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Silk Road Odyssey: The Five Stans Adventure and World Nomad Games 2026 (price, dates and itinerary tbc)

31 days
From Ashgabat to Almaty
4.8
19 traveler reviews

Silk Road Odyssey: The Five Stans Adventure and World Nomad Games 2026 (price, dates and itinerary tbc)

31 days
From Ashgabat to Almaty
4.8
19 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains (Tajikistan)
  • Darvaza Flaming Crater (Turkmenistan)
  • Handicraft Demonstrations in Kochkor Village (Kyrgyzstan)
  • Tash-Rabat Caravanserai (Kyrgyzstan)
  • Registan Square (Samarkand, Uzbekistan)
  • Eagle Hunting in Bokonbaevo (Kyrgyzstan)
  • Charyn Canyon (Kazakhstan)
  • Son Kul & Issyk Kul Lakes (Kyrgyzstan)

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Ashgabat - Turkmenistan (B)
  2. Day 2 Ashgabat - Turkmenistan (B)
  3. Day 3 Ashgabat - Darvaza Flaming Crater (280km) - Turkmenistan (B, D)
  4. Day 4 Darvaza - Kunya Urgench - Border Point 'Shavat' (150km) - Khiva (60km) - Uzbekistan (B)
  5. Day 5 Khiva - Uzbekistan (B)
  6. Day 6 Khiva - Uzbekistan (B)
  7. Day 7 Khiva - Urgench (30km) - Bukhara - Uzbekistan (B)
  8. Day 8 Bukhara - Uzbekistan (B)
  9. Day 9 Bukhara– Sarmysh Gorge (130km) – Aydarkul Lake (150km) - Uzbekistan (B, L, D)
  10. Day 10 Aydarkullake - -Majrum Village- Ukhum Village (110km) - Uzbekistan (B, L, D)
  11. Day 11 Ukhum village – Samarkand (220km) - Uzbekistan (B, L)
  12. Day 12 Samarkand - Uzbekistan (B)
  13. Day 13 Samarkand - Uzbekistan (B)
  14. Day 14 Samarkand - Border Point “Jartepa” (50km) – Penjikent (20km) - Tajikistan (B)
  15. Day 15 Penjikent – Dushanbe (220km) - Tajikistan (B)
  16. Day 16 Dushanbe - Tajikistan (B)
  17. Day 17 Dushanbe - Khujand (310km) - Tajikistan (B)
  18. Day 18 Khujand - Border Point "Oybek" (70km) - Tashkent (100km) - Uzbekistan (B)
  19. Day 19 Tashkent - Uzbekistan (B)
  20. Day 20 Tashkent – Bishkek - Kyrgyzstan (B)
  21. Day 21 Bishkek City Tour - Kyrgyzstan (B)
  22. Day 22 Bishkek to Son Kul Lake - Kyrgyzstan (B, L, D)
  23. Day 23 Son Kul to Naryn (B, L, D)
  24. Day 24 Naryn - Tashrabat (120km) - Kyrgyzstan (B, L, D)
  25. Day 25 Tashrabat - Bokonbayevo/Tamga (350km/6-7 hours) - Kyrgyzstan (B, L, D)
  26. Day 26 Bokonbayevo/Tamga (B, L, D)
  27. Day 27 Bokonbayevo - Jety Oguz - Karakol (170km/4 hours) - Kyrgyzstan (B, L, D)
  28. Day 28 Karakol - Kegen (110km/2 hours) - Charyn Canyon (100km) - Almaty (210km) - Kazakhstan (B, L)
  29. Day 29 Almaty - Kazakhstan (B)
  30. Day 30 Almaty - Kazakhstan (B)
  31. Day 31 Departure Day - Kazakhstan (B)
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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4.8
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

39

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Stephanie
    · March 7th, 2019
    This was one of the best things I’ve ever done, I had such a wonderful experience, made brilliant new friends and saw the most stunning scenery imaginable. YellowWood Adventures made the trip so enjoyable and painless, so if you want a different kind of adventure off the beaten track, I highly recommend you book with these guys!!”
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  • StephenReels
    · March 5th, 2019
    I did a similar tour with Yellow Wood but one that incorporated the World Nomad Games at Issyk-Kul. The landscape was of course the star of the show, with an itinerary that allowed us to experience a range of locations, from the Silk-Road splendour of Tash Rabat to the unmatched serenity of Song-Kul, experiences enriched by tour leader Sam and his able crew of Kyrgyz assistants, always aware and attentive but never intrusive. Yurt accomodation was surprisingly comfortable and the food, prepared by local families, delicious and plentiful. I would not hesitate to recommend Yellow Wood to anybody looking for a stimulating, memorable and ultimately exhilarating Kyrgyzstan escapade – particularly if Sam keeps his promise to upgrade the tour bus!
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  • Ben
    · March 3rd, 2019
    Joining the trekking tour to Kyrgyzstan with YellowWood Adventures was the best experience ever. You embark on a true adventure going to remote non-touristy places unlike other rival tour operators that boast of going to unbeaten paths. The company offers a bespoke personalised service and you are certainly not treated like a reference number. I highly recommend the YellowWood Adventures experience.
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Dates & Availability

31 days
Silk Road Odyssey: The Five Stans Adventure and World Nomad Games 2026 (price, dates and itinerary tbc)
From Ashgabat to Almaty

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  • 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
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    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Yellowwood Adventures Ltd. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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