About the tour
Starts
Ends
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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–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.
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What's Included
Note: Allow USD480-625 for meals not included.Home-cooked traditional dinner
What's Excluded
Customer Reviews
Excellent
Fabulous trip and superb tour leader in Kamila
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.
Excellent
A fantastic insight into five beautiful countries. A perfect blend of cultural delights and natural beauty.
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.
Excellent
Really fun experience, great CEO!
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