Black Friday Sale:  Europe Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals in 26 Nov, 2024
From
$8,400
US $6,720

The Five Stans of the Silk Road

23 days
From Ashgabat to Almaty
4.4
13,289 traveler reviews
The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Exodus Adventure Travels
From
$8,400
-20%
US $6,720
Save and compare this adventure
Pay over time with smaller, interest-free instalments. Learn More
Book once and share the cost with split payments. Learn More
Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Exodus Adventure Travels
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
103220
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Ashgabat's white-marble buildings
  • Camp near the fiery Door to Hell crater
  • Discover ancient ruins and bustling bazaars
  • Visit iconic Silk Road cities and sites
  • Experience nomadic life in a Kyrgyz yurt

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Ashgabat
  2. Day 2 Free morning; Ashgabat city tour (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Visit Nisa; afternoon transfer to Darvaza Crater − the 'Door to Hell'; overnight in traditional Yurts (breakfast,dinner)
  4. Day 4 To ancient Dashoguz; visit medieval Kunya Urgench (breakfast)
  5. Day 5 Cross into Uzbekistan; tour of Khiva (breakfast)
  6. Day 6 Desert Castles of Khorezm (breakfast)
  7. Day 7 Drive to Bukhara through the Kyzylkum desert (breakfast)
  8. Day 8 Bukhara (breakfast)
  9. Day 9 Visit the summer palace of the Bukharan emirs; drive to Samarkand (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Samarkand (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 Cross into Tajikistan; Sarazm and Penjikent (breakfast)
  12. Day 12 Explore the Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains (breakfast,lunch)
  13. Day 13 Drive to Khujand via Istaravshan (breakfast)
  14. Day 14 Khujand; back into Uzbekistan - Rishtan & Margilan (breakfast)
  15. Day 15 Cross into Kyrgyzstan. Visit Osh and Uzgen. (breakfast)
  16. Day 16 Arslanbob Nature Reserve (breakfast)
  17. Day 17 To Son Kul Lake (breakfast,dinner)
  18. Day 18 Son Kul Lake (breakfast,dinner)
  19. Day 19 Along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake (breakfast,dinner)
  20. Day 20 Transfer to Karakol, sightseeing tour (breakfast,dinner)
  21. Day 21 Visit Charyn Canyon; On to Almaty, Kyrgyzstan (breakfast)
  22. Day 22 Explore Almaty and see Panfilov Park (breakfast)
  23. Day 23 End Almaty (breakfast)
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

437

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure tourism that gives back to the communities they visit through sustainable guided and self-guided tours, ranging from Responsible Wildlife to Walking and Trekking, Cycling, Cultural, Family and Polar adventures to 90+...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Eric
    · October 3rd, 2023
    Excellent local guides, great itinerary, good hotels
  • miriam
    · September 6th, 2023
    I liked the trip very much. Our tour guide was great and the tour plan was very educational
  • BETH
    · October 6th, 2022
    Incredible countries

Dates & Availability

23 days
The Five Stans of the Silk Road
From Ashgabat to Almaty

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • July 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
  • October 2026
Select The Travel Month
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 26 Nov, 2024
  • -20%
    Saturday
    24 May, 2025
    Sunday
    15 Jun, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    Multiple Room Types
    $9,000
    $7,200
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Tuesday
    10 Jun, 2025
    Wednesday
    2 Jul, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Saturday
    21 Jun, 2025
    Sunday
    13 Jul, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Wednesday
    30 Jul, 2025
    Thursday
    21 Aug, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Saturday
    16 Aug, 2025
    Sunday
    7 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Saturday
    30 Aug, 2025
    Sunday
    21 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,400
    $6,720
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    4 Sep, 2025
    Friday
    26 Sep, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,400
    $6,720
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Friday
    19 Sep, 2025
    Saturday
    11 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • -20%
    Get Instant Confirmation
    Friday
    26 Sep, 2025
    Saturday
    18 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,550
    $6,840
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Friday
    3 Oct, 2025
    Saturday
    25 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    $8,400
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Exodus Adventure Travels with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.

Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Tenge
    Kazakhstan
    с
    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
    ЅМ
    Somoni
    Tajikistan
    $
    US Dollar
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveller from England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I, A, B. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B.

    Type C
    Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type A
    Turkmenistan
    Type B
    Turkmenistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Exodus Adventure Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Exodus Adventure Travels" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.