Mountains, lakes and the steppe – wow
Vikram and Anjali
Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes were breathtaking, and our guide and 4x4 driver were superb. Everything was organised to perfection.
6 May 2026
Silk Road Crossing: Tashkent, Samarkand and Almaty
11 days5 cities
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TashkentSamarkandAstanaAlmaty
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Design Your EscapeWhat’s included
- 4 hotels
- 9 experiences
- 17 transfers
- 10 meals
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Rated 4.7 on Google
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Trip created by Aisha, Kazakhstan expert at Hi Tours
“Three countries in ten nights and still only two internal flights. The Registan and the Charyn Canyon in the same trip is a rare combination.”
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Arrival in Tashkent
TashkentKhujand
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- Arrival at Tashkent International and transfer to your hotel
- Check in, then out on foot with your guide
- The domed halls of the Chorsu bazaar
- Amir Temur Square and the Navoi theatre
Overnight in Tashkent
Your accommodation
Star Hotel Tashkent, Tashkent
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Simple hotel within reach of the metro and Chorsu
Your activities
(1)Tashkent walking tour
The domed Chorsu bazaar, Amir Temur Square, the Navoi theatre and the mosaic covered Kosmonavtlar metro station.
Across to Khujand in Tajikistan
- Breakfast, then east to the Oybek border post
- Into Tajikistan and on to Khujand
- The Arbob Palace and the Panjshanbe market
- The Sughd regional museum before the run back
Overnight in Tashkent
Your activities
(1)Day trip to Khujand in Tajikistan
Across the Oybek border into Tajikistan for the Arbob Palace, the Panjshanbe market and the Sughd regional museum.
On to Samarkand
Samarkandthe Seven Lakes
- Breakfast and check out of your Tashkent hotel
- Station transfer and the fast train to Samarkand
- The tiled madrasahs of the Registan on foot
- Bibi Khanym, Shah i Zinda and the Gur e Amir
Overnight in Samarkand
Your accommodation
Gur Emir Palace, Samarkand
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Small hotel beside the Gur e Amir mausoleum
Your activities
(1)Samarkand historic walking tour
The tiled madrasahs of the Registan, the Bibi Khanym mosque, the Shah i Zinda tombs and the Gur e Amir mausoleum.
The Seven Lakes of Tajikistan
- Early breakfast, then south into the Fann mountains
- The chain of seven coloured lakes
- From Nezhigon up to Hazorchashma
- Evening transfer back to Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand
Your activities
(1)Seven Lakes of Tajikistan
A day into the Fann mountains along the chain of seven coloured lakes, from Nezhigon up to Hazorchashma.
Back to Tashkent
- Breakfast and check out for the run north
- Back to Tashkent and check in for the night
- The day free in the capital
- Optional: the Temurid museum and the pilaf centre
Overnight in Tashkent
Your accommodation
Hotel New York Tashkent, Tashkent
1 night · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Quiet hotel handy for the airport run
Tashkent to Astana
AstanaBurabay
- Breakfast, then transfer to Tashkent airport
- Optional: flight Tashkent to Astana, booked with us
- Arrival transfer and check in on the left bank
- The Baiterek tower and the Khan Shatyr tent
Overnight in Astana
Your accommodation
Royal Park Hotel & Spa, Astana
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Comfortable hotel on the left bank near the Baiterek
Your activities
(1)Astana sightseeing tour
The Baiterek tower, the Khan Shatyr tent and the Nur Alem sphere, a capital built from nothing on the open steppe.
Burabay National Park
- Breakfast, then north to Burabay
- Pine forest, granite outcrops and clear lakes
- The country Kazakhs call their Switzerland
- Evening transfer back to the capital
Overnight in Astana
Your activities
(1)Burabay National Park
Pine forest, granite outcrops and clear lakes a few hours north, the stretch of country Kazakhs call their Switzerland.
Astana to Almaty
AlmatyCharyn Canyon
- Breakfast and check out of your Astana hotel
- Optional: flight Astana to Almaty, booked with us
- Arrival transfer and check in for three nights
- A guided tour of the old capital
Overnight in Almaty
Your accommodation
Astra Hotel, Almaty
3 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Friendly hotel in the centre of the old capital
Your activities
(1)Almaty city sightseeing tour
A guided tour of the old capital, taking in the Monument of Independence, Panfilov Park and the wooden Ascension Cathedral.
Medeu rink and Shymbulak
- Breakfast, then up the Malaya Almatinka valley
- The Medeu dam and its Olympic skating rink
- On by gondola to the Shymbulak ski resort
- Snow peaks of the Zailiysky Alatau above you
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Medeu rink and Shymbulak ski resort
A day up the Malaya Almatinka valley to the Olympic skating rink at Medeu, then by gondola to the Shymbulak slopes.
Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake
- Early breakfast and a long day out east
- The red walls of the Valley of Castles
- The canyon floor path beside the Charyn river
- On to the forested shore of Kolsai lake
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake
A long day out to the red sandstone Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, then up to the forested shore of Kolsai lake.
Departure from Almaty
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Private transfer to the airport for your flight home
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Tour summary
Eleven days along the old Silk Road and out onto the steppe: Tashkent and a border day in Khujand, the tiled Registan at Samarkand and the Seven Lakes, then Astana with Burabay and Almaty with Shymbulak and Charyn Canyon.
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What customers say about booking Kazakhstan with Hi Tours
Excellent4.8 out of 5based on 420 Kazakhstan reviews
Almaty and Astana both amazed us
Rohit and Neha
The contrast between relaxed Almaty and futuristic Astana was fascinating. Flights, hotels and transfers all ran like clockwork thanks to Hi Tours.
18 April 2026
A Central Asian adventure to remember
Priya
Staying near the Kolsai Lakes and meeting a local family was the highlight. Perfectly planned, safe and unforgettable from start to finish.
1 April 2026
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