Central Asia Discovery: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan in 17 Days
Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.
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About This Tour
A 17-day Silk Road journey — 11 nights across Uzbekistan's Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, followed by 5 nights in Kyrgyzstan's Osh, Bishkek, and the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. This trip spends most of its time in Uzbekistan: 11 nights across Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand (days 1–11), before the route crosses into Kyrgyzstan for 5 nights around Osh, Bishkek, and Issyk-Kul Lake (days 12–16) to finish. It's marketed as covering 'five countries,' but the real itinerary only overnights in these two — Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan aren't part of the route.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Tashkent International Airport, Uzbekistan, where the trip begins.
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Day 1 — Land in Tashkent
Arrive in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, and settle in before the Silk Road route begins.
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Day 2 — Explore Ancient Khiva
A day in Khiva's walled old town, Itchan Kala, one of Central Asia's best-preserved Silk Road cities.
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Day 3 — Views of the Kyzylkum Desert
Travel from Khiva toward Bukhara, crossing the Kyzylkum desert along the way.
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Day 4 — Secrets of the Silk Road in Bukhara
A day exploring Bukhara's historic old town, one of the best-preserved medieval cities on the Silk Road.
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Day 5 — A Night in a Traditional Yurt
Travel from Bukhara toward Yangui Gazgan, overnighting in a traditional desert yurt camp.
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Day 6 — Experience Culture with Locals
Travel via Mitan to Samarkand, meeting local communities along the way.
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Day 7 — Sightseeing in Samarkand
A full day exploring Samarkand's Registan and other Silk Road landmarks.
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Day 8 — Excursion to Shakhrisabz
A day trip to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Timur, before returning to Samarkand.
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Day 9 — Train to Tashkent
Take the train from Samarkand back to Tashkent.
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Day 10 — Chimgan Mountains by Cable Car
A day trip from Tashkent riding the cable car into the Chimgan Mountains.
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Day 11 — A Ceramic Master in the Fergana Valley
Travel via Kokand to Fergana, visiting a ceramic master's workshop along the way.
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Day 12 — Cross to the City of Osh
Travel via Andijan to Osh, crossing into Kyrgyzstan.
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Day 13 — The Bustling Bazaar in Bishkek
Fly from Osh to Bishkek and visit the capital's lively central bazaar.
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Day 14 — Horseback Through the Mountains
Travel to Chon-Kemin and ride horseback through the surrounding mountains.
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Day 15 — The Shores of Issyk-Kul
Travel to Karakol, enjoying the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake along the way.
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Day 16 — Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Discover the Jeti-Oguz Gorge before returning to Bishkek.
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Day 17 — See You Soon, Asia!
Departure from Bishkek.
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Departure
The trip ends in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with your international departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — your own vehicle and English-speaking guides throughout, in both Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
11 of the 16 nights are in Uzbekistan — Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand — before the route crosses into Kyrgyzstan for the final 5 nights.
It's marketed as a 'five countries' Silk Road trip, but the actual overnight route only covers Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan aren't part of the itinerary.
Yes — day 12 crosses overland from the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan into Osh, Kyrgyzstan, then the route continues by domestic flight to Bishkek.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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