21D Epic Five ‘Stans’ of Central Asia

Overview
Overnight Stay: 18 nights
6 Countries: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia
15 Cities: Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Crater, Penjikent, Dushanbe, Almaty, Khiva, Samarkand, Panjakent, Charyn, Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Chong-Kemin Valley, Karakol, Tashkent, Mary
Accommodation: • Khiva Favoron or similar • Ashgabat Hotel or Similar • Ashu Guesthouse or similar • Continental Hotel Samarkand or similar • Damas Bishkek Hotel / Golden Dragon Bishkek Hotel or similar • Dushanbe Atlas Hotel or similar • Kapriz Issyk-Kul Resort Hotel / Karven Four Seasons Hotel or similar • Kazzhol Park / Dedeman Park Almaty or similar • Sahid Zarafshon Hotel • Bukhara or similar • Taskhent Wyndham / Radisson Blu / Lotte Hotel or similar • Unique Ger Lodging • Wyndham / Radisson Blu / Lotte Hotel or similar
Meals: • Dinner with National Dance Show • Insta-Worthy Dining • KYRGYZ HOME-COOKED CUISINES LUNCH • Plov Lunch
Season: April 2026 - December 2026

Inclusions
Return economy class airfare
Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary
Licensed tour guide & driver
Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Exclusions
Gratuities for tour guide & driver of USD10 per person per day
Luggage porterage at all hotels
Travel insurance
Optional tour(s)
COVID-19 test, if required
Entry visa fees, if required
Others not specified in inclusions

Itinerary

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - KUALA LUMPUR
Assemble at Singapore airport for your flight to Turkmenistan via Kuala Lumpur.

DAY 2: KUALA LUMPUR - ASHGABAT
Highlights: TURKMANISTAN, Nissa Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ashgabat city tour, Monument, and Ertogrul Gazy Mosque

DAY 3: ASHGABAT - MARY - ASHGABAT
Highlights: Seyit-Jemal-Ad-Din Mosque, Alabai and Ahal-Teke Horse, Ancient Merv, Sultan Sanjar mausoleum

DAY 4: ASHGABAT - DARVAZA GAS CRATER
Highlights: Turkmen Carpet Museum,, Gulistan Bazaar, Darvaza Gas Crater, Karakum Desert

DAY 5: DARVAZA GAS CRATER - KHIVA
Highlights: Turkmen-Uzbek border, Shavat-Dashoguz, UZBEKISTAN

DAY 6: KHIVA - KHIVA
Highlights: Kunya-Ark Fortress, Kalta Minor Minaret., Ichan-Kala

DAY 7: KHIVA - BUKHARA
Highlights: scenic 450km drive to Bukhara

DAY 8: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND
Highlights: Poi Kalyan complex, Kalyan Minaret and the grand Kalyan Mosque, Ark Fortress, Bolo Haouz Mosque, Trading Domes

DAY 9: SAMARKAND - PANJAKENT
Highlights: Samarkand's Eternal City, Gur-Amir Mausoleum, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis., Bibi Khanym Mosque, Tajikistan, Ethnographic Museum

DAY 10: PANJAKENT - DUSHANBE
Highlights: Varzob Gorge, Istiklal Tunnel, Iskandarkul Lake, Rudaki Avenue

DAY 11: DUSHANBE - DUSHANBE
Highlights: Hissor Fortress, Tajikistan United Museum, Dusti Square, azaar Mehrgan

DAY 12: DUSHANBE - ALMATY
Highlights: Almaty, Kazakhstan, Kok-Tobe Hill, Almaty TV tower

DAY 13: ALMATY - ALMATY
Highlights: Medeu, Kazakhstan’s Historical Museum, Republic Square, Panfilov Park, National Museum of Music Instruments

DAY 14: ALMATY - CHARYN - ALMATY
Highlights: Charyn Canyons, Charyn River, Charyn National Park

DAY 15: ALMATY - BISHKEK
Highlights: Kazakh-Kyrgyz border, Kyrgyzstan, Turkish Mosque, Central Square, Manas Statue, Historical Museum, Old Square

DAY 16: BISHKEK - ISSYK-KUL
Highlights: Issyk-Kul Lake, Cholpon-Ata, Burana Tower, Tian-Shan Mountain Range, Museum of petroglyphs.

DAY 17: ISSYK-KUL - KARAKOL - CHONG-KEMIN VALLEY
Highlights: Mountain Village, Eagle Show, Chon-Kemin valley, Yurt setup demonstration

DAY 18: CHONG-KEMIN VALLEY - BISHKEK - TASHKENT
Highlights: UZBEKISTAN

DAY 19: TASHKENT - TASHKENT
Highlights: Chimgan Mountains, Kumbel Ridge, Charvak Reservoir

DAY 20: TASHKENT - KUALA LUMPUR
Highlights: Museum of Victims of Political Repression, Tashkent TV Tower, Besh Qozon, Chor-Su Market

DAY 21: KUALA LUMPUR - SINGAPORE
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur for your connecting flight back home.