A tour through 3stan: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan offers an immersive experience into the heart of Central Asia. From the legendary cities along the Silk Road to the towering peaks and wide steppes, these countries blend history, culture, and natural beauty in a way that captivates every type of traveler. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or culture seeker, this tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
Overview
The “3 Stan” region—Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan—offers a fascinating blend of Central Asian culture, history, and natural beauty. A tour that spans these three countries will provide travelers with an immersive experience into one of the most historically significant regions in the world. Below is an overview of three possible tours across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
Highlights
- Uzbekistan: Explore the ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, which were once key nodes along the Silk Road. Visit the Registan Square, the Ark Fortress, the Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum, and the historical architecture that reflects Uzbekistan’s Islamic heritage.
- Kyrgyzstan: Experience the pristine landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, from the capital Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake (the world’s second-largest saline lake), and visit Ala Archa National Park for hiking. The tour includes visits to Kyrgyz yurts and opportunities to learn about the nomadic culture.
- Kazakhstan: Discover the modern city of Almaty, surrounded by the rugged mountains of the Tien Shan range. Visit the Charyn Canyon, one of the most spectacular natural sites in Kazakhstan, and the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Itinerary
Assemble at Changi International Airport Fly Singapore Airlines Connect flight from DEL to Almaty, Arrive Almaty international Airport, immigration & Customs arrival procedures. Meet and greet service by English speaking guide with client’s name placard. Transfer to hotel check in overnight
Overnight at hotel
Morning: Visit Shymbulak by Cable car
Afternoon: Almaty City tour - Park of 28 Heroes / Zenkov Cathedral /
Arbat street / Green Bazaar / Chocolate shop
overnight at Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Issyk Lake, (another name of the lake is Esik, which means “door” in Kazakh) is a picturesque, high lake that arose as a result of the unusually beautiful nature of dense forests and tall flower fields. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau, approximately 70 km east of Almaty.
Transfer to Kok Tobe Hill (1100 meters above sea level) to enjoy urban landscape view during sunset combined with natural zones.
Kok Tobe park is one of the symbols of Almaty city, meaning “Green Hill in Kazakh”.
This hill (height: 1100m) is the city’s southeast edge crowned by a 372m-high TV tower visible from far away.
Take a bird’s eye panorama view of the city. It is especially beautiful at night when the light rivers are pulsing, car lights are flowing in an endless stream, and you look at this beauty from the heights and enjoy.
Dinner.
overnight at Hotel
Today travel to country side to the village Saty on the way visit the Valley of the Castles. We will walk down by stairs inside the Valley of the Castles. Flat trekking to the heart of the canyon, Charyn river (50minutes one way) where guests will have time to enjoy by making pictures and discovering new colours and shapes of the avant-gardes natural design formed by centuries. After return visit to the vista point of the Valley of the Castles. Pack lunch will be served, late afternoon arrives village Saty. Accommodation in Home stay.
guest house.
Morning: Visit Charyn Canyon
Afternoon: Transfer to Kegen border
Meet & Greet our local guide @ Kegen border (Kazakh/Kyrgyz border)
Proceed to Karakol (110 km 2.5h drive)
Dinner: Dine with a Dungan family. Discover the 11 types of dungan dishes
(Dungans are Chinese Muslim people who moved to Central Asia 150y ago).
overnight at Hotel.
Jyrgalan is a small village in the far east of Kyrgyzstan, at the foot of the Tian Shan Mountain range. During Soviet times the village was very prosperous due to its coal mine, which provided many jobs to the local population. While some of the locals still affectionately refer to the village as “Shaktar” (Russian word for “mine”), the mine has been closed since the fall of the Soviet Union, causing many to abandon the village in search of new work.Today Jyrgalan is a sleepy village, full of charm and friendly welcoming people. The kind of place people go to spend a few days and end up staying a week. Surrounded by mountains and spectacular valleys, it’s not surprising this village has become a hidden gem for those looking for outdoor activities (trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, and skiing). After breakfast, 1hrs drive to Jyrgalang village. Hours back riding, village tour, walking at tiny village. Meet your bus and transfer for Karakol. Accommodation in the hotel. Dinner at restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, proceed to, JetiOguz gorge (Seven- Bulls) After that, Drive to Cholpon Ata Town. Cholpon-Ata is the most famous resort town on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Once upon a time, caravans of the Great Silk Road passed through Cholpon-Ata. Today, tens of thousands of tourists from all over the CIS come to Cholpon-Ata. The city is famous for its clean sandy beaches and transparent lake. The best time to visit Cholpon-Ata is from mid–June to September. Then it is warm enough, and you can feel all the charms of the mountain-sea climate.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek city along the north shore of the Issyk Kul, then reach Boom canyon. Near with entrance we meet an eagle hunter and his bird. Later drive to Tokmok town first. Here we visit Burana Tower historical complex (11th C minaret with museum and gravestones). Accommodation in the hotel and rest. Overnight in Hotel
Overnight at hotel
after breakfast, We will proceed to the picturesque Ala-archa National park, Explore Bishkek, Osh Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.It is located on the west side of town. At Osh Bazaar, one can buy food products, almost any common household good, clothes, souvenirs, and even musical instruments. Next, visit Ala-Too Square. The square was built in 1984 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kyrgyz ssr. The square was known as Lenin Square until Kyrgyzstan gained its Independence from theUSSR in 1991.
