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Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Cross two ‘stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This well-rounded tour takes you through bustling bazaars and beautiful city mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as bucket-list natural landscapes like the Darvaza gas crater known affectionately as the Door to Hell. Destinations less-ventured can be challenging to visit on your own, but with a skilled Chief Experience Officer (CEO) leading the way, you’ll have incredible experiences without sacrificing safety or your sense of adventure.
Highlights
Bargain your way through traditional bazaars, Stay overnight in a local yurt camp, Visit the desert community of Erbent, Marvel at the Darvaza crater (known as the “Door to Hell”), See the city treasures of Ashgabat
Accommodation
Hotels (10 nts), yurt (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 14
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What’s Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kul Camp. Orientation walk (Samarkand). City tour including a Registan visit. Nurata Shrine visit. Alexander the Great fortress visit. Guided walking tour (half-day, Bukhara). Walking tours (Khiva). Kunya Urgench visit. Derweze crater visit. City tour (Ashgabat). Transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Departure Transfer.
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Captial of Uzberkistan and fourth largest city in the former Soviet Union. With a population of nearly 2 milion, it is the cultural and educational center of central Asia. |
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Captial of Uzberkistan and fourth largest city in the former Soviet Union. With a population of nearly 2 milion, it is the cultural and educational center of central Asia. |
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One of the oldest cities in Central Asia dating back to the 4th century B.C., it is an important commercialcenter for the area, especially known for agricultural products. It has a university and many historical sites and museums. |
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One of the oldest cities in Central Asia dating back to the 4th century B.C., it is an important commercialcenter for the area, especially known for agricultural products. It has a university and many historical sites and museums. |
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Founded in the 1st century this old city with many ancient buildings is located northeast of Tehran. |
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Founded in the 1st century this old city with many ancient buildings is located northeast of Tehran. |
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Founded in the 1st century this old city with many ancient buildings is located northeast of Tehran. |
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Ashgabat (formerly Ashkhabad) is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. In Persian, the name means "city of love." Notable attractions include the Karakum Canal, the Trans-Caspian railway, and numerous monuments and museums to explore. |
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Ashgabat (formerly Ashkhabad) is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. In Persian, the name means "city of love." Notable attractions include the Karakum Canal, the Trans-Caspian railway, and numerous monuments and museums to explore. |
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04/18/25 - 04/30/25 |
Starting At $2,599 |
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05/02/25 - 07/14/25 |
Starting At $3,049 |
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07/18/25 - 07/28/25 |
Starting At $2,899 |
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08/01/25 - 08/08/25 |
Starting At $2,464 |
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08/11/25 - 08/29/25 |
Starting At $2,899 |
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10/17/25 - 04/17/26 |
Starting At $2,599 |
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05/01/26 - 07/13/26 |
Starting At $3,049 |
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07/17/26 - 08/31/26 |
Starting At $2,899 |
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09/04/26 - 09/28/26 |
Starting At $2,749 |
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10/02/26 - 11/03/28 |
Starting At $2,599 |
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Local Flights
Please be aware that flight delays between Bishkek and Dushanbe can occur. Your CEO may need to make adjustments to your itinerary in case of flight schedule changes.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
