Classic 2-Stans: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan
Ten days of mountains and madrassas: Samarkand and Bukhara, then Bishkek, Ala-Archa, and Issyk-Kul. From $1,450 USD per person.
Overview
The most requested two-country combination. Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan, then Kyrgyz alpine lakes and yurt stays. Overland or a short hop via Tashkent–Bishkek. Transparent from $1,450 USD.
Highlights
- Mountains & madrassas in 10 days
- Samarkand, Bukhara, Bishkek
- Issyk-Kul yurt night
- From $1,450 USD / person
Day-by-day itinerary
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- 1
Arrival, metro art, Chorsu Bazaar.
- 2
Registan at golden hour.
- 3
Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir, Siab.
- 4
Rail west; Lyabi-Hauz evening.
- 5
Poi-Kalyan, Ark, trading domes.
- 6
Border/airport transfer and Ala-Too square.
- 7
Day hike above the capital.
- 8
North shore drive, yurt camp.
- 9
Petroglyphs and lake time; back to Bishkek.
- 10
Airport transfer. Connect via Istanbul or Tashkent.
What's included
- 9 nights hotels / 1 yurt with breakfast
- Afrosiyob tickets UZ
- Tashkent–Bishkek air or land as confirmed
- Licensed guides UZ and KG
- WhatsApp support
What's excluded
- International flights
- Most lunches and dinners
- Insurance
This tour
Tour FAQ
Practical answers for this itinerary. For visas and trains in general, see our travel guide on the homepage.
Ala-Archa is an optional moderate hike. Issyk-Kul is lakeside. We can keep the KG block scenic-drive only.
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