Tour in Central Asia Five Stan’s

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1. Day 1 : Almaty (Kazakhstan) Arrival in Almaty At the international airport of Almaty you will be met by our driver, with the sign Minzifa Travel. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, accommodation, rest Overnight in Almaty Hotel

   1 h

2. Day 2 : Almaty Breakfast at hotel 10:00 Sightseeing tour in Almaty. The city of Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan from 1991 to 1997. In 1997, the capital was moved to Nur-Sultan, and since then Almaty has been called the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Almaty remains the main commercial center of the country. The city is located in the mountainous region of southern Kazakhstan. Almaty is the largest and the most developed city, with ethnic and cultural diversity of Kazakhstan. You will visit Historical Museum. In the evening we will go to Kok-Tobe mountains to look at the panorama of the city. The tour ends with a trip from the top of the hill to the city center on the famous cable car. Overnight in Almaty

   5 h

3. Day 3 : Almaty - The Huns Ethno village - Charyn Canyon - Saty village (by car) Breakfast at the hotel 09:00 Today we will go to the Charyn Canyon via Huns Ethno village. In the Ethno-village you will be introduced to the traditional lifestyle, customs and culture of the Kazakh people. The tour to Huns ethno village includes the following activities:watching a performance that showcases traditional customs; attending a professional horse-riding tricks show; learning about yurts; watching a show with archers; participating in amateur horseback riding; learning how to make local crafts; cooking basic national dishes and drinking kumis (horse milk); and tasting a delicious authentic meal. Lunch break Further we go to one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan - Charyn canyon . Then transfer to the village of Saty. Overnight at the guest house in Saty.

   7 h

4. Day 4 : Saty village - Lake Kaindy - Lake Kolsai - Saty village (by car) Breakfast at the guest house In the morning we will drive 15 km to Kaindy lake. It is located among a magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. The lake was formed in 1911 as a result of a powerful earthquake, which caused a landslide that blocked the valley with a natural dam. Thus, the water flooded this valley. The water in the lake is very cold, so the needle tops of the flooded trees are well preserved and visible through the transparent surface of the water, and the dry stalks of fir trees come to the surface, like the masts of an underwater squadron. Then you will return to Saty village for lunch. Afterwards you will go 15 km to Kolsai Lake. This is a very beautiful lake with an abundance of mushrooms and located far from civilization. After the walk we are returning to Saty village. Overnight is at the guest house.

   6 hAdmission included

5. Day 5 : Saty village - Almaty (by car) Almaty - Bishkek (by plane) Breakfast at the hotel Check out from guesthouse After breakfast you will go to Almaty airport. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. Transfer to Almaty international airport BORDER CROSSING (by air ✈ ) !!! KAZAKHSTAN - KYRGYZSTAN!!! Evening flight Almaty - Bishkek. 16:35 Departure from Almaty 18:25 Arrival in Bishkek (subject to change) Meeting with our driver at the exit from Bishkek airport Transfer to hotel, Check-in, accommodation, rest Overnight in Bishkek

   5 h

6. Day 6 : Bishkek - Burana Tower - Issyk Kul Lake Northern shore - Kakarol (by car) Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast a short city tour of Bishkek. It includes: visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square. After the excursion, we are continuing to drive to Karakol town. On route you will visit Burana Tower (an 11th century minaret) and an open-air museum of Balbals (stone warriors). Today you will be transferred to the celestial Issyk Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608 m above sea level). The lake is called “the pearl of Central Asia”. Also we will visit today a place with ancient stone patterns – petroglyphs. After a short excursion further drive to Karakol town. In Karakol we will visit the Dungan mosque. It was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. Night is in a hotel in Karakol.

   5 hAdmission included

7. Day 7 : Karakol - Jeti Oguz - Issyk Kul Lake Southern Shore - Kochkor village (by car) Breakfast in hotel In Karakol we will visit the Dungan mosque. It was built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. Today we will drive to Jeti Oguz gorge. It’s famous for its red rocks formations that have a name Seven Bulls – Jeti Oguz. Also you will see there the Broken Heart Mountain. If you want it is possible to go on a top of a mountain (20 minutes) to see a panorama view of the gorge. Further drive along the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake to Kochkor village. On the way visit Skazka canyon, then drive to Bokonbaevo, Eagle hunting demonstration in Bokonbaevo. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles (a traditional way of nomadic hunting). Evening arrive in Kochkor. Dinner and overnight at local guesthouse. Overnight in Kochkor

