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Local Central Asia operator since 1996 · License T-0292-14 · 5 countries · 23 days / 22 nights · Darvaza + Silk Road cities + Fann Mountains + Issyk-Kul + Almaty and Astana · Built for English-speaking travelers from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, India, the UAE and Europe
Central Asia Tour 2026–2027 is a major 23-day journey through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The route starts in Ashgabat, continues through Darvaza, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Iskanderkul, Khujand, the Fergana Valley, Osh, Bishkek, Karakol, Altyn-Arashan, Charyn Canyon and Almaty, and finishes in Astana.
This is not a quick “tick-the-box” itinerary. It is the extended CAJ.UZ route for travelers who want the region in depth: desert, Silk Road cities, mountain roads, lakes, canyons and modern capitals in one managed journey.
This is a 23-day Central Asia Tour through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It starts in Ashgabat and ends in Astana. The 2026 rate starts from $5,600 per person in DBL/TWIN accommodation and $6,200 in SGL accommodation, based on 2+ travelers. The 2027 price is recalculated before payment.
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Best for travelers who want CAJ.UZ’s broadest Central Asia route: 5 countries, Darvaza, UNESCO cities of Uzbekistan, Fann Mountains, Kyrgyzstan, Charyn, Almaty and Astana · The booking is secured after traveler data is checked and the key services are secured
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Operator: Central Asia Journeys (CAJ.UZ) — local tour operator for Uzbekistan and Central Asia since 1996.
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WhatsApp: +998 90 922 30 73 · Start: Ashgabat airport · Finish: Astana airport
This page is the main product for a large 23-day Central Asia tour: more time in each country, more nature sections and a calmer regional flow. If you need a shorter two-week format, compare it with the 14-day Five Stans Tour.
| Route | Best for | How it works | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Asia · 23 days | Travelers who want the broadest CAJ.UZ regional itinerary. | 5 countries, more time, Darvaza, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Almaty and Astana. | This page |
| Five Stans Tour · 14 days | Travelers who want to cover 5 countries in about two weeks. | Faster, denser and less time in each country. | Compare Five Stans |
| Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan · 15 days | Silk Road cities plus Issyk-Kul without Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. | Softer logistics, only 2 countries. | Compare Uzbekistan + Kyrgyzstan |
| Pamir Highway · 14 days | Travelers focused on high-altitude roads and the Wakhan Valley. | More rugged adventure route. | Compare Pamir |
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Prices are shown per person and are based on a booking from 2 travelers.
| Option | 2026 price | Rule | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBL/TWIN room | $5,600 / person | Based on 2+ travelers; price valid until 31 December 2026 | Book |
| Single room | $6,200 / person | Private room within a booking; not an automatic solo-traveler price | Book |
| Solo traveler | On request | Calculated separately | Request |
Note: DBL/TWIN means one double bed or two separate beds. For 2027 dates, the final quote is recalculated before payment.
The final service list controls what is included for the selected booking.
Full route: Ashgabat -> Darvaza -> Dashoguz / Shavat -> Khiva -> Bukhara -> Vabkent -> Gijduvan -> Samarkand -> Tashkent -> Dushanbe -> Iskanderkul -> Istaravshan -> Khujand -> Patar / Andarkhon -> Kokand -> Rishtan -> Fergana -> Margilan -> Dustlik / Dostuk -> Osh -> Bishkek -> Ala-Archa -> Karakol -> Altyn-Arashan -> Karkyra -> Charyn Canyon -> Almaty -> Astana.
Key points: Ashgabat · Old Nisa · Darvaza · Khiva · Bukhara · Samarkand · Tashkent · Dushanbe · Iskanderkul · Istaravshan · Khujand · Fergana Valley · Osh · Bishkek · Ala-Archa · Issyk-Kul · Karakol · Altyn-Arashan · Charyn Canyon · Almaty · Astana
Route line: desert and Darvaza in Turkmenistan, Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan, the mountain block of Tajikistan, Issyk-Kul and the Tien Shan in Kyrgyzstan, then Charyn, Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan.
| Block | Country | Main places | Travel logic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkmenistan | Ashgabat, Old Nisa, Darvaza | Arrival, capital city and Karakum Desert. |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent | Classic Silk Road cities and train to Tashkent. |
| 3 | Tajikistan | Dushanbe, Iskanderkul, Istaravshan, Khujand | Capital city, Fann Mountains and northern Tajikistan. |
| 4 | Kyrgyzstan | Osh, Bishkek, Ala-Archa, Karakol, Altyn-Arashan | Fergana connection, mountains and Issyk-Kul region. |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | Charyn Canyon, Almaty, Astana | Canyon landscape, Almaty and modern capital finish. |
The route uses city hotels, Zumrad Tourist Base / “Zumrad” at Iskanderkul and the yurt camp at Darvaza.
