Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel National Park
"Singing Dune" located in the Altyn-Emel National Park
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon
Saty
Kaindy Lake
Jeti Oguz
Karakol
Minaret of the Dungan Mosque
Issyk Kul
Bishkek
Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain in Osh
Amir Temur Square
International Forums Palace
Kalta Minor
Bolo Hauz
Registan
Shah-i-Zinda
Iskanderkul
Statue of Ismoili Somoni
Dushanbe
25 days tour around Central Asia starting from Almaty as the most convenient connecting point is fascinating voyage to enjoy epic natural views, historical sights and cultures of Central Asian countries- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Explore the vast areas of steppes and deserts, mountain ranges and mirror lakes in your almost 1 month adventurous tour!
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Flight to Almaty.
Arrival at Almaty International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.
Transfer to the hotel from Almaty airport to the city center may take about 30 min- 1 hr, depending on the hotel location and traffic. Arrival at the hotel. Check-in.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Charyn Canyon. Sightseeing in the "Valley of Castles".
Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind, not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during the Paleogene and resembles the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in North America, although it is inferior to it in size. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Wind and water have created the beautiful "Valley of Castles", where you are always surrounded by the fancy towers composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley is more than 2 km, and the width is 20-80 meters. For millions of years, nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles carefully and slowly.
Transfer to Kolsai Lakes, easy hiking near Kolsai Lake 1 (1800 m above sea level).
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan, Kaindy Gorge.
- Kaindy Lake (Birch Lake) is situated among magnificent pine forests at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 due to a powerful earthquake that triggered a landslide that blocked the valley with a natural dam, and the water flooded the valley. The water of the lake is very cold, which is why the needles of the flooded trees are well-preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water. Dry stems of fir trees overlook the water surface, like the masts of submarines; this pristine place is charming with its mystical splendor.
Transfer to the Kegen-Karjyra border; border-passing formalities usually take 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Continue transfer to Karakol. Arrival in the evening.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Morning photo time near Issyk Kul lake.
Transfer to Chon Kemin village, nature sightseeing en route:
- Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon and enjoy an easy hike among the impressive, colorful red rocks.
- Eagle show in Bokonbayevo (traditional eagle hunting)
Evening arrival in Chon Kemin.
Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Morning at leisure in Chon Kemin, possible photo time or horse riding in the surroundings ( extra).
Transfer to Bishkek with sightseeing en route:
- Photo stop near Chunkurchak Gorge, easy hiking.
Lunch in the guesthouse.
Transfer to Bishkek.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Start a walking city tour around Bishkek, visiting:
- Oak Park, the city center. It is also known as Dubovy Park - today it is one of the favorite places among locals and tourists in Bishkek.
- Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic Hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley.
- Statue of Manas - legendary Kyrgyz hero.
- Victory Square, where one can see the Victory monument, a memorial that was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame on Victory Square with the guard of honor, forces of the Kyrgyz garrison, and a military band.
- Ala Archa Natural Park (~35 km from Bishkek, ~ 40min)
Time to explore the area, take photos, and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful nature views in Ala Archa gorge.
15:40 Transfer to Bishkek International Airport.
18:40 Departure for Tashkent by evening flight HY 780 ( 1 hr.20 min).
19:00 Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal; the driver meets you with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Countryside sightseeing in Tashkent: please choose one of the options below (guide and transport services are included for 5- 6 hrs). Because the program today can be flexible, the entrance fees today are not included; tourists can buy the entrance tickets at the ticket offices on their own.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Opt 1. Chimgan Tour
10:00 Meet the driver and guide at the hotel. Transfer to the Chimgan Mountains area, 120 km from Tashkent, about 1,5 –2 hrs one way.
- Amirsoy cableway ride. Entrance fees to the Amirsoy complex/ Amirsoy cableway are not included; visitors can buy entrance tickets at the ticket offices of Amirsoy.
- Take a photo stop with panoramic views of Charvak Lake and Chimgan Mountains.
After lunch in the local café in the place called Bochka, transfer back to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent (ETA by 17:00).
Opt 2. Sun Institute and Uzumfermer.
09:30 Meet the guide and driver. Transfer to Parkent (45 km, ~1 hour on the way)
- The Big Solar Furnace- the heliotechnical complex is one of the two largest solar structures in the world. Due to its ideal location, Parkent Solar Furnace has a number of advantages that contribute to the accumulation of environmentally friendly solar energy.
