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Trip to the Five Stans - Exploring the Wonders of Central Asia, 17 days

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat
    Start point
    Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (International Airports)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ashgabat city center
    • Visit Sunday Bazaar
    • See Akhal-Teke horses
    • Visit Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque
    • Visit Lenin Monument
    • Visit Independence Park
    • Visit Rukhnama
    • Visit Neutrality Arch
    • Visit Magtymguly Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the giant Ferris Wheel
    Landmarks
    Sunday Bazaar
    Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque
    Lenin Monument
    Independence Park
    Rukhnama
    Neutrality Arch
    Magtymguly Monument
  3. Day 2

    Ashgabat to Darvaza Gas Crater

    Ashgabat to Darvaza Gas Crater
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional barbecue dinner under the desert sky)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Earthquake Monument
    • Visit Soviet War Memorial Complex
    • Visit Darvaza Gas Crater
    • Traditional barbecue dinner under the desert sky
    Landmarks
    Earthquake Monument
    Soviet War Memorial Complex
    Darvaza Gas Crater
    Karakum Desert
  4. Day 3

    Ashgabat to Merv to Bukhara

    Ashgabat to Merv to Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Merv ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Merv
  5. Day 4

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional local home featuring plov (pilaf), Uzbekistan's most beloved dish)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Bukhara
    • Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    • Visit Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
    • Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
    • Visit Ark Citadel
    • Visit Po-i-Kalyan Complex
    • Visit Ulugbek Madrasah
    • Visit Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
    • Explore Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrasah
    • Visit Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
    • Stroll through domed bazaars
    Landmarks
    Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
    Bolo-Khauz Mosque
    Ark Citadel
    Po-i-Kalyan Complex
    Ulugbek Madrasah
    Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
    Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble
    Kukeldash Madrasah
    Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
  6. Day 5

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    Bukhara to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa Palace
    • Visit Bahautdin Naqshbandi Complex
    • Evening walk at Registan Square
    Landmarks
    Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa Palace
    Bahautdin Naqshbandi Complex
    Registan Square
  7. Day 6

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan Square with three madrasahs (Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, Tilla-Qori)
    • Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    • View Rukhabad Mausoleum from outside
    • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    • Stroll through Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
    • Visit Ulugbek Observatory
    Landmarks
    Registan Square
    Ulugbek Madrasah
    Sher-Dor Madrasah
    Tilla-Qori Madrasah
    Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    Rukhabad Mausoleum
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
    Ulugbek Observatory
  8. Day 7

    Samarkand to Tajikistan to Samarkand

    Samarkand to Tajikistan to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at local family home near the fourth lake)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sarazm ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Rudaki Museum
    • Visit local bazaar in Penjikent
    • Visit six of the Seven Lakes in Fann Mountains
    • Traditional lunch at local family home near the fourth lake
    Landmarks
    Sarazm
    Rudaki Museum
    Seven Lakes
    Fann Mountains
  9. Day 8

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    Samarkand to Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Tashkent city center

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Tashkent independently
    Landmarks
    Tashkent Old Town
  10. Day 9

    Tashkent to Bishkek

    Tashkent to Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Tashkent
    • Visit Minor White Mosque
    • Visit Independence Square
    • Visit Amir Timur Square
    • Ride on Tashkent Metro
    Landmarks
    Minor White Mosque
    Independence Square
    Amir Timur Square
    Tashkent Metro
  11. Day 10

    Bishkek

    Bishkek
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Easy hike in Ala-Archa National Park
    • Guided city tour of Bishkek
    • Visit Ala-Too Square
    • Watch changing of the guard at flagstaff
    • See Lenin statue
    • See Freedom Monument
    • See Monument to Manas the Great
    Landmarks
    Ala-Archa National Park
    Ala-Too Square
    Lenin Monument
    Freedom Monument
    Monument to Manas the Great
  12. Day 11

    Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake

    Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore ruins of ancient Balasagyn
    • Climb Burana Tower
    Landmarks
    Balasagyn
    Burana Tower
    Issyk-Kul Lake
  13. Day 12

    Issyk-Kul to Karakol to Djeti-Oguz

    Issyk-Kul to Karakol to Djeti-Oguz
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit open-air museum of ancient petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata
    • Visit Nikolay Prjevalsky Museum
    • City tour of Karakol
    • Visit Dungan Mosque
    • Visit Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
    • Walk through central bazaar in Karakol
    • Visit Djeti-Oguz Gorge
    Landmarks
    Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
    Nikolay Prjevalsky Museum
    Dungan Mosque
    Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
    Djeti-Oguz Gorge
  14. Day 13

