From
$11,125
NZ $8,900

Bishkek to Ashgabat (including Song Kol Lake)

27 days
From Bishkek to Ashgabat
4.5
11,950 traveler reviews
From
$11,125
-20%
NZ $8,900
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $400 now + easy payments of $581 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Age range 15 to 99
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Bishkek's parks and historic squares
  • Stay in traditional yurts by Issyk-Kul Lake
  • Learn eagle training with a local Berkutchi
  • Visit the World Heritage site Sulaiman-Too
  • Discover ancient Merv and its history

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bishkek
  2. Day 2 Bishkek
  3. Day 3 Issyk-Kul Lake
  4. Day 4 Issyk-Kul Lake
  5. Day 5 Song-Kol Lake (3016 metres)
  6. Day 6 Kyzyl-Oi
  7. Day 7 Suusamyr Valley/Chychkan River/Toktogul
  8. Day 8 Osh
  9. Day 9 Osh
  10. Day 10 Border Crossing/Andijan/Tashkent
  11. Day 11 Tashkent
  12. Day 12 Bukhara
  13. Day 13 Bukhara
  14. Day 14 Samarkand
  15. Day 15 Samarkand
  16. Day 16 Tashkent
  17. Day 17 Tashkent
  18. Day 18 Tashkent / Overnight Train
  19. Day 19 Khiva
  20. Day 20 Khiva
  21. Day 21 Border crossing / Darvaza
  22. Day 22 Ashgabat / Nohur
  23. Day 23 Ashgabat
  24. Day 24 Ashgabat
  25. Day 25 Merv / Mary
  26. Day 26 Ashgabat
  27. Day 27 Ashgabat
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,506

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

88%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • YELENA
    · December 12th, 2024
    The Central Asia tour was extremely enjoyable and included a varied mix of history, old and new cities along the Silk Road, varied nature of canyons, mountains, lakes, deserts, and a mix of city and rural life. Wonderful people. Special thanks to our guides Svetlana and Ejesh. Our drivers, local guiedes and hosts. Thanks you, Intrepid.
    Show more
  • Joanna
    · May 25th, 2023
    A great mix of Silk Road splendours with rural retreat. Our guide Jamshed was superb and greatly facilitated our group’s interaction with the people, places and cultures we encountered. Samarkand was a dream come true and Bukhara a surprise highlight. Our group strongly recommend the hammam visit as a great bonding experience and u can’t go past a bottle of Shtoff vodka for the price of a beer!
    Show more
  • Glenn
    · October 6th, 2019
    Great trip! Saw great sights, stayed in very nice hotels (in general), and had great guides. My only negative comment is that there were a couple of days where they try to fit too much into the itinerary, so that we didn't eat dinner until very late (9:30 pm one night).
    Show more

Dates & Availability

27 days
Bishkek to Ashgabat (including Song Kol Lake)
From Bishkek to Ashgabat

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • April 2026
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
  • October 2026
  • April 2027
  • May 2027
  • June 2027
  • August 2027
  • September 2027
  • October 2027
Select The Travel Month

Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 15 Jul, 2025
  • From Friday
    8 Aug, 2025
    To Wednesday
    3 Sep, 2025
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
  • -20%
    From Tuesday
    19 Aug, 2025
    To Sunday
    14 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,125
    NZ $8,900
  • From Friday
    12 Sep, 2025
    To Wednesday
    8 Oct, 2025
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
  • From Friday
    19 Sep, 2025
    To Wednesday
    15 Oct, 2025
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
  • 1 Other Unavailable Departure
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Tuesday
    23 Sep, 2025
    To Sunday
    19 Oct, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $11,680
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    26 Sep, 2025
    To Wednesday
    22 Oct, 2025
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $11,405
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Tuesday
    30 Sep, 2025
    To Sunday
    26 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $12,300
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    10 Oct, 2025
    To Wednesday
    5 Nov, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $12,310
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    3 Apr, 2026
    To Wednesday
    29 Apr, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    NZ $10,995
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    10 Apr, 2026
    To Wednesday
    6 May, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    NZ $10,995

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
  • C

    Cindy

    Asked on April 9th, 2025

    Can you tell me if this tour -Bishkek to Ashgabat (including Song Kol Lake) covers all 5 stans countries?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      This tour covers three of the five Stans — Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. If you're looking for a trip that includes all five Stans (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan), I'd be happy to help find one that suits your travel goals :)

    • C

      Cindy

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Yes, i am looking for a longer trip that covers all 5 stans.

    • C

      Cindy

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Also, I would prefer to depart by September 2025

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      You can book our "Central Asia: Five Stans Express" tour, which covers all five Stans. We do have availability in September 2025! You can check available dates and select the one that suits you best on our website.

    • C
      C
      3 more answers
  • P

    Paul

    Asked on August 25th, 2024

    I Would like To go in the Group first week Of september but its fully booked. Interested Departure Date: Tuesday 24 September, 2024

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      There are 3 spaces available on the 24th September departure at the moment. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 400 is required to confirm your space.

  • B

    Barry

    Asked on October 6th, 2023

    Can the tour be customized for couples only? What would be the estimated cost for two people for a similar itinerary?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2023

      We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 800 is required to confirm your space. TourRadar has made the booking process seamless by clicking "Book Now" on the left side of the page.

  • M

    Maria

    Asked on May 26th, 2023

    Would you be able to tell me the demographics and numbers of people signed up for this trip for June 30?

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      There are 7 passengers confirmed on this trip, with both male,female combination with age ratio: 2 passengers 30-39, 2 passengers 40-59, 3 passengers 60-70.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Intrepid Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 6 hours.
From
$11,125
-20%
NZ $8,900
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $400 now + easy payments of $581 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 130693

  • Currencies
    с
    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
    $
    US Dollar
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Intrepid Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.