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Central Asia Journey

14 days
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Start and end in Tashkent
4.6
270 traveler reviews
Central Asia Journey - World Expeditions
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Tour Operator:
World Expeditions
Max group size:
14
Age range:
16 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
30625
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Places You’ll See

  • Tashkent
    Tashkent
  • Samarkand
    Samarkand
  • Bukhara
    Bukhara
  • Khiva
    Khiva
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Highlights

  • Explore Tashkent's vibrant arts and cafe scene
  • Ride the high-speed train along the Silk Road
  • Discover Samarkand's ancient wonders and bazaars
  • Uncover the rich history of Bukhara's royal sites
  • Visit Ashgabat's palaces and archaeological treasures

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  2. Day 2 In Tashkent, train to Samarkand
  3. Day 3-4 In Samarkand
  4. Day 5 Train to Bukhara
  5. Day 6-7 In Bukhara
  6. Day 8 Travel to Mary, Turkmenistan
  7. Day 9 Visit Ancient Merv, fly to Ashgabat
  8. Day 10 In Ashgabat
  9. Day 11 Flight to Dashoguz, drive to Khiva
  10. Day 12 In Khiva
  11. Day 13 Flight to Tashkent
  12. Day 14 Trip concludes in Tashkent
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

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World Expeditions

4.6
(270 reviews)
This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries

Number of tours

94

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

83%

World Expeditions is a multi-award winning pioneer of the adventure holidays travel industry. Starting in Nepal in 1975, the company now offers small group adventures to all seven continents, with a variety of activities on offer including trekking, rafting, cycling, mountaineering, wildlife...

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Customer Reviews

  • World
    · February 24th, 2012
    The tour was fantastic. Guides could have had a pre-talk before the walk as if was very hot trying to walk & talk in...
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  • World
    · October 22nd, 2010
    I would unhesitatingly utilize the services of WE in the future and certainly recommend the organization to friends.
  • Jonathan
    · April 30th, 2024
    Loved the trek and this cuiltural experioence. We didn't see any other tourists when we were trekking, nor staying in...
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Central Asia Journey
From Tashkent to Tashkent

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    $
    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 A, B, C, E, F, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

    Type A
    Turkmenistan
    Type B
    Turkmenistan
    Type C
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month 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 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with World Expeditions. 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 75 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 World Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "World Expeditions" 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.
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