The visitors can participate in simple experiments and watch the work of solar panels - heliostats, compare electronic and sundials, boil water, and learn how to light the Olympic flame.
- Winery Uzumfermer (excursion around the winery and wine tasting of local wines. Entrance fees are to be paid at the winery ticket office).
Transfer to Tashkent (1 hour). Transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast in the guesthouse.
Arrival in Uzgen, start the sightseeing tour.
- Uzgen Archaeological - Architectural Museum complex consisting of Minaret of the 11-12 century, and the Museum with an exhibition hall.
Due to earthquake Uzgen Minaret was partially destroyed and was reconstructed in 1823. One can raise the highest point of the Minaret, there is a nice view of Uzgen town. it is interesting that the ornamental works of Uzgen Minaret are more precise and complex than those of Burana Tower near Bishkek.
Take some time to explore the area and take photos.
- Ancient bathhouse where one can see the remains of the eastern bathhouse of 11-12 century.
Most people of Uzgen are ethnical Uzbeks, therefore no wonder that traditional Uzbek plov is one of the most favorite dishes here. Uzgen is famous for its special kind of the finest reddish-brown rice called devzira of excellent nutrition quality and taste, many locals from Osh come to Uzgen bazaar just for Uzgen brown rice.
Visit the authentic rice mill and colorful Uzgen bazaar with more than a century history.
Have lunch and taste delicious traditional meal at the local café.
Transfer to Osh (1,5 hrs).
Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Start the sightseeing in Osh, the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan, visiting;
- Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Suleiman is the prophet Solomon - Suleyman in Quran, “Too “is “mountain”). The museum is the only UNESCO sight of the whole mountain with many sacred places in caves and paths.
- Osh Bazaar, a colorful bazaar with more than 2000 years history, plays an important role in the Great Silk Road as a major landmark.
- Main Square with Lenin statue, Kyrgyz people are very respectful to the history of Soviet period.
Transfer to the Uzbek- Kyrgyz border Dostyk. Border crossing.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control. Meet the guide and driver holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.
Transfer to Andijan (40 km).
Check-in the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby.
Start sightseeing in Andijan visiting:
- Bobur Literary museum with unique collection of literary works of Zahiriddin Muhammad Bobur, an outstanding ruler and the founder of Mogol Empire;
- Art and Literature Museum;
- Memorial park complex on the Bog-I Shamol named after Zahiriddin Muhammad Bobur is one of the most beautiful places in Andijan, popular among the locals and the visitors of the city.
Transfer to Fergana, continue sightseeing in Fergana valley:
- Fergana is a relatively young city that was founded as a strategic fortified point in Turkestan in 1876 during tsarist period of the region. The town was initially called as New Margilan, further in soviet period renamed as Fergona in 1924. Nowadays, Fergana is a flourishing beautiful town and despite its young history became the central point of Fergana valley.
- Visit Ahmad Al-Fargoni monumental complex ;
- Continue to Margilan. Margilan (“Marg” from Persian green grass, “lon”- “place“) was inhabited settlement in Fergana valley since IV-III Centuries BC, the town was well known for its crafts and finest silk fabrics from the Great Silk Road period up to now.
- Said-Ahmad Hodji Madrassah where craftsmen produce original silk carpets,
- Silk factory Yodgorlik where visitors are welcome to observe the process of silk manufacture with traditional decoration “ikat”.
Check-in the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
09:00 Continue sightseeing in the Fergana Valley, visiting:
- Rishton (50 km west of Fergana), famous all over the world for its pottery that is decorated according to an ancient tradition that is more than 800 years old. Masters hand down their trade secrets from father to son. The unique red clay ceramic masterpieces are decorated with naturally made ultramarine, turquoise, and azure ornaments known as blue glaze "ishkor",
- Workshop of the famous potter Rustam Umarov where visitors are welcome to observe the finest Rishtan ceramics in wonderful handmade and painted tea sets and lagans and beautifully decorated jugs and vases.
- Kokand (mentioned as Khavakand or Kokan derived from a tribal name) is an ancient city that due to its favorable location was one of the convenient fortified points of caravan routes in the Great Silk Road.
