View allWe had a fabulous 2 weeks on our tour! It was such a pleasure touring their beautiful country with them.
Lynda, traveled in April
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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 15
- Age range 3 to 70
Highlights
- Explore marble marvels of Ashgabat
- Camp near the fiery Darwaza crater
- Discover ancient ruins in Merv and Mary
- Enjoy folk music and dinner in Khiva
- Tour historic sites of Samarkand and Bukhara
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Ashgabat
- Day 2 Ashgabat
- Day 3 Mary / Ashgabat
- Day 4 Darvaza
- Day 5 Nukus
- Day 6 Nukus-Khiva
- Day 7 Khiva
- Day 8 Khiva-Bukhara drive
- Day 9 Bukhara
- Day 10 Bukhara
- Day 11 Bukhara/Shahrisabz
- Day 12 Samarkand
- Day 13 Samarkand/Tashkent
- Day 14 Tashkent city tour
- Day 15 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
Central Asia is a region of ancient cultures, fairy-tale cities, open...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Panagiotis· March 29th, 2025I have no words to express my gratitude to...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Panagiotis Thank you for your heartfelt review and kind words about your 15-day journey through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan with Steppe Journeys. We are thrilled to hear that your experience along the Silk Road was truly once-in-a-lifetime. It... Show moreTrip date: March 2025 - HNHanna-Mari· May 12th, 2024Everything was well taken care of. Communication worked well and the itinerary was wonderful. Definitely recommend.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Lynda· April 23rd, 2024We had a fabulous 2 weeks on our tour! Nadine...Show moreSteppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Lynda We appreciate your feedback on the tour and we are thrilled to hear your enjoyment of the trip. This inspire us to work hard and do our best for all our guests. We look forward to welcome again to show more of Central Asia. Thank you Odil,... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Tuesday1 Jul, 2025To Tuesday15 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,800$4,560
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday10 Sep, 2025To Wednesday24 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,800$4,560
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,800$4,560
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Thursday2 Oct, 2025To Thursday16 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,800$4,560
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Monday20 Oct, 2025To Monday3 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,800$4,560
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Charles
Asked on February 24th, 2025Could you please inform me about the visa application process regarding Turkmenistan for this tour? Are participants eligible for a visa on arrival or does the visa has to be obtained before entering the country?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2025once you book the tour with us I will request you to email me the copies of passport, photo and personal information. as soon as it is approved I will email the copy of LOI and visa will be issued on arrival at airport. Visa fee $100 pp in cash.
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Alexandra
Asked on January 30th, 2025Am I right that the cost of the travel is then €2773+$240+budget for lunch&dinner? Does this include the price for the visa for Turkmenistan?
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Alexandra
Traveler•Written January 2025How much should I foresee minimum as a budget for lunches and dinners?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
The tour price does not include Turkmenistan visa fee. It should be paid on spot at airport on arrival for $95 pp.
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
You may consider $5-$7 pp for lunch or dinner in small cafe and if you eat in bigger restaurants as arranged pre booked it may cost $15 pp.
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Amelia
Asked on January 19th, 2025Are any vaccinations required for the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
No specific vaccinations are required for the tour, but it's recommended to have routine vaccines up to date. It's also advisable to check any travel advisories prior to departure.
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Mouglimed
Asked on January 7th, 2025How is the group size determined for the Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
The tour is generally organized for small groups, but private tours can also be arranged for a minimum of two people. The tour will proceed even if only one person books, but the cost may vary.
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Werner
Asked on September 10th, 2024How can I make sure that the tour date is confirmed?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written September 2024
Tour dates can be verified and confirmed directly with the operator. Once a tour is confirmed, it will proceed as scheduled unless there are unforeseen circumstances.
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Ute
Asked on July 22nd, 2024Is there a single supplement fee if I travel alone?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, there is a single supplement fee if you prefer not to share a room during the tour.
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Mahdi
Asked on July 16th, 2024What transport options are provided in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan tours?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
Transport is provided by a Sedan car, specifically either a Chevrolet Lacetti or a Cobolt for a comfortable experience.
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Lydia
Asked on July 9th, 2024What is the booking and payment process for the Turkmenistan tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
A deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking, and the full payment must be finalized before the tour starts. Detailed payment instructions will be provided by the tour operator once you decide to proceed.
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Joseph
Asked on June 11th, 2024What are the visa requirements for Turkmenistan?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2024
You will need a color scan of your passport, a passport-sized photo, your home address, your highest education degree and attending university info, your current workplace and position, and your marital status along with your spouse's full name. A letter of Invitation (LOI) will be provided once these details are processed, and you can obtain the visa upon arrival at the airport.
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Megan
Asked on May 26th, 2024How about the visum/visa?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written May 2024
We will take care of the visa and it will be issued on arrival at Ashgabat airport. It is $100 in cash at airport.
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