Later, transfer to Manas international Airport to catch your evening flight to Tashkent HY778 FRU - TAS at 19:10 19:10 arrive to Tashkent international Airport Tashkent via flight HY778 from Bishkek. After Immigration and customs clearance, meet your guide and driver outside of the terminal with the sign board. Transfer to local restaurant for dinner. Transfer to hotel, check in and overnight.
Overnight at Hotel
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Chimgan Mountains.
Arrival to modern Mountain complex Chinorkent or Amirsay, you will have a cable car to reach the top to see the peak and free time to walk around, go back with cable car.
Lunch at local café/restaurant.
On the way, back you will stop over at Charvak Lake. Charvak is an artificial lake, a popular resort in Tashkent region.
Return to hotel in city. Overnight in Tashkent.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to train station for high-speed train to Bukhara as per timetable. Arrival and transfer to hotel for baggage drop, check-in after 14:00. Lunch at local restaurant and start your guided walking tour in old city:
❖ Lyabi Khavuz complex – Nodir Divan Begi madrasah, Mulla Nasriddin statue, Kukeldash medrese;
❖ Caravan serais, Trade domes, Puppet making workshop.
❖ Poyi Kalon Ensemble – Minaret and mosque Kalon, Miri-Arab medrese;
❖ Abdullakhan and Ulugbekh madrasah.
Folklore performance at madrasah. Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Breakfast at hotel.
Continue sightseeing in Bukhara:
❖ Sitorai Mokhi-Khossa – Summer residence of last emir;
❖ Samanid mausoleum, Chashmai-Ayub complex;
❖ Bolo Khavuz mosque and Ark Fortress.
Depart to Samarkand by road. En-route visit famous ceramic school of family Narzullayev. lunch at workshop with homemade meal. Continue to Samarkand. By road is photo stop at Rabati-Malik, ruins of old caravanserai and water reservoir.
Arrive to Samarkand and check-in to the hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Start tour of the capital of the Great Empire of Tamerlane, The Rome of the East:
❖ Gur Emir mausoleum, men burial site of Timurids; Ruhabad mausoleum from outside; ❖ Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya Kari Madrasah;
❖ Entry to Bibi Khanum Mosque, and Bibi Khanum Mausoleum from outside; Time for lunch at local café / restaurant. Continue tour visiting:
❖ Colorful Siyab bazaar, gathering sellers and farmers from the area;
❖ Shakhi Zinda Complex, known for beautiful mosaic, majolica and terracotta decorations;
❖ Koni-Ghil – handcrafts center; Culinary master class followed by dinner at crafts center. Time at rest after the sightseeing.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to railway station for high-speed train to Tashkent as per timetable. Arrive to Tashkent and start your guided city tour. Tashkent – The Capital of Uzbekistan, the cosmopolitan city in the heart of Central Asia:
❖ Khazrat Imam Complex consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum; Barak Khan Madrasah; Tillya Sheik Mosque; Museum of Islamic Books with the 7thcc Koran of Caliph Othman;
❖ The oldest Market of the city Chorsu Bazaar; Djuma Mosque and Kukeldash Madrasah from outside; Lunch at local restaurant.
❖ Explore Tashkent Metro taking a ride to a few stations;
❖ Independence Square, Duke Romanov Mansion; Amir Temur Square;
Dinner at local restaurant.
Transfer to the international Airport for evening flight
Cost $4500
The Cost Includes
- - Air Travel SIN-KTM-SIN by SQ & KC
- - 4 Star Hotel accommodation in all town (except Stay village)
- - Air tickets Bishkek – Tashkent (from 150 US$)
- - All transfers and tour on comfortable transport
- - Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeing specified in the program
- - English speaking professional guide in each country;
- - Water 1L daily
- - Free of charge for 1 Tour Leader (except air tickets)
- - Craftsmanship Demonstration: Visit a yurt makers family in Kyrgyzstan
- - Train Ticket on High-Speed train Afrosiyab / economy Tashkent-Bukhara Samarkand-Tashkent;
- - Entrance tickets to the sites, museums, etc. as
The Cost Excludes
- any add-ins to itinerary
- - extra charges in airport - personal expenses - camera and video charges - personal insurance
- - porter service
- - Tour Leader domestic and international air tickets
- - visa fee (if required)Expenses Airline taxes & fuel surcharge S$250, of personal nature, Tipping for Guide and porters