Overview
This 16 Days 4 Stans Central Asia Tour Package takes you through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Visit Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, Kolsai Lake, Issyk-Kul Lake, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Ashgabat, and the Darvaza Gas Crater while exploring some of Central Asia's best known natural and historical sites.
Highlights
Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, such as Charyn Canyon and meeting a local Eagle Hunter
Explore the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, including the iconic Registan Square
Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Gas Crater aka The Gates of Hell, and stay in a Yurt Camp in Turkmenistan
Perks Included
- Flights
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
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.
- Uzbekistan
Loading place info…
Current Weather:Loading weather…
- Kyrgyzstan
Loading place info…
Current Weather:Loading weather…
- Kazakhstan (End)
Loading place info…
Current Weather:Loading weather…
Itinerary
Highlights: Arrival transfer, Welcome Dinner & Briefing
Meals: Dinner
- Arrive at Almaty International Airport. Meet your guide, transfer to the hotel for check in. Enjoy a welcome dinner and trip briefing.
Highlights: Charyn Canyon, Ancient Ash Tree Grove, Picnic Lunch and Guided Hike, Saty Village
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Early departure to Charyn Canyon. Explore the stunning rock formations of the "Valley of Castles" and the ancient ash tree grove. Includes a picnic lunch and guided hike. Continue to Saty village.
Highlights: Kaiyndy Lake the Sunken Forest, Kazakh-Kyrgyz border crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Drive 1 hour to Kaiyndy Lake. Ride in a UAZ off road vehicle and enjoy a 30 to 40 minute hike, depending on your walking pace to the sunken forest. Transfer to the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border and drive to Karakol.
Highlights: Prejevalsky Museum, Orthodox Church, Dungan Mosque, hike at Jeti Oguz Gorge, Bokonbaeva village, Meet Local Eagle Hunter
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Visit Prejevalsky museum, Orthodox Church, and Dungan Mosque. Drive to Jeti Oguz Gorge for a hike. Continue to Bokonbaeva village on Lake Issyk-Kul's southern shore to meet a local eagle hunter.
Highlights: Horseback Riding & Canyon Hike
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Depart for Chon-Kemin Valley, stopping at Boom Gorge for lunch. Explore Kok Moinok Canyon and arrive in Chon-Kemin for a 1 hour horseback ride.
Highlights: Burana Tower, Bishkek City Tour
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Drive to Bishkek, enroute visit the 10th century Burana Tower. Lunch in Bishkek, followed by city tour visiting Ala-Too Square, Oak Park, and Victory Monument.
Highlights: Ala Archa Gorge & Flight
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Morning trip to Ala Archa Gorge for light hiking. Return for lunch. Transfer to Manas International Airport for a flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Arrival in Tashkent and proceed to your hotel for check in and overnight.
Highlights: Oldest Quran & Chorsu Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Explore Old Tashkent and visit Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, and the Library of Eastern Manuscripts, home to the world's oldest Quran. Continue to the lively Chorsu Bazaar. Tour the modern city via metro.
Highlights: Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Palace, Ulugbek Observatory,Shahi Zinda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Take the high speed train for 2 hours to Samarkand. Visit the Gur-Emir Mausoleum and the Registan Square. Explore Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Palace, Ulugbek Observatory, and the Shahi Zinda complex.
Highlights: Kalyan Minaret & Ark Citadel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Board the high-speed train for a 2-hour ride to Bukhara. Visit the Kalyan Minaret ("Tower of Death"), Chor Minor, and Lyabi Hauz. Tour the massive Ark Citadel and the city's trading domes.
Highlights: Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan Border
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Drive towards the historical town of Mary. Cross the Farap border control. After lunch, continue 280km to Mary. Check into the Margush Hotel
Highlights: Ancient City of Merv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Excursion to Mary and the ancient city of Merv, which was a key centre along the Great Silk Road in the 6th century BCE. Explore ancient city walls, palaces, and mosques. After lunch, take a quick flight from Mary to Ashgabat.
Highlights: Arch of Neutrality
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Explore Ashgabat, starting with Independence Park and the National Museum. Visit the Arch of Neutrality (with the golden statue). After lunch, see the Wedding Palace, Earthquake Memorial, and Ertugrul Gazi Mosque.
Highlights: Darvaza Gas Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Embark on a desert road trip toward the Darvaza gas crater aka The Gates of Hell. Check into an authentic Yurt Camp next to the crater. Watch the burning crater at sunset.
Highlights: Sunrise at Darvaza & Farewell
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Watch the sunrise over the Darvaza gas crater. Journey back to Ashgabat after lunch. Check into the hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Highlights: Transfer from hotel to airport
- Transfer to Ashgabat's airport for your departure flight.
Inclusions
- Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- English Speaking guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport to Kaiyndy Lake starting point by Russian car 4WD vehicle
- Eagle Hunting and Carpet Show
- Horse riding in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to attractions and sites
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flights and flights between countries: Bishkek - Tashkent; Mary – Ashgabat
- Visa voucher and LOI(Letter of invitation) for Turkmenistan
Exclusions
- International airfare from Ashgabat on day 16
- Optional activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Visa sticker at the border to Turkmenistan
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early Check-in
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
- Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- English Speaking guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport to Kaiyndy Lake starting point by Russian car 4WD vehicle
- Eagle Hunting and Carpet Show
- Horse riding in Chon-Kemin Valley
- Entrance fees to attractions and sites
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flights and flights between countries: Bishkek - Tashkent; Mary – Ashgabat
- Visa voucher and LOI(Letter of invitation) for Turkmenistan
- International airfare from Ashgabat on day 16
- Optional activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Visa sticker at the border to Turkmenistan
- Migration Tax
- Fee for using cameras in monuments
- Early Check-in
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.
Questions & Answers
No questions have been asked yet. Be the first to ask!
Ask a Question
Your email address will not be published. Questions are moderated before appearing.
