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- Steppe Journeys
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- 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
- Other languages on offer: German, Italian, French
- Group Size 2 - 20
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore ancient Bukhara's mosques and bazaars
- Visit the Khan's summer palace near Bukhara
- Tour the iconic Registan Square in Samarkand
- Discover Samarkand's historic sites and museum
- Travel between cities by train or car
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Almaty
- Day 2 Almaty city tour
- Day 3 Drive to Bishkek via Big Almaty lake
- Day 4 Bishkek to Issyk Ku lake 240 km
- Day 5 Issyk Kul to Bisjkek and flight to Tashkent
- Day 6 Tashkent city tour
- Day 7 Tashkent to Samarkand by high speed train
- Day 8 Samarkand city tour
- Day 9 Samarkand to Bukhara by High Speed train
- Day 10 Bukhara city tour
- Day 11 Bukhara to Khiva by VAN or train (optional)
- Day 12 Khiva City tour
- Day 13 Khiva to Tashkent by flight
- Day 14 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
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 20 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. 2 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
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- patrick· November 25th, 2023Excellent trip highly recommended
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewHi Patrick Thank you for the feedback on this trip. We are extremely happy you have enjoyed your trip in Uzbekistan and hope to see you again in Central Asia. Thank you Odil, steppe journeysTrip date: November 2023 - SBSekhjinder· March 19th, 2020Knowledgeable guides that spoke very good...Show moreTrip date: March 2020
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025English, German, Italian, French +3 moreFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,041NZ $4,789 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Brian
Asked on June 4th, 2025I would like to know more or less how much roughly I should consider for extras like tips and entrances for this tour plus meals? Tks I just been to Morocco and we paid an amount at the beginning that was used for tips for drivers, guides, etc, does your company does this too? Only the guide was left at the end and we were advised an amount to give to the guide. Is there a guide that goes with us all the 2 weeks?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025Yes, you can absolutely have your own room for the duration of the tour—there is a single supplement fee for this, and we'll include it in your final quote. Regarding extras, we always strive to make your experience as smooth and transparent as possible. Here's a rough estimate of additional costs you may want to consider during the tour: Tips for drivers, local guides, hotel porters, etc.: We do not collect a tip pool in advance like some companies in Morocco. However, we are happy to provide tipping guidelines. On average: Driver: ~$3–5 per day per person Local guide: ~$5–7 per day per person Porters: ~$1 per service A total of $100–120 for the whole trip is a good ballpark. Meals not included: Depending on your personal preference, allow about $10–15 per meal at local restaurants. Over two weeks, this could total around $150–200. Entrance fees: Most major entrance fees are already included in our program. If any optional sites or activities arise, they would be minimal and communicated in advance. Tour Guide: Yes, you will have a professional tour leader accompanying the group throughout the full two-week journey. In each city, we also bring in local guides who are experts in the region's history and culture to enrich the experience further.
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Brian
Traveler•Written June 2025Just double checking as UK passport holder I don't need any visa for these 3 countries isnt 'it. Is there anything else I need relating documentation?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, you are right, as an UK national you don't need any visa to 3 countries on this itinerary.
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Rebecca
Asked on June 2nd, 2025What is your cancellation and refund policy? Can I combine 5% discount with my 3% discount?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Different discounts are not available to combined for one tour. You can use only one 5% discount.
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Sabrina
Asked on June 1st, 2025Wanted to know if porterage is included on the trip and what luggage is allowed?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Porterage is not included in the tour package. Travelers are kindly requested to carry their own luggage during transfers and hotel check-ins. Our team and local guides will, of course, be there to assist where possible. There are no strict limitations on the amount of luggage, so you are welcome to bring as many bags as you need. However, for your own comfort and ease during travel between cities and accommodations, we recommend packing light and manageable luggage.
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Sandy
Asked on March 8th, 2025Is there a guide that accompanies tour from beginning to end across borders. Is all accommodation in hotels? As a solo traveller will I have my own room not shared with my own private bathroom at all locations?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
Yes you will be provided with a guide to accompany you in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan who will accompany from Almaty till Bishkek airport when you fly to Tashkent and Uzbekistan guide will pick you at airport of Tashkent on arrival. The border with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan you will cross with a guide. As a single traveler you will be provided with a single room.
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Jacqueline
Asked on March 6th, 2025Can you please advise any extra information about your trip?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
When would you like to join this tour? Best time to travel in a Central Asia is from April to June and from August to November. July month is hot 40-45C Spring and summer and fall are very good time.
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Chris
Asked on March 1st, 2025I and my 16 yr old son would like to join this tour. We will be flying in from Singapore. I'm a vegetarian. Is that managed? Also, we would like to do 2 days in Tajikistan. Can we go from Khiva to Dushanbe without coming back to Tashkent? if so, will you adjust the price?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
You can go to Dushanbe from Khiva to Samarkand and from Samarkand to Penjikent from Penjikent to Dushanbe. But there is no direct flight or train between two cities. It is much better If you fly from Khiva to Tashkent and from Tashkent to Dushanbe, it will be $200 pp, 2 flights Urgench to Tashkent and Tashkent to Dushanbe. Train is very long more than 16 hrs and cross the land birder and take taxi tp Penjikent from Penjiken to Dushnabe 350 km 5 hrs drive. It will be more expensive than 200 USD pp.
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