Can you advise if vacancies 26 days Sept Oct26?

Currently all our departures for our The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road departing in September and October 2026 are sold out. Let us know if would be interested in an alternative tour and we can check availability.

Do you have a 5 Stans tour with at least 3-4 star accommodation? We are fit, well-traveled and adventurous, but prefer to travel comfortably at this stage in our lives. Looking for a late spring or early fall tour if at least 15 days.

Yes we can offer our The Five Stans of the Silk Road, 26 days, Bishkek to Ashgabat. It is a Classic tour for travellers 12+ and the accommodation used is Standard which is normally between 3-4 stars.

Can I attend when I am younger then 39?

This tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto. Our other travel styles, such as Classic, Active, National Geographic Journeys, etc., do not have any age restrictions.

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The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road

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From Tashkent to Almaty

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tashkent
Included Activities
- Connect With New Friends
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Tashkent Guided City Tour
- Institute of Sun Visit
Day 2
Tashkent to Khiva
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tashkent Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Tashkent Guided City Tour
- Institute of Sun Visit
Day 3
Khiva
Accommodation
Hotel (Caravan Inn)
Included Activities
- Khiva Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Khiva Ancient City Exploration
- Islam Khadija Minaret
Landmarks
Islam Khadija Minaret
Day 4
Khiva to Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Kavsar Guest House)
Optional Activities
- Khiva Ancient City Exploration
- Islam Khadija Minaret
Day 5
Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Kavsar Guest House)
Included Activities
- Bukhara Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bukhara Hammam Visit (35USD per person)
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- Bukhara Old Town visit
- Uzbek Cooking Class
Day 6
Bukhara to Samarkand
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Optional Activities
- Bukhara Hammam Visit (35USD per person)
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- Bukhara Old Town visit
- Uzbek Cooking Class
Landmarks
Old Town Bukhara
Day 7
Samarkand
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Optional Activities
- Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel Visit (3USD per person)
- Konigil Village and Silk Paper Making Workshop
- Samarkand City Tour
Landmarks
Samarkand
Day 8
Samarkand to Marguzor
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Home-stay (Marguzor Family Homestay)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan)
- Panjakent Bazaar
- Marguzor Lakes
Landmarks
Panjakent Bazaar
Marguzor Lakes (Seven Lakes)
Day 9
Marguzor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic picnic lunch next to Lake 7), Dinner (Tajikistani barbecue)
Accommodation
Home-stay (Marguzor Family Homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7
Landmarks
Marguzor Lake 7
Day 10
Marguzor to Samarkand
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Tajikistan to Uzbekistan)
Day 11
Samarkand to Tashkent
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Big Night Out in Tashkent
Optional Activities
- Tashkent Guided City Tour
- Institute of Sun Visit
Day 12
Tashkent to Shymkent
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Express City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan)
- Shymkent Orientation Walk
Day 13
Shymkent
Meals
Lunch (Lakeside picnic at Sayram Su Lake)
Accommodation
Hotel (Express City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sayram Su Lake Hike
Landmarks
Ugam Chatkal National Park
Sayram Su Lake
Day 14
Shymkent to Taraz
Accommodation
Hotel (Zhambyl Hotel Taraz)
Included Activities
- Taraz Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park and Museum
Landmarks
Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park and Museum
Day 15
Taraz to Bishkek
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cozy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan)
Day 16
Bishkek
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Cozy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bishkek Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bishkek City Tour
- Kyrgyz Dumpling Making
Day 17
Bishkek to Chon Kemin
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with Dungan family in Iskra Village), Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin)
Included Activities
- Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch
- Burana Tower Visit
Landmarks
Burana Tower
Day 18
Chon Kemin to Tamga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (YurtCamp tosor Tonya)
Included Activities
- Shatyly View Point Hike
- Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon
Landmarks
Issyk Kul Lake
Skazka Fairytale Canyon
Day 19
Tamga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ak Orgo), Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (YurtCamp tosor Tonya)
Included Activities
- Barskoon Waterfall
- Yurt Building Demonstration
Landmarks
Barskoon Waterfall
Day 20
Tamga to Karakol
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madanur Hotel)
Included Activities
- Karakol Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit (Free)
- Dungan Mosque (Free)
- Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs
Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
Day 21
Karakol
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madanur Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit (Free)
- Dungan Mosque (Free)
- Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs
- Jety Oguz & the Seven Bulls
Landmarks
Jety Oguz
Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs
Day 22
Karakol to Saty Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic picnic lunch), Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Zhuldyz Guest House)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan)
- Kaindy Lake Hike Visit
- Saty Village Stay
Landmarks
Kaindy Lake
Day 23
Saty Village to Altyn Emel National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Algai Quinn Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Charyn Canyon Visit
Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel National Park
Day 24
Altyn Emel National Park to Almaty
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Mildom Express Hotel)
Included Activities
- Almaty Orientation Walk
- Singing Dunes
Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes
Day 25
Almaty
Accommodation
Hotel (Mildom Express Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out Almaty
Optional Activities
- Almaty City Tour
Day 26
Almaty

