Central Asia Journey

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16232
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Ends Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore historic Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan
  • Discover the ancient walled city of Khiva, a World Heritage Site
  • Journey to Registan Square and take in the minarets and medressas in Samarkand
  • Venture to the medieval city of Bukhara and enjoy memorable sightseeing
  • Marvel at the impressive archaeological site of Merv
Start and end in Tashkent, the trip "Central Asia Journey" is a guided adventure trip that takes 14 days. You will be traveling through Mary, Khiva, Tashkent and 3 other destinations in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. "Central Asia Journey" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

A journey through the epicentre of Silk Road history. A truly inspirational journey across Central Asia visiting important sites along the ancient Silk Route. We weave our way through the cultural highlights – including the famous museums of Tashkent, the Registan of Samarkand, the sprawling archaeological site of Merv, the magnificent Summer Palace of Bukhara and the ancient city of Khiva, with an opportunity to appreciate the contrasting desert and mountain landscapes that characterise this fascinating region. While appreciating the entwined history and rich legacies of the Silk Road there are also opportunities to have a night at the opera or ballet or visit the colourful markets and handicraft centers where the locals skillfully produce their wares.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Day 2 : In Tashkent, train to Samarkand
  • Day 3-4 : In Samarkand
  • Day 5 : Train to Bukhara
  • Day 6-7 : In Bukhara
  • Day 8 : Travel to Mary, Turkmenistan
  • Day 9 : Visit Ancient Merv, fly to Ashgabat
  • Day 10 : In Ashgabat
  • Day 11 : Flight to Dashoguz, drive to Khiva
  • Day 12 : In Khiva
  • Day 13 : Flight to Tashkent
  • Day 14 : Trip concludes in Tashkent
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 3 to 4 star accommodation on a twinshare basis except in remoter towns where the best available hotels are used
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches
Transport
  • Internal flights valued at approx. US$300
  • All internal transport by bus, jeep, car or train as listed in itinerary
  • Airport transfers in Tashkent
Guide
  • Local English speaking tour leaders in each country and local city guides
Others
  • Local sightseeing, including entrance fees to monuments
  • Assistance in arranging visas
  • Emergency medical kit
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International airfares
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Meals and beverages not indicated in the program
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Turkmenistan migration tax approximately US$14 per person, to be paid in USD Cash at Farab border (subject to change)
  • Tourist tax in Uzbekistan hotels of US$3 per person per night for additional pre/post tour nights (subject to change)
  • Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 01 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The Central Asia Journey is a wonderful adventure for those looking for something different. Four of my fellow travellers were fit over 80 year olds and coped magnificently, myself at 74 and not so fit was surprised I managed to... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
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  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Central Asia Journey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 June 2024, a deposit of 309 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Central Asia Journey tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Central Asia Journey tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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