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Central Asia 5 Stans 20-Day Tour

20 days
From Almaty to Ashgabat
4.7
14 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 6+
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Highlights

  • Explore the majestic Charyn Canyon
  • Discover Almaty's rich history and bazaars
  • Visit the iconic sites of Bishkek and Issyk-Kul
  • Experience the ancient city of Samarkand
  • Tour the architectural wonders of Khiva

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Almaty arrival
  2. Day 2 Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
  3. Day 3 Almaty - Bishkek by car
  4. Day 4 Bishkek - North Shore of Issyk-kul Lake
  5. Day 5 North Shore of Issyk-kul Lake - Karakol
  6. Day 6 Karakol - Bishkek
  7. Day 7 Bishkek - Tashkent
  8. Day 8 Tashkent - Khujand
  9. Day 9 Khujand - Seven Lakes
  10. Day 10 Seven Lakes - Penjikent
  11. Day 11 Penjikent - Samarkand
  12. Day 12 Samarkand
  13. Day 13 Samarkand - Bukhara
  14. Day 14 Bukhara
  15. Day 15 Bukhara - Khiva
  16. Day 16 Khiva
  17. Day 17 Khiva - Derweze (Darvaza)
  18. Day 18 Derweze - Ashgabat
  19. Day 19 Ashgabat
  20. Day 20 Ashgabat departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Silk Road Trips

4.7
(14 reviews)

Number of tours

148

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Sandra
    · April 1st, 2024
    I loved it :) very well planned and executed. I could just follow the lead of the driver and guides. Most guides were very well prepared and adjusted well to changes. The driver was very kind and considerate. There were some minor problems with the hot water at my last hotel but the staff fixed it quite quickly.
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  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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Dates & Availability

20 days
Central Asia 5 Stans 20-Day Tour
From Almaty to Ashgabat

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • L

    Larry

    Asked on August 15th, 2024

    We are both very active in our early 60s. We prefer to travel with a 50 plus group which includes plenty of walking including maybe some hiking. Is this possible? We have the 5 Stan's plus Georgia in mind.

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten August 2024

      I know that you inquired about the The Five Stans of the Silk Road tour. This will be a tour that has a wide mix of travelers age ranges. The company, G Adventure, does tend to attract many younger travelers as well. These three will be operated by local guides and tend to attract our more mature travelers.

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    Monique

    Asked on February 21st, 2023

    What is the charge for having your own room?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten February 2023

      Turkmaniastan is not yet re-open the tourism, but we think it will be re-open soon. Now the four-stan tour is open to book, would you like to travel these 4-stans?

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    Michelle

    Asked on February 3rd, 2023

    Could you please let this traveller know if this tour is a guaranteed departure date?

    Tour Details
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten February 2023

      We cannot guarantee the departure date because the tour is not that popular. We will let you know when we got another traveler to run the tour based on 2 travelers. If the traveler is happy to pay extra, we can run it as solo private tour. The extra tour cost is USD4999 for solo traveler for 4-stans.

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    Ali

    Asked on February 1st, 2023

    Is this a private tour or a group?

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten February 2023

      This is a group tour based on minimum 2 travelers. If you can get another traveler, we can start the tour as we have not yet got other travelers.

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      Ali

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Do you have any dates around that you already have people booked on as it is a single traveller

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    Jonathan

    Asked on January 1st, 2023

    Will you give LOI for Turkmenistan to get visa?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten January 2023

      Turkmenistan is not yet open due to the Covid -19. Other stans are reopen. You have to wait if you want to go there, we have no idea when it will reopen, but should be soon.

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    Wendy

    Asked on July 23rd, 2022

    What is single supplement? Will visas/entry requirements be covered? If not, is there time for me to do whatever is required and be able to enter the various countries for the August 27 or even August 20 trip?

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    Visa
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten July 2022

      Could I know your nationality? Because the stans do not need visa for some nationalities except Turkmenistan.

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      Wendy

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      I am a U.S. citizen

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten July 2022

      We estimated the tour next year is about 12999 for 20 days for a solo traveler to 5-stans. You can ask us at the end of this year, the price might be precise.

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Tour ID: 210441

  • Currencies
    Tenge
    Kazakhstan
    с
    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
    ЅМ
    Somoni
    Tajikistan
    $
    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
    Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, 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 Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks 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 November 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. 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 70 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 Silk Road Trips will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Silk Road Trips" 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
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    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.