Is it still possible to book the 5stan trip starting on September 30th and if so, how many people are on that tour yet? I'd be travelling on my own and would like to travel with a group.

We are confident that we can accept your participant for the departure on September 30th. However, you will need to book a single room, as we have another participant who is staying in a single room.

We have about 7 people interested in this tour. We plan to go around mid-May of 2027. Please provide us with more information about this trip. We will be coming from the USA. Flight information will be useful.

The arrival city is Almaty, and the departure city is Urgench. As far as I know, Turkish Airlines flight schedules perfectly align with the arrival and departure times. The guaranteed departure dates for this tour for 2027 have not been determined yet. If you can gather a group of up to 7 people, you are welcome to choose your own dates, and we can guarantee a fully private experience for your group.

Are there any age restrictions as I've seen some show 60 max age. I'm 68 but am told I can pass for 50. I'm very active and walk daily. I have a friend that is also interested. She is older and not quite as active due to a hip and knee replacement. If strenuous hiking is required, it may not be suitable for her if she is not able to sit out rigorous hikes.

If possible, we are also interested in visiting eagle hunters. I didn't see that on the itinerary. Is that something that can be arranged? I stayed with eagle hunters in gers and homes Mongolia for a number of days in in January 2022. For this trip my friend is simply interested in visiting with eagle hunters on a day trip, taking images (we both enjoy photography) and perhaps a demonstration. Is that something that can be arranged, even if before or after this tour?

Are visa and meals included in the tour?

Please note that the meals are not included except for breakfast and dinner at Darvaza.

Is the tour for Sept 16th confirmed? How much for a single bedroom for solo traveller?

The departure on September 16th is guaranteed. Please choose a single room option while booking. It is 3950 USD.

do have visa assistance online

Yes, we do. We give visa support online.

Interested in this tour but traveling solo. Do you charge a single supplement?

We charge a single supplement fee if we cannot pair you with an appropriate roommate of the same gender in a twin shared room.

Will you please confirm tour starting and ending city ? It's confusing in details. Are breakfast in all hotels included in price? How much more for single rooms? I'm interested in late September or October 5 Stan's 14 days trip.

The tour starts in Almaty and ends in Khiva/Urgench. Breakfasts are included in the price at the hotels. The single room option is currently 3950 USD.

I'm very interested in your 5-Stans itinerary and a departure this late April or May 2026. Are you still running this tour and do you have availability?

This tour is not available in April or May 2026. If you are interested, I can prepare a private offer.

I'd like to do this trip late July to early August. We are two adult male friends. Please confirm dates and price.

We are currently working on the dates and the prices for the next year. I will be back with confirmation as soon as possible.

5stan trip to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Almaty
Almaty
Start point
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Almaty International airport)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride at Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Sightseeing tour of Panfilov Park
- Visit to Zenkov Cathedral
- Visit to Museum of National Musical Instruments
Optional Activities
- Free time on Arbat Street (Zhybek Zholy Street)
Landmarks
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Tian Shan Mountains
Panfilov Park
Zenkov Cathedral
Museum of National Musical Instruments
Arbat Street
Day 2
Almaty to Bishkek
Almaty to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Oak Park
- Visit to Ala-Too Square
- View Statue of Manas
- View Philharmonic Hall
- View Victory Monument
Optional Activities
- Free time in Bishkek
Landmarks
Oak Park
Ala-Too Square
Statue of Manas
Philharmonic Hall
Victory Monument
Day 3
Bishkek - Ala Archa National Park - Tashkent
Bishkek - Ala Archa National Park - Tashkent
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ala-Archa National Park
- Gondola ride to panoramic view
- Sightseeing at Osh Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Bishkek
Landmarks
Ala-Archa National Park
Osh Bazaar

Landmarks
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Tian Shan Mountains
Panfilov Park
Zenkov Cathedral
Museum of National Musical Instruments
Arbat Street

Landmarks
Oak Park
Ala-Too Square
Statue of Manas
Philharmonic Hall
Victory Monument

Landmarks
Ala-Archa National Park
Osh Bazaar

Day 4

Tashkent to Samarkand

Meals: Breakfast

Included Activities

Tashkent city tour starting at Courage Monument
Visit to Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi
Visit to Khast-Imam Complex
View of Islamic Civilisation Centre exterior
Walk along Zarkaynar Street
Visit to Chorsu Bazaar
Ride on Tashkent Metro
Visit to State Museum of Applied Arts
View of Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Visit to Amir Timur Square

Optional Activities

Lunch in Tashkent

Landmarks
Courage Monument
Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi
Khast-Imam Complex
Islamic Civilisation Centre
Chorsu Bazaar
Tashkent Metro
State Museum of Applied Arts
Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Amir Timur Square