Start sightseeing tour around Kokand visiting:
- Khudoyar - Khan Palace of the 19th century is listed in the World Heritage of UNESCO; at present days houses the Kokand Regional History Museum that exhibits a unique collection of more than 3000 artifacts from ancient, khanate, and tsarist periods of the region.
- Norbut-Biy Madrassah, the largest madrassa in Kokand. The madrassa was built in the XVIII century by captured architects as well as the famous Bukharian architect Usto Muhammed Salih Kasim, so the design and construction are quite typical of some monuments of the XVIII century in Bukhara.
- Modari Khan Mausoleum (Modari - khan means “Mother of Khan”) was built in 1825 by order of the widow of Umarkhan, famous poetess Nodira, to honor the tomb of her mother-in-law. Since then, the mausoleum has become the family mausoleum where most of the female members of the Khan family were buried.
Transfer to Tashkent (260 km), the biggest city in Central Asia with 2.5 million population via picturesque mountain pass Kamchik (2267 m. above sea level).
Arrival in Tashkent in the evening.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide in the hotel lobby.
Start a sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5-6 hrs), visiting the old and new parts of the city:
- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994, after Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.
Around the Square are the Museum of the History of Timurids, Uzbekistan Hotel, Forum Palace, and famous chimes.
- Tashkent striking clock, one of the major symbols of Tashkent.
- Theater Square with the Opera House: State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi, built in 1947, is one of the best opera theaters in the world and performs both classical and national repertoire.
- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan, reflects the past, present, and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of the Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, and the “Eternal Flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
- Earthquake Memorial: the composition is devoted to the tragic date of the earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;
- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over the world.
- Chorsu bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four waters”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trade. The bazaar's beautiful blue dome, built in traditional style after the Tashkent earthquake, is often depicted in postcards and international magazines and became one of the major sights of interest both for locals and guests – one can see the oriental tiled bazaar from different souvenir shops with ceramics, handicraft works, carpets and jewelry, the whole pavilion full of delicious fruits to the finest textiles and colorful fabrics.
- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations, each decorated in a thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lighting.
Transfer back to the hotel. End of the tour.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Early breakfast at the hotel.
05:30 Transfer to the local airport.
07:00 Flight to Urgench by HY51.
08:30 Arrival at Urgench Airport.
Come out of the terminal and meet with our driver.
Transfer to the Khiva (30 km) hotel to drop off the bags. Standard hotel check-in is at 14:00.
Meet the guide and start the walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-Kala (translated as “Inner town”) - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia:
- Ata-Darvaza, Kunya- Ark;
- Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan;
- Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan;
- Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva;
- Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was;
- Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan;
- Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin,
- Islam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 1908 by Islam-Khoja, the prime minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country and is an early example of the architecture of the 14th century.
- Mosque and Jami Minaret.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer Khiva to Bukhara by car (475 km, 7 hrs) via the Kyzylkum Desert, OR transfer by train (depending on train schedule).
07:15 Transfer to the railway station in Khiva.
08:23 Departure for Bukhara by train.
13:35 Arrival in Bukhara.
Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby.
Start the walking sightseeing program in Bukhara (5-6 hours):
- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa, and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);
- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques to survive in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;
- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;
- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);
- There are three trading domes, or so-called covered bazaars, Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron, preserved from the XVI century, and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry, and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;
- Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pair) madrassas, opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;
- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex that impresses the imagination;
- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC, where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.
Optionally can be added by request:
Visit the Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Nurata town that was founded by Alexander the Great and was known as fortified settlement Nur. The fortress played an important role in the region as one of the strategic points to visit:
- The ruins of the fort and kariz (the underground water pipeline from the spring) that was built to provide enough water supplies to the fort residents after Alexander the Great conquest. The ancient ruins and restored parts of now witness glory days of Nur.
- Chashma (translated as “spring”) complex consisting of Juma Mosque, over the holy spring became one of the significant pilgrimage site.
Warm welcome by local family and taste delicious lunch.
After lunch, short rest and then 1500-1900 warm-up walk around the valley enjoying the views of local life, old villages, and domestic cattle.
By request: culinary master- class in the guesthouse cooking traditional Uzbek meals.
Resting time in the evening. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Leisure time in the morning.
