10 May 2027
Twin share
£2,425pp
Single from £2,726
Escorted tour
Kyrgyzstan’s Silk Road Journey to Tashkent – 14 Days
Mountain lakes, nomad pastures and the Fergana Valley on the old Silk Road.
14 days
From £2,425
Tour overview
This 14-day trip follows Silk Road routes through Kyrgyzstan's mountains into Uzbekistan, with a tour leader and a group of four to eighteen. You stay in a mix of hotels and simple guesthouses, with one night in a yurt camp at Song Kul Lake; breakfast is included daily, with several dinners.
From Bishkek you visit the Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs on the way along Issyk Kul to Karakol, then walk in the red-rock Djety-Oguz Gorge. In Kochkor you meet the felt-makers before driving up to the high pastures of Song Kul Lake.
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Mountain roads lead through the Suusamyr Valley and Chichkan Gorge to the Toktogul Reservoir, then to Arslanbob, home to one of the world's largest walnut forests.
You cross into Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley, visit a ceramics workshop in Rishtan and finish in Tashkent. The physical rating is medium, with long road days.
Trip highlights
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Burana Tower (Day 2)
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Djety-Oguz Gorge (Day 3)
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A yurt night at Song Kul Lake (Day 5)
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Chichkan Gorge (Day 8)
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Arslanbob walnut forest (Day 10)
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Rishtan ceramics and Tashkent (Days 12–13)
Your route
16 stops from Bishkek to Tashkent
- Bishkek Day 1
- Burana Tower Day 2
- Cholpon-Ata Day 2
- Karakol Days 2–3
- Djety-Oguz Gorge Day 3
- Kochkor Days 4 & 6
- Song Kul Lake Day 5
- Suusamyr Valley Day 7
- Toktogul Reservoir Day 8
- Djalal-Abad Days 9–10
- Arslanbob Day 10
- Osh Day 11
- Fergana Day 11
- Rishtan Day 12
- Kokand Day 12
- Tashkent Days 12–14
Why choose this tour
Two countries on the Silk Road. A night with nomads at Song Kul Lake.
Best suited to
- Adventurous travellers
- Mountain and landscape lovers
- Solo travellers
- Silk Road enthusiasts
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Day 1 · Bishkek Bishkek
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan.
- Hotel
- Asia Mountains 1 Hotel or similar
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Day 2 · Burana Tower, Issyk Kul, Karakol Karakol
Along Issyk Kul.
- Hotel
- Altamira Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Karakol, Djety-Oguz Gorge Karakol
Djety-Oguz.
- Hotel
- Altamira Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Barskaun Gorge, Kochkor Kochkor
Waterfalls to Kochkor.
- Hotel
- Family guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Song Kul Lake Song Kul Lake
A yurt by the lake.
- Hotel
- Yurt camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Song Kul Lake, Kochkor Kochkor
Back to Kochkor.
- Hotel
- Family guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Suusamyr Valley Suusamyr
The Suusamyr Valley.
- Hotel
- Baytur Resort or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Chichkan Gorge, Toktogul Reservoir Toktogul
Chichkan Gorge.
- Hotel
- Kok-Bel Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Djalal-Abad Djalal-Abad
Mountain roads.
- Hotel
- Rosa Park Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Arslanbob Djalal-Abad
Walnut forests.
- Hotel
- Rosa Park Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Osh, Fergana Fergana
Into Uzbekistan.
- Hotel
- Asia Hotel Fergana or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Rishtan, Tashkent Tashkent
Rishtan to Tashkent.
- Hotel
- Hotel Inspira-S or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Tashkent Tashkent
Tashkent.
- Hotel
- Hotel Inspira-S or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Tashkent Tashkent
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bishkek (1 night) Asia Mountains 1 Hotel or similar
- Karakol (2 nights) Altamira Hotel or similar
- Kochkor (1 night) Family guesthouse
- Song Kul Lake (1 night) Yurt camp
- Kochkor (1 night) Family guesthouse
- Suusamyr (1 night) Baytur Resort or similar
- Toktogul (1 night) Kok-Bel Hotel or similar
- Djalal-Abad (2 nights) Rosa Park Hotel or similar
- Fergana (1 night) Asia Hotel Fergana or similar
- Tashkent (2 nights) Hotel Inspira-S or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 13 nights in hotels, guesthouses and 1 yurt
- Meals 13 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Bus and 4WD transport
- Guided sightseeing and excursions
- Tour leader throughout, with local guides
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 12 lunches and 7 dinners
- Airport transfers unless pre-booked
- Lunches
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels
- You dislike long road days
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–14 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2 and 4–8
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Departures & prices
From £2,425 per person, twin share, tour only. 9 upcoming departures.
17 May 2027
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£2,439pp
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24 May 2027
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£2,485pp
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28 Jun 2027
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£2,425pp
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02 Aug 2027
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£2,425pp
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23 Aug 2027
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£2,485pp
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06 Sept 2027
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£2,485pp
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13 Sept 2027
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£2,425pp
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20 Sept 2027
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£2,425pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan?
No, UK citizens can visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 60 days and Uzbekistan for up to 30 days.
What is the yurt camp like?
One night in a simple shared yurt by Song Kul Lake, with long-drop toilets and an outdoor washbasin.
Which meals are included?
13 breakfasts and 6 dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
Between four and eighteen, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary