So grateful I came across Kalpak! I worked with Luca to plan my honeymoon traveling through Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and it exceeded all expectations, truly the best trip I've ever taken!! It was meticulously planned by Luca and after all the stress from my wedding it felt so good to sit back and go with the flow.
Each country is filled with such rich history and culture, the food is delicious, and the nature unbelievable. I was shocked the sites aren't mobbed by tourists.
We learned so much about the Soviet Union, Islam, and various empires. We went to luxurious spas, held a literal eagle, watched THE horse games, drove through the mountains, swam in alpine lakes, went horseback riding in the gorges, hiked to waterfalls, drove out in the desert, took traditional Uzbek wedding photos, roasted marshmallows over bonfires, white water rafted, discovered which restauraunt really serves the best plov, played football at sunset with people from all over the world, rode a Soviet train, stayed overnight at yurt camps, met skilled rug making babushkas, befriended every dog in site, and ate the most incredible food.
Kalpak plans their trips with the best accommodations, drivers, and most importantly the guides. Bekhruz and Nazima were incredible, by the end of the trip they weren't our guides, they are now life long friends.
Kalpak doesn't plan tourist trap trips, they truly immerse you in the culture teaching you everything about the country and their people.
I also have to highlight how safe we felt the entire trip! Alot of family and friends who didn't know much about Central Asia raised some concerns, but honestly I felt more safe and secure throughout both countries than I do at home in Long Island City!
The only way I can describe this trip is magical. I can't thank Luca and Kalpak enough for helping my husband and I create so many beautiful memories. We cannot wait to get started on planning our next trip with them.