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5 Stans Discovery tour from Ashgabat to Almaty

23 days
From Ashgabat to Almaty
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5 Stans Discovery tour from Ashgabat to Almaty - Steppe Journeys
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Age range 3 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Ashgabat's futuristic architecture
  • Witness sunrise at the Darvaza Gas Crater
  • Discover ancient ruins at Kunya Urgench
  • Experience traditional bread-making in Khiva
  • Visit the Registan and mausoleums in Samarkand

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Ashgabat
  2. Day 2 Ashgabat to Darvaza drive through Karakul Desert 300 km
  3. Day 3 Darvaza to Khiva via Kenya Urgench
  4. Day 4 Khiva City tour
  5. Day 5 Khiva to Bukhara transfer (by van or by train optional)
  6. Day 6 Bukhara City tour
  7. Day 7 Bukhara to Samarkand by High speed train or by car via Shahrisabz
  8. Day 8 Samarkand city tour
  9. Day 9 Samarkand to Penjikent
  10. Day 10 Penjikent to Dushanbe 350 km
  11. Day 11 Dushanbe city tour
  12. Day 12 Dushanbe to Khujand 350 km
  13. Day 13 Khujand to Tashkent 170 km
  14. Day 14 Tashkent city tour
  15. Day 15 Bishkek city tour and Ala Arhca national park
  16. Day 16 Bishkek to Sonkol Lake
  17. Day 17 Sonkol-Skazaka
  18. Day 18 Skazka Sonkol to Karakol
  19. Day 19 Karakol
  20. Day 20 Karakol to Kolsay lake
  21. Day 21 Kolsay to Almaty via Charyn canyon
  22. Day 22 Almaty city tour
  23. Day 23 Departure
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Number of tours

16

Age Range

1 to 89 years old

Response time

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Customer Reviews

  • WOLFGANG
    · April 15th, 2025
    All program points were very well executed. A small mistake with the reservation of an extra day was promptly corrected. Our accommodation was very good. The guides gave us an understanding of the history and culture of Uzbekistan.
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  • Panagiotis
    · March 29th, 2025
    I have no words to express my gratitude to Steppe Journeys for arranging a wonderful journey in Central Asia for me. spent 15 days in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. An amazing groups of guides and drivers made sure that I would experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey in both countries. Special thanks to my guides Gurban, Mariamcan, Zara, Azim and Bek, plus Odil, who went above and beyond their way as they were guiding me in some of the most beautiful cities and sites along the Silk Road. Highly recommended.
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  • Tomas
    · November 30th, 2024
    The itinerary was intense and compact and covered the many places of interest in a relatively short time. There was sufficient time for taking in the sights and ample time to do your own things and to rest. Accommodations provided were very near or right next to the sights and thus driving around was reduced to a minimum. Vehicles provided were very good with lots of leg room.
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Dates & Availability

23 days
5 Stans Discovery tour from Ashgabat to Almaty
From Ashgabat to Almaty

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