Central Asia Express Group Tour 2026-2028
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10 days
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2-8 pax
$2,590 / per person
$390 Single supplement
Description
Central Asia, a region steeped in rich history, is the focus of our exciting express tour. This journey takes you through four countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. You'll have the opportunity to explore cities that were pivotal stops along the Great Silk Road and visit historical landmarks that have earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tour doesn't just stop at historical sites; it also includes visits to breathtaking natural wonders such as canyons, waterfalls, and lakes.
For those who love the unique allure of the East, the tour offers a chance to wander through famous Central Asian markets, savor local cuisine, and even participate in a hands-on workshop to construct a traditional nomadic yurt.
Dive into the detailed itinerary of the Central Asia Express Group Tour and start planning your adventure with OrexCA.
Program
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Upon arrival in Almaty, check into the hotel at noon. After your flight, take some time to rest and recharge before embarking on your ten-days Central Asia Express Group Tour. Spend the night at the hotel in Almaty.
Meals: none
Meals: none
Start your second day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Your tour guide and driver will be waiting to meet you at your hotel in Almaty. Leave Almaty and make your way to Charyn Canyon, taking in the breathtaking views of the Altai Mountains and quaint villages en route (220 km, 3-4 hours). Arrive at Charyn Canyon in time for a scenic picnic lunch. Take a hike through this stunning canyon, characterized by towering mountains reaching up to 300 meters and the picturesque "Valley of Castles" stretching over 2 kilometers. Return to Almaty in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch
Meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you in the lobby for a sightseeing tour of Almaty. Visit Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, where you’ll learn more about the city’s history and see one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, Zenkov Cathedral. Visit the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame, dedicated to the soldiers who died for the country’s independence. Continue to Republic Square and Almaty City Museum. Shop for sweets and souvenirs at the famed Green Bazaar.
Depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek enjoying the natural landscapes on the way (250 km, 4 h.). Pass border control and arrive in Bishkek, then transfer to a hotel. Overnight in Bishkek.
Meals: breakfast
Depart Almaty and drive to Bishkek enjoying the natural landscapes on the way (250 km, 4 h.). Pass border control and arrive in Bishkek, then transfer to a hotel. Overnight in Bishkek.
Meals: breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel on the fourth day of your Central Asia Express Group Tour. Begin your day with a city tour of Bishkek’s impressive examples of Soviet urban planning and architecture: Oak Park, Ala Too Square, Manas Statue, the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Philharmonic Hall, and Victory Monument.
Transfer to Don Aryk village for lunch with a local Kyrgyz family at their home. After lunch, local women will demonstrate the construction of a yurt, and you can even take part in it! Then drive to Burana Tower, part of the ancient city of Balasagun (11-13th centuries) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Transfer to Don Aryk village for lunch with a local Kyrgyz family at their home. After lunch, local women will demonstrate the construction of a yurt, and you can even take part in it! Then drive to Burana Tower, part of the ancient city of Balasagun (11-13th centuries) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
After breakfast the group tour continues with a scenic drive to the stunning Ala-Archa National Park. After a delicious breakfast, your guide will meet you and take you to this breathtaking alpine gorge. Hike through the park, admiring the snow-capped peaks as you make your way to Ak-Sai Waterfall and the banks of the Ala-Archa River. After an energizing picnic lunch, return to Bishkek for your late afternoon flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival in Tashkent, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.
Meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch
Meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin the Tashkent city tour. Your private tour will include visiting the Museum of Applied Arts, an informative collection of Uzbekistan's finest handicrafts housed in an ornately decorated villa. Take a ride on the Tashkent Metro. Each station is decorated with ceramic tiles and murals depicting a unique theme. Walk through Amir Timur Square and Independence Square, admiring the paintings for sale on ‘Broadway’ Drive. Excursion to the Old City, including the architectural complex Hast-Imam (15th century). Walking through the Islamic Civilization Center and Zarqaynar street. Visit Chorsu Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Central Asia, where you can sample or buy sweets, fruits and souvenirs. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast
Meals: breakfast
On your 7th day the driver will transfer you to the railway station in the morning for a train journey to the stunning city of Samarkand. You will have Samarkand city tour, visit Gur Emir, and the impressive Registan Square, with its three Madrasahs dating back to the 15th to 17th centuries. Take in the beauty of Bibi Khanum Mosque and stroll through the multi-level complex of Siab Bazaar, where you can find souvenirs and sample local sweets, fruits, and the famous Samarkand bread. Explore the impressive Shakhi-Zinda, a 15th-century burial complex, and walk the imposing pathway to see its blue-domed tombs. End the day with a visit to the Ulugbek Observatory, where you can view the remains of a 14th-15th-century sextant and tour the Ulugbek Museum. After a full day of exploration, rest and relax at your hotel. This is just one of many exciting experiences you'll have on your Central Asia Express Group Tour.
Meals: breakfast
Meals: breakfast
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border crossing at Jartepa (50km). After passing through customs and passport control, your local Tajik guide and driver will be waiting for you on the Tajikistan side to take you to the breathtaking Seven Lakes (90km). Located in the Fann Mountains, each of the Seven Lakes boasts its own unique color, ranging from turquoise to purple. Take in the natural beauty of this special place and enjoy your lunch at a guest house near the fourth lake. Continue your journey to the charming city of Penjikent, where you'll spend the night at a hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Have breakfast and start a tour to ancient Penjikent, the ruins of a town founded by the Sogdians in the 5th century. In old Penjikent you’ll get to see the foundations of houses, a citadel with Zoroastrian fire temples, the remains of the city bazaar and other excavated ruins. In the newer part of Penjikent, visit a local bazaar, mosque, and the Rudaki Museum. Drive to the Jartepa border crossing (30 km, 40 min) via Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 4th century BC. After crossing the border, you’ll continue your group tour in Uzbekistan, with your driver meeting you at the border to take you to your hotel in Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a free morning. Check out from the hotel by noon. Transfer to the airport. End of Central Asia Express Group Tour.
