Discover the historical, cultural, and scenic highlights of the five Stans as you journey from Kazakhstan’s cosmopolitan city of Almaty, to Kyrgyzstan’s fascinating nomadic culture, Tajikistan’s sparkling Seven Lakes, Uzbekistan’s stunning turquoise mausoleums, and the fiery deserts of Turkmenistan. Following our bestselling 2-week Central Asia itinerary, this private tour showcases the region’s major sights while giving you more flexibility and the ability to take things at your own pace.
Tour itinerary:
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Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
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Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
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Duration: 11 hours, including 4-5 hours of sightseeing
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Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where your captivating Tashkent City Tour comes to an end.
At 18:00, transfer to the railway station. The high-speed train Afrosiyob
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
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Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner
Note: As we travel to the more remote and authentic region of the Fann Mountains, the tourist infrastructure is simpler. We will be staying in the best available local hotel, Soviet-era building. Please expect more basic amenities compared to the larger cities – it's all part of the adventure!
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2-3 hours
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Duration: 14 hours, including 6-7 hours of sightseeing
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Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
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Duration: 14 hours, including 2 hours of sightseeing
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Duration: 10 hours, including 6 hours of sightseeing
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Note: We'll travel in 4x4 vehicles across the rugged Karakum Desert. The route is unpaved, so expect a bumpy and thrilling ride – it's the only way to get to this incredible, remote location.
At the camp, we'll enjoy an authentic stay in yurts with basic, shared outdoor washing and toilet facilities, putting us right in the heart of the desert landscape.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
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Duration: 13 hours, including 5 hours of sightseeing
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Price includes:
- All transfers: 1-2 pax in sedan standard type car, 3-8 pax in minivan/van;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- A tax of 2 USD per night in Turkmenistan, paid to the hotel upon check out;
- Sightseeing tour programme with local, English speaking guides in each country;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Demonstration of yurt construction in Kyrgyzstan;
- Meals – lunches on days 4 and 6, dinners on days 6 and 11;
- Economy class tickets for flight Mary–Ashgabat, economy class tickets for Comfort and Standard options and business class for Premium option for flights: Bishkek–Tashkent, Urgench–Tashkent;
- Train tickets: Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train);
- Visa support for Uzbekistan triple entry tourist visa
and Turkmenistan tourist visa.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour (except for groups of 6 or more);
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise specified);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Comfort car supplement in Uzbekistan total – 580 USD;
- Visa support and visa fees for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan tourist visas;
- All costs associated with visas and Turkmenistan migration tax (14 USD);
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips/gratuities for drivers and guides (although these would be appreciated).
Prices, per person
Accommodation
Grand Sapphire / Plaza / Kazzhol
Comfort:
Kazzhol Park / Garden Park Inn / Resident City / Renion City
Premium:
Rixos / Intercontinental
Damas / Ambassador / Sofia International
Comfort:
Orion / Novotel Bishkek City Center
Premium:
Sheraton / Hyatt Regency Bishkek
Ramada Encore / ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Europe / Navruz
Comfort:
Swissôtel / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Movenpick Tashkent Old City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Premium:
Hilton Tashkent City / Hyatt Regency
Wellfort / Astoria Plaza / Aliz Boulevard / Emily Grand Palace / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Golden Samarkand / Nizamov / Bibikhanum / Silk Road Empire
Comfort:
Ametist Hotel Complex / Royal / Astoria Plaza / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Premium:
Hilton Samarkand Regency / Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
Minzifa / Misgaron / Marhaba Boutique / Lyabi House / Bibi-Khanym / Makon Art / Komil Boutique / Istat Boutique / Labi Rud Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Minorai-Kalon / Malika Bukhara / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayyam / Emerald
Premium:
Wyndham Bukhara / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Shahriston
Kamil Palace / Zarafshan Boutique / Twins / Potter / Isak Hoja / Bankir / Asia Khiva / Art Minor / Oasis Al-Khiva / Grand Vizir Khiva / Malika Kheivak
Comfort:
Kamil Palace / Zarafshan Boutique / Twins / Potter / Isak Hoja / Bankir / Asia Khiva / Art Minor / Oasis Al-Khiva / Grand Vizir Khiva / Malika Kheivak
Premium:
Farovon
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Important notes:
- Visa required. We will need to apply for your Letter of Invitation (LOI) in advance. The Turkmenistan visa can be obtained at the border upon arrival, based on the approved LOI.
- If you need to obtain an Uzbekistan visa, it should be a multiple-entry e-visa.
Central Asia in 2 Weeks Tour Reviews
The logistical arrangements were generally impeccable. Transport was seamless, and the cars used throughout the trip were in superb condition - comfortable, clean, and reliable. The drivers were consistently courteous, always assisting us with our big luggage, which made travel days smooth and stress-free. One small suggestion: as we come from tropical countries, we are very used to having the air-conditioning on in cars. We noticed that drivers in Central Asia often rely on natural ventilation instead. It would be great if they could ask guests whether they would prefer the air-conditioning, as this would make the rides even more comfortable.
Overall the hotels were clean, with comfortable beds and good breakfasts, which made our stays pleasant.
We especially appreciated the flexibility offered in Merv, where we were given the option to explore properly and drive back to Ashgabat instead of rushing through with only 30 minutes before a scheduled flight. This adjustment allowed us to truly experience the site, and it reflected the company’s commitment to guest satisfaction.
Another highlight was the visit to the Islamic Civilisation Centre. Thank you for arranging tickets that included an English-speaking guide. The museum was impressive and deeply enriching, we wished we had more than the two-hour slot to explore it fully. We also greatly enjoyed the opportunity to see the magnificent Akhal-Teke horses, which our Turkmen guide kindly managed to fit into the schedule - an unforgettable experience.
Overall, the tour was exceptionally well-organized, enriching, and memorable. We are deeply grateful to the guides, drivers, and coordinators who made our journey so comfortable and insightful. With just a bit more support for train travel, small touches like checking air-conditioning preferences, and attention to room arrangements, the experience would be flawless. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone seeking to explore Central Asia with ease, depth, and genuine hospitality.
The local tour guides were truly fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience. The hotel accommodations were generally very good as well.
I was so thrilled throughout the trip; it felt like I was walking through the history of the Silk Road, experiencing its stories and cultures firsthand. I’m so glad you planned the entire itinerary for me, I feel I made an excellent decision choosing this trip.
Thank you again for organising such a great adventure!














































