Eighteen Days across Five Central Asian Countries — Private Group Journey
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- Decorated walls of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 07 — Koshkinhome · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Gur-e Amir - Exterior views 996 — Faqscl · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Shah-i-Zinda 02 — Bgag · CC0. Resized proportionally and converted to WebP; no crop. Derivatives use the same licence.
- Duration
- 18 days / 17 nights
- Format
- Private tour
- Group size
- Up to 2 travelers
- Starts from
- Almaty
- Ends at
- Almaty
About This Tour
Travel through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in one regional circuit. Historic cities, desert sites and mountain lakes form successive chapters, with flights, trains and border permissions arranged for the final travel dates.
This version is arranged for a private party travelling together. The quoted services and group size are confirmed with the itinerary before travel.
Planning guides for this route
Use these practical guides to check season timing, route difficulty, logistics, and packing before you choose dates.
Route
Almaty
Almaty
Stops Along the Way
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The main focus today is Almaty. Allow time to explore this part of the route at the pace agreed for your party.
Route stops:
- Almaty
Begin with Panfilov Park and continue through the day's route toward Shymbulak. Along the way, make time for Zenkov Cathedral, Almaty Memorial of Glory, Kok Tobe and Medeu.
Route stops:
- Panfilov Park
- Zenkov Cathedral
- Almaty Memorial of Glory
- Kok Tobe
- Medeu
- Shymbulak
Begin with Almaty and continue through the day's route toward Amir Timur Square. Along the way, make time for Tashkent, Minor Mosque and Independence Square in Tashkent. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Almaty
- Tashkent
- Minor Mosque
- Independence Square in Tashkent
- Amir Timur Square
Begin with Bukhara and continue through the day's route toward Ulugbek Madrasa in Bukhara. Along the way, make time for Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara and Poi Kalyan Complex. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Bukhara
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
- Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Ark of Bukhara
- Poi Kalyan Complex
- Ulugbek Madrasa in Bukhara
Begin with Mary and continue through the day's route toward Muhammad ibn Zayd Mausoleum. Along the way, make time for Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Kyz Kala, Gyaur Kala, Erk Kala and Sultan Kala.
Route stops:
- Mary
- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
- Kyz Kala
- Gyaur Kala
- Erk Kala
- Sultan Kala
- Muhammad ibn Zayd Mausoleum
- Ancient Merv — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Begin with Mary and continue through the day's route toward Akhal Teke Horse Farm. Along the way, make time for Ashgabat, Arch of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, Turkmenistan State Museum and Turkmen Carpet Museum.
Route stops:
- Mary
- Ashgabat
- Arch of Neutrality
- Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
- Turkmenistan State Museum
- Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Akhal Teke Horse Farm
Begin with Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque and continue through the day's route toward Darvaza Crater. Along the way, make time for Nisa Archaeological Site.
Route stops:
- Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque
- Nisa Archaeological Site
- Darvaza Crater
Begin with Dashoguz and continue through the day's route toward Khiva. Along the way, make time for Shavat Border.
Route stops:
- Dashoguz
- Shavat Border
- Khiva
Begin with Itchan Kala and continue through the day's route toward Samarkand. Along the way, make time for Pahlavan Mahmud Complex, Kunya Ark, Kalta Minor, Islam Khoja Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace and Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Itchan Kala
- Pahlavan Mahmud Complex
- Kunya Ark
- Kalta Minor
- Islam Khoja Minaret
- Tash Khauli Palace
- Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
- Samarkand
Begin with Registan Square and continue through the day's route toward Ulugbek Observatory. Along the way, make time for Gur e Amir Mausoleum, Rukhabad Mausoleum, Bibi Khanym Mosque and Shah i Zinda.
Route stops:
- Registan Square
- Gur e Amir Mausoleum
- Rukhabad Mausoleum
- Bibi Khanym Mosque
- Shah i Zinda
- Ulugbek Observatory
Begin with Panjakent and continue through the day's route toward Rudaki Memorial. Along the way, make time for Ancient Sarazm, Ancient Panjakent and Seven Lakes Valley.
Route stops:
- Panjakent
- Ancient Sarazm
- Ancient Panjakent
- Seven Lakes Valley
- Rudaki Memorial
Begin with Istaravshan and continue through the day's route toward Panjshanbe Bazaar. Along the way, make time for Hazrati Shoh Complex, Mug Fortress, Khujand, Khujand Citadel and Jami Mosque.
Route stops:
- Istaravshan
- Hazrati Shoh Complex
- Mug Fortress
- Khujand
- Khujand Citadel
- Jami Mosque
- Panjshanbe Bazaar
Begin with Tashkent and continue through the day's route toward Chorsu Bazaar. Along the way, make time for Tashkent Metro.
Route stops:
- Tashkent
- Tashkent Metro
- Chorsu Bazaar
Spend this stage around Tashkent before continuing to Bishkek. The two settings give the day its main focus. Any air or rail connection on this stage follows the confirmed operating schedule.
Route stops:
- Tashkent
- Bishkek
Begin with Issyk Kul and continue through the day's route toward Tosor. Along the way, make time for Burana Tower and Skazka Canyon.
Route stops:
- Issyk Kul
- Burana Tower
- Issyk Kul
- Issyk Kul Eagle Demonstration — optional, subject to the agreed programme
- Skazka Canyon
- Tosor
Begin with Kolsai Lakes and continue through the day's route toward Saty. Along the way, make time for Kaindy Lake.
Route stops:
- Kolsai Lakes
- Kaindy Lake
- Kolsai Lakes
- Saty
Spend this stage around Charyn Canyon before continuing to Almaty. The two settings give the day its main focus.
Route stops:
- Charyn Canyon
- Almaty
Bring the journey to a close in Almaty. Arrange the onward handover around your confirmed travel schedule, leaving time for the necessary departure formalities.
Tour Details
Included in this programme
- Basic guesthouse or hostel accommodation
- A guide for the regional circuit
- Scheduled rail travel within Uzbekistan
- Lunch on the specified tour days
- Admission at the scheduled Kazakhstan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Tajikistan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Uzbekistan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Kyrgyzstan sites
- The specified airport car transfers
- Four wheel drive transport on the planned road stages
- Admission at the scheduled Turkmenistan sites
- Mary to Ashgabat economy flight
Costs to arrange separately
- Dinner
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tourism taxes listed in the package
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
Meeting and transfers
Meeting arrangements are agreed in the Almaty area. The exact address, pickup time and any border handover are confirmed before travel.
Travel window and access
Travel window: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Actual access depends on local conditions.
Price and group size
The displayed amount is for the private party within the stated limit of 2 travellers. The final services and travel arrangements are confirmed before a request becomes a booking. This format is for 1–2 travellers. Child arrangements are quoted separately; no automatic child discount is assumed.
Cross border arrangements
Confirm visa eligibility and the opening status of each planned crossing before travel. Air and rail reservations, border transfers and services in each country follow the final agreed programme.
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