Overview
Discover the highlights of Central Asia on this 16 days guided tour across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Travel through mountain valleys, historic Silk Road cities, and unique desert landscapes while visiting some of the region's best known cultural and natural attractions. Visit Charyn Canyon, Lake Kaindy, Samarkand, Bukhara, Ashgabat, and the Darvaza Gas Crater while enjoying guided sightseeing, train journeys, and authentic local experiences. This itinerary combines nature, history, and culture, making it an excellent way to explore four countries in a single journey.
Highlights
Four Countries in One Tour Travel across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan in a single itinerary.
Charyn Canyon & Lake Kaindy Visit two of Kazakhstan's best known natural attractions during your journey.
Silk Road Heritage Explore the historic cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.
Darvaza Gas Crater Experience Spend a night in a traditional yurt near the famous Darvaza Gas Crater.
Perks Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Tour Guide
- Entry Fees
Destinations
This package takes you through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.
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- Kazakhstan (End)
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Itinerary
Highlights: Almaty, Welcome Dinner, Tour Briefing
Meals: Dinner
- Welcome to Almaty, where your Central Asia tour begins. Upon arrival at Almaty International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner while receiving a tour briefing about the days ahead. Overnight stay in Almaty.
Highlights: Charyn Canyon, Valley of Castles, Ash Tree Grove, Saty Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, travel to Charyn Canyon, located around 229 km from Almaty. Explore the Valley of Castles and walk through the ancient ash tree grove during a guided hike. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to Saty Village near the Kolsay Lakes. Dinner is served at your homestay, where you'll spend the night and experience local hospitality.
Highlights: Lake Kaindy, Karkyra Valley, Przhevalsky Museum, Wooden Orthodox Church, Dungan Mosque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Kaindy before continuing by UAZ four-wheel drive vehicle to the starting point of the trail. Enjoy a 30 to 40-minute walk to the lake before returning for lunch. Afterwards, travel to the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border, where you'll meet your Kyrgyz guide and continue through the Karkyra Valley to Karakol. Upon arrival, visit the Przhevalsky Museum, the Wooden Orthodox Church, and the Dungan Mosque before dinner at a local café. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Highlights: Jeti-Oguz Gorge, Lake Issyk-Kul, Bokonbaeva Village, Eagle Hunter Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Leave Karakol after breakfast and travel to Jeti-Oguz Gorge, where you'll take a short hike to a viewpoint overlooking the surrounding landscape. Continue along the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul before arriving in Bokonbaeva Village. Meet a local eagle hunter and learn about this long-standing Kyrgyz tradition. After dinner, check in to your guesthouse for an overnight stay.
Highlights: Boom Gorge, Kok Moinok Canyon, Chon-Kemin Valley, Horseback Riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, depart for Chon-Kemin Valley with a stop at Boom Gorge for lunch. Continue to Kok Moinok Canyon and enjoy a one-hour walk through its colourful rock formations. Later, arrive in Chon-Kemin Valley for a one-hour horseback riding experience before checking into your guesthouse. Dinner is served before your overnight stay.
Highlights: Burana Tower, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, Victory Monument
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, travel to Bishkek, stopping at the Burana Tower, a 10th-century Silk Road monument. Continue to Bishkek for lunch before joining a city tour that includes Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and the Victory Monument. After sightseeing, check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight in Bishkek.
Highlights: Ala Archa Gorge, Flight to Tashkent, Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Begin the morning with a visit to Ala Archa Gorge, located about 45 kilometres from Bishkek. Spend time enjoying the natural surroundings before returning to the city for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to Manas International Airport for your flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before having dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Tashkent.
Highlights: Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Timur Square
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, explore the historic district of Tashkent with visits to Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, and the Library of Eastern Manuscripts, home to one of the world's oldest Qurans. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar before taking the metro to the modern part of the city to visit the Monument of Courage, Independence Square, and the Romanov Residence. After lunch, visit the Opera and Ballet Theatre and Amir Timur Square before returning to the hotel.
Highlights: High-Speed Train, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Ulugbek Observatory, Shahi Zinda Complex
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, board the high speed train for the journey to Samarkand. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel before beginning a guided tour of one of Central Asia's oldest cities. Visit the Gur-Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Ulugbek Observatory, and the Shahi Zinda Complex before returning to your hotel for the evening.
Highlights: High-Speed Train, Kalyan Minaret, Chor Minor, Lyabi Hauz, Ark Citadel, Trading Domes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Following breakfast, travel by high speed train for 2 hours to Bukhara. After arriving, check in to your hotel before beginning a city tour. Visit the Kalyan Minaret, Chor Minor, and Lyabi Hauz before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the Ark Citadel and explore Bukhara's traditional trading domes, where local handicrafts and souvenirs can be found. Return to your hotel after the tour.
