14-Day Central Asia Tour: 5 Stans Exploration

Highlights

Ride the cable car up to Kok-Tobe and look back at all of Almaty spread beneath you, the distant snow peaks glinting in the afternoon sun.
Stop by Issyk-Kul Lake and watch the bright blue water facing the snow mountains, waves lapping the shore one after another, not a trace of salt in the air.
Look up at the Kutlyk Timur Minaret in Konye-Urgench, the tallest in Central Asia, standing for seven hundred years, its blue tiles still gleaming on the shaft.
Walk through Ashgabat's white marble city, the streets almost empty, new buildings lined up one after another, the whole city quiet as an open-air museum of architecture.

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Preview

Itinerary

Almaty Arrival Private Airport Transfer and Downtown Hotel Check-In

Alma-Arasan Resort Forest Walk, Kok-Tobe Hill Panoramic View, and Almaty Summit Tram

Flight to Bishkek, Ala-Too Capital Square Stroll, and Oak Park Sculpture Walk

Bishkek Victory Square, Historical Burana Tower Ruins, and Lake Issyk-Kul Overland Drive

Lake Issyk-Kul Shoreline Exploration and Return Drive for Bishkek Local Market Walk

Flight to Tashkent, Hazrati Imam Islamic Complex, and Independence Square Evening Walk

Flight to Dushanbe, Chorsu Bazaar & Kukaldash Madrasah Tour, and Othman Quran Viewing

Dushanbe to Panjakent Mountain Pass Drive and Ancient Sogdian Civilization Ruins Tour

Panjakent Border Crossing, Samarkand Registan Square, and Shakhi-Zindeh Mausoleum Tour

Central Asian Fast Train to Khiva and Ichan-Qala Walled Old Town Architectural Sunset Walk

Khiva Artisan Workshops, Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasah, and Ancient Adobe City Walls Climb

Shavat Border Crossing, Kone-Urgench Minaret Ruins, and Darvaza Gas Crater Desert Camp

Karakum Desert Overland Drive, Ashgabat White Marble Architecture, and Mosque Tour

Ashgabat Private Airport Transfer and Central Asian Silk Road Conclusion Departure Flight

Includes

Private car with good AC
Well selected hotel with breakfast (2pax/room)
Entrance fee listed in the itinerary
Allowance for the driver
2 bottles of water each person on daily use
Government tax and Travel Insurance

Excludes

Personal expenses
Tips to the driver
Lunch and dinner
Some activities such as skiing expenses etc.
Flight listed in the itinerary
English speaking guide
Hotel early check in on day 1

TRIP NOTES

1.Accommodation arrangements: Stay in selected local four-star or similar high-quality hotels throughout the journey to ensure cleanliness, comfort, safety and convenience, so that you can travel with peace of mind and rest worry-free. Remote areas will offer the best local accommodation options. Please inform us in advance if you have special accommodation needs.
2.Transportation: Exclusive air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the journey. Experienced drivers will ensure a safe and smooth ride.
3.Guided tours: There are professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth explanations of the attractions, share local stories and assist with various needs.
4.Catering: Full meals are not included in the fee. However, you will have plenty of opportunities to taste local cuisine at each stop, and your guide can recommend authentic restaurants.
5.Optional items: The first major ticket fee for the attractions listed in the itinerary is included, so you can visit with peace of mind without additional burdens. If it involves small transportation, sightseeing cars, battery cars or optional projects in scenic spots, please take care of yourself.
6.Insurance: We have insured you with travel insurance for peace of mind. However, it is recommended that you read the terms carefully and confirm any doubts before traveling.