings from two travellers. US$4,480 is the full single-room price within a qualifying booking, not a supplement and not a fixed one-person tour price. Solo travel is quoted separately.
Is my selected date guaranteed when I submit the order or pay?
No. You select a preferred date, and submission or payment creates an order. The tour is confirmed only after CAJ.UZ secures the essential services and sends written confirmation. A 2027 date requires a fresh check and separate current quote.
Which train and flights are included, and what about baggage?
The package includes an economy Tashkent–Samarkand train, an Urgench–Tashkent domestic flight and a Tashkent–Bishkek regional flight, subject to ticket confirmation. Your flights to Tashkent and home from Bishkek are excluded. Exact services, seats, times and baggage allowances follow the issued tickets.
Which hotels are planned, and what is the Bel-Tam night like?
The named hotels are planned examples or comparable confirmed alternatives. Thirteen nights use city or lake-area hotels; one night is at Bel-Tam yurt camp with simpler shared facilities. The final properties, room types and yurt occupancy appear in the written confirmation or voucher.
How active is the route, and can weather change the programme?
The route is moderately active, with long sightseeing days, paving, steps, frequent hotel changes and two long road days. Weather, road or ground conditions may reorder, shorten or omit an outdoor stop around Issyk-Kul when safe access is not possible.
Do I need visas for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan?
Requirements depend on nationality, passport type, travel date and personal circumstances. Check the relevant official authorities before payment. CAJ.UZ can provide confirmed support documents where applicable but cannot issue a visa or guarantee approval or entry.
Plan the wider Central Asia journey
- Plan the Uzbekistan city section with the Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva destination guides.
- Review practical rail context on the Uzbekistan railway information page.
- Compare a wider regional circuit with the Five Stans Tour.
- For a longer itinerary, see the 23-day Central Asia Tour.
- For a more remote mountain-road focus, compare the Pamir Highway Tour.
Select a date and request confirmation
Ready to plan the journey?
Choose your date, number of travellers and room type. We will check the main services and send written confirmation.
Phone / WhatsApp: +998 90 922 30 73
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