Day 5
Samarkand
Samarkand
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Visit to Registan Square
- Visit to Bibi Khanum Mosque
- Visit to Siyob bazaar
- Visit to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
- Visit to Konigil village for traditional Samarkand paper making
Landmarks
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Bibi Khanum Mosque
Siyob bazaar
Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
Konigil village
Day 6
Samarkand - Jartepa - Penjikent - Seven Lakes
Samarkand - Jartepa - Penjikent - Seven Lakes
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Seven Lakes
- Visit to Seven Lakes
Optional Activities
- Hiking tour from 6th lake to 7th lake (subject to weather conditions)
Landmarks
Seven Lakes
Fann Mountains
Day 7
Penjikent - Jartepa - Bukhara
Penjikent - Jartepa - Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of ancient Penjikent ruins
- Visit to local bazaar in Penjikent
- Visit to Rudaki Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit to mosque in Penjikent
Landmarks
Penjikent
Rudaki Museum
Day 8
Bukhara
Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old City of Bukhara
- Visit to Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
- Visit to Chor-Minor Madrasa
- Visit to Kalyan Minaret
- Visit to Miri-Arab Madrasa
- Visit to Ulugbek Madrasa
- Visit to Abdulazizkhan Madrasa
- Visit to Ark Fortress
- Visit to Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Visit to Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Visit to trading domes
Landmarks
Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
Chor-Minor Madrasa
Kalyan Minaret
Miri-Arab Madrasa
Ulugbek Madrasa
Abdulazizkhan Madrasa
Ark Fortress
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
Day 9
Bukhara - Olot - Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary
Bukhara - Olot - Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of ancient Merv
- Visit to Greater Kyz Gala
- Visit to Lesser Kyz Gala
- Visit to Complex of Askhabs
- Visit to Erk Gala
- Visit to Gyaur Gala
- Visit to Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
- Visit to Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
- Visit to Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Complex of Askhabs
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
Day 10
Mary to Ashgabat
Mary to Ashgabat
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ashgabat city tour
- Visit to Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
- Visit to Monument and Park of Independence
- View main flagpole of Ashgabat
- Visit to Arch of Neutrality
- Visit to Constitution Monument
- Visit to Ferris Wheel
- Visit to Wedding Palace
- Panoramic view from hilltop
- Visit to Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
- Visit to Alabay monument
- Visit to Ertogrul Gazi Mosque
Landmarks
Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
Monument and Park of Independence
Arch of Neutrality
Constitution Monument
Ferris Wheel
Wedding Palace
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
Alabay monument
Ertogrul Gazi Mosque
Day 11
Ashgabat - Darvaza
Ashgabat - Darvaza
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecue dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Darvaza Gas Crater
- View of water and mud craters
- Experience of nomadic way of life
- Camping in Turkmen national yurt or private tent
Optional Activities
- Free time in Ashgabat until noon
Landmarks
Darvaza Gas Crater
Karakum desert
Day 12
Darvaza - Dashoguz - Shavat - Khiva
Darvaza - Dashoguz - Shavat - Khiva
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to rest at hotel

Landmarks
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Bibi Khanum Mosque
Siyob bazaar
Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
Konigil village

Landmarks
Seven Lakes
Fann Mountains

Landmarks
Penjikent
Rudaki Museum

Landmarks
Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
Chor-Minor Madrasa
Kalyan Minaret
Miri-Arab Madrasa
Ulugbek Madrasa
Abdulazizkhan Madrasa
Ark Fortress
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Complex of Askhabs
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum

Landmarks
Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
Monument and Park of Independence
Arch of Neutrality
Constitution Monument
Ferris Wheel
Wedding Palace
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
Alabay monument
Ertogrul Gazi Mosque

Landmarks
Darvaza Gas Crater
Karakum desert

Day 13

Khiva

Meals: Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing tour of Khiva old town starting from Ota Darvoza
Visit to Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah
Visit to Kalta Minor Minaret
Visit to Said Alauddin Mausoleum
Visit to Kunya Ark Citadel
Visit to Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
Visit to Juma Mosque
Visit to Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah
Visit to Tash-Khauli Palace
Visit to Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum

Landmarks
Ota Darvoza
Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah
Kalta Minor Minaret
Said Alauddin Mausoleum
Kunya Ark Citadel
Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
Juma Mosque
Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah
Tash-Khauli Palace
Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum

Day 14
Khiva to Urgench
Khiva to Urgench
End point
Урганч, Xorazm, Uzbekistan (Urgench International Airport, 00:00 - 12:00)
Landmarks
Urgench International Airport

Landmarks
Urgench International Airport

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Additional Services
Transport
Optional Extras

What's Not Included

Insurance
Meals
Additional Services

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Paulo4.7•September 2026
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Marianna5.0•June 2026
The tour and the guide was excellent! Perfect organization, excellent hotels and sights. Highly recommend it.

