So many similarities, yet so many differences. On the surface Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan might seem like they’re natural bedfellows, but in fact there isn’t as much in common as it might seem. One has a history of empire building, with some of the most famous examples of Silk Road era cities, whilst the other was nomadic and is famous for its yurts. Geography-wise, there are the sandy deserts of Uzbekistan, versus the grazing steppe of Kazakhstan – both barren, but quite different. Culturally these neighbours have gone in quite different directions in recent times, and this tour really shows you all these vast differences. Yet of course something that really does bring them together is their shared Soviet history, which we at SAIGA Tours pride ourselves on finding really awesome examples of, and we have a few crackers up our sleeves for this tour.
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels/guesthouses, breakfast included |
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Transport as per itinerary |
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Entrance fees to most sites (as per itinerary) |
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SAIGA guide and local guides |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $375
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Visa fees if necessary |
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Visa support if necessary |
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Some activities, eg. treatments at sanatorium (as per itinerary) |
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Meals other than breakfast |
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Transport to and from the start and end of tour |
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities |
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PCR Tests and any other COVID related expenses |
Eat the national dish Plov at the Plov Centre in Tashkent
Soviet urban exploration: Former closed towns in Uzbekistan to Mining towns in Kazakhstan
Go back in time in the Silk Road gems of Samarqand , Bukhara and Khiva
See the environmental disaster that is the Aral Sea