Central Asia: Five Stans Express

Destination:
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Duration:
24 days
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Travel Period:
April 2026 - October 2027

Overview

To see all five Stans in Central Asia, this epic trip will start in the grand Ashgabat of Turkmenistan, explore Samarkand in Uzbekistan, then head to Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. See the best of the Silk Road and deep dive into the fascinating history, captivating landscapes and beautiful culture that’s intertwined throughout this region. You'll stay in yurts near Lake Issyk-Kul, explore Registan Square in Samarkand and watch the eternal flame of Darvaza Crater – a 70-m-wide hole in the Karakum Desert known as ‘The Gates of Hell’. From wide open plains full of wild horses to homestays and dinners with locals, there’s so much to see, do and learn in this region – so why not spend 24 days uncovering all you can, with a local leader by your side?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (camping), Day 13 (homestay), Day 18 (homestay) and Days 20 and 21 (yurt camp), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments or failure to provide the required details within 60 days of departure.
3. This is a multi-country trip. Please read the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the Essential Trip Information carefully. You should travel on one passport for the duration, as entering and exiting countries on different passports will cause issues at immigration.
4. We require key documents from you no later than 60 days before the trip to supply your Letter of Invitation to Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan for some nationalities.
5. Independent travel isn’t allowed in Turkmenistan. If you have pre-trip accommodation booked with us, you can explore nearby your hotel, but please don’t take any photos. Please see Day 1 of the Itinerary for more details.
6. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 15 days prior to travel. If multiple customers on the same trip arrive on the same flight, this may be a shared transfer.
7. While travelling in Turkmenistan, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. If you need to stay connected, consider arranging a VPN before leaving home. It’s also possible to use Esim in Turkmenistan (please check directly with service provider).

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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners.
  • Transport: Private Vehicle, Flight, Metro, High Speed Train.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (17 nights), Guest House (1 night), Tourist Yurt Camp (3 nights), Home Stay (2 nights).
  • Ashgabat – Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
  • Ashgabat - Ertugrul Gazi Mosque.
  • Ashgabat - Anau ruins.
  • Ashgabat - Independence Monument.
  • Ashgabat - Turkmenbashy Ruhi Mosque & Family Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan.
  • Ashgabat - Neutrality Arch.
  • Darvaza - "Door to Hell" Crater.
  • Konye-Urgench - City tour.
  • Khiva - Juma Mosque.
  • Khiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa.
  • Khiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace.
  • Khiva - Kunya Ark.
  • Khiva - Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum.
  • Bukhara - Lyabi-Hauz Plaza.
  • Bukhara - Taki Zargaron Trading Dome.
  • Bukhara - Ark Fortress.
  • Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum.
  • Bukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace.
  • Samarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum.
  • Samarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda.
  • Samarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
  • Samarkand - Registan Square.
  • Samarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit.
  • Tashkent - Chorsu Bazaar.
  • Tashkent - City tour.
  • Tashkent - Metro tour.
  • Khujand - Jami Mosque.
  • Sary Tag - Iskanderkul Lake.
  • Dushanbe – Hissor Fort.
  • Dushanbe – National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan.
  • Dushanbe - Rudaki Square and Somoni Mausoleum.
  • Dushanbe - Navruz palace.
  • Almaty - Zenkov Cathedral.
  • Almaty - Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments.
  • Almaty - Panfilov Park.
  • Charyn Canyon - National Park.
  • Kolsay Lakes National Park - Hiking.
  • Karakol - Dungan Mosque.
  • Karakol - Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral.
  • Issyk-Kul Lake - Fairy Tale Canyon picnic lunch.
  • Issyk-Kul Lake - Home-cooked meal.
  • Issyk-kul Lake - Kyrgyz carpet making demonstration.
  • Issyk-Kul Lake - Yurt workshop.
  • Shamsy Valley - Burana tower.
  • Don Aryk - Kyrgyz family visit and home-cooked lunch.
  • Bishkek - City walking tour.
Start:Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Finish:Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
KFSS

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Ashgabat

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Day 2: Ashgabat

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Day 3: Darvaza

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Day 4: Khiva

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Day 5: Khiva

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Day 6: Bukhara

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Day 7: Bukhara

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Day 8: Samarkand

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Day 9: Samarkand

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Day 10: Tashkent

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Day 11: Tashkent

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Day 12: Khojand

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Day 13: Sary Tag

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Day 14: Dushanbe

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Day 15: Dushanbe

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Day 16: Almaty

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Day 17: Almaty

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Day 18: Kolsay Lakes National Park

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Day 19: Karakol

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Day 20: Issyk-Kul Lake

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Day 21: Issyk-Kul Lake

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Day 22: Bishkek

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Day 23: Bishkek

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Day 24: Bishkek

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