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About the tour
Tour Type
Small GroupSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
12 - 100 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Highlights
Discover the dynamic contrasts of Central Asia in Almaty Dushanbe Tashkent and Ashgabat.
Take in the surreal beauty of Kaindy Lake and the towering red rock walls of Charyn Canyon.
Explore the timeworn streets and ancient architecture of Bukhara and Khiva.
Connect with Kyrgyz nomads Kazakh farmers and Tajik bread makers for meaningful cultural encounters
Itinerary
Uncover the rich heritage of Central Asia on a journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — a region shaped for centuries by Silk Road trade, spiritual traditions, and sweeping cultural exchange. Wander the ancient streets of Khiva, Samarkand, and Bukhara, where history echoes through turquoise-tiled mosques and bustling bazaars. Marvel at natural wonders like Kaindy Lake’s sunken forest and the red rock cliffs of Charyn Canyon. Explore sacred sites and architectural marvels that reveal the region’s religious diversity and deep historical roots. Along the way, connect with nomadic herders in Kyrgyzstan, break bread with Tajik families, and experience the warmth of rural hospitality in Kazakhstan. This is your window into one of the most captivating, and often overlooked, corners of the world.
Day 1BISHKEK
Day 2BISHKEK
Day 3BISHKEK/ ISSYK KUL
Day 4ISSYK KUL/ KARAKOL
Day 5KARAKOL
Day 6KARAKOL/ SATY
Day 7SATY/ ALMATY
Day 8ALMATY
Day 9ALMATY/ DUSHANBE
Day 10DUSHANBE
Day 11DUSHANBE
Day 12DUSHANBE/ TASHKENT
Day 13Tashkent
Day 14TASHKENT
Day 15TASHKENT/ SAMARKAND
Day 16SAMARKAND
Day 17SAMARKAND/ BUKHARA
Day 18BUKHARA
Day 19BUKHARA/ KHIVA
Day 20KHIVA
Day 21KHIVA/ ASHGABAT
Day 22ASHGABAT
Day 23ASHGABAT
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What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (22 nts)
Meals
22 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners Note: Allow USD505-660 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane, Metro, Walking, Train.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs with Local Historian and Professor, Cholpon-AtaYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Reina Kench Horse Farm, KarakolYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Tajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread Making, DushanbeYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Archeologist Guided Afrasiab Museum Visit, SamarkandYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Naqshbandi Mausoleum Sufism Experience, BukharaYour G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, BarskoonYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Plov Cooking Demonstration and Dinner, SamarkandYour Hands-On Moment: Manti Making, BukharaArrival TransferBishkek City TourNational History Museum Guided TourFree time in BishkekKyrgyz Family MealBurana Tower VisitIskra Village Dungan Family LunchCholpon-Ata PetroglyphsKyrgyz Horse FarmKarakol City TourPrzhevalsky MuseumYurt Building WorkshopJety Oguz and the Broken HeartCossak Family DinnerCharyn Canyon VisitAlmaty City TourFree time in AlmatyDushanbe Orientation WalkGuided City Tour of DushanbeHisor FortressNational Museum of Antiquities of TajikistanTajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread MakingTajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread MakingState History Museum of UzbekistanReligious Center of TashkentChorsu BazaarGuided Tour of SamarkandArcheologist Guided Afrasiab Museum VisitPlov Cooking Demonstration and DinnerGuri Amir Mausoleum VisitRegistan VisitFree time in SamarkandBukhara Orientation WalkManti MakingNaqshbandi Mausoleum Sufism ExperienceSitorai Mokhi KhosaFree time in BukharaNodir Devonbegi Madrasah Monument DinnerKhiva Orientation WalkKhiva Ancient City ExplorationFree time in KhivaKhorezmian Music and Dance ShowKunya-Urgench City VisitAncient Settlement of NisaAshgabat City TourInternal flights
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