Landmarks
Islam Khadija Minaret

Landmarks
Old Town Bukhara

Landmarks
Samarkand

Landmarks
Panjakent Bazaar
Marguzor Lakes (Seven Lakes)

Landmarks
Marguzor Lake 7

Landmarks
Ugam Chatkal National Park
Sayram Su Lake

Landmarks
Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park and Museum

Landmarks
Burana Tower

Landmarks
Issyk Kul Lake
Skazka Fairytale Canyon

Landmarks
Barskoon Waterfall

Landmarks
Dungan Mosque
Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral

Landmarks
Jety Oguz
Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs

Landmarks
Kaindy Lake

Landmarks
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel National Park

Landmarks
Singing Sand Dunes

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Caravan Inn
Hotel
day 3
Kavsar Guest House
Guesthouse
Days 4, 5
Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Guesthouse
Days 6, 7, 10
Marguzor Family Homestay
Home-stay
Days 8, 9
Express City Hotel
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Zhambyl Hotel Taraz
Hotel
day 14
Cozy Hotel
Hotel
Days 15, 16
Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin
Guesthouse
day 17
YurtCamp tosor Tonya
Camping
Days 18, 19
Madanur Hotel
Hotel
Days 20, 21
Zhuldyz Guest House
Guesthouse
day 22
Algai Quinn Guesthouse
Guesthouse
day 23
Mildom Express Hotel
Hotel
Days 24, 25

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4.7

Jennifer
October 17th, 2025
A great tour. Excellent itinerary with a professional, knowledgeable guide. Accommodation and food was great.
Norbert
August 24th, 2025
Great tour with sufficient time to visit all the major sightseeings. Well organized, nice group - highly recommended!
Sharon
July 8th, 2025
Overall, the tour was good. Said, the guide, sent a daily schedule, which helped with organizing. Sometimes, the...
Overall, the tour was good. Said, the guide, sent a daily schedule, which helped with organizing. Sometimes, the information was not always clear, however, and he seemed annoyed when we asked for clarity, I was told that G Adventures doesn't do tipping kitties, yet my notes say that they do. It would have been very helpful on this trip as people were unsure of when and how much to tip. The trip notes should have stated that there would be a two hour walking tour of Bishkek. That city guide there was excellent unlike the one in Almaty, wh gave wrong information and would turn his back while talking. The yurt experience was terrible! There were three toilets and one shower for approximately 40 people. The shower consisted of two buckets of cold water, and the bins in the toilets were overflowing. Often, the drivers were often chatting as Said was talking, making it hard to hear him. There needed to be a 5-10 minute warning, when we were arriving somewhere by car, so that people could pack up their things, etc. Often, the orientation walks were just walking to a restaurant. It would have been helpful to have a printed map of the towns along with a guide of a few words (e.g. hello, thank you) in the native language. Also, a list of the hotels would have been useful as I've gotten them on previous trips along with where laundry was available. I was nervous on the hikes as Said and others who were quite agile took off and left some of us behind. When we had an assistant, Beck, he tended to be part way ahead, not in the back as instructed. Our last two nights, we were at restaurants where we didn't all fit at one table, which meant that people were excluded. I'm sure that there were other restaurants that could have been chosen. Overall, the tour was good, and Said was helpful when people needed specific information or help.Show more

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Jacob
Asked on February 26th, 2026
Can you advise if vacancies 26 days Sept Oct26?
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  Currently all our departures for our The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road departing in September and October 2026 are sold out. Let us know if would be interested in an alternative tour and we can check availability.
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Tammy
Asked on November 4th, 2025
Do you have a 5 Stans tour with at least 3-4 star accommodation? We are fit, well-traveled and adventurous, but prefer to travel comfortably at this stage in our lives. Looking for a late spring or early fall tour if at least 15 days.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  Yes we can offer our The Five Stans of the Silk Road, 26 days, Bishkek to Ashgabat. It is a Classic tour for travellers 12+ and the accommodation used is Standard which is normally between 3-4 stars.
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Jacob
Asked on August 28th, 2025
Can I attend when I am younger then 39?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  This tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto. Our other travel styles, such as Classic, Active, National Geographic Journeys, etc., do not have any age restrictions.

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