Uzbekistan Tours
No doubts that Uzbekistan as a tourist destination is one of the most popular in Central Asia. It seems like obscure to visit it, but it is becoming more and more visited by lots of tourists each year. Well-preserved architecture from the Golden Age of Islam religion is what makes it so popular. The history of the country goes back to the 1 millennia BC when world-known dynasties of Sogdia, Bactria and Khorezm grew and flourished. The famous cities from the ancient times are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakrisabz, Margilan, Karshi, Tashkent and many others.
During your tours in Uzbekistan today you can feel the atmosphere of dreamy medieval deserts, stretched with a row of camels loaded with precious goods, making over stops in busy cities. Mix of cultures and people resulted in a big variety of customs and traditions preserved nowadays that you can observe during our tours. You can learn crafts of how to make paper, silk carpets and pottery like many centuries ago by making visits workshops in towns. You can taste the most famous pilaf in Central Asian region prepared on fire with meat, rice, carrots and dried fruits. You can participate in different cultural events and enjoy different shows and master classes.
Thus, Uzbekistan is a country that must be visited if you come to Central Asia. Also, we are ready to extend your tour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and build up a wonderful Silk Road Tour. Come and enjoy Central Asia with us!
Tour to the south
Itinerary title: Tour to the south
Days of tour: 6
Day 1: Bishkek – Toktogul
Your guide will be waiting for you in Bishkek, at Manas International airport. From the airport, we will go to the city of Toktogul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. Our path lies through the southern lands of the country, through incredibly beautiful mountain gorges and the Too-Ashuu pass. Reaching a height of 3,000 meters, this pass is remarkable for the amazingly beautiful panoramic views. Too-Ashuu connects the North and South of the country and in ancient times this pass was an important part of the Great Silk Road. Along the way, you can make a lot of photo stops and take photos of picturesque surroundings. And by the evening we will be in Toktogul, where you can enjoy the comfort of home and a warm atmosphere.
Day 2: Toktogul – Sary Chelek
Today we are waiting for an exciting trip in the vicinity of lake Sary-Chelek. This lake is one of the most beautiful and picturesque high-altitude lakes in Central Asia. It is located on the territory of the Sary-Chelek National reserve of the same name, at an altitude of 1,940 meters above sea level and is a bright attraction of the Chatkal range. The depth of the lake is 234 meters, width-2280 meters, and length-7500 meters and fills an area of 507 hectares with water. Its origin is the result of a strong earthquake. The lake is remarkable for its incredible cleanliness, it is easy to see even small stones and fish on the bottom of the lake. Here, you will see a very diverse flora and fauna (300 species of plants, 32 species of trees, 80 species of shrubs, 38 species of animals and 157 species of birds). Dozens of bubbling streams flow down from the gorges surrounding the lake. You will spend the night in a cozy guest house.
Day 3: Sary Chelek – Arslanbob
We start the tour at 8am, our way leads us from Sary Chelek to the charming walnut forest - Arslanbob, in JalalAbad region. Our road lays along the majestic mountains, where you can make many photo stops along the way. This route is one of the most fascinating for its lush beauty of nature and therefore popular among travelers. On the way, we will stop near yurts to try the Kyrgyz drink kumis, fermented mare's milk. By the evening we will be in Arslanbob. The Arslanbob grove produces a harvest of 1,500 tons of walnuts every year. This place is the largest natural source of walnuts in the world. You will spend the night at the guest house.
Day 4: Arslanbob
After a night of peaceful relaxation in comfort, we set out on a walking tour in the walnut forests. In Arslanbob you will see the vast 11,000 hectares of royal forests of Kyrgyzstan, full of pristine amazing beauty. Nuts from this area were exported in the Medieval Period along the Great Silk Road. The splendor of nature in all its brilliant celebration will delight any person. Nearby, shimmering in the sun, tumble a little fairy waterfall. You can make friends with the locals, they are very hospitable. This night you will also stay in the comfortable and cozy home.
Day 5: Arslanbob – Uzgen – Djalal Abad – Osh
After a delicious breakfast, we will travel out and drive to Osh city. Our journey will take about six hours and will run through mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan. You can visit the city of Jalal-Abad, as well as the ancient Uzgen tower, which was built in the 11th century, when Uzgen city was the capital of the Karakhanid state. In the architectural complex of Uzgen, your attention will also be drawn to the mausoleum where the Karakhanid rulers are buried. Majestic mountains and breathtaking panoramic views that you can capture in photos will brighten up your road. In Osh, you will have the opportunity to walk and visit its most important landmark - the sacred Sulaiman Mountain. Sulaiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is located in the heart of the city and it is a place of pilgrimage for Muslims. According to legends, the biblical prophet Solomon (according to the Koran, Sulaiman) was buried at the foothills of this mountain. You will stay in a hotel that night.
Day 6: Osh – Airport
You will be transferred to the airport in the morning.