​Trip Itinerary

 

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Your trip starts in Tashkent.

 

Day 1 - Arrival in Tashkent​

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• Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.

• Meet and transfer to your accommodation.

• Check-in & Relax.

• Overnight in Tashkent.

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Day 2 - Tashkent to Bukhara by Train 

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• After breakfast full-day city tour of Tashkent.

• Visit Khastimom complex (Kaffal Shashi Masoleum, Barak Khan Madrasa, Library with holy Koran).

• Also, Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Navoi Theatre Square, Amir Temur Square, some metro stations with their nice decoration.

• Take the evening Afrosiyob speedy train to Bukhara.

• Overnight at the accommodation.

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Day 3 - Bukhara to Samarkand by Train

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• After breakfast, continue the city tour of Bukhara.

• Visit Chor Minor Mosque, Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum, Sitori-i-Mokhi Khosa palace- summer residence of Bukhara emirs.

• Take Afrosiyob speedy train ( 15:50-17:24) to Samarkand.

• Upon arrival, transfer to accommodation in Samarkand.

• Overnight at the accommodation.

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Day 4 - Samarkand to Tashkent by Train 

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• After breakfast, a full-day city tour of Samarkand.

• Visit Ulugbek Observatory, Gur-e-amir mausoleum, Registan Square, Siyob bazaar, Bibihanym Mosque, Shahi Zinda Necropolis.

• Take the evening Afrosiyob speedy train (17:30-19:40) to Tashkent.

• Overnight at the accommodation.

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Day 5 - Explore Tashkent & Departure

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• Early in the morning, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure.

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Day 6 - Arrival in Almaty

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• Arrival procedures.

• Transfer to the accommodation.

• Arrival and check-in at the accommodation.

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Day 7 - City Tour + Shymbulak by cable car to the 3rd level Excursion

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• Breakfast at the accommodation.

• Reach Shymbulak Mountain Resort, a 20-minute breathtaking cable car ride to reach the first level of the resort.

• Next, you will visit Green Bazaar, the Rakhat Chocolate Shop & more.

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Day 8 - Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake, and Kaindy in 2 days

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• Breakfast at the accommodation.

• Departure from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon.

• Arrival at Charyn Canyon, trekking, and exploration.

• Explore the village of Saty and have lunch.

• Explore Lake Kaindy & Kolsay Nomads.

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Day 9 - Lake Kolsay - Saty village (Lunch) – the Black Canyon - Return to Almaty

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• Breakfast at the Kolsay Nomads. Check-out.

• Departure to Kolsay Lake.

• Explore the village of Saty, lunch.

• Departure for the Black Canyon observation spot, and reach Almaty.

• Check in at the accommodation.

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Day 10 - Alma-Arasan gorge + Kok-Tobe Park

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• Explore Alma-Arasan, which is a stunning mountain gorge with towering peaks, lush forests, and a serene river.

• Kok Tobe Park is a true haven of crystal-clear air, warmth, and boundless beauty.

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Day 11 - Issyk Lake Tour

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• Breakfast at the accommodation.

• Transfer to Issyk Lake.

• Issyk Lake, located in the Issyk Gorge of Zailiisky Alatau, is surrounded by mountains and has a very beautiful, turquoise color.

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Day 12 - Hunns Ethno Village + Departure

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• The Huns Ethno Village is an ideal place for those looking to experience the nomadic past of ethnic Kazakhs.

• Transfer to the Airport for departure.

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Inclusions:

 

• Uzbekistan

• Accommodation (DBL/TWIN shared)

• Meals: daily breakfasts

• Entrance fees

• English-speaking guide for excursion days only

• All local taxes

• Map of Uzbekistan

• Mineral water (0.5 L daily)

• Train fare: Tashkent-Bukhara, Bukhara-Samarkand, and Samarkand-Tashkent by Afrosiyob speedy train (Y class)

• A/C Transport: Sedan car (2 pax) Chevrolet Cobalt or similar

• Kazakhstan

• Transfer Airport - Hotel – Airport

• Accommodation in hotels in Almaty in DBL on BB

• Transfers & sightseeing include services of an English-speaking tour guide (private tour)

• Water: 1 liter per person during every excursion

• Welcome with national sweets 

• Entrance tickets according to the program

• Cable Car ticket to Shymbulak Mountain Resort and Kok-Tobe Park

• Tour to Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake with Kaindy (lunch included)

• Tickets to Huns Ethno Village (show & lunch)

• Eco fees

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Exclusions:

 

•  Flights

• Visa

• Late check-out and early check-in

• Personal insurance

• Personal expenses

• Meals and hard drinks

• Any services not mentioned in the above program

• Due to any unavoidable circumstances - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually​​

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