Wonders of Central Asia 5 Stans in 19 Days

19 days/18 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Average Age: 45-75
Breakfast
Price:
4,864USD
5,562USD

The Highlights of the Tour

Reveal the secrets of Kazakhstan - the ninth largest country in the world Travel to beautiful Issyk Kul Lake one of the world’s few remaining ancient lakes and the second-largest alpine lake on the planet Try exotic national dishes like Kazakh beshparmak, Asian pilaf, kumis and many others Admire the hypnotic sulfur flames of Darvaza burning gas crater Plunge into historical atmosphere of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva - the important sites of the Great Silk Road
Beshparmak - Darwaza - Uzbek bread - Bukhara - Samarkand

ITINERARY

Introduction

Central Asia offers some of the most exotic and unique wonders one can ever see on the planet. Our Uncover Wonders of Central Asia Tour is a great chance to explore all that mind-blowing natural and cultural gems of 5 Stans, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan in just 19 days. The exploration will include beautiful Big Almaty Gorge, legendary Issyk Kul Lake, stunning Seven Lakes and mysterious Darvaza gas crater and much more. Just contact our tour managers and we will start working on your life-enriching Asian adventures!

Day 1 - Arrival - Almaty City Tour

Day 2 - Almaty - Medeo - Almaty

Big Almaty Lake - Medeo - manti masterclass
This day you will visit the picturesque area near Almaty known for its natural gems. The first stop will be in Medeo (25 km) and Shymbulak Mountain resorts where you will have a chance to take a ski lift and reach a height of 3200 meters to enjoy the fresh mountain air and nice views. On your way back to Almaty (30 km) there will be a stop at the Falcon Farm where people in traditional hunter costumes conduct shows with trained birds - falcons, eagles, owls, vultures, and others.
Overnight: Hotel in Almaty
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Almaty - Bishkek

Day 4 - Bishkek - Issyk Kul

Day 5 - Issyk Kul - Cholpon Ata - Grigorevka Gorge - Bishkek

Day 6 - Bishkek - Tashkent

Day 7 - Tashkent City Tour

Day 8 - Tashkent - Samarkand

Day 9 - Samarkand - Panjakent

Day 10 - Panjakent - Seven Lakes - Samarkand

Day 11 - Samarkand - Bukhara

Day 12 - Bukhara City Tour

Day 13 - Bukhara - Farab - Turkmenabat - Mary

Day 14 - Mary - Ashgabat

Day 15 - Ashgabat City Tour

Day 16 - Ashgabat - Darvaza Gas Crater

Day 17 - Darvaza - Koneurgench - Khiva

Day 18 - Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent

Day 19 - Departure

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • All airport and land border transfers
  • Accommodation in hotels (twin/dbl shared)
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotels, lunches and dinners as per program
  • Services for private A/C car with driver as per program (vaccinated drivers)
  • Escort English – speaking guide for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • Train tickets: Tashkent-Samarkand
  • Domestic air tickets: Urgench-Tashkent, Mary-Ashgabat
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed
  • Show program in Bukhara and show with hawks in Kazakhstan
  • Mineral water 0.5 L per day/per person
  • Visa support LOI for Turkmenistan

The tour price doesn't include

  • International flight tickets
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa consular fees
  • Video and photo charges
  • Porterage
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Services not included in the itinerary
  • 3* Single supplement534 USD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

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Any date

from Almaty/Tashkent
19
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May 6, 2020

to Tashkent/Almaty

5,328 USD

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Apr 23, 2025

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Sunday

May 11, 2025

to Tashkent

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May 7, 2025

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Sunday

May 25, 2025

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May 14, 2025

from Almaty
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Sunday

Jun 1, 2025

to Tashkent

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May 21, 2025

from Almaty
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Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

to Tashkent

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Jun 11, 2025

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Sunday

Jun 29, 2025

to Tashkent

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Jul 23, 2025

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Sunday

Aug 10, 2025

to Tashkent

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Aug 13, 2025

from Almaty
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Sunday

Aug 31, 2025

to Tashkent

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Aug 20, 2025

from Almaty
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Sunday

Sep 7, 2025

to Tashkent

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Wednesday

Sep 3, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Sep 21, 2025

to Tashkent

4,864 USD

11

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Private tour

Any date

from Almaty/Tashkent
19
days
Individual

May 6, 2020

to Tashkent/Almaty
Space left

2+

5,328 USD

Wednesday

Apr 23, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

May 11, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

11

4,864 USD

Wednesday

May 7, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

May 25, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

13

4,864 USD

Wednesday

May 14, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Jun 1, 2025

to Tashkent
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2

4,864 USD

Wednesday

May 21, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

13

4,864 USD

Wednesday

Jun 11, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Jun 29, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

