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The Five Stans of the Silk Road

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26 days
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26 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Embark on the ultimate road trip across 5 countries in central Asia.

Browse the stalls of markets and local shops.

Stay overnight in traditional yurts and camps.

Camp under the stars near the Darvaza crater and witness the Gates of Hell.

Traverse mountains to forests and desert

Itinerary

Venture across Central Asia’s legendary Silk Road with The Five Stans of the Silk Road tour, a comprehensive 26-day city sightseeing trip spanning Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. Starting in Bishkek and ending in Ashgabat, this guided small-group journey immerses you in the heart of nomadic life at Song Köl, the mystical sunken forest of Kaindy Lake, and vibrant bazaars in bustling cities. Experience authentic local traditions—such as homestays and sleeping in yurts—offering rare cultural immersion that few travelers encounter. As you explore capital cities, ancient cathedrals, and historic sites, you’ll find the itinerary thoughtfully balanced between urban highlights and natural wonders. This trip is ideal for those who crave a deep dive into lesser-explored destinations, with the unique selling point being the opportunity to genuinely connect with local people and customs, making for a rich, memorable adventure along the original Silk Road.

day 1Bishkek

Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan's artsy capital and cultural hub, situated at the base of the Tian Shan mountain range. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore!

Accomodation
Grand Hotel Bishkek (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Bishkek/Chon Kemin

day 3Chong-Kemin/Song Kul

day 4Song Kul/Tamga

day 5Tamga/Karakol

day 6Karakol/Saty Village

day 7Saty Village/Almaty

day 8Almaty

day 9Almaty/Dushanbe

day 10Dushanbe/Kuli Iskandarkul/ Ghazza Village

day 11Ghazza

day 12Ghazza/Khujand

day 13Khujand/Tashkent

day 14Tashkent

day 15Tashkent/Samarkand

day 16Samarkand

day 17Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp

day 18Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara

day 19Bukhara

day 20Bukhara/Khiva

day 21Khiva

day 22Khiva/Dashoguz

day 23Dashoguz/Darvaza

day 24Darvaza/Ashgabat

day 25Ashgabat

day 26Ashgabat

What's Included

Accommodation
Standard hotels (20 nts twin share), yurts (3 nts multishare up to 4 people per yurt), homestay (2 nt, multi-share room).
Meals
25 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
Note: Allow USD485-630 for meals not included.Home-cooked traditional dinner
Transport
Private vehicles, plane, walking.
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, BarskoonYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, BishkekYour Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Song KölYour Local Living Moment: Tamga Village Stay, TamgaYour Local Living Moment: Community Guesthouse, GhazzaYour Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl CampBishkek City TourBurana TowerOvernight in a YurtFree time in Chong-KeminSong Kul LakeLunch with Local Family in KochkorSkazka "Fairytale" CanyonTamga Village StayYurt Building DemonstrationJety Oguz & the Seven BullsKarakol City TourRussian Orthodox CathedralDungan mosqueSaty Village Stay4x4 ride to Kaindy LakeCharyn CanyonAlmaty City TourIndependence Square, Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov's ParkWWII memorialFree time in AlmatyDushanbe City tourAlexander the Great's lakeHike to Iskander Darya waterfallFann MountainsVoru Village Hike and BlacksmithFree time in Ghazza VillageIstaravshan Mosque and Lenin Bust visitKhujand City TourMuseum of SughdMausoleum of Sheik MuslekheddinKhujand marketAmir Timur Mausoleum VisitSamarkand City TourShaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan SquareFree time in SamarkandChashma Complex and Holy Spring VisitFortress of Alexander the Great VisitAidarkul LakeAuthentic Uzbekistan dinnerEvening Kazakh singing showOvernight in a YurtFree time in BukharaBukhara City Guided TourUNESCO-listed Khiva Ancient City ExplorationFree time in KhivaUNESCO World Heritage Site Kunya UrgenchGuided tour of Dashoguz CityGorogly MonumentDashoguz Wedding hallKara-Kum desertFiery Darvaza gas crater, "Gates of Hell”Mud Crater VisitSand Dunes of Karakum DesertAshgabat City TourMonument of IndependenceNational Museum of History and EthnographyArch of NeutralityGulistan marketAncient Settlement of NisaFree time in AshgabatTashkent Guided City TourFree time in Tashkent

Customer Reviews

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based on 8 reviews
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Kathy GVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Fabulous trip and superb tour leader in Kamila

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Marilynn VVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was a trip of a lifetime and the itinerary and guides were exceptional. My only criticism would be to make the booking of the tour easier. Living on the west coast of Canada I had a very difficult time reaching G agents. The chat bot was not live and after waiting in a queue of 8, I was disconnected. It would be good to say how long the expected phone wait is and to know the approximate time of the call back. It was often an almost all day effort to get a question answered. Roxanne is amazing but with a 9 hour time change it was often difficult to reach her even by email. The only glitch was the day room we though we had booked for arrival in Biskek - a place for 3 of us to rest and freshen up after our overnight flight. Instead two rooms were booked and ready and I had to wait several hours to sort out the reservation confusion. The transfer for 3 was great though.

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Alison MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

A fantastic insight into five beautiful countries. A perfect blend of cultural delights and natural beauty.

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Alison BVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was a wonderful tour in an amazing part of the world, with stunning varied scenery, friendly people, and beautiful ancient buildings. Our G Adventures tour was excellent, and this company will be the first I consider for future travels.

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MaraVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Really fun experience, great CEO!

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