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The Five Stans of the Silk Road
The Five Stans of the Silk Road
See all the ‘stans (well, most of them) on this comprehensive 26-day tour through Central Asia. Learn about nomadic life in Song Köl, explore natural landscapes like Kaindy Lake’s sunken forest, and witness the hustle and bustle of capital cities and their bazaars, cathedrals, and historical sites. Along the way, you’ll sleep like the locals do in homestays and yurts to get even closer to this underexplored destination.
Highlights
Embark on the ultimate road trip across 5 countries in central Asia, Browse the stalls of markets and local shops, Stay overnight in traditional yurts and camps, Camp under the stars near the Darvaza crater and witness the Gates of Hell, Traverse mountains–forests and desert.
Accommodation
Standard hotels (20 nts twin share), yurts (3 nts multishare up to 4 people per yurt), homestay (2 nt multishare).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 14
Meals Included
25 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
What’s Included
Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, Barskoon
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group, Bishkek
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Song Köl
Your Local Living Moment: Tamga Village Stay, Tamga
Your Local Living Moment: Community Homestay, Kuli Iskandarkul
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kul Camp. Half-day city tour (Bishkek). Burana Tower visit (Bishkek). Przhevalsky Museum visit (Karakol). Yurt building presentation (Kizil Tuu). Saty village stay. City tour (Almaty). Charyn Canyon Visit. City tour (Dushanbe). Waterfall hike (Kuli Iskandarkul). City tour (Khujand). Mug Yepe Visit (Istaravshan). Market visit (Khujand). City tour (Samarkand). Walking tour (Bukhara). Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit (Nurata). Fortress of Alexander the Great visit (Nurata). City tour (Bukhara). Khiva Ancient City tour. City tour (Tashkent). Felt-making workshop visit. Hikes and picnic lunch. Daravaz gas crater (“Door to Hell”) visit. Erbent visit. City tour (Ashgabat). Internal flight. 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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05/31/25 - 06/25/25 |
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06/03/25 - 06/28/25 |
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07/01/25 - 07/19/25 |
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07/22/25 - 08/16/25 |
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07/26/25 - 08/16/25 |
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09/27/25 - 10/22/25 |
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05/02/26 - 05/30/26 |
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06/02/26 - 06/30/26 |
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07/04/26 - 08/29/26 |
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09/15/26 - 09/29/26 |
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05/01/27 - 09/26/28 |
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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.
Please be advised that any flights noted on the G Adventures Itinerary for this tour are included in the tour services provided. Flight tickets are provided by G Adventures during the tour. The date for this service will match the day of the itinerary, for which Day 1 is equal to the start date noted on the Invoice under Land Services: Tour. If flight information is required in advance for visa purposes, please contact G Adventures.
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.
