Summary
Beginning in the futuristic cityscapes of Nur-Sultan (until recently, Astana), join your small group on an epic exploration from Kazakhstan, through mountainous Kyrgyzstan, the remote lands of Tajikistan, Islam-influenced Uzbekistan, all the way to grand Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. For those counting, that’s five Stans. These vast lands are still oft bypassed, despite offering outstanding beauty and fascinating sights. The allure lies in the heritage of the Silk Road, where ideas, culture and people flowed from East to West, and in the soaring mountain landscapes that still play host to a traditional nomadic lifestyle. Journey through cities featuring reminders of Soviet occupation and out into the stunning wilderness, where ancient history and welcoming hospitality will illuminate a region often left out of the tourist light. Central Asia doesn’t get much more comprehensive than this.
Important Notice: The border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is not open at the moment. We will review the status of trip operation across Kyrgyz-Tajik border about 3 months before departure and inform our customers accordingly.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Nur-Sultan
- Day 2
- Nur-Sultan
- Day 3
- Jana Ozon
- Day 4
- Boszhira Valley
- Day 5
- Ak Tau
- Day 6
- Turkistan
- Day 7
- Shymkent/Overnight Train
- Day 8
- Almaty
- Day 9
- Almaty
- Day 10
- Almaty – Kaz/Kgz Border Crossing – Karakol
- Day 11
- Karakol
- Day 12
- Bishkek
- Day 13
- Bishkek
- Day 14
- Bishkek
- Day 15
- Chychkan/Toktogul/Kok Bel
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- Day 24
- Dushanbe
- Day 25
- Dushanbe
- Day 26
- Penjikent
- Day 27
- Tajikistan/Uzbekistan Border Crossing – Samarkand
- Day 28
- Samarkand
- Day 29
- Tashkent
- Day 30
- Tashkent
- Day 31
- Khiva
- Day 32
- Khiva
- Day 33
- Konye-Urgench – Darvaza
- Day 34
- Yerbent – Ashgabat
- Day 35
- Ashgabat
- Day 36
- Mary
- Day 37
- Merv – Mary
- Day 38
- Ashgabat
- Day 39
- Ashgabat
Travel Countries (5): Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Travel Cities (15): Almaty, Ashgabat, Astana, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Karakol, Khiva, Konye-Urgench, Osh, Panjakent, Samarkand, Shymkent, Tashkent, Türkistan, Wakhan Corridor