Highlights: Farap Border Crossing, Mary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- After breakfast, depart Bukhara and travel towards the Farap border crossing between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Following border formalities, continue the journey to the historic town of Mary with a lunch stop along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Mary.
Highlights: Ancient Merv, Silk Road Heritage, Domestic Flight to Ashgabat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- This morning, visit the ancient city of Merv, one of the important centres of the Silk Road dating back to at least the 6th century BCE. Explore the remains of its city walls, palaces, mosques, mausoleums, and fortresses while learning about its historical significance. After lunch, take a domestic flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Highlights: Independence Park, National Museum of Turkmenistan, Arch of Neutrality, Wedding Palace, Earthquake Memorial and Museum, Health Path, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, begin your city tour of Ashgabat with a visit to Independence Park before continuing to the National Museum of Turkmenistan to learn about the country's history and culture. Continue to the Arch of Neutrality, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Wedding Palace, the Earthquake Memorial and Museum, the Health Path, and the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque before returning to your hotel. Dinner is served at a local restaurant before your overnight stay in Ashgabat.
Highlights: Darvaza Gas Crater, Desert Drive, Traditional Yurt Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- After breakfast, leave Ashgabat and travel across the desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater, one of Turkmenistan's most recognised landmarks. Upon arrival, check in to a traditional yurt camp located near the crater and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding area, taking photographs, and watching the crater as it continues to burn into the evening. Dinner is served at the camp before your overnight stay in the yurt.
Highlights: Darvaza Gas Crater, Return to Ashgabat, Farewell Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Wake up to the morning views of the Darvaza Gas Crater before spending some additional time around the site. After lunch, return to Ashgabat and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your own pace before gathering for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to conclude your Central Asia journey. Overnight stay in Ashgabat.
Highlights: Airport Transfer, Departure from Ashgabat
Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 16 day journey across Central Asia to an end.
Inclusions
- 15 nights' accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, homestays, and a traditional yurt camp
- Daily breakfast
- Lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
- All transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- UAZ 4WD transfer to the Lake Kaindy starting point
- Eagle hunting cultural experience
- Horseback riding experience in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to all attractions and sightseeing sites included in the itinerary
- Flight from Bishkek to Tashkent
- Domestic flight from Mary to Ashgabat
- Turkmenistan Visa Voucher and Letter of Invitation (LOI)
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
Exclusions
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Turkmenistan visa fee, where applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Single supplement (subject to additional charge and availability)
- Migration tax
- Camera fees at monuments, where applicable
- Personal expenses, including alcohol, souvenirs, laundry, telephone charges, and other incidental expenses
- Early check-in and late check-out, unless otherwise stated
- Optional activities
- Any costs arising from flight delays, weather conditions, force majeure, or circumstances beyond operational control
- Any other services not mentioned under Package Inclusions
- Accommodation throughout the tour includes hotels, guesthouses, homestays, and one night in a traditional yurt camp
- Traditional Yurt Stay: As this is a traditional nomadic yurt at Son-Kul Lake, en-suite bathrooms are not available. Shared bathroom facilities are located outside the yurts within the camp.
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
Tour Prices
| Hotel | Room | Per person | Single add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-star | Twin sharing (2 pax) | SGD 6,804 | SGD 6,804 |
Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.
FAQ
- 15 nights' accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, homestays, and a traditional yurt camp
- Daily breakfast
- Lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
- All transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- UAZ 4WD transfer to the Lake Kaindy starting point
- Eagle hunting cultural experience
- Horseback riding experience in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to all attractions and sightseeing sites included in the itinerary
- Flight from Bishkek to Tashkent
- Domestic flight from Mary to Ashgabat
- Turkmenistan Visa Voucher and Letter of Invitation (LOI)
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Turkmenistan visa fee, where applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Single supplement (subject to additional charge and availability)
- Migration tax
- Camera fees at monuments, where applicable
- Personal expenses, including alcohol, souvenirs, laundry, telephone charges, and other incidental expenses
- Early check-in and late check-out, unless otherwise stated
- Optional activities
- Any costs arising from flight delays, weather conditions, force majeure, or circumstances beyond operational control
- Any other services not mentioned under Package Inclusions
- Accommodation throughout the tour includes hotels, guesthouses, homestays, and one night in a traditional yurt camp
- Traditional Yurt Stay: As this is a traditional nomadic yurt at Son-Kul Lake, en-suite bathrooms are not available. Shared bathroom facilities are located outside the yurts within the camp.
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
16D | 15N
16 days
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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