   5 hAdmission included

8. Day 8 : Kochkor village - Moldo Ashuu pass - Son Kul Lake (by car) Breakfast in hotel 09:00 In Kochkor village you will spend some time with a family that will show you the way our national felt carpets are produced. Also, you will visit a small handicraft museum there. Drive to Son Kul Lake. This lake is surrounded by mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, situated at an altitude of 3016 meters above sea level. Kyrgyz nomads started to come to this wonderful area with their families for rest and relaxation. After our arrival, you will have lunch and then drive to Moldo Ashuu Pass (3201 m). It is considered one of the most beautiful passes in Kyrgyzstan. From the top of Moldo Ashu Pass, you can see almost the entire road winding up to the pass. It also affords spectacular views of the Naryn Valley and some stunning mountain ranges to the south. Overnight in Yurt camp at Son Kul

   5 hAdmission included

9. Day 9 : Son Kul Lake - 33 Parrots pass - Bishkek (by car) Bishkek - Osh (by plane) Breakfast at Yurt Camp After meeting with locals, we will drive to the capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek city. The road to the city goes through 33 parrots pass (3 133 m). Transfer to Bishkek airport. Evening flight Bishkek - Osh. 17:30 - 18:10 (subject to change) Upon arrival in Osh, check-in, accommodation in a hotel, rest. Overnight in hotel in Osh

   5 hAdmission included

10. Day 10 : Osh - BP Dustlik - Margilan - Rishtan - Kokand (by car) Breakfast at the hotel. 08:30 Check out from Osh hotel (Kyrgyz time) Transfer to the Kyrgyz-uzbek border Dustlik. BORDER CROSSING (by land) !!! KYRGYZSTAN - UZBEKISTAN ! Border pass (you will go through border passing procedures, be aware, that you will be crossing the border on your own, you and your luggage might be searched - standart borders procedure) 09:00 am (UZBEK TIME) Meeting on the Uzbek side of the border with the Uzbek driver So we go from the Dustlik border via Ferghana to the city of Margilan (Drive is about 2 hours with no guide unless accompanying ) Diner in Kokand Transfer to hotel, check-in, accommodation, rest Overnight at the hotel in Kokand.

    7 h

11. Day 11 : Kokand - BP Patar - Khudjand - Dushanbe (by car) Breakfast in hotel 08:00 Check out from Kokand hotel 08:00 Transfer to Patar Border post (1 h 10 min , 57 km) BORDER CROSSING (by land) !!! UZBEKISTAN - TAJIKISTAN ! Border crossing formalities. Make sure you have all the proper documents. You might be searched. After you pass the uzbek - tajik border, meeting with our Tajik guide. Transfer to the Khujand city, and visit: Bazar Panjshanbe; Mosque / Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The archive of documents is currently stored in the Institute of Oriental manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and material finds - in the Hermitage. Transfer to Dushanbe city. After arrival check in to Dushanbe hotel. accommodation and free time. Overnight in Dushanbe hotel

    7 h

12. Day 12 : Dushanbe - Hissar Fortress - Dushanbe (by car) Breakfast at hotel Staying in the same hotel Start day with the history and culture. Will visit Hissar. Which is 35 km and 40 min far from Dushanbe. Have a tour of Hissar fortress. Lunch. Continue city tour – Kokhi Navruz Palace, Botanical Garden, Market Mehrgon. For the first time the word " Hissar "("Hisor"), as the name of a settlement, city or administrative center is mentioned in the 11th century. Then this word denoted the settlement, where the state troops were located, and the craft developed. In ancient times, the city was the center of the most independent part of the Samanid state. Overnight in Dushanbe hotel

    5 h

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How it compares in Almaty

• Its from-price is 4251% above the median of the 317 experiences we list in Almaty.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 28 of 317.
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About Almaty

Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city, set beneath the snow peaks of the Tian Shan, with leafy parks, Soviet-era monuments, cafés and mountain lakes nearby.

Almaty lies on a plain at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau, a range of the Tian Shan mountains, whose snowy peaks rise to the south. It was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, when the title passed to Astana, and it remains the largest city and the cultural centre. Wide avenues are shaded by poplars and elms, and Panfilov Park holds the brightly painted wooden Ascension Cathedral and a memorial to soldiers of the Second World War.

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