    Karakol to Charyn Canyon to Almaty

    Karakol to Charyn Canyon to Almaty
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charyn Canyon
    • Explore Valley of Castles
    Landmarks
    Charyn Canyon
    Valley of Castles
  15. Day 14

    Almaty

    Almaty
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Green Bazaar
    • Stroll through Panfilov Park
    • Visit Zenkov Cathedral
    • See Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame
    • Ride to Kok-Tobe Hill
    • Visit Almaty TV Tower
    • Descend by Almaty cableway
    • Visit Medeo ice-skating rink
    • Visit Shymbulak Ski Resort
    • Ride cable car to 3,200 meters
    Landmarks
    Green Bazaar
    Panfilov Park
    Zenkov Cathedral
    Kok-Tobe Hill
    Medeo
    Shymbulak Ski Resort
  16. Day 15

    Almaty to Astana

    Almaty to Astana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Kazakhstan
    • Visit Hazret Sultan Mosque
    • Tour Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
    • Ride Baiterek Tower elevator to viewing deck
    • Visit Khan Shatyr
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Kazakhstan
    Hazret Sultan Mosque
    Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
    Baiterek Tower
    Khan Shatyr
  17. Day 16

    Astana

    Astana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Esil River
    • See Atyrau Bridge
    • Visit Russian Orthodox Church
    • Tour Astana Grand Mosque
    • Visit Nur Alem museum
    Landmarks
    Atyrau Bridge
    Russian Orthodox Church
    Astana Grand Mosque
    Nur Alem
  18. Day 17

    Astana Departure

    Astana Departure
    End point
    Astana, Kazakhstan (International Airports)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Asked on February 21st, 2026

    Is it a private tour or joiners? Can I change the dates?

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      please advise the name of the airport for the start and end of tour

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      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Can I change the dates?

    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written February 2026

      This tour is designed as a partially guided adventure, meaning it combines independent travel with selected guided excursions for a well-rounded experience.

    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written February 2026

      Upon arrival, you will fly into Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) on the first day. On the final day of your tour, you'll depart from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), previously known as Astana International Airport (TSE).

    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written February 2026

      This tour operates as a guaranteed group departure with fixed dates, and unfortunately we are not able to modify them.

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    Janet

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    It has been listed as "Partially Guided" .......Is the guided or not.. and if so, english speaking?

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    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026

      For this tour, local English-speaking guides are provided separately in each of the five countries - in other words, there will be five different guides, one per country.
      Each guide will accompany the group within their own country, providing sightseeing services and local support.

      However, the guides do not cross land borders with the group and do not travel on flights between the countries. At border crossings and international flights, assistance is organized locally on each side.

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Turkmenistan is the trickiest visa to get in the region—could you help me out with an invitation letter?

    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026

      Yes, we do assist with issuing the visa invitation for Turkmenistan. A Turkmenistan visa can be obtained upon arrival at Ashgabat Airport or at a land border checkpoint (payment on the spot: approximately $100–$120 per person + PCR test fee of $42 per person). However, a visa is issued based on a visa invitation approved by the Turkmenistan Migration Service, and we will assist you with this process.

      To proceed, we will need the following documents from you:

      • A scanned color copy of your passport (high quality)
      • A recent passport-sized photo
      • A completed application form
      *Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your departure from the region.

      We will submit the visa invitation request for the entire group 30 days before your arrival in Ashgabat. The approval process takes approximately three weeks. Once the visa invitation is ready, we will send you a scanned copy, which you will need to print and present to immigration officials upon arrival to obtain your visa.

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Group Size: How many people have confirmed for the April 10, 2026 tour, and what is the maximum group limit?

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Visa Process: I assume that once I complete the Turkmenistan visa application, you will handle the remaining logistics until we arrive at the airport. Is that correct?

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      PCR Test: I noticed a "PCR test fee" listed. Is this for COVID-19, and is it still a mandatory requirement for entry?

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    Morgan

    Asked on January 25th, 2026

    How do we organise International flights? Do you organise them, or does the client?

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    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026

      TourRadar does not directly organize international flights, as we function as a marketplace connecting customers with various tour operators. Typically, clients are responsible for arranging their own international flights to the starting point of the tour. However, we are here to assist you with any information you may need regarding your tour schedule so you can plan your flights accordingly.

    • Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026

      We are usually responsible for ground arrangements, while the client searches and purchases his international flights by himself.

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