Das Beste von Kirgisistan und Tadschikistan

Das Beste von Kirgisistan und Tadschikistan

• Trip code: 4M2X003
• Dauer: 14
• Stil: Classic

Spend two weeks discovering a part of the world well off the typical tourist track. Few Central Asia tours offer the cultural flavour this journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan does. Trek through the gorgeous landscapes of Jeti-Oguz, wander through the amazing Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon, stay a night in a traditional yurt, and discover the unforgettable warmth of the people in these regions. Visit Central Asia and you'll wonder why you didn't get here sooner.

Übersicht

Checklist

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Meals Included

13 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD275-360 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Start / Finish

Bishkek nach Tashkent

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Jurtenbau, Barskoon
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen, Bishkek
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Übernachtung in einer Jurte, Song Köl
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Übernachtung im Dorf Tamga, Tamga
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Übernachtung bei einer Gastfamilie, Ghazza. Bishkek City Tour. Burana Tower. Home-cooked traditional dinner. Overnight in a Yurt. Free time in Chong-Kemin. Song Kul Lake. Lunch with Local Family in Kochkor. Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon. Tamga Village Stay. Yurt Building Demonstration. Jety Oguz & the Seven Bulls. Karakol City Tour. Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Dungan mosque. Saty Village Stay. 4x4 ride to Kaindy Lake. Charyn Canyon. Almaty City Tour. Independence Square, Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov's Park. WWII memorial. Free time in Almaty. Dushanbe City tour. Alexander the Great's lake. Hike to Iskander Darya waterfall. Fann Mountains. Voru Village Hike and Blacksmith. Free time in Ghazza Village. Istaravshan Mosque and Lenin Bust visit. Khujand City Tour. Museum of Sughd. Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin. Khujand market

Introduction

Spend two weeks discovering a part of the world well off the typical tourist track. Few Central Asia tours offer the cultural flavour this journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan does. Trek through the gorgeous landscapes of Jeti-Oguz, wander through the amazing Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon, stay a night in a traditional yurt, and discover the unforgettable warmth of the people in these regions. Visit Central Asia and you'll wonder why you didn't get here sooner

Optional Activities

Song-Köl
- Wanderung in Song Kül (Gratis)

Kolsaiskie Lakes National Park
- Wanderung im Kolsay Lakes Nationalpark (Gratis)

Almaty
- Zelyony-Basar

Group Size Notes

Max. 16, im Schnitt 14

Accommodation

Hotels/Pensionen (11 N), Gastfamilie (1 N), Jurte (1 N, bis zu 4 Personen pro Jurte)

Transport

Privatfahrzeug, Flugzeug, zu Fuß

Group Leader

CEO während der ganzen Reise

Highlights

Sieh den prachtvollen Scharyn-Canyon, entdecke Karakol auf einer geführten Stadttour, übernachte bei Einheimischen in Chong-Kemin, besuche Mug Teppe

Internationale Flüge

Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Bischkek

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Tschong-Kemin/Bischkek

Nach dem Frühstück gibt es eine Stadttour durch Bischkek und danach geht es weiter ins herrlich ruhige Tschong-Kemin-Tal. Unterwegs besuchst du den Burana-Turm, eine der ältesten Sehenswürdigkeiten des Landes, und erfährst mehr über diese in einer nomadischen Kultur so außergewöhnliche Bauwerk. Heute übernachtest du in einer gemütlichen Pension im Dorf Ashuu. Genieße die herrliche Landschaft, während du das Dorf erkundest, und lass dir ein traditionelles hausgemachtes Abendessen schmecken

Day 3 Tschong-Kemin/Song Kul

Am Morgen kannst du eine Wanderung zu den umliegenden Bergen machen oder dir die berühmten Tschong-Kemin-Schluchten ansehen. Nach dem Mittagessen wartet die malerische Fahrt über den Kalmak-Ashuu-Pass zum Songköl. Erlebe die kirgisische Kultur hautnah bei einer Übernachtung in einer traditionellen Jurte. Lerne das alltägliche Leben der Nomaden kennen und wandere durch diese atemberaubende Landschaft. Hier auf 3016 m über dem Meer kannst du an einem einzigen Tag alle vier Jahreszeiten erleben! Lass dir abends ein köstliches hausgemachtes Essen schmecken und mach es dir dann am Ofen in der Jurte gemütlich

Day 4 Song Kul/Tamga

Spend the morning soaking in all the beauty of Song Kul Lake before departing for Kochkor to enjoy lunch together with a local family. After lunch, head to the breathtaking Skazka Canyon, also known as Fairytale Canyon. Walk through the striking rock formations and take some beautiful photos. Afterward, head to Tamga village in the clutches of the Terskey Ala-Too and celestial Issyk-Kol’ Lake, where you'll spend the night at a village guesthouse and get to know the local community members

