Transfers
- All transfer and transportation according itinerary
- Railway tickets: Tashkent - Samarkand, Samarkand - Bukhara, (Economy class)
18-Day "5 Stans" Grand Tour: The Ultimate Central Asia Experience
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18 days
5 countries
Start: Almaty End: Tashkent
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Type TourPrivate tour
Activity LevelEasy
Comfort of LivingEssential
ThemeSilk Road
Group SizeFrom 2 pax (private)
Guide ServiceLocal Expert Guide
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Five Stans of Central Asia: Unforgettable Tour through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan
Embark on the journey of a lifetime across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. This 18-day individual tour for 2026 is a masterclass in cultural immersion, featuring ancient Silk Road cities, dramatic mountain landscapes, and the world-famous "Door to Hell" gas crater. Tour Overview
- Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
- Format:Tour for 2-8 pax
- Route: Almaty → Lake Issyk-Kul → Bishkek → Tashkent → Samarkand → Seven Lakes (Tajikistan) → Bukhara → Ashgabat → Darwaza Gas Crater → Khiva
Why you’ll love this Signature Journey
Five Stans, One Epic Journey
Explore Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on one unforgettable 25-day Silk Road adventure across Central Asia.
Ancient Silk Road Cities
Discover the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, filled with majestic madrasas, blue-tiled domes, historic bazaars, and centuries of Silk Road heritage.
Mountains, Canyons & Alpine Lakes
Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Tien Shan and Pamir Mountains, from the shores of Issyk-Kul to spectacular gorges and Charyn Canyon.
Darvaza & Turkmenistan’s Desert Wonders
Journey across the Karakum Desert to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater and explore the ancient ruins of Merv and the striking marble capital of Ashgabat.
From Steppe to Desert
Cross vast Kazakh steppes, Kyrgyz mountain valleys, Tajik highlands, and the dramatic Karakum Desert for an unforgettable journey through changing landscapes.
Yurt Life & Central Asian Traditions
Stay in a traditional yurt camp, meet local people, enjoy authentic hospitality, and experience the nomadic traditions and everyday culture of Central Asia.Journey Route
Start: Almaty End: Tashkent
Itinerary
Day 1
✈ Almaty
Day 2
Almaty - Medeo - Shymbulak - Almaty
Day 3
Almaty - Charyn Canyon - BP Kegen - Karkyra
Day 4
Karkyra - Karakol
Day 5
Karakol - Jetti Oguz - Issyk Kul - Kaji Say
Day 6
Kaji Say - Bokonbaevo - Bishkek
Day 7
Bishkek ✈ Tashkent
Day 8
Tashkent
Day 9
Tashkent - Samarkand
Day 10
Samarkand
Day 11
Samarkand - 7 Lakes - Penjakent - Samarkand
Day 12
Samarkand - Bukhara
Day 13
Bukhara
Day 14
Bukhara - BP Farap - Turkmenabad ✈ Ashgabat
Day 15
Ashgabat - Darwaza
Day 16
Darwaza - BP Shavat - Khiva
Day 17
Khiva - Urgench ✈ Tashkent
Day 18
Tashkent ✈
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What’s Included
Meals
- 17 Breakfast
- 1 Dinner at Yurt camp in Karkyra
- Mineral water
Guide
- Tour local - escort guide for each country ( English Speaking)
Airways Tickets
- Flight Urgench - Tashkent (Economy class)
- Domestic air tickets Turkmenabat - Ashgabat (economy class)
Accommodations
- 17 nights of accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Stays in selected 3★ and 4★ hotels and boutique hotels, based on two people sharing a standard twin/double room.
- Yurt camp stay in Karkyra.
- Overnight stay in Darvaza.
Visa
- Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
- Visa support for Uzbekistan
Tickets
- Entrance tickets to sightseeings and museums according itinerary
Other Inclusions
- All Taxes and VAT, Tourist fee
- Eagle hunting demonstration near Burana tower
- Porter services en route
- Tourist fee per night
What is extra
Airways Tickets
- International air tickets
- International Flight Bishkek - Tashkent - from $ 150 per person
Additional Service
- Charges for additional service in hotels
- Personal insurance
- Personal beverage ( alcohol, beer and so on)
- TIPS to guides and drivers
- Camera/video fees during sightseeing
- Porter fee
- Turkmenistan migration tax 10+4 USD per person, to be paid at land border post (subject to change)
- PCR test 33 USD
- Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
Accommodations
- Single supplement
Meals
- Lunches and dinners in local restaurants and chayhanas
Visa
- Turkmenistan tourist visa from 55+4 USD per person, when obtained at land border post (subject to change; nationality dependent)
Accommodation
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