Discover the hidden gems of Central Asia
Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan + Uzbekistan
DAY 0 (NOV 01): Doha – Almaty QR389 19:05-01:30 (+1)
Departure from Doha to Almaty
DAY01 (NOV 02): Almaty – Chocolate Factory – Bazaar – Almaty
Your guide will pick you up at the International Airport and accompany you to Almaty. You will have an early check-in at the hotel. After resting you will have a short city tour. You will get acquainted with Almaty’s history and see the Ascension Cathedral – the second highest wooden building in the world. Then you will visit the Square of 28 Panfilov Heroes. Also, we will visit the main Square of the city. Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan from 1991 to 1997. In 1997, the capital moved to Astana; since then, Almaty has been referred to as the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Almaty remains the major commercial center of Kazakhstan. Almaty is the largest, most developed, and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. Then you will visit the Chocolate Factory and bazaar.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY02 (NOV 03): Almaty – Huns Ethno Village – Issyk Lake – Almaty
Today you will have an ethno tour by visiting the ethno village. From young years, Kazakh people firmly respect customs and traditions, which came from their ancestries. The base of national character is hospitality – in Kazakh society it is a sacred duty. For all time steppes made everything possible to please their guests. That is why every wayfarer knew that he would be warmly greeted in each corner of Kazakh lands. Excursion “Kazakh Village” gives the possibility to all guests to see life, culture and customs of Kazakh people. During the excursion, you will participate in the ancient rite “Shashu”, which means “Shedding”. When a child is born, the bride enters the house of her groom, housewarming, respectable guests arrive and other happy moments then sweets and coins are shedding. Adults and children love this tradition and collect scattered sweets with happy emotions, because it is a good sign and brings luck. You will see the performance and show. Then we will have a tour to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau – Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. On the lake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. In the evening, transfer back to the city.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY03 (NOV 04): Almaty – Kordai border – Bishkek
In the morning, transfer to the border and drive to Bishkek. We will visit our Asian Bazaar! We will show it to you today and you will be able to take a lot of dynamic photos of bustling local life. This bazaar is a noisy and colorful tapestry of fabrics, produce, and people selling and buying goods.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY04 (NOV 05): Bishkek – Burana – Tashkent HY778 18:50-19:10
In the morning we will visit Burana Tower. It is a minaret dating from the 11th century. You can climb to the top if you wish to experience the same view that Silk Road travelers saw themselves. Burana Tower served as a sign along the Great Silk Road to let travelers know there was a city and place to have a rest. Nearby you will see an open-air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). These grave-stones look like warriors as they were made in honor of brave soldiers who died for their Motherland.
After lunch is transfer to airport to take the flight to Tashkent
Upon arrival in Tashkent Airport, you are met and transferred to your pre-booked Hotel
Overnight at Hotel
DAY05 (NOV 06): Tashkent – Chimgan Mountains – Tashkent (80 km one way)
Transfer to Chimgan Mountains from Tashkent, en-route enjoying the picturesque views of beautiful mountains and the life of local people. Chimgan Mounts offer many seasonal outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering. Horseback riding
First, stop near Beldersay gorge. Take a ride on the chair lift going up the gorge to Kumbel peak (2400 m), where the longest Ski track in Uzbekistan has its start. Have a walk in the mountain area. You will enjoy the breath-taking nature sights of the mountain peak.
Drive to Chimgan and take a photo stop with a panoramic view to Charvak Lake enjoying fresh air, beautiful nature and stunning scenery of Chimgan Mountains.
Petroglyphs: Not far from the Ugam River, during archaeological excavations, stone tools and traces of ancient hearths were discovered, on one of the rocks, you can see ancient rock paintings.
After lunch, transfer back to Tashkent.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY06 (NOV 07): Tashkent – Doha QR378 03:05-10:15 (+1)
In the morning, visit the old town to see Barak Khana Seminary, Tila Shaikh mosque and archives known for the exhibit of a rare copy of Koran written by the third Caliph Othman. Then you go to Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldash Madrassah.
Visiting the ceramic workshop of Akbar and Alisher Rakhimov – this is a unique place, a paradise in the old city part of Tashkent.
Later visit the Museum of Applied Arts, excursion to Mustakillik (Independence) Square, famous Tashkent Metro (underground), Amir Temur square.
Shopping with a guide in Tashkent City Mall
Transfer to the airport for flight to Doha
DAY07 (NOV 08): Tashkent - Doha - Manila
QR 378 08NOV TASDOH 0315 0520
QR 928 08NOV DOHMNL 0845 2210
INCLUSIONS
- AIRFARE VIA QATAR AIRWAYS
- QR 935 01NOV MNLDOH 0930 1430
- QR 389 01NOV DOHALA 1905 0130 02NOV
- QR 378 08NOV TASDOH 0315 0520
- QR 928 08NOV DOHMNL 0845 2210
- 25KGS CHECK IN BAGGAGE
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
- KAZAKHSTAN: Kazzhol Park or similar
- KYRGYZSTAN: Plaza Hotel Bishkek or similar
- UZBEKISTAN: INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TASHKENT or similar class
- FULL TOURS
- MEALS (6 Breakfast | 6 Lunch)
- ALL TRANSFERS
- DOMESTIC FLIGHT from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan via Uzbekistan Airways with 23kgs Check in baggage
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
- 2 BOTTLED WATER per day per person
EXCLUSIONS
- AIRLINE TAXES (mandatory): 145USD/pax (subject to change) (mandatory)
- VISA PROCESSING (E-Visas)
- KAZAKHSTAN: No Visa Required
- KYRGYZSTAN E-Visa: $90/pax (mandatory)
- UZBEKISTAN E-Visa: $50/pax (mandatory)
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: $40/pax (Optional)
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