15-Day Central Asia Immersion of Five Stans

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Discover these five exotic oriental countries with a touch of history from the ancient civilizations by joining our Central Asia immersion tour to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The 15-day tour starts from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to explore its unforgettable natural beauty. Fly to Almaty in Kazakhstan and exper...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy breathtaking views of the snowcapped mountains and stunning waterfalls at the Ala Archa National Park.
    • Enjoy a glass of champagne with a boat ride on Issyk-Kul Lake.
    • Admire the splendor of the monuments and ancient blue-tiled mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara.
    • Wander through the narrow mudbrick alleyways in Khiva and discover the locals' lifestyles.
    • Camp at the Darvaza gas crater and enjoy a fire-cooked meal.

What's this trip about?

    Discover these five exotic oriental countries with a touch of history from the ancient civilizations by joining our Central Asia immersion tour to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The 15-day tour starts from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to explore its unforgettable natural beauty. Fly to Almaty in Kazakhstan and experience the most developed country in Central Asia. Continue to Tajikistan where Dushanbe shows off the country's modern side. Cross the border into Uzbekistan and appreciate the classic beauty of Samarkand, Bukhara, and the walled city in Khiva. Camp at the Darvaza gas crater for an unforgettable night under the shining stars, and finish your tour in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, which is a city full of white marble buildings.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tajikistan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Uzbekistan

Attractions

  • Bukhara
  • Hahone
  • Kazakhstan
  • Khiva
  • Samarkand

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline while you are traveling

Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1 Arrive in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Upon arrival in Bishkek, your local guide and driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own.

DAY 2 Bishkek City Tour and the Ala Archa National Park

In the morning, you will be driven out of the city to the Ala Archa National Park (40KM). The park is located in the region's largest gorge where you will enjoy seeing beautiful mountains, snowcapped peaks, a dry riverbed, and stunning waterfalls.

After lunch, ...

DAY3 Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata and Issyk-Kul Lake Boat Trip

After breakfast, you will be driven to Cholpon-Ata (265KM), a town on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way, you will have the chance to visit and climb up the Burana Tower, which offers a panoramic view of the historical site and is rare in nomadic culture...

DAY 4 Return to Bishkek and Fly to Almaty (Kazakhstan)

After breakfast, you will visit the Museum of Petroglyphs where you can enjoy walking among the rocks and admiring the petroglyphs from hundreds of years ago.

After returning to Bishkek, you will visit Osh Bazaar where you will have an authentic Kyrgyz experien...

DAY 5 Almaty City Tour

In the morning, you will start your Almaty city tour with a visit to the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan. As you enjoy a walk through Panfilov Park, visit the colorful Zenkov Cathedral and the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments where you can see a collection...

DAY 6 Almaty to Dushanbe by Flight (Kazakhstan/Tajikistan

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to take a morning flight to Dushanbe, which is the capital of Tajikistan.

Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to a local restaurant for lunch.

You will visit the beautif...

DAY 7 Dushanbe-Penjikent-Samarkand by Road (Tajikistan/Uzbekistan)

You will depart early in the morning and start your journey from Dushanbe to Samarkand. You will pass Iskanderkul (135KM), which has another name - the Lake of Alexander the Great. Listen to your local guide tell the story about how the lake got this name.

Afte...

DAY 8 Samarkand City Tour

Samarkand is a historical city known for its intricately beautiful mosques and mausoleums. After breakfast, you will visit the resting place of Timur, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, and enjoy the splendid building. Then, you will visit the magnificent trade and crafts squa...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,800
Price per day$387
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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China Highlights is the online travel service platform operated by the team of professional travel consultants at CITS Guilin. Started in early 1998, it was one of the earliest "China Travel" web sites. The brand name "China Highlights" has come to mean a reliable company. We have provided thousands of customers their unforgettable "China Experience".

With this dream, China Highlights was established in 1998: one man, one computer. With years of development, we now have English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian language teams. Each year 100+ colleagues in Guilin's head office help 10,000+ visitors discover China.

We provide Private Tour packages to all parts of China, and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money. Hotels and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food. Our English speaking guides are knowledgeable and experienced. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.

"Discovery Your Way!" means China Highlights specialize in 'discovery', that is finding out new and exciting things about China, and "customizing:, which means tailoring a tour to "your way". It has been our slogan since 2006 and it sums up key areas of our service: providing a genuine China experience with unbeatable flexibility.

Why Choose Us

Our company has been operating as a full service travel agency in China since 1959, and we've been online for over a decade. That’s a long time in Internet terms. Here are several reasons why more than 10,000 clients per year put their faith in us, as their China tour provider.

Freedom and flexibility:

"Discovery your way" is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We express this passion by giving our clients the tools to discover China in the way that best suits them.

--Small private groups: See China in the luxury in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver.

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Unique and Authentic China Experience:

We put together an itinerary based on your needs ensuring that you see the real China, eat authentic local food, and feel like you have been a participant not just an observer.

--Authentic food and dining experiences

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--We try to use local guides that belong to a local ethnic group in areas like Tibet and the Silk Road.

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In our business, attention to detail is the key to quality. Every tour that we book is meticulously planned to try to ensure that it runs seamlessly.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
    • Visa Fees
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
    • Insurance
    • Single Room Supplement
    • Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Refunds

We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however, we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen.

In the event of a cancellation, you enjoy a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows except as specified by your travel advisor:

  • Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
  • After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.

Special Notes:

The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.

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Meals Included

Breakfast

Age Requirements
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