Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements. KAZAKHSTAN Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country. Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Kazakhstan visa, please fill out & submit the following request form For the following multi-country trips, the days spent in Kazakhstan are as follows: AYKK - Highlights of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: Days 7-9 AYBT - Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Days 7-9 AYKU - Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent: Days 7-9 AYBA - The Five Stans of the Silk Road: Days 7-9 KYRGYZSTAN Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country. Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Kyrgyzstan visa, please fill out & submit the following request form For the following multi-country trips, the days spent in Kyrgyzstan are as follows: AYKK - Highlights of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: Days 1-7 AYBT - Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Days 1-7 AYKU - Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent: Days 1-7 AYBA - The Five Stans of the Silk Road: Days 1-7 IMPORTANT NOTE: If you require an LOI (Letter of Invitation) for your Visa application for Kyrgyzstan, you will be subject to a processing fee of $50USD (or currency equivalent) per person. This is charged by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. TAJIKISTAN Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the Embassy of Tajikistan. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country. Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here British nationals and other nationalities who are not eligible for visa exemption, must apply for an e-Visa.  Your application can be made via the official e-Visa Tajikistan page. Please note, a GBAO Permit is not required for this tour. Following your e-Visa application, you may be required to also provide a Letter Of Invitation (LOI). To ensure you have all of the documents required at time of applications, the following is recommended: - 30-60 days before your departure, apply for your LOI here - as per the Tajikistan e-Visa site, apply for your e-Visa 2 weeks before your trip If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Tajikistan visa, please fill out & submit the following request form For the following multi-country trips, the days spent in Tajikistan are as follows: AYBT - Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Days 9-13 AYKU - Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent: Days 9-13 AYBA - The Five Stans of the Silk Road: Days 9-13 Address in Tajikistan  Dushanbe – “Atlas Hotel” – 32,34 Nisor Mukhammad st, Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734124  Khujand – “Feruz Hotel” - Lenina street 223, Khujand    If required: The local operator in Tajikistan  – “Panjakent Intour” Address: 12, Borbadi Marvazi street, Panjakent Tel: +992 3475 56674 UZBEKISTAN Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself with the Embassy of Uzbekistan. Please, keep in mind that all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country. Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here Citizens of the United States, China and Vietnam older than 55 years old can travel to Uzbekistan for up to 30 days visa-free. If you require a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to apply for a Uzbekistan visa, please fill out & submit the following request form For the following multi-country trips, the days spent in Uzbekistan are as follows: AUTA - Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan: Days 1-9 AYBT - Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Days 13-14 AYKU - Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent: Days 13-23 AYBA - The Five Stans of the Silk Road: Days 13-22 You must have at least two blank passport pages available for each country you will visit on your tour. These are required for entry & exit stamps. Information accurate as of April 1st, 2024.