Meals: breakfast
Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, with breakfast, 9 nights;
- All road transfers including airport and train station (2 persons in sedan, 3-8 persons in minivan);
- Local English-speaking escort guide on days 2-5 and 8-9;
- Local English-speaking guide for the city tours in Tashkent and Samarkand;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Yurt construction show in Don Aryk village with lunch on day 4;
- Economy-class tickets for flights from Bishkek to Tashkent;
- Economy-class tickets for Tashkent to Samarkand train;
- Meals as designated in the program;
- 1L bottle of water per person per day;
- Tour leader to accompany the group for the whole duration of the tour;
- Meals not indicated in the program;
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Personal travel insurance;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- All visas, e-visas and visa support letters to Central Asia countries;
- Tips are not included (driver, guide, porter);
- All other charges and services not mentioned under “Inclusions”.
Accommodation:
| Almaty - 2 nights | Kazzhol Park, Ramada, Garden Park Inn or similar |
| Bishkek - 2 nights | Ramada, Plaza, Damas, Sofia or similar |
| Penjikent - 1 night | Panjakent Plaza, Rudaki |
| Tashkent - 2 nights | ATECA, Baden-Baden, Al Anvar, Elements, The Tower |
| Samarkand - 2 nights | Shahjahon Palace, Welfort, Samaria, East Star |
Dates & Prices
April 2027
4 Apr — 13 Apr
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11 Apr — 20 Apr
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18 Apr — 27 Apr
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25 Apr — 4 May
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May 2027
2 May — 11 May
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9 May — 18 May
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16 May — 25 May
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23 May — 1 Jun
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30 May — 8 Jun
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June 2027
6 Jun — 15 Jun
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13 Jun — 22 Jun
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20 Jun — 29 Jun
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27 Jun — 6 Jul
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July 2027
4 Jul — 13 Jul
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11 Jul — 20 Jul
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18 Jul — 27 Jul
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25 Jul — 3 Aug
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August 2027
1 Aug — 10 Aug
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8 Aug — 17 Aug
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15 Aug — 24 Aug
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22 Aug — 31 Aug
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29 Aug — 7 Sep
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September 2027
5 Sep — 14 Sep
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12 Sep — 21 Sep
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19 Sep — 28 Sep
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26 Sep — 5 Oct
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October 2027
3 Oct — 12 Oct
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10 Oct — 19 Oct
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17 Oct — 26 Oct
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24 Oct — 2 Nov
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April 2028
2 Apr — 11 Apr
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9 Apr — 18 Apr
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16 Apr — 25 Apr
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23 Apr — 2 May
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30 Apr — 9 May
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May 2028
7 May — 16 May
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14 May — 23 May
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21 May — 30 May
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28 May — 6 Jun
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June 2028
4 Jun — 13 Jun
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$2,590
11 Jun — 20 Jun
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18 Jun — 27 Jun
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25 Jun — 4 Jul
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July 2028
2 Jul — 11 Jul
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9 Jul — 18 Jul
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16 Jul — 25 Jul
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23 Jul — 1 Aug
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30 Jul — 8 Aug
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August 2028
6 Aug — 15 Aug
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$2,590
13 Aug — 22 Aug
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$2,590
20 Aug — 29 Aug
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27 Aug — 5 Sep
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$2,590
September 2028
3 Sep — 12 Sep
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$2,590
10 Sep — 19 Sep
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$2,590
17 Sep — 26 Sep
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$2,590
24 Sep — 3 Oct
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$2,590
October 2028
1 Oct — 10 Oct
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$2,590
8 Oct — 17 Oct
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$2,590
15 Oct — 24 Oct
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$2,590
22 Oct — 31 Oct
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$2,590
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Central Asia Express Group Tour start and end? +
The tour starts in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where you can check into the hotel at noon on day 1. It ends in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on day 10 with a free morning, check-out by noon and a transfer to the airport.
How big is the group? +
Groups are small, from 2 to 8 travellers. Two people travel in a sedan, and groups of 3 to 8 travel in a minivan. A tour leader accompanies the group for the whole tour.
How active is the tour? Are there hikes? +
There are some hikes on the nature days: through Charyn Canyon and through Ala-Archa National Park. Expect long drives on some days, such as 3-4 hours each way to Charyn Canyon and about 4-5 hours from Almaty to Bishkek.
How do we travel between the four countries? +
You cross by road from Almaty to Bishkek, then take an economy-class flight from Bishkek to Tashkent and a train from Tashkent to Samarkand. From Samarkand you cross into Tajikistan at the Jartepa border for the Seven Lakes and Penjikent, then return to Samarkand.
Are visas and international flights included? +
Visas are not included in the tour price. Visa requirements depend on your nationality. OrexCA provides guidance on visa rules and can assist with Letters of Invitation (LOI) for Turkmenistan. International flights before and after the tour not included.
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We did indeed arrive home safely from this wonderful adventure. It was a truly beautiful trip! Everything was so special: the culture and nature. You realize how little you know about that rich history. The trip went smoothly. The arrangements were kept. In Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the tour operator (the day before) promptly sent me an app telling me what time we would be picked up or dropped off. Everything was accurate. Credit card payments aren't accepted on the train ride through Kazakhstan.
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