Central Asia (5 countries) Express Tour

  • Season: All the year round

This tour consists of the highlights of 5 Central Asia countries (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan) and best combination for the travellers who want to have it in a short period of time, just totally within 14 days.

D-01 (Mon)   TASHKENT

Arrival of the clients at Tashkent International Airport by CZ-6027 flight from Beijing at 19:35. Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

 No meals.

D-02 (Tue)  TASHKENT–URGENCH(by air) -KHIVA (30 km)

 After early breakfast take morning flight HY-1051 (07:50-09:30) to Urgench. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Khiva. Full day city tour of Ichankala (inner town). Visit Kalta Minar, Muhammad Aminkhan Medressah, Kunya Ark, Muhammad Rakhimkhan Medressah, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Pahlavan Mahmud Masoleum, Islamkhodja Medressah, Toshhovli Palace, Allakulikhan Medressah and Ceravanserai. Khorezmian folklore concert during the excursion in Ichankala. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Early light breakfast at Hotel.

D-03 (Wed) KHIVA-TASHAUZ BORDER (70 km)-KUNYA URGENCH (120 km)-DASHOGUZ-ASHGABAT (by air)

 After breakfast transfer to Uzbek – Turkmen Tashauz border. Seeing off with Uzbek escort guide, transfer neutral territory. After border formalities continue drive to Kunya Urgench. Visit Kunya Urgench historical site (Mausoleums of Turebek-Khanym, Sultan Tekesh, Sultan Il Arslan, Najmad-din-Kubra, Sultan Ali). Discover the Kutlug Timur minaret & Kyrk Molla. Return drive to Dashoguz and take evening flight (20:00-20:50) to Ashgabat. Arrival & check in the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-04 (Thu)  ASHGABAT

After breakfast full day sightseeing in Ashgabat with visit of Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, National Museum, Nissa (UNESCO) and Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. Overnight at hotel.

 Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-05 (Fri)  ASHGABAT-MARY (by air) –FARAB BORDER-BUKHARA (385 km, 6-7 hrs)

Early morning take morning  flight (06:15-06:55) to Mary. Visit Ancient Merv (Alexandria, Antiochia, Sultan Kala). Then drive to Farab border: after border formalities drive to Bukhara. Arrival Bukhara, transfer hotel for rest. Overnight at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-06 (Sat)  BUKHARA

 After breakfast full day city tour of Bukhara. Visit Samanid’s Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, citadel Ark,  Bolo-Hauz Mosque,  Kalyan complex including Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret and Mirarab Medressah, Trade domes, Abdulazizkhan and Ulugbek Medressahs, Nadir Devonbegi  Medressah, complex, Lyabi-Khauz complex. Folk show at Nadir Devonbegi Medressah. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-07 (Sun)  BUKHARA-SHAKHRISABZ (275 km, 5 hrs)-SAMARKAND (130 km, 3 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Samarkand via Shakhrisabz. Shakhrisabz is birthplace of Great Amir Temur. Visit ruins of Ak Saray Palace, Dorut Saodat complex (Khazratiy Imam Mosque), Jahongir mausoleum, Dorut Tillovat complex: Gumbazi-Seyidon, Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Then continue driving to Samarkand.  Overnight at Hotel.

 Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-08 (Mon)  SAMARKAND

After breakfast full day city tour of Samarkand. Visit Guri Emir Masoleum, Registan Square, Siyob bazaar, Bibihanym Mosque, Shahi Zinda Necropolis, Afrosiyob Museum and ruins, Ulugbek Observatory. Also visit Konigil ancient silk paper making center. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-09 (Tue) SAMARKAND-TASHKENT (330 km, 5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Tashkent. PM. Half day city tour of Tashkent. Visit Khastimom complex (Kaffal Shashiy Masoleum, Barak Khan Medressah, Library with holy Koran), Independence Square, Navoi Theatre Square, Amir Timur Square, some metro stations with its nice decoration. Overnight at Hotel.

 Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-10 (Wed) TASHKENT-OYBEK BORDER(115 km)-KHOJAND(80 km)-OYBEK BORDER-TASHKENT

After breakfast daytrip to Khojand (Tajikistan) via Oybek border from Tashkent. Visit Citadel, Masoleum of Sheikh Massal ad-Din, Madrassah & Mosque of Sheikh Massal ad-Din, Panchshanba Bazaar in Khojand. In the late afternoon drive back to Tashkent via Oybek border. Overnight at Hotel.

 Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-11 (Thu) TASHKENT-ALMATY (by air)

After breakfast continue exploring of Tashkent. Visit Earthquake monument, Chorsu Bazaar, TV Tower area (not enter) with Shahidlar Hotirasi Memorial & Repression Victims Museum. Transfer to the airport for   HY-761 (14:00-16:30) or KC-128 (14:20-16:50) flight to Almaty. Upon arrival, immigration and customs clearance at airport and transfer to hotel and rest. Overnight at hotel.

 Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

 D-12 (Fri) ALMATY-ISSYK KUL via KEGEN BORDER (150 km) OR via KORDAI BORDER (450 km)

After breakfast start sightseeing tour in Almaty, visiting Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, National museum of musical instruments, Kok Tobe hill and Medeu ski rink.In the afternoon, drive to IssykKul lake, second largest Alpine lake in the world after Titicaca Lake  via closer Kegen border 150 km during May-September) OR via Kordai border (450 km). Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-13 (Sat) ISSYK KUL - BISHKEK (250 km, 4 hrs)

After breakfast visit open-air museum of petroglyphs, Regional Museum and Rukh -Ordo Cultural complex.  In the afternoon, leave to Bishkek. On the way visit Burana tower- ruins of the Balasagyn town and Ak Beshim- ruins of the Suyab town, which could be a birthplace of the most famous Chinese poetry- Li Bai. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and then start sightseeing tour in Bishkek, which includes visiting of National Philharmonics building, Central square Ala-Too with statues of Manas, Oak Park, ZUM and Victory square. Overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

D-14 (Sun)  BISHKEK DEPARTURE

Transfer to the International Airport for departure flight to Beijing (via Urumqi) by CZ-6006 departing at 09:25am.

Meals: Breakfast at Hotel.

**END OF SERVICES**

All rates in US$ (per person):

Group size

Half-twin with breakfast

 

Superior Hotels

Standard Hotels

10-14+0

2215

1665

10-14+1

2349

1749

15-19+1

2098

1535

20-24+1

1955

1395

Single Supplement

689

379

Half Board supplement (only dinners from D-02 till D-13)

179

Full Board supplement (from lunch on D-02 till dinner on D-13)

335

Supplement for  Chinese speaking interpreter (except in Tajikistan)

1590 per group totally

Airfare: Tashkent-Urgench (Y Class)

118 (subject to change)

Airfare: Dashoguz-Ashgabat (Y Class)

75 (subject to change)

Airfare: Ashgabat-Mary (Y Class)

75 (subject to change)

Airfare: Tashkent-Almaty (Y Class)

185 (subject to change)

National Costume Show “El Merosi” in Samarkand

15

Wine tasting at Wine Factory in Samarkand

12

Boating in Issykkul (1 hr)

170 per group

Horseback riding show near Burana tower

210 per group

Folklore concert in Bishkek

150 per group

**Our rates are not valid during KIOGE (Oil & Gas) exhibition in Almaty (preliminary dates for 2017: 2-10 October): so for Kazakhstan portion there will be supplement price during this period.

** Kyrgyz-Kazakh “Kegen” border near Issykkul is open only from 01 May till 01 October only. So during other period we will arrange border crossing  via Kordai Border near Bishkek.

