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Address:
Zheltoksan 87 st., 16
050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Phone
+7 702 50-777-40
Places
+7 702 50-777-40
5 Stans Adventure tour
Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan. Tajikistan. Turkmenistan
$
850
$
Embark on an unforgettable 20-day journey through the heart of Central Asia!
From shimmering alpine lakes and dramatic canyons to ancient Silk Road cities and fiery desert craters, this adventure unveils the region’s most breathtaking treasures.
Wander bustling bazaars, witness centuries-old eagle hunting traditions, and relax in tranquil hot springs under star-filled skies.
Whether you prefer starting in Almaty, Tashkent, or Bishkek, our flexible itinerary can be tailored to fit your schedule and interests.
Experience vibrant cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and warm local hospitality—your epic Central Asian story awaits!
From shimmering alpine lakes and dramatic canyons to ancient Silk Road cities and fiery desert craters, this adventure unveils the region’s most breathtaking treasures.
Wander bustling bazaars, witness centuries-old eagle hunting traditions, and relax in tranquil hot springs under star-filled skies.
Whether you prefer starting in Almaty, Tashkent, or Bishkek, our flexible itinerary can be tailored to fit your schedule and interests.
Experience vibrant cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and warm local hospitality—your epic Central Asian story awaits!
Duration
20 days
Activity level
middle
Season
all year round
20-Day Central Asia Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Almaty – Big Almaty Lake – Altyn Emel
- 08:00 – Guide meets you at hotel/airport.
- Visit Big Almaty Lake (1-hour walk).
- Lunch at Tary Restaurant.
- Drive to Altyn Emel National Park via Tamgaly Petroglyphs or Kapchagai Reservoir.
- Dinner and overnight in Bashy village.
Day 2
Aktau Mountains – Singing Dune
- Breakfast.
- Explore the colorful Aktau Mountains (2–3-hour hike).
- Stop by a 700-year-old willow tree, then lunch.
- Visit the Singing Dune, hike to the top.
- Sunset viewing, dinner, overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Zharkent – Tiger Mountains – Charyn Canyon – Saty
- Breakfast.
- Visit Zharkent’s Chinese Mosque Museum.
- See Tiger Mountains en route.
- Lunch in Zharkent, then Charyn Canyon for panoramic views.
- Dinner at Tary Restaurant, sunset photos, overnight in Saty.
Day 4
Kaindy Lake – Kolsai Lake
- Breakfast.
- Visit Kaindy Lake (submerged forest, scenic viewpoints).
- Lunch in Saty.
- Afternoon at Kolsai Lake.
- Dinner and overnight in local hotel.
Day 5
Saty – Karakol
- Breakfast.
- Scenic drive via Black and Moon Canyons.
- Lunch in Karakol.
- City tour: market, wooden mosque, Orthodox church.
- Dinner, overnight in Karakol.
Day 6
Altyn Arashan / Sary-Jaz – Kara Tash Hot Springs
- Breakfast.
- Excursion to Altyn Arashan or Sary-Jaz (seasonal).
- Relax in Kara Tash hot springs.
- Lunch in guesthouse.
- Evening return to Karakol, dinner, overnight.
Day 7
Zhety Oguz – Barskoon – Fairy Tale Canyon – Yurt Camp
- Breakfast.
- Photo stop at Zhety Oguz Gorge ("Seven Bulls").
- Hike at Barskoon Waterfall (1–2 hours).
- Visit Fairy Tale Canyon.
- Dinner and overnight in Issyk-Kul yurt camp.
Day 8
Eagle Hunting – Chon-Kemin
- Breakfast.
- Eagle hunting demonstration.
- Panoramic view of Ak Sai Canyon.
- Drive to Chon-Kemin via Orto-Tokoy.
- Lunch in Bokonbaevo.
- Dinner and overnight in a Chon-Kemin guesthouse.
Day 9
Chon-Kemin – Bishkek
- Breakfast.
- Horseback riding or hiking.
- Drive to Bishkek via Burana Tower.
- Lunch in Tokmok.
- Bishkek city tour (Ala-Too Square, downtown).
- Dinner and overnight in Bishkek.
Day 10
Tashkent – Samarkand
- Breakfast, transfer to airport.
- Arrival Tashkent, drive 4 hours to Samarkand.
- Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i Zinda, Ulughbek Observatory.
- Dinner, overnight in Samarkand.
Day 11
Basshy
- Registan Square (Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, Tilla-Kori).
- Siab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Afrasiyab Museum.
- Dinner and overnight in Samarkand.
Day 12
Panjikent – Seven Lakes (Tajikistan)
- Transfer to Tajikistan border.
- Visit Sarazm (UNESCO site), Panjikent Bazaar.
- Explore Seven Lakes.
- Dinner, overnight in Panjikent.
Day 13
Bukhara
- High-speed train from Panjikent area to Bukhara.
- Sites: Chor-Minor, Lyabi-Hauz, Poi Kalon Complex.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 14
Full-Day Bukhara
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Ark Fortress.
- Poi Kalon Minaret, Abdulaziz Khan, Ulugbek Madrasas.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 15
Turkmenistan – Merv – Mary
- Cross Turkmen border “Alat.”
- Tour ancient Merv (UNESCO), drive to Mary.
- Overnight in Mary.
Day 16
Mary – Ashgabat
- Drive to Ashgabat.
- City tour of "white marbled" Ashgabat.
- Overnight in hotel.
Day 17
Carpet Museum – Darwaza Gas Crater
- Visit Turkmen Carpet Museum.
- Drive to Darwaza (“Door to Hell”).
- BBQ dinner, overnight in camp.
Day 18
Darwaza – Khiva
- (Uzbekistan)**Cross border, transfer to Khiva.
- Free time, dinner, overnight.
Day 19
Khiva Tour – Flight to Tashkent
- Explore Itchan Kala: Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark, Pahlavan Mahmud.
- Afternoon sites: Tosh-Khowli Palace, more madrasas.
- Evening flight to Tashkent.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 20
Tashkent City Tour & Departure
- Tashkent Metro, Hazrat Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar.
- Lunch at Central Asian Plov Center.
- Panoramic tour: Independence Square, Amir Temur Square.
- Transfer to airport for departure.
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