Central Asia Tour 16 Days, Start in Almaty

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  Alexandria4.8•September 2026
  We organised a custom 18 day Central Asia tour with Steppe Journeys. Overall, we had a great time! The local guides...
  We organised a custom 18 day Central Asia tour with Steppe Journeys. Overall, we had a great time! The local guides and drivers were all very good, particularly our guides in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. We also found the accommodation was clean, comfortable and well located throughout the trip. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodation, some of the hotels also had very unique charming character (such as a converted 1800s Madrasa in Khiva). If we were to change anything about the trip, it would be some elements of the itinerary - for the custom trip, we were hoping to have some more opportunities for hiking in Kyrgysztan, and we would have preferred to bypass Shahrisabz for an extra day in Turkmenistan however these were all matters of personal preference and overall we felt the trip covered everything we wanted to seeShow more
  Traveled in August 2026
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Dear Alexandria Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time on your 18-day Central Asia journey and that you were happy with our local guides, drivers and accommodation throughout the trip. We also really appreciate your comments about the itinerary. With customized tours, personal preferences can make a big difference, and your feedback regarding having more hiking opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and spending an additional day in Turkmenistan instead of visiting Shahrisabz is very helpful to us when planning future tailor-made trips. It was a pleasure organizing your journey through Central Asia, and we’re very happy that overall the trip covered everything you wanted to experience. Thank you for travelling with Steppe Journeys, and we hope to welcome you back to this part of the world again one day! Warm regards, Odil & the Steppe Journeys Team

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  Adriano4.0•June 2026
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  Apart from the low standard of some hotels and especially the border crossing to Turkmenistan, the trip was well...
  Apart from the low standard of some hotels and especially the border crossing to Turkmenistan, the trip was well organized.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Dear Adriano Thank you for your feedback and for your kind comments about the organization of the trip. Regarding the accommodation, some parts of Central Asia—especially remote desert, mountain, and border regions—have limited tourism infrastructure, and hotel facilities can be more basic than those found in major cities. However, in larger cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Almaty, and Bishkek, we always strive to provide the most comfortable and best-value hotels available within the tour category. We appreciate your understanding and are pleased to hear that you found the trip well organized overall. Thank you Odil

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  christopher5.0•May 2026
  Well organised and guides very informative. It would be a good idea to have the drivers and guides name and phone...
  Well organised and guides very informative. It would be a good idea to have the drivers and guides name and phone numbers (essential to get through immigration in Tukmenistan)Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Dear Mr Godfrey Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and the guides informative. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding providing the names and contact numbers of drivers and guides in advance. This is valuable feedback, particularly for border crossings and immigration procedures in Turkmenistan. We will certainly review this and look at incorporating guide and driver contact details into our pre-departure information for future travelers. Thank you again for traveling with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Central Asia in the future. Kind regards, Odil Akhmedov Steppe Journeys

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  Lena1.0•October 2025
  We sent feedback to the tour operator from day one and unfortunately had to send a final review on the last day,...
  We sent feedback to the tour operator from day one and unfortunately had to send a final review on the last day, which was acknowledged but unfortunately no concessions were made. In addition to itinerary deviations, communication difficulties and language barriers with the local guides... unfortunately, there were too many unprofessional incidents that could have been corrected but were not.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Dear Lena Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and impressions. We are truly sorry to hear that your overall experience did not meet your expectations. While we respectfully feel that some aspects of your feedback do not fully reflect the reality of the tour or the efforts made by our team, we nevertheless value your perspective. We did our best to address your concerns promptly during the trip and sincerely regret that our solutions did not meet your satisfaction. We would love to host you again and show you the beauty of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan—two countries not included in your last tour—and to prove once more how dedicated we are to our work and to our travelers’ satisfaction. Please be assured that we continuously review all comments—positive and critical—to improve our communication and service quality. We remain grateful that you chose to travel with Steppe Journeys and wish you many enjoyable adventures ahead. Warm regards, Odil Akhmedov Steppe Journeys

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  Vinay5.0•June 2025
  Very well organized tour. There were multiple guides during the tour, but the handover was seamless. Highly...
  Very well organized tour. There were multiple guides during the tour, but the handover was seamless. Highly recommended...Show more
  Traveled in May 2025
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Dear Vinay Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Steppe Journeys! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and appreciated the seamless handover between guides. Ensuring a smooth and enriching journey is one of our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that this came through during your trip. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure across Central Asia in the future! Warm regards, Odil Akhmedov Managing Director Steppe Journeys info@steppejourneys.com

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  Priscilla5.0•June 2025
  We had a great experience in visiting 5 countries of Central Asia. The guides are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and...
  We had a great experience in visiting 5 countries of Central Asia. The guides are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and punctual. Their English proficiency is good considering that these countries do not use much of it. We learn much about the history, culture and tasted the food from different places. The main gripe is the traveling. 3 internal flights, 1 train journey and many hours in the vehicle drain our energy. Overall, I'll recommend Steppes Journey.Show more
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  Traveled in May 2025
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  Anonymous5.0•October 2024
  We actually designed our 19 days 5 Stan private tour, very late in August 2024, for start on 5 of September 2924 from...
  We actually designed our 19 days 5 Stan private tour, very late in August 2024, for start on 5 of September 2924 from Almaty. Given the short time frame we were a bit apprehensive about it. But it was seamlessly organized by Odil, Khostorbek and their team at Steppe journeys. We also found the cost very reasonable given that they provided everything vehicle with driver, guide, accomodation, entry tickets, Air fares, all breakfasts and few main meals. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. We recommend everyone to use their local expertise in organising a trip of 5 Stan’s in Central Asia to suit their travelling style.Show more
  Traveled in September 2024
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  Sergio5.0•September 2023
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  Our 16-day 5-stan tour was super organized. Everything worked out wonderfully. The only thing that caused us...
  Our 16-day 5-stan tour was super organized. Everything worked out wonderfully. The only thing that caused us difficulties was the unofficial currency exchange rate in Turkmenistan. For this you need enough USD, because no credit cards work. Thank you for the great trip and the exciting impressions!Show more
  Traveled in September 2023
  

  Reply from: Steppe Journeys

  Hi Sergio, Thank you so much for your incredibly positive feedback about your recent trip! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. Your kind words have truly made our day. At Steppe Journeys, our goal is to provide exceptional service and create unforgettable memories for our guests, so it's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in achieving this for you. We take great pride in delivering exceptional trips and ensuring that every aspect of our service exceeds expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us to continually improve and enhance our offerings. We will certainly share your comments with our team who worked hard to make your trip enjoyable and memorable. Things do not work in Turkmenistan like in other parts of the world but the local staff try their best to provide good travel services as possible. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We genuinely appreciate your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible adventure in the future. Warmest regards, Odil , Steppe Journeys

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