Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan  Almaty Karakol Chom Kemin Bishkek Kyrgyzstan < <    Coach Air Nights 2 2 3 2 1 2 Nur-Sultan What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Kazakhstan, returning from Kyrgyzstan with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Nur-Sultan, 4 H Wyndham Garden Astana Almaty, 4 H Kazzhol Park Hotel Karakol, 4 H Karagat Hotel Chon Kemin, 3 H Ashu Guest house Bishkek, 4 H Plaza Hotel ✔ 28 meals ✔ 10 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Nur-Sultan B/L/D Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing morning before a walking tour of the city. Take in the city’s architectural wonders, before a visit to the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Later, observe the Nur Alem monument before a welcome dinner. Day 3: Nur-Sultan B/L Set off on a tour offering a new perspective on the city, including a visit to the majestic Palace of Peace and Accord. From here, go on to Baiterek Tower and ascend this iconic landmark for breathtaking panoramic views. Next, make your way to the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre. Day 4: Nur-Sultan to Almaty B/L Fly to Almaty and on arrival, enjoy a tour of the city. Day 5: Almaty B/L/D After breakfast, venture to the national park, Ile Alatau and set off on a scenic drive to the Medeo skating rink. Continue up the mountainside to the alpine resort of Shymbulak. Today’s last stop is Kok Tobe, enjoy a cable car ride and admire magnificent panoramic view of the city. Day 6: Almaty B/L After a morning at leisure, visit the only falcon farm in Kazakhstan - ‘Sunkar’, where you will enjoy a spectacular show with specially trained hawks, golden and bald eagles, owls, vultures and falcons. Day 7: Almaty to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan B/L/D Today, journey to Karakol with a stopover at the Charyn Canyon; dubbed the mini Grand Canyon. Venture into ‘Valley of Castles’ to see the canyon from the inside. Later, enjoy an evening at leisure. Day 8: Karakol B/L/D Begin your tour at the Dungan Mosque. Later, visit the striking Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, before driving to Jety-Oguz canyon where you can enjoy a light hike through the magnificent canyon. Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening of leisure. Day 9: Karakol to Chon Kemin B/L/D After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Chon Kemin valley. En route, visit the Museum of Nikolai Przhevalsky, Cholpon-Ata - an impressive site of ancient rock carvings, then the temple of the Scythian civilizations. Day 10: Chon Kemin to Bishkek B/L/D On the way to Bishkek, make a stop near Tokmak city to visit the striking ruins of the medieval city Balasagun and marvel at its famous Burana tower. After this, take a look at a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs before arriving at Bishkek. Day 11: Bishkek and Ala Archa National Park B/L/D After breakfast, enjoy the city on an exciting tour. After lunch, drive to Ala Archa National Park situated in the Tien Shan mountains. In the National Park, hike along the main gorge of Ala Archa and back to enjoy views Tien Shan. Finish with dinner and enjoy a traditional folklore show. Day 12: Bishkek to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight home, or continue on to your chosen extension. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Explorer What you’ll see ⚫ Journey through the Tien Shan mountains to Almaty Lake ⚫ Experience a spectacular Falcon show ⚫ Marvel at the Burana Tower ⚫ Discover Charyn Canyon ⚫ Visit the Ancient Petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata ⚫ Tour of Bishkek, the gateway to Ala Archa National park Journey from the natural beauty of Almaty and Bishkek, to the magnificent desert canyons of Issyk Kul Lake. A host of wonderful historical and cultural sites across these two countries will make this an unforgettable experience. P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £849 Extend your tour Tashkent city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £639 Shymkent, Otrar & Turkistan Mini Tour, 5 nights, B&B from £849 Istanbul city stay, 3 nights, B&B 3 H from £319 or 4 H from £369 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £359 Departures & from prices Apr 24 £2,299 Apr 25 £2,399 May 24 £2,599 May 25 £2,999 Jul 24 £2,399 Jul 25 £2,499 Aug 24 £2,599 Aug 25 £2,699 Sep 24 £2,199 Sep 25 £2,299 • Lead-in price based on 3 Sep 24 • Tipping paid locally $44 pp per tour Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 35 Central Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details