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Dear David, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Uzbekistan and that the tour felt both comprehensive and relaxing. Khiva truly is a special place, and we’re so glad that staying in the converted madrasa inside the old city made your experience even more memorable. Our guides and team will be happy to know that their dedication and knowledge contributed to making your journey smooth and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to organize this trip for you, and we’re thrilled that it left such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Central Asia in the future! Warm regards, Odil Steppe Journeys

Dear Dipendra Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and for joining us on this journey through Central Asia. We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent trip overall and that you enjoyed the sights and especially appreciated our guides — Nurisa, Amin, Utkir, and Nur-Mohamad. We’re particularly pleased to know that Nur-Mohamad stood out and left such a strong impression — we will be sure to pass on your kind words to him and the rest of the team. Your suggestions are very valuable to us. We understand your point about the time balance between Bukhara and Almaty, as well as your thoughts on the Issyk-Kul segment. You’re absolutely right — a brief stop or activity at the lake would enhance the experience, and we will look into incorporating that in future itineraries to make better use of the time and add more depth to that portion of the tour. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your insights — they help us improve and continue delivering memorable journeys. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon. Warm regards, Odil Steppe Journeys

Dear Cecilia Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was a pleasure assisting you in planning your journey through Uzbekistan, and we are truly delighted to hear that your solo adventure turned into such a memorable experience. We’re especially glad you found our tour guides insightful and knowledgeable — we are very proud to work with individuals who are passionate about their cities and history. Your kind words about our drivers, particularly Bek in Tashkent, truly warm our hearts. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with him and the rest of our team — they will be thrilled to know their efforts made a lasting impression. We’re also happy to know the accommodations and the overall organization met your expectations. Staying in a madrassa in Khiva is indeed a unique experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed that special touch. Thank you once again for trusting Steppe Journeys with your travel plans. It means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan again in the future — there’s still so much more to explore! Warmest regards, Odil Akhmedov Managing Director Steppe Journeys www.steppejourneys.com info@steppejourneys.com

Dear Sue Ann Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Steppe Journeys! We’re truly delighted to hear that our team’s efforts — from prompt communication to those little “extras” — made your trip enjoyable and seamless. Me, Beck, and Utkir will be especially pleased to know their support was appreciated. It’s always our goal to provide not just a tour, but a memorable and comfortable experience, and your feedback affirms that we’re on the right path. We’re also honored to receive such high praise from someone with your depth of experience in the travel industry. Thank you for recommending us — it means the world. Wishing you many more inspiring journeys, and we hope to welcome you back to Central Asia in the future! Warm regards, Steppe Journeys Team www.steppejourneys.com info@steppejourneys.com

Dear Piet-Hein Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful and detailed feedback following your April 2025 journey through Central Asia with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the 21-day adventure and found the itinerary diverse, the group size ideal, and the local guides and drivers to be friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable. It’s especially encouraging to know that even when minor itinerary shifts occurred—such as the night flights or the Almaty visit on a Monday—you still felt well taken care of, and the delicious food helped balance things out. Your insights about the weather, packing tips, road conditions, and the varying levels of tourism in each country are incredibly helpful—not only for us but for future travelers as well. We appreciate your note about the length of stay in Bukhara versus the shorter time in Almaty and Dushanbe—this is valuable input as we continue to fine-tune our programs. Above all, we’re grateful you chose Steppe Journeys for this incredible five-country experience, and we’re honored to have helped make your Central Asian adventure a memorable one. Warm regards, Odil & the Steppe Journeys Team