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Private Tour The Ultimate 5 Stans Tour: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan – Discover Central Asia in 16 Days

16 days
From Almaty to Ashgabat
4.0
1 traveler review

Private Tour The Ultimate 5 Stans Tour: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan – Discover Central Asia in 16 Days

16 days
From Almaty to Ashgabat
4.0
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Highlights

  • Explore Almaty's vibrant culture and landmarks
  • Ascend to Shymbulak for breathtaking mountain views
  • Witness the ancient art of falconry at Issyk-Kul
  • Discover the architectural treasures of Samarkand
  • Experience the flames of the Darvaza Gas Crater

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Almaty, Kazakhstan– The Gateway to Central Asia
  2. Day 2 Almaty – A Fusion of Culture and Mountain Majesty
  3. Day 3 Almaty to Karakol – A Journey from the Valley of Castles to the Peaks of Kyrgyzstan
  4. Day 4 Karakol to Issyk Kul – A Day of Wonders and Serenity
  5. Day 5 Issyk-Kul Lake to Bishkek – A Journey Through Tradition and History
  6. Day 6 Exploring Bishkek and Traveling to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  7. Day 7 Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Khujand, Tajikistan – A Journey Through Time and Tradition
  8. Day 8 Traveling from Khujand to Dushanbe via Istaravshan - from History to Harmony
  9. Day 9 Dushanbe – A Journey Through History and Nature
  10. Day 10 From Dushanbe, Tajikistan through the Serenity of Iskandarkul to the Splendor of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
  11. Day 11 Samarkand’s Timeless Beauty and the Journey to Bukhara
  12. Day 12 The Charm of Bukhara
  13. Day 13 From Bukhara to the Enchanted Walls of Khiva
  14. Day 14 From Khiva, Uzbekistan to the Fiery Heart of Darwaza, Turkmenistan
  15. Day 15 From the Fiery Wonders of Darvaza to the Gleaming City of Ashgabat
  16. Day 16 Farewell to the 5-Stans – Until We Meet Again. Departure from Ashgabat
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  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 80 years old

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    · May 27th, 2025
    The journey through the 5 Stans was...
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    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the journey—and we’ll definitely look at refining the pace to make it better.
    Trip date: April 2025

Dates & Availability

16 days
Private Tour The Ultimate 5 Stans Tour: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan – Discover Central Asia in 16 Days
From Almaty to Ashgabat

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Tour ID: 312346

  • Currencies
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    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.
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