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- Intrepid Travel
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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
- Group Size 1 - 12
- Age range 16 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Learn about the Silk Road and its history – see the Registan in Samarkand (one of the pinnacles of Islamic architecture), spend time in UNESCO World Heritage-listed 6th-century Bukhara and uncover the charm of Khiva.
- See the natural landscapes of this corner of the world – travel through the vast Kazakh steppe and the sunken forest of Kolsai Lakes, journey through the mountainous Kyrgyzstan to Issykul Lake and toast to the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater.
- Experience traditional Central Asian hospitality – learn about the nomadic life in the yurt stays, enjoy hearty home-cooked meals, visit local families, chat with the stall owners in local bazaars and learn about traditional crafts in local workshops.
- Tour the fascinating capitals of the Stans, each with its own unique character and turbulent historical events that shaped them into what they are today.
- Enjoy the journey – take an overnight train in Kazakhstan, hop on fast trains in Uzbekistan, take a 4WD into the desert in Turkmenistan and experience life on the road like the locals do!
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Astana
- Day 2 Astana
- Day 3 Turkistan
- Day 4 Turkistan/ Overnight Train
- Day 5 Almaty
- Day 6 Almaty
- Day 7 Kolsay Lakes National Park
- Day 8 Kolsay Lakes/Border Crossing/Karakol
- Day 9 Karakol
- Day 10 Bishkek
- Day 11 Bishkek
- Day 12 Bishkek
- Day 13 Issyk-Kul Lake
- Day 14 Issyk-Kul Lake
- Day 15 Song-Kol Lake (3016 metres)
- Day 16 Kyzyl-Oi
- Day 17 Suusamyr Valley/Chychkan River/Toktogul
- Day 18 Osh
- Day 19 Osh
- Day 20 Border Crossing/Andijan/Tashkent
- Day 21 Tashkent
- Day 22 Bukhara
- Day 23 Bukhara
- Day 24 Samarkand
- Day 25 Samarkand
- Day 26 Tashkent
- Day 27 Tashkent
- Day 28 Tashkent / Overnight Train
- Day 29 Khiva
- Day 30 Khiva
- Day 31 Border crossing / Darvaza
- Day 32 Ashgabat / Nohur
- Day 33 Ashgabat
- Day 34 Ashgabat
- Day 35 Merv / Mary
- Day 36 Ashgabat
- Day 37 Ashgabat
What's Included
- Accommodation
- 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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- YELENA· December 12th, 2024The Central Asia tour was extremely enjoyable and included a varied mix of history, old and new cities along the Silk Road, varied nature of canyons, mountains, lakes, deserts, and a mix of city and rural life. Wonderful people. Special thanks to our guides Svetlana and Ejesh. Our drivers, local guiedes and hosts. Thanks you, Intrepid.Show more
- Joanna· May 25th, 2023A great mix of Silk Road splendours with rural retreat. Our guide Jamshed was superb and greatly facilitated our group’s interaction with the people, places and cultures we encountered. Samarkand was a dream come true and Bukhara a surprise highlight. Our group strongly recommend the hammam visit as a great bonding experience and u can’t go past a bottle of Shtoff vodka for the price of a beer!Show more
- Glenn· October 6th, 2019Great trip! Saw great sights, stayed in very nice hotels (in general), and had great guides. My only negative comment is that there were a couple of days where they try to fit too much into the itinerary, so that we didn't eat dinner until very late (9:30 pm one night).Show more
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Asked on February 4th, 2025Is the download Brochure for the tour correct? The tour ends in Mary? Is getting from Mary to Ashgabat difficult and expensive?
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Traveler•Written February 2025How much do you recommend we have for additional meals?
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Traveler•Written February 2025Is there a single supplement? If so, how much? Is sharing with another single a possibility?
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Traveler•Written February 2025Should we be applying for a Turkmenistan visa asap?
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Traveler•Written February 2025We cover 5 countries. Is money readily available for foreign bank cards (Canadian) in ATM's?
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Traveler•Written February 2025What are the Other Services that are not included?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025The tour officially concludes in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Transport is provided throughout the itinerary to ensure you are not left stranded.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
Meal tipping recommendations: 5-10% if service charge not included. Local guides & drivers: USD $2-3 per person, per day.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
ATM and card availability varies: Kazakhstan has widespread ATMs, Kyrgyzstan is cash-based, Uzbekistan has limited ATMs, Turkmenistan has very few international ATMs. Recommend carrying USD.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
All travelers need a Turkmenistan visa. Submit passport scan, photo, and LOI application form at least 60 days before departure. Processing takes 6-8 weeks.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
Single supplement available but excludes some shared accommodation nights. Sharing with another solo traveler may be possible depending on rooming arrangements.
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