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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 10
- Age range 1 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bishkek's vibrant arts and history
- Journey to Issykul Lake via Burana Tower
- Discover ancient Merv and its historical ruins
- Tour the medieval treasures of Bukhara
- Visit Ashgabat's grandiose monuments and museums
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Bishkek
- Day 2 Bishkek to Issykul lake 240 km
- Day 3 Issykul lake to Bishkek
- Day 4 Bishkek to Almaty drive 240 km
- Day 5 Almaty to Tashkent flight
- Day 6 Tashkent to Samarkand
- Day 7 Samarkand city tour and free time
- Day 8 Samarkand to Bukhara
- Day 9 Bukhara city tour
- Day 10 Bukhara to Mary transfer via the land border
- Day 11 Mary to Ashgabat flight
- Day 12 Ashgabat city tour
- Day 13 Ashgabat to Dashauz and Kunya Urgench, Khiva
- Day 14 Khiva city tour
- Day 15 Khiva to Tashkent
- Day 16 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.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Operated by
Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
17
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
Central Asia is a region of ancient cultures, fairy-tale cities, open...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- RERobyn· June 5th, 2024Our Guide Justin was a wonderful mix of historical information to everyday life as well as being enthusiastic about the activities that were on offer throughout the tour. The itinerary was a good mix of things to do as well as quiet time on the bus travelling between destinations. Some days were a little long getting to the hotels which didn't suit us this could have been reduced by shorter lunch breaks or time at highlight stops.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- FKFlorian· November 2nd, 2023All in all a very nice experience. The guides...Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- JRJacquelyn· September 18th, 2023Wow, we loved our tour to four of the stans!...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Jacquelyn Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed the itinerary and the... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
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- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Thursday10 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Tuesday1 Jul, 2025To Wednesday16 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday13 Jul, 2025To Monday28 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Monday18 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Thursday14 Aug, 2025To Friday29 Aug, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Tuesday2 Sep, 2025To Wednesday17 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Monday22 Sep, 2025To Tuesday7 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Wednesday1 Oct, 2025To Thursday16 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Monday27 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Thursday30 Oct, 2025To Friday14 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,928$5,632Flight Bishkek to Tashkent$148
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Janine
Asked on March 13th, 20251. Is this a private tour or a group tour? 2. As a single traveller, can I get a private room with own facilities and not share bathrooms? 3. What standard of accommodation is provided on the tour? 4. Is the tour partially guided or fully guided for 16 days? 5. Are accommodations centrally located near restaurants? Will a guide help locate English speaking restaurants?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025The tour is a group tour, but can be organized as a private tour if requested. Accommodations in capital cities are 4 star hotels, in smaller towns 3 star or boutique hotels. All hotels provide private bathrooms. Only breakfasts are included. Hotels are centrally located with many nearby cafes and restaurants. A guide will accompany you in each country: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
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Janine
Traveler•Written March 2025Thank you for your prompt reply. I will check the Almaty tour dates.
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Mike
Asked on December 6th, 2024Are they actually different tours or is one incorrect?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
This tour actually is similar but one starts from Bishkek and another one similar starts from Almaty. Usually many travelers start from Almaty.
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Emily
Asked on November 16th, 2024Are there recommendations for transportation during the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written November 2024
Transportation between destinations will be provided, typically via comfortable vans or buses, depending on the group size.
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Abigail
Asked on October 30th, 2024What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
The tour includes 3 star and boutique hotels, featuring private room facilities with en-suite bathrooms.
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Maximilian
Asked on October 13th, 2024Are there any vegetarian or vegan meal options available?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, vegetarian and vegan meal requests can be accommodated at local restaurants during the tour.
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Fred
Asked on September 30th, 2024Do I need to arrange a visa for the countries included in the tour?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
As a USA citizen, you won't need visas for Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, while the Turkmenistan visa will be organized by us.
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Marien
Asked on September 11th, 2024What should I do if my arrival is delayed?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written September 2024
If you arrive late, please inform your tour leader, and they will provide instructions on how to meet with the group.
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Janine
Asked on August 24th, 2024How do I apply for visas for the Stans on the Central Asia 16 day tour? Is it difficult?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024
South African passport holders can apply for evisa at the official website of Uzbekistan government and it is given within 3 business days online to your email. You need to apply for 2 entry visa which is about $30 or $40 pp.
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Tammy
Asked on August 18th, 2024What additional costs should I expect?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024
You should budget for meals not included in the package, with approximate costs ranging from $5 to $15, depending on the venue.
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Eric
Asked on August 14th, 2024How do I organize my Turkmenistan visa?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2024
You need to send copies of your passport and a passport photo via email. The visa will be processed at the border.
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Tour ID: 206227