Day 1: Arrival in Almaty
• Southern Capital Discovery: Start with an early check-in and explore Almaty’s major attractions, including Republic Square and the Abai Opera House.
• Kok-Tobe Hill: Take a cableway ride for panoramic city views and a stroll through the winding mountain paths.
Day 2: Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty
• Ancient Landscapes: Experience the 12-million-year-old "Valley of Castles" with its wind-sculpted vertical cliffs and labyrinthine paths.
Day 3: Almaty – Kazakh-Kyrgyz Border – Bishkek
• Kyrgyz Hospitality: Drive to the capital, Bishkek, nestled at the foot of the Tian Shan mountains. Tour Victory Square and Ala-Too Square.
Day 4: Ala Archa Gorge & Asian Bazaar
• Alpine Freshness: Hike through the stunning Ala Archa National Park for panoramic mountain views.
• Dynamic Local Life: Visit the bustling Asian Bazaar, a noisy and colorful tapestry of local trade and fabrics.
Day 5: Bishkek – Osh (Flight)
• Sacred Mountains: Fly to the ancient city of Osh and visit Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain), a historic pilgrimage site in the city center.
Day 6: Osh – Kyrgyz-Tajik Border – Khujand
• Tajik Heritage: Cross into Tajikistan to explore Khujand, visiting the Arbob Cultural Palace and the vibrant Panjshanbe Bazaar.
Day 7: Khujand – Iskanderkul – Dushanbe
• Niagara of Fann Mountains: Detour to the turquoise Iskanderkul Lake (2,255m) and hike to its massive 50m waterfall.
Day 8: Dushanbe City Exploration
• Capital Grandeur: Visit the world’s tallest flagpole (165m), the National Museum, and the Kokhi Navruz (world’s largest teahouse).
Day 9: Dushanbe – Tashkent (Flight)
• Uzbekistan Arrival: Fly to Tashkent and ride its world-famous subway. Explore the Old City and view the 8th-century Othman Quran.
Day 10: Tashkent – Samarkand (Train)
• Timeless Beauty: Travel by train to Samarkand to marvel at Registan Square and the blue-tiled Shakhi-Zindeh necropolis.
Day 11: Samarkand – Bukhara (Train)
• Holy Bukhara: Visit the 4th-century Citadel Ark and the Samanids Mausoleum, a jewel of Islamic architecture.
Day 12: Bukhara – Mary (Turkmenistan)
• Desert Crossroads: Cross into Turkmenistan and visit Ancient Merv, one of the most important Islamic capitals along the Great Silk Road.
Day 13: Mary – Ashgabat – Darvaza – Ashgabat
• The Door to Hell: Fly to Ashgabat and continue to the burning Darvaza Gas Crater. Witness the spectacular fire in the desert night before returning to the capital.
Day 14: Ashgabat – Departure
• Parthian Kings: Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Nisa fortress and the grand Gypjak Mosque before your final flight home.
Hotel:
Shosh Modern (Tashkent), Bek (Samarkand), Porso (Bukhara), Kazakhstan (Almaty), Discovery (Bishkek), Sun Rise (Osh), Sughdiyon (Khujand), Asia Grand (Dushanbe), Mizan (Ashgabat).