13

4,864 USD

Wednesday

Jul 23, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Aug 10, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

11

4,864 USD

Wednesday

Aug 13, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Aug 31, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

13

4,864 USD

Wednesday

Aug 20, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Sep 7, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

13

4,864 USD

Wednesday

Sep 3, 2025

from Almaty
19
days
Sunday

Sep 21, 2025

to Tashkent
Space left

11

4,864 USD

TRIP REVIEWS (13)

Lauren Dennis

I was a bit doubtful at first because I had never heard of the Arara tour, but their reviews are good and I would like to visit 5 stars. I'm so glad I booked it! The itinerary was well-planned, offering a mix of culture and beautiful landscapes. Florena was helpful from the start, and always quick to answer my questions. Our guide was fantastic. She is organized, informative, and speaks great English. We traveled by comfortable buses, local planes, and trains, all of which were of high quality. Our group of 12 was made up of travelers from around the world, which was a lot of fun. The locals were very friendly, and the hotels were great. I highly recommend Araratour to anyone planning to visit Central Asia.

06.11.2024
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Robert Pfeifer

Hi Hayku, we are back home in Canada now. What a wonderful trip we had! The 5 Stans were amazing. The food was delicious, and the people were so hospitable.

We did face a small issue during our stay in Turkmenistan where our planned visit to a particular site was unexpectedly closed for maintenance. However, our tour manager, Hayku, quickly rearranged our schedule to include an alternative site, ensuring we still got to experience the best of Turkmenistan. This adjustment meant that our trip remained smooth and enjoyable without missing out on any key experiences. Please send our warmest greetings to Nazima, our guide in Tajikistan. She was excellent, sharing so much about the local culture. Thank you, Arara Travel, for such an unforgettable experience.

06.11.2024
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Tomas Foxter

Our experience with Arara Travel in the Caucasus was so great that we decided to extend our journey to the 5 'Stans. Initially, we were concerned that 19 days might be too long for a trip, especially considering our age, but the timeline was perfect. We chose 4-star hotels, which were not only comfortable but also conveniently located in city centers. The drivers were professional, navigating some challenging roads with ease and avoiding heavy traffic, which greatly added to our comfort. Guides were particularly impressive, especially in Uzbekistan. Some roads  I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our tour manager, Hasmik, for organizing this trip so well. It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend it!

02.11.2024
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TRIP MAP

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map-Wonders of Central Asia 5 Stans in 19 Days

WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

OWN AGENCY IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

With agencies operating in Georgia, we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Travelers on the tour mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80. Our groups consist of travelers from all genders. There are solo travelers in most of our groups.

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Fatima Hotel (Bukhara)

Kazakhstan (Almaty)

Discovery (Bishkek)

Karven Hotel (Issyk Kul)

Grand Art Hotel (Tashkent)

Arba (Samarkand)

Umariyon Hotel (Panjakent)

Rangrez (Bukhara)

Qibla Tozabog Hotel (Khiva)

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

Essential:

Moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, a camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Credit cards and cash:

Credit cards can be used in all capital/big cities at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc. EUR, USD and GBP can be exchanged into the local currency at exchange places and banks.

Other:

First-aid kit (plaster, antibacterial gel, cold medicine), umbrella

Spring / Autumn:

Light clothing and clothing with long sleeves for a cool evening, rainproof shoes and raincoat in case of rain

Summer:

Light clothing preferably made of natural fabric, a hat for sun protection, sunglasses

Winter:

Warm clothing, coats, waterproof warmed shoes, scarf, gloves

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