Day 5 Tamga/Karakol

This morning we head to Ak-Orgo Workshop Centre, a G for Good supported organization, to observe how traditional yurts are built and learn about the importance of this Kyrgyz craft. Continue the drive to Jety Oguz, where we stop to visit the beautiful Seven Bulls rock formations, enjoy a picnic lunch with a stunning view and hike to the Jety Oguz viewpoint. Finish the drive to Kyrgyzstan's 4th largest city - Karakol and enjoy a city tour upon arrival, visiting notable sites like the Russian Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and the pagoda-style Dungan Mosque, built by Chinese Muslims in the early 20th Century

Day 6 Karakol/Saty Village

Cross the border into Kazakhstan on the journey to Saty Village, part of the Kolsay Lakes National Park. On arrival, jump in a 4x4 vehicle for the ride to Kaindy Lake, then embark on a trek to explore the sunken forest. Soak in the bright hues and marvel at the eerie sight of submerged trees. Spend the night in a homestay and indulge in traditional Kazakh meals for a true Kazakh experience

Day 7 Saty Village/Almaty

Depart early this morning for Almaty, the former Kazakh capital, stopping along the way to marvel at Charyn Canyon. Boasting stunning shades of red, orange, and brown, the Charyn Canyon is a natural wonder comparable in beauty to the Grand Canyon. On arrival in Almaty, join your CEO for an orientation walk around your hotel

Day 8 Almaty

Explore the amazing city of Almaty on a city tour, visiting sights such as Independence Square, Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov's Park, and the striking WWII memorial. Enjoy a free afternoon to continue the adventure through Almaty. Opt to climb Green Hill for panoramic views, visit the local markets, or sip coffee in one of the plentiful cafés

Day 9 Duschanbe

Today, we'll transfer to Almaty airport and board a flight to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on the Varzob River. Upon arrival enjoy a tour of Dushanbe, visiting the main monuments, museum, and mosque

Day 10 Dushanbe/Kuli Iskandarkul/ Ghazza Village

Enjoy a morning drive through the valleys and mountains to Kuli Iskandarkul. Pass along Alexander the Great's lake and go on a short hike to Iskander Darya waterfall. After lunch continue the drive to our overnight stay at a Community Guest house in Ghazza Village. Meet the local people and explore the gorgeous landscape of the Fann Mountains. Upon arrival to Ghazza village the group will set out on a walk followed by dinner at local family's home

Day 11 Ghazza

After breakfast, embark on a hike alongside Voru River to visit Voru village (one of the oldest Villages of the Fann Mountains). Visit the local blacksmith's workshop. We'll learn about the different products they make, like knives and horseshoes. After the village exploration, head back to to Community guest house. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Opt to enjoy the roof top terrace at the guest house. Have dinner in a community guest house with the group in the evening

Day 12 Kŭli Iskandarkŭl/Chudschand

Continue on to Khujand, stopping first in Istaravshan to explore a local mosque the largest bust of Lenin. Enjoy an optional lunch in a local chaikhana (teahouse) before continuing the drive to Khujand. Wander the city in the afternoon, visiting the Historical Museum of Sughd, resembling a castle, and the Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin

Day 13 Chudschand/Taschkent

Visit the Khujand market (largest in Tajikistan) before continuing on to the border. Cross into Uzbekistan and drive to the capital city of Tashkent, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. Enjoy a short orientation walk in the evening before an optional dinner

Day 14 Taschkent

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Bischkek

Welcome to Kyrgyzstan's artsy capital and cultural hub, situated at the base of the Tian Shan mountain range. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore!

Day 2 Tschong-Kemin/Bischkek

Day 3 Tschong-Kemin/Song Kul

Weather related conditions may limit access to the Song Kol mountain pass in May and June. If the pass is closed, the group will instead overnight at a yurt stay near Issyk Kol Lake

Day 4 Song Kul/Tamga

Tamga village was once famous for its Soviet-era military sanatorium, where Soviet cosmonauts relaxed and recovered after space flights.

Day 5 Tamga/Karakol

Day 6 Karakol/Saty Village

Day 7 Saty Village/Almaty

Day 8 Almaty

Day 9 Duschanbe

Day 10 Dushanbe/Kuli Iskandarkul/ Ghazza Village

Day 11 Ghazza

Day 12 Kŭli Iskandarkŭl/Chudschand

Day 13 Chudschand/Taschkent

Hier werden einige Reisende zur Gruppe dazustoßen, die ihre Reise nach Usbekistan beginnen.

Day 14 Taschkent