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- Silver Operator
- Steppe Journeys
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 20
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore ancient Bukhara's mosques and bazaars
- Visit the Khan's summer palace near Bukhara
- Tour the iconic Registan Square in Samarkand
- Discover Samarkand's historic sites and museum
- Travel between cities by train or car
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Almaty
- Day 2 Almaty city tour
- Day 3 Drive to Bishkek via Big Almaty lake
- Day 4 Bishkek to Issyk Ku lake 240 km
- Day 5 Issyk Kul to Bisjkek and flight to Tashkent
- Day 6 Tashkent city tour
- Day 7 Tashkent to Samarkand
- Day 8 Samarkand city tour
- Day 9 Samarkand to Bukhara
- Day 10 Bukhara city tour
- Day 11 Bukhara to Khiva by VAN or train (optional)
- Day 12 Khiva City tour
- Day 13 Khiva to Tashkent by flight
- Day 14 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 20 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Steppe Journeys
Number of tours
18
Age Range
1 to 89 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Central Asia is a region of ancient cultures, fairy-tale cities, open...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- DHDesmond· December 6th, 2025Communications with Odil of Steppe Journeys...Show more
Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewDear Desmond, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review of your journey with Steppe Journeys. It truly means a lot to hear that your experience before and during the tour met your expectations, and that our guides, drivers,... Show moreTrip date: September 2025 
Mark· September 9th, 2025A fabulous holiday and I would do again.Steppe Journeys commented on this reviewThank you Mark and we will be happy to see you again in Central Asia. OdilTrip date: July 2025- patrick· November 25th, 2023Excellent trip highly recommendedSteppe Journeys commented on this reviewHi Patrick Thank you for the feedback on this trip. We are extremely happy you have enjoyed your trip in Uzbekistan and hope to see you again in Central Asia. Thank you Odil, steppe journeysTrip date: November 2023
- SBSekhjinder· March 19th, 2020Knowledgeable guides that spoke very good...Show moreTrip date: March 2020
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday30 Mar, 2026To Sunday12 Apr, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday10 Apr, 2026To Thursday23 Apr, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday19 Apr, 2026To Saturday2 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday2 May, 2026To Friday15 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday10 May, 2026To Saturday23 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday24 May, 2026To Saturday6 Jun, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday1 Jun, 2026To Sunday14 Jun, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday8 Jun, 2026To Sunday21 Jun, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday22 Jun, 2026To Sunday5 Jul, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday2 Jul, 2026To Wednesday15 Jul, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,389 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lisa
Asked on November 9th, 2025Is it possible to have this tour with a french speaking guide?
Steppe JourneysOperator•Written November 2025In Uzbekistan it is possible to arrange a French speaking guide but in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan it is a problem and for 1 person it will a different price, almost two times expensive.
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Hayley
Asked on August 19th, 2025Is this tour still set to go?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2025
Yes, the departure for October 22 – November 4, 2025 is currently scheduled and open for booking. At this stage we already have interest for this tour, and we expect it to be confirmed as the date approaches. If there is no one except you two you may travel as a private group tour only two of you. Minimum required number is 2 people to realize and operate the tour.
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Vincent
Asked on July 2nd, 2025Do you have departure in end August?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2025
we have this tour departure on 23 August.
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Brian
Asked on June 4th, 2025I would like to know more or less how much roughly I should consider for extras like tips and entrances for this tour plus meals? Tks I just been to Morocco and we paid an amount at the beginning that was used for tips for drivers, guides, etc, does your company does this too? Only the guide was left at the end and we were advised an amount to give to the guide. Is there a guide that goes with us all the 2 weeks?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, you can absolutely have your own room for the duration of the tour—there is a single supplement fee for this, and we'll include it in your final quote. Regarding extras, we always strive to make your experience as smooth and transparent as possible. Here's a rough estimate of additional costs you may want to consider during the tour: Tips for drivers, local guides, hotel porters, etc.: We do not collect a tip pool in advance like some companies in Morocco. However, we are happy to provide tipping guidelines. On average: Driver: ~$3–5 per day per person Local guide: ~$5–7 per day per person Porters: ~$1 per service A total of $100–120 for the whole trip is a good ballpark. Meals not included: Depending on your personal preference, allow about $10–15 per meal at local restaurants. Over two weeks, this could total around $150–200. Entrance fees: Most major entrance fees are already included in our program. If any optional sites or activities arise, they would be minimal and communicated in advance. Tour Guide: Yes, you will have a professional tour leader accompanying the group throughout the full two-week journey. In each city, we also bring in local guides who are experts in the region's history and culture to enrich the experience further.
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Brian
Traveler•Written June 2025Just double checking as UK passport holder I don't need any visa for these 3 countries isnt 'it. Is there anything else I need relating documentation?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, you are right, as an UK national you don't need any visa to 3 countries on this itinerary.
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Rebecca
Asked on June 2nd, 2025What is your cancellation and refund policy? Can I combine 5% discount with my 3% discount?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Different discounts are not available to combined for one tour. You can use only one 5% discount.
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Sabrina
Asked on June 1st, 2025Wanted to know if porterage is included on the trip and what luggage is allowed?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
Porterage is not included in the tour package. Travelers are kindly requested to carry their own luggage during transfers and hotel check-ins. Our team and local guides will, of course, be there to assist where possible. There are no strict limitations on the amount of luggage, so you are welcome to bring as many bags as you need. However, for your own comfort and ease during travel between cities and accommodations, we recommend packing light and manageable luggage.
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Sandy
Asked on March 8th, 2025Is there a guide that accompanies tour from beginning to end across borders. Is all accommodation in hotels? As a solo traveller will I have my own room not shared with my own private bathroom at all locations?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
Yes you will be provided with a guide to accompany you in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan who will accompany from Almaty till Bishkek airport when you fly to Tashkent and Uzbekistan guide will pick you at airport of Tashkent on arrival. The border with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan you will cross with a guide. As a single traveler you will be provided with a single room.
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Jacqueline
Asked on March 6th, 2025Can you please advise any extra information about your trip?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
When would you like to join this tour? Best time to travel in a Central Asia is from April to June and from August to November. July month is hot 40-45C Spring and summer and fall are very good time.
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Chris
Asked on March 1st, 2025I and my 16 yr old son would like to join this tour. We will be flying in from Singapore. I'm a vegetarian. Is that managed? Also, we would like to do 2 days in Tajikistan. Can we go from Khiva to Dushanbe without coming back to Tashkent? if so, will you adjust the price?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
You can go to Dushanbe from Khiva to Samarkand and from Samarkand to Penjikent from Penjikent to Dushanbe. But there is no direct flight or train between two cities. It is much better If you fly from Khiva to Tashkent and from Tashkent to Dushanbe, it will be $200 pp, 2 flights Urgench to Tashkent and Tashkent to Dushanbe. Train is very long more than 16 hrs and cross the land birder and take taxi tp Penjikent from Penjiken to Dushnabe 350 km 5 hrs drive. It will be more expensive than 200 USD pp.
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