The Five Stans Epic Journey
Tour Overview
The ultimate, comprehensive overland and air journey through all five nations of Central Asia: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Witness the Darvaza Gas Crater, explore Silk Road legends, traverse stunning mountain passes, and experience authentic nomadic culture.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Turkmenistan: Ashgabat & Darvaza Crater
Arrive in Ashgabat, city tour, drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Turkmenistan: Ashgabat & Darvaza Crater
Arrive in Ashgabat, city tour, drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Turkmenistan: Ashgabat & Darvaza Crater
Arrive in Ashgabat, city tour, drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Uzbekistan: Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Cross into Uzbekistan. Explore the ancient cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Day 5: Uzbekistan: Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Continue exploring Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Day 6: Uzbekistan: Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Continue exploring Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Day 7: Uzbekistan: Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Continue exploring Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Day 8: Uzbekistan: Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Continue exploring Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Day 9-12: Tajikistan: Dushanbe & Fann Mountains Foothills
Travel to Dushanbe via Samarkand. Explore the capital and the area around Iskanderkul Lake.
Day 13-15: Tajikistan to Kazakhstan
Explore Khujand in Tajikistan, then cross the border into Kazakhstan and travel towards Almaty.
Day 16-18: Kazakhstan: Almaty & Charyn Canyon
City tour of Almaty and a full-day excursion to the spectacular Charyn Canyon.
Day 19-23: Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek, Karakol & Issyk-Kul Lake
Cross into Kyrgyzstan. Explore Karakol, Jeti-Oguz valley, and enjoy the beauty of Issyk-Kul Lake. Stay in a yurt camp and journey to Bishkek via Burana Tower.
Day 24: Departure from Bishkek
Tour ends, depart from Bishkek.
What's Included
- Accommodation: Hotel (17 nights), Guest House (1 night), Tourist Yurt Camp (3 nights), Home Stay (2 nights)
- Meals: 23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- Transportation: Private Vehicle, Flight, Metro, High-Speed Train
- All specified activities and entrance fees
- Licensed guides
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees for all countries
- Most lunches and dinners
- Optional activities