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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Other languages on offer: German, Italian
- Age range 3 to 80
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Almaty's historic sites and bazaars
- Tour Bishkek and the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains
- Hike in Grigorevka gorge and see Issyk Kul lake
- Discover ancient Merv and Mary's oasis
- Visit the white marble city of Ashgabat
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Almaty
- Day 2 Almaty to Bishkek
- Day 3 Bishkek to Issyk Kul lake
- Day 4 Issykul Bishkek and fly to Tashkent
- Day 5 Tashkent city tour
- Day 6 Tashkent to Samarkand by bullet train
- Day 7 Samarkand
- Day 8 Samarkand to Bukhara by bullet train or via Shahrisabz
- Day 9 Bukhara
- Day 10 Bukhara to Mary (Turkmenistan)
- Day 11 Mary to Ashgabat flight
- Day 12 Ashgabat City Tour
- Day 13 Ashgabat-Darwaza gas crater
- Day 14 Darwaza to Khiva (Uzbekistan)
- Day 15 Khiva to Tashkent
- Day 16 End of the tour and departure from Tashkent
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
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Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
Central Asia is a region of ancient cultures, fairy-tale cities, open...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- VRVinay· June 4th, 2025Very well organized tour. There were multiple guides during the tour, but the handover was seamless. Highly recommended...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Vinay Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Steppe Journeys! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and appreciated the seamless handover between guides. Ensuring a... Show moreTrip date: May 2025 - PLPriscilla· June 3rd, 2025We had a great experience in visiting 5 countries of Central Asia. The guides are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and punctual. Their English proficiency is good considering that these countries do not use much of it. We learn much about the history, culture and tasted the food from different places. The main gripe is the traveling. 3 internal flights, 1 train journey and many hours in the vehicle drain our energy. Overall, I'll recommend Steppes Journey.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- AAnonymous· October 2nd, 2024We actually designed our 19 days 5 Stan private...Show moreTrip date: September 2024
Sergio· September 21st, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishOur 16-day 5-stan tour was super organized. Everything worked out wonderfully. The only thing that caused us difficulties was the unofficial currency exchange rate in Turkmenistan. For this you need enough USD, because no credit cards work. Thank you for the great trip and the exciting impressions!Show moreSteppe Journeys commented on this reviewHi Sergio, Thank you so much for your incredibly positive feedback about your recent trip! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. Your kind words have truly made our day. At Steppe Journeys, our goal is to provide... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Thursday3 Jul, 2025To Friday18 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday13 Jul, 2025To Monday28 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Friday8 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Sunday5 Oct, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday1 Oct, 2025To Thursday16 Oct, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday2 Nov, 2025To Monday17 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Monday24 Nov, 2025English, German, Italian +2 moreMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,965$5,667
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Tatiana
Asked on March 30th, 2025What should I consider regarding cash needs in Central Asian countries?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025You should consider carrying about 5-7 USD per meal. Additional cash might be needed for personal charges at hotels for extra services and souvenirs, as well as for tipping guides and drivers. It's recommended to bring USD as it is easier to exchange.
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Maurits Hendrik
Asked on February 2nd, 2025Can you provide details about accommodation and transfers?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2025
Extra nights and transfers, such as airport pickups in Almaty, can be arranged according to your needs and are typically included in the package.
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Lisa
Asked on October 9th, 2024How are group sizes managed for the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
The tour is designed to accommodate various group sizes, and personalization options are available to meet the specific needs of different groups.
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Lea
Asked on September 10th, 2024Do I need to carry cash for small expenses during the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written September 2024
It is advised to carry around $500-$800 in cash, mainly in USD for small expenses such as meals, tips, and other personal charges as credit card acceptance might be limited.
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Louis
Asked on August 17th, 2024What type of rooms can travelers request during the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024
Travelers can request specific types of accommodation, such as twin rooms or double rooms, based on their needs.
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Dennis
Asked on May 2nd, 2024Are the travelers required to make their own visa arrangements for Turkmenistan?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written May 2024
Visa arrangements for Turkmenistan are managed by the tour operator, and you need to pay the visa fee at the border.
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Roger
Asked on February 14th, 2024How do visa processes work for countries involved in the Central Asia tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written February 2024
For UK citizens, visas are not required for Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan visas will be organized by the tour operator at the border, and you will need to pay the visa fee there.
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Steffi
Asked on December 3rd, 2023What are the luggage restrictions for internal flights within the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written December 2023
For local flights, the luggage allowance is typically 23 kg for check-in and a handbag of up to 8 kg.
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Willemieke
Asked on November 2nd, 2023Are meals included in the tour price for Central Asia?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written November 2023
The tour price typically does not include meals such as lunch and dinner; however, guidance can be provided to locate suitable local restaurants.
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Janet
Asked on September 20th, 2023Is there flexibility in including additional countries or changing the duration of the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written September 2023
It is possible to customize the tour to include additional countries or extend the number of days, subject to coordination with the tour operator.
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