Proposed Hotels:

Cities

Nights

Superior Hotels

Standard Hotels

Tashkent

3

Miran International 5* or similar

Gloria/Uzbekistan 4* or similar

Khiva

1

Asia/Hayat Inn 3* or similar

Hayat Inn/Euroasia 3*or similar

Ashgabat

2

Nusay/Oguzkent 5* or similar

Grand Turkmen/Ak Altyn 4*

Bukhara

2

Asia 4* or similar

Lyabi House/Caravan 3* or similar

Samarkand

2

Grand Samarkand/Asia 4*

Regal Palace 4* or similar

Almaty

1

Rixos 5* or similar

Otrar 4* or similar

Issykkul

1

Karven 4* or similar

Karven 4* or similar

Bishkek

1

Hyatt Regency 5* or similar

Plaza 4* or similar

          

Services included:

  1. Accommodation (DBL/TWIN shared)
  2. Meals: daily breakfasts only
  3. Entrance fees and porterage at hotels only
  4. Separate English speaking guide for each portion
  5. All local taxes
  6. Map of Uzbekistan
  7. Mineral water (0.5 L per person daily)
  8. Khorezmian concert show in Khiva
  9. Folk show in Bukhara
  10. Visit Konigil silk paper centre in Samarkand
  11. Uzbek/Turkmen/Tajik/Kyrgyz/Kazakh LOIs
  12. Separate A/C Transport for each portion:

In Uzbekistan: Bus 43 seats (16 pax & more), Minibus 20-30 seats (10-15 pax);

In Turkmenistan: Bus 45 seats (20-25 pax), Bus 35 seats or combination of 2 Toyota Hiace (10-19 pax);

In Tajikistan: 2 Mercedes Sprinter minibuses (10-25 pax);

In Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: Bus 45 seats (10-25 pax).

Not included: Airfares, train fares, alcohol/soft drinks, tips and gratuities, porterages, visa fees, any personal expenses, any services not included in the above program

         

     Visas: 

** Uzbek (triple entry) visa will be available at Uzbek Embassy in Beijing with our visa support. Uzbek LOI procedure takes about 15-20 working days. We need passport copy + reference letter from employment place for applying Uzbek LOI.

** Tajik visa will be available at Tajik Embassy in Beijing with our visa support. Tajik LOI procedure takes about 15-20 working days. Tajik LOI fee costs US$ 25 per person, but subject to change.  We need passport copy + special filled form for applying Tajik LOI.

** Turkmen visa will be available at Turkmen Embassy in Beijing or at Tashauz border upon arrival  with our visa support. Turkmen LOI procedure takes about 15-20 working days. We need colour passport copy + 2 scanned passport size photo and special filled form for applying Turkmen LOI.

** Kyrgyz visa will be available at Kyrgyz Embassy in Beijing with our visa support. Kyrgyz LOI (Kyrgyz LOI fee costs US$ 90 per person, but subject to change) procedure takes about 10-14 working days. We need passport copy for applying Kyrgyz LOI.

** Kazakh visa will be available at Kazakh Embassy in Beijing with our visa support. Kazakh LOI ( procedure takes about 15-20 working days (Kazakh LOI fee costs US$ 95 per person, but subject to change). We need passport copy +special filled form for applying Kazakh LOI.

      IMPORTANT:

  • If a place of visit is closed to visitors it will be replaces with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category

  • Sequence of itinerary and hotels given is subject to changes without prior notice.

  • Hotel accommodation is subject to availability. No reservations are made before confirmation received from client. If mentioned hotels are not available, we will substitute them with other hotels of similar class.

  • Domestic flights are subject to change in timing and availability. If mentioned flight is not available, it will be changed to convenient one depending on tour program

  • No hidden charges          

Payment:

  • Tour payment should be made not less than 15 days prior to the arrival date to our bank account as per invoice.

 

Cancellation fees:

  • Cancellation prior 45 days – No charges apply 

  • Cancellation prior 20 days – 50% charge of the tour price

  • Cancellation prior 10 days – 100% charge of the tour price

 

Thanks for your kind cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any inquiries.

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