Group Tour to 5 Stans of Central Asia

15 days/14 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Average Age: 45-75
Breakfast
Price:
3,534USD

The Highlights of the Tour

Reveal historical and natural treasures of Central Asia region by following the itinerary connecting all 5 Stans Admire the hypnotic sulfur flames of Darvaza burning crater in Turkmenistan Follow the Great Silk Road and make the incredible discoveries in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva Enjoy hiking to Seven Lakes located in a paradise of Tajikistan Bargain at colorful national bazaars full of noisy atmosphere and exotic aromas Have a great time at the shores of Issyk Kul Lake - and the second-largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea
Seven Lakes - Darvaza - Samarkand - Tashkent bazaar

ITINERARY

Introduction

The uncharted territories of Central Asia are home to less discovered natural and historical treasures that should not be missed by a true connoisseur of exotic exciting adventures. Our Group Tour to 5 Stans of Central Asia is an itinerary enabling anyone to visit all the must-visit Central Asia wonders in a quite short period of time. Starting from Turkmenistan and passing through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan each day will be full of incredible discoveries, pleasant surprises and new impressions. Thus if you've already explored the Caucasus and now seek for a new exotic destination for your next trip you're at the right time at the right place! Just send us your request and from this very moment, your Asian fairy tale will start. 

Day 1 - Arrival in Ashgabat - Kow-Ata Lake - Nokhur - Ashgabat

Day 2 - Ashgabat City Tour - Darvaza - Ashgabat

Independence Park - Neutrality Arch - Darvaza gas crater
The day will be devoted to the exploration of Ashgabat sites. Ashgabat is «the city of white marble», the largest administrative, political, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the state. First, you will visit the Turkmenistan National Museum and then will head to Nissa historical complex which consists of two archaeological monuments - Old and New Nissa. Old Nissa once was the center of Parthia. The tour will proceed to the unique natural phenomenon of Turkmenistan – Darvaza. Just in the middle of the desert, you will see the unique scene of a circular large crater with burning gas that never goes out. The sight of a flame burning among the yellow sands of the desert fascinates and intrigues even experienced travelers. The crater has been burning since 1971. You will learn the interesting version of the crater appearance from your guide. In the evening you will return to Ashgabat.
Overnight: Hotel in Ashgabat
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Mary - Merv - Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border - Bukhara

Day 4 - Bukhara City Tour

Day 5 - Samarkand City Tour

Day 6 - Samarkand City Tour

Day 7 - Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border - Seven Lakes - Panjakent - Samarkand

Day 8 - Tashkent City Tour

Day 9 - Kokand - Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan border - Osh

Day 10 - Osh City Tour - Bishkek

Day 11 - Tokmok - Issyk Kul

Day 12 - Karakol City Tour

Day 13 - Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border - Charyn Canyon - Almaty

Day 14 - Almaty City Tour

Day 15 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, a departure from Kazakhstan.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • All airport transfers
  • Accommodation in hotels listed on website - 14 nights (twin/dbl shared), including early check-in at the hotel in Ashgabat on day 1
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotels, one dinner at Darvaza gas crater
  • Services for private A/C car with driver per program (vaccinated drivers)
  • Tashkent-Kokand train ticket (modern carriages, normal speed, seated places)
  • Domestic air tickets: Ashgabat-Mary, Osh-Bishkek
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed
  • Escort English – speaking guide for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • Mineral water 1.0 L per day/per person
  • Visa support (letter of invitation Turkmenistan only needed)

The tour price doesn't include

  • International flight tickets (upon request)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa consular fees
  • Video and photo charges
  • Porterage
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals besides breakfast and 1 dinner
  • Services not included in the itinerary
  • 3* Single supplement 398 USD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

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Private tour

Any date

from Ashgabat/Almaty
15
days
Individual

May 18, 2020

to Almaty/Ashgabat

4,036 USD

2+

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Sunday

Sep 29, 2024

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Oct 13, 2024

to Almaty

3,534 USD

7

Spaces left
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Sunday

May 11, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

May 25, 2025

to Almaty

3,534 USD

13

Spaces left
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Sunday

May 25, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

to Almaty

3,841 USD

13

Spaces left
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Sunday

Jun 15, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Jun 29, 2025

to Almaty

3,534 USD

13

Spaces left
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Sunday

Aug 17, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Aug 31, 2025

to Almaty

3,841 USD

13

Spaces left
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Sunday

Sep 14, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Sep 28, 2025

to Almaty

3,534 USD

13

Spaces left
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Wednesday

Oct 1, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Wednesday

Oct 15, 2025

to Almaty

3,534 USD

13

Spaces left
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Private tour

Any date

from Ashgabat/Almaty
15
days
Individual

May 18, 2020

to Almaty/Ashgabat
Space left

2+

4,036 USD

Sunday

Sep 29, 2024

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Oct 13, 2024

to Almaty
Space left

7

3,534 USD

Sunday

May 11, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

May 25, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,534 USD

Sunday

May 25, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,841 USD

Sunday

Jun 15, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Jun 29, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,534 USD

Sunday

Aug 17, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Aug 31, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,841 USD

Sunday

Sep 14, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Sunday

Sep 28, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,534 USD

Wednesday

Oct 1, 2025

from Ashgabat
15
days
Wednesday

Oct 15, 2025

to Almaty
Space left

13

3,534 USD

TRIP REVIEWS (9)

Mary Fegan

Our Stans tour was excellent! Our Turkmenistan guide was good, our Uzbekistan guide was great and our Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan guide was exceptional. Our last guide paid for all of the toliet stops. This may seem like a minor detail. But sometimes we didn't have the cash and it would be a hassle trying to come up with the money to use the toliet. Also,  our guide would order local dishes for us to try different foods food lunch. We loved the lunches in the locals home. We really enjoyed our tour and we will recommend Arara. Mary Fegan 

29.09.2024
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Samuel Robson

Hi Hasmik,
Just letting you know that everything went well with the transfer. Thanks again for organising it. And thank you for all your assistance regarding booking the tour. Everything was fantastic and excellently organised. We appreciate the hard work and we had a wonderful time on the tour. Kind regards, Samuel Robson

25.09.2024
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Lynda Tan

Dear Sati, thanks for asking, we are back home safely after our long flight. Thank you for organizing our private tour for Central Asia. We are so glad we found your company as others refused to arrange our last minute tour. But you could run all the arrangements in a timely manner. Everything was as we asked for and planned. The only issue as you know was at the Turkmenistan border check point where it took an hour to check all our documents, but our guide was there and helped through the process. The check-point officers did not speak good English.
We had a great time, thank you so much! Planning the Caucasus tour with you already, guys

02.10.2023
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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

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.

Own agency in Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan

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

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Ak Altyn Oteli (Ashgabat)

City Samarkand (Samarkand)

Sun Rise (Osh)

Green Yard (Karakol)

Sayram (Tashkent)

Fatima Hotel (Bukhara)

Kazakhstan (Almaty)

Discovery (Bishkek)

Umariyon Hotel (Panjakent)

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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