Important: the Iskanderkul tourist base and Darvaza yurt camp are simpler than city hotels. Their value is the natural setting and the way they keep the journey close to the landscape.
A city hotel for the opening Ashgabat block before the route moves into the Karakum Desert.
This hotel is used for the Ashgabat section of the itinerary before the drive to Darvaza. It gives travelers a comfortable city base after arrival and before the desert overnight.
A desert overnight near the Darvaza Gas Crater, one of the signature experiences of the tour.
The yurt camp keeps the group close to the crater for the evening visit, dinner by the fire and the desert night. Comfort is simpler than in city hotels, but the location is the value of this night.
A Khiva hotel close to Ichan-Kala, the walled old city.
This stay supports the Khiva sightseeing block and keeps the group close to the main monuments, evening walks and Khorezm cuisine experience.
A Bukhara hotel for the old-city section of the Silk Road route.
The Bukhara stay is placed around the historic city fabric: Ark Fortress, Poi-Kalyan, trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz. The hotel supports easy access to the walking programme.
A Samarkand city hotel for the Registan, Gur-Emir and blue-domes section.
The Samarkand block is one of the strongest architectural parts of the journey. This hotel is used for the two-night stay before the train to Tashkent.
A Tashkent hotel for the capital-city block before the flight to Dushanbe.
The Tashkent stay connects the Uzbek rail section with the Tajikistan flight. It is placed for the Khast-Imam, Chorsu, metro and central city programme.
A city hotel in Dushanbe for the start of the Tajikistan section.
The Dushanbe stay follows the flight from Tashkent and prepares the group for the Fann Mountains, Iskanderkul and northern Tajikistan.
A simple mountain stay near Iskanderkul Lake in the Fann Mountains.
Zumrad is used for the Iskanderkul overnight. This is a nature-base stay, not a city hotel: its value is the lake, mountain setting and direct route flow through Tajikistan.
A Khujand city stay before the route crosses back into Uzbekistan.
The Khujand block comes after the mountain road and Istaravshan. It gives the group a comfortable stop before the Patar / Andarkhon border day.
A Kokand hotel for the Fergana Valley heritage and craft block.
This stay supports the Kokand, Rishtan and Fergana Valley programme, including palace history, ceramics and local markets.
A Fergana city hotel before the Margilan, Dustlik / Dostuk and Osh day.
The Fergana stay gives the group a base for the silk factory, Fergana Valley crafts and the next overland border into Kyrgyzstan.
A central Bishkek hotel after the Osh flight and before the Ala-Archa and Issyk-Kul section.
The Bishkek stay connects the Fergana/Osh travel day with the Kyrgyzstan nature block: Ala-Archa, Burana Tower, Issyk-Kul and Karakol.
A Karakol hotel for the Skazka Canyon, Altyn-Arashan and Issyk-Kul section.
The Karakol stay is the base for one of the most scenic parts of the journey, including the southern shore of Issyk-Kul and the mountain road to Altyn-Arashan.
A central Almaty hotel after the Karkyra border and Charyn Canyon day.
The Almaty stay is used after the long Kyrgyzstan–Kazakhstan crossing day and before the city, Medeu and flight-to-Astana programme.
The final city stay in Kazakhstan’s capital before the end of the tour.
The Astana stay supports the last sightseeing day of the route, with modern architecture, museums and the final dinner before departure.
The program below explains where you sleep, how the day moves, what transport is used, where the long drives and borders are, and what activity level the traveler should expect.
| Day | Overnight | Main focus | Main transport | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ashgabat | Arrival in Ashgabat | arrival transfer | Easy |
| Day 2 | Ashgabat | Old Nisa and Ashgabat city tour | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 3 | Darvaza yurt camp | Karakum Desert and Darvaza Gas Crater | vehicle | Active |
| Day 4 | Khiva | Dashoguz / Shavat border and Khiva | vehicle + border + transfer | Active |
| Day 5 | Khiva | Khiva and Ichan-Kala walking tour | walking | Full day |
| Day 6 | Bukhara | Kyzylkum Desert road to Bukhara | vehicle | Full day |
| Day 7 | Bukhara | Old Bukhara and pilaf master class | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 8 | Samarkand | Vabkent, Gijduvan and Samarkand | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 9 | Samarkand | Samarkand monuments | walking | Full day |
| Day 10 | Tashkent | Afrosiyob train to Tashkent and capital tour | train + city transport | Full day |