Transfer to Samarkand, en route enjoying beautiful views and local life scenery.
Arrival in the afternoon.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide and driver. Start the Samarkand sightseeing tour, visiting
– Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants, decorated with gold ornaments and considered one of the most significant places in the world;
– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture, consisting of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.
– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city, which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in the 15th Century;
– Samarkand Bazaar Siyab.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Transfer to the border Jartepa. Border crossing usually takes 30 min- 1 hr.
Meet the guide and driver at the Tajikistan part of the border.
Transfer to Penjikent - an ancient town in Sogdiana and now it is a city in the Sugd province of Tajikistan on the Zeravshan River.
- The Sarazm Important Bird Area (UNESCO World Heritage) lies downstream of the city on the tugay - vegetated floodplain of the river.
- The archaeological site of the ruins of old Penjikent - a walled inter-city (2500-years ago) - was once a Sogdian trading city on the Silk Road. Today, only ruins are left owing to the fact that the main construction material was clay bricks.
Transfer to Iskanderkul Lake, sightseeing en-route:
- Iskandarkul, enjoy the view of the pearl of Fan Mountains – Iskanderkul Lake (Alexander Lake, 2195 m).
Arrive at Iskandarkul, have a picnic at the most beautiful lake in the Fan Mountains. Learn more about legends about Alexander the Great.
- Later, visit the "Niagara Falls" of Tajikistan. On a vibrating viewing platform, watch the waterfall 40 meters deep. Excursion and hike to the waterfall and Snake Lake.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the cottage.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Transfer to Dushanbe (140 km, 2 hrs.), north to the "Land of Mountains" en- route enjoying gorgeous views of green, sometimes barren rocks, rushing mountain streams and steep rocks.
Arrival in Dushanbe, light sightseeing in the afternoon.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Start Dushanbe sightseeing tour visiting:
- Tajik National Museum of Antiquities with the biggest Buddha in Nirvana.
- The State Flag Square in the center of Dushanbe and the Tajik flagpole that entered the Guinness Book of Records as the Highest Flagpole. It is still considered one of the highest in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 meters, area 1800 m², width 30 meters, and length 60 meters.
- The main square of Dushanbe. The Monument of Ismoili Somoni, the forefather of the Tajik Nation located in the main square. A 40-meter-high monument was built in honor of Ismaili Saman-Khuda, founder of the Samanid dynasty in the VIII-IX century.
- Mehrgon Bazaar - one of the biggest markets of Dushanbe.
17:30 Transfer to Dushanbe International Airport.
20:30 Departure to Almaty by evening flight KC 132 (1 hr 35 min).
23:05 Arrival in Almaty.
Meet the driver at the airport meeting zone. Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight.
Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Almaty.
End of the tour.
Accommodation:
-The tour is published on September 21, 2026 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.
All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.
- By request, the itineraries can be adjusted for solo traveller or family private tours, please note the tariffs for individual/ private tours may be higher than in group offers.
- If the hotels noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates in case of stop-sale dates/ temporary reconstruction works, booked for government delegation, etc.. Tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service in case of last-minute booking due to restricted time and high season intensity.
- We highly recommend early booking of Central Asia group tours, family tours about 9- 6 months before the tour dates, and not later than 3 months before the tour dates.
Please note, in case of late booking less than 3 month ahead and last-minute booking less than 10 days ahead the trip it is possible that the itineraries can be changed because of restricted time and high season availability of the hotels and train tickets for the date of booking/ for travel dates.
- Yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions. Single accommodation in the guesthouses, yurts and homestays is not guaranteed and will be subject of availability.
- Please note the international flights Tashkent – Bishkek/ Bishkek - Tashkent, Tashkent – Almaty/ Almaty - Tashkent, Almaty - Dushanbe/ Dushanbe – Almaty are regular flights but can be scheduled not every day, the program can be slightly adjusted as per actual flight details.
- Please confirm your return flights and provide full information ( flight details, passport copies and if required, other documents for visa support) to book the tours. We highly recommend acknowledging the necessary documentation before the trip: valid passport with expiration not later than 6-month, visa / e-visa/ LOI.
- Travel/ medical insurance is not included in the tour packages as it is not obligatory, but we highly recommend all tourists buying the travel/medical insurance in the country of residence.
- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
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