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A
Alyssa
Asked on September 23rd, 2026
Is it still possible to book the 5stan trip starting on September 30th and if so, how many people are on that tour yet? I'd be travelling on my own and would like to travel with a group.
Group size
Price / Availability
- StantripsOperator•Written September 2026
  We are confident that we can accept your participant for the departure on September 30th. However, you will need to book a single room, as we have another participant who is staying in a single room.
- A
  Alyssa
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  How many people are signed up for the tour in Oktober? I would book a single room anyway but am not sure which group will be possible for me.
- StantripsOperator•Written September 2026
  There is only one person signed up for all Stans. However, the Turkmenistan part will be more crowded, maybe around 20 people. Your single supplement will cover that part too.
J
Jose
Asked on August 19th, 2026
We have about 7 people interested in this tour. We plan to go around mid-May of 2027. Please provide us with more information about this trip. We will be coming from the USA. Flight information will be useful.
Flights / Transfers
Group size
Tour Details
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2026
  The arrival city is Almaty, and the departure city is Urgench. As far as I know, Turkish Airlines flight schedules perfectly align with the arrival and departure times. The guaranteed departure dates for this tour for 2027 have not been determined yet. If you can gather a group of up to 7 people, you are welcome to choose your own dates, and we can guarantee a fully private experience for your group.
C
Caitlin
Asked on August 7th, 2026
Are there any age restrictions as I've seen some show 60 max age. I'm 68 but am told I can pass for 50. I'm very active and walk daily. I have a friend that is also interested. She is older and not quite as active due to a hip and knee replacement. If strenuous hiking is required, it may not be suitable for her if she is not able to sit out rigorous hikes.
Age Range
Tour Details
- C
  Caitlin
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  If possible, we are also interested in visiting eagle hunters. I didn't see that on the itinerary. Is that something that can be arranged? I stayed with eagle hunters in gers and homes Mongolia for a number of days in in January 2022. For this trip my friend is simply interested in visiting with eagle hunters on a day trip, taking images (we both enjoy photography) and perhaps a demonstration. Is that something that can be arranged, even if before or after this tour?
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2026
  This tour is suitable for both of you and your friend. This tour does not require strong physical fitness, as it includes only the highlights of each country in a short period of time, and it does not include strong hiking.
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2026
  Regarding the eagle hunting demonstration, it requires travelling to the countryside of Kyrgyzstan. The itinerary is not suitable for this.
A
Anthony
Asked on July 23rd, 2026
Are visa and meals included in the tour?
Meals
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2026
  Please note that the meals are not included except for breakfast and dinner at Darvaza.
S
Sophia
Asked on July 14th, 2026
Is the tour for Sept 16th confirmed? How much for a single bedroom for solo traveller?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2026
  The departure on September 16th is guaranteed. Please choose a single room option while booking. It is 3950 USD.
- S
  Sophia
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  I hold US passport. Will you be able to help me with the travel visa? how long does it usually take?
- S
  Sophia
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  It says hotel breakfast is not included? what extra costs are there? are all transportations to five countries included?
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2026
  I want to clarify that breakfast is included in the package, and there are no additional costs associated with it. Regarding transportation, all services to the five countries are included.
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2026
  We will provide you with visa support for a tourist visa to Turkmenistan. It takes about 2 weeks. You can collect your visa on arrival.
C
Chelsea
Asked on July 12th, 2026
do have visa assistance online
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes, we do. We give visa support online.
J
Judy
Asked on July 11th, 2026
Interested in this tour but traveling solo. Do you charge a single supplement?
Single supplement
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2026
  We charge a single supplement fee if we cannot pair you with an appropriate roommate of the same gender in a twin shared room.
G
Grace
Asked on June 26th, 2026
Will you please confirm tour starting and ending city ? It's confusing in details. Are breakfast in all hotels included in price? How much more for single rooms? I'm interested in late September or October 5 Stan's 14 days trip.
Meals
Price / Availability
Single supplement
Tour Details
- StantripsOperator•Written June 2026
  The tour starts in Almaty and ends in Khiva/Urgench. Breakfasts are included in the price at the hotels. The single room option is currently 3950 USD.
A
Andrew
Asked on February 27th, 2026
I'm very interested in your 5-Stans itinerary and a departure this late April or May 2026. Are you still running this tour and do you have availability?
Price / Availability
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  This tour is not available in April or May 2026. If you are interested, I can prepare a private offer.
W
Wayne
Asked on October 23rd, 2024
I'd like to do this trip late July to early August. We are two adult male friends. Please confirm dates and price.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- StantripsOperator•Written October 2024
  We are currently working on the dates and the prices for the next year. I will be back with confirmation as soon as possible.

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5 local currencies
You’ll encounter Tenge in Kazakhstan, Som in Kyrgyzstan, Somoni in Tajikistan, US Dollar in , Uzbekistan Sum in Uzbekistan.
Plug types C, E, F, I
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Uzbekistan
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