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Start
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finish
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Trip Code
KFPUK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Train
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Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights) Feature Stay (3 nights).
From £4,807(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Understand local life through food by joining local families for a cooking class in Samarkand and Khiva. Feast on delicious local cuisine with visits to a family-owned winery in Almaty, a family home of local Dungan people for dinner and a traditional lunch in a remote Kyzyl Tuu Village.
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Uncover Tashkent’s Soviet legacy and the magic of Uzbekistan's ‘holiest city’ in Bukhara. Listen to your leader tell ancient tales of Khiva and be guided through the architecture of Samarkand. Then, soak up some of the history and architecture of two former Silk Route cities – Almaty and Bishkek.
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Head off the tourist track and see some incredible natural landscapes – on this trip, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon (nicknamed the little brother of the Grand Canyon), Jety Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Lake Issyk Kul.
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Spend a memorable night in a comfortable yurt camp for an authentic local experience. You’ll have dinner around the campfire with the locals and wake up in the morning beside Lake Issyk Kul – the second largest alpine lake in the world!
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Stay within the walls of Uzbekistan’s history during a historical Feature Stay in an old Jewish house converted into a boutique hotel in Bukhara.
Is this trip right for you?
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As there are a couple of long travel days, plenty of time spent on your feet and days can be hot and dusty, you'll need to be reasonably fit to get the most out of this trip.
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The Central Asian diet relies heavily on meat-based dishes. Dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian and gluten free, are not well known in Uzbekistan, and may have very limited options.
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Our accommodation is all carefully selected, but keep in mind that the standard in this part of the world does not always live up to the Western expectations you might be used to. Rooms can be small, water pressure can be unreliable, and some amenities might not always be available.
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Winter weather in Uzbekistan is unpredictable with cold, sunny conditions as likely as rain or snow in certain locations. At this time of year, it is important you prepare for the various weather conditions you may encounter and to pack accordingly – plenty of layers, waterproofs and appropriate footwear.
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Your yurt accommodation is comfortable, but relatively basic. We think this is an essential part of visiting the region, and worth sacrificing some amenities for a memorable night in a spectacular place. Because these are sacred dwellings, there are no bathrooms within the yurt. Shared facilities will be available.
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A decent level of physical fitness is required to fully enjoy this trip as it involves quite a lot of walking - both to enjoy the natural highlights of these beautiful countries, but also to cross the international borders. At the borders, you will be required to handle your own luggage as no porters are available to help.
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The border crossings on this trip are unpredictable – they can be deserted, very busy or somewhere in between. So an open mind, patience and an appreciation that this is all part of the joy of travelling in this fascinating part of the world will help.
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A single supplement is not available on Day 14 at the yurt camp.
Itinerary
Take a journey through three Central Asian countries, soaking up the fascinating culture, history and countryside
Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on a 18-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at the glorious architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of an Uzbek village. Visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and take hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?
- DAY 1Day 1 • Tashkent
- DAY 2Day 2 • Tashkent
- DAY 3Day 3 • Samarkand
- DAY 4Day 4 • Samarkand
- DAY 5Day 5 • Bukhara
- DAY 6Day 6 • Bukhara
- DAY 7Day 7 • Khiva
- DAY 8Day 8 • Khiva
- DAY 9Day 9 • Tashkent
- DAY 10Day 10 • Almaty
- DAY 11Day 11 • Almaty
- DAY 12Day 12 • Bishkek
- DAY 13Day 13 • Bishkek
- DAY 14Day 14 • Issyk Kul
- DAY 15Day 15 • Karakol
- DAY 16Day 16 • Karakol
- DAY 17Day 17 • Almaty
- DAY 18Day 18 • Almaty
Inclusions
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16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
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Private vehicle, Plane, Train
bed Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights) Feature Stay (3 nights).
festival Included activities
circleTashkent - welcome dinner
circleTashkent - Chorsu Bazaar
circleTashkent - Amir Timur Square
circleTashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
circleTashkent - City tour
circleTashkent - Metro tour
circleSamarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque
circleSamarkand - Handmade paper workshop
circleSamarkand - Afrosiab Museum
circleSamarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit
circleSamarkand - Ulugbek's Observatory
circleSamarkand - Uzbek Bagizagan winery visit and tasting
circleSamarkand - City tour
circleSamarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
circleSamarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda
circleSamarkand - Registan Square
circleSamarkand - Siob Bazaar
circleBukhara - Folklore & music performance
circleBukhara - Bolo Hauz Complex
circleBukhara - Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
circleBukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum
circleBukhara - Ark Fortress
circleBukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque
circleBukhara - Chor Minor
circleBukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque
circleBukhara - Taki Zargaron Trading Dome
circleBukhara - Lyabi Khauz Complex
circleBukhara - City tour
circleBukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace
circleKhiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa
circleKhiva - Juma Mosque
circleKhiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace
circleKhiva - Kunya Ark
circleKhiva - Kalta Minor Minaret
circleKhiva - Sunset drinks
circleKhiva - Muhammad Rahim-khan Medressa
circleKhiva - Muhammad Amin-khan Medressa
circleKhiva - Khorezmian cuisine cooking class
circleAlmaty - Welcome Dinner
circleAlmaty - City tour with local guide
circleAlmaty - Winery Visit, Tasting and dinner
circleBishkek Orientation Walk
circleBishkek - Tamgaly Tas - petroglyphs
circleBishkek - City walking tour
circleBishkek - Central Asian Textile Visit
circleIssky Kul - Kyzyl Tuu - Yurt Making Workshop
circleBishkek - Burana Tower
circleKarakol - Skazka Canyon Visit
circleKarakol - Jety Oguz Visit
circleKarakol - City Tour
circleKarakol - Dungan Family Visit and Cooking Masterclass
circleAlmaty - Charyn Canyon Hike
museum Optional activities
circleTashkent - Art Gallery of Uzbekistan - UZS50000
circleTashkent - Museum of Applied Arts - UZS60000
Dates and availability
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,060£4,807
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£5,242£4,979
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£5,896£5,601
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£5,704£5,418
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,671£5,387
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Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,934
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Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,594
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£4,934
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,390
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Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,132
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Thursday May 07, 2026
Sunday May 24, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£5,132
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Important notes
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1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip, with the exception of day 14, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. The domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent has a luggage allowance of 20kg for checked luggage and 5kg for carry on. The international flight from Tashkent to Almaty has a luggage allowance of 20kg for checked luggage and 8kg for carry on.
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4. Due to changes to the airline’s flight schedule, on some departures the domestic flight to Tashkent on Day 9 will be in the afternoon instead of the morning. All included activities will remain unchanged.
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5. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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6. In the event of bad weather, alternative accommodation may be used instead of the yurt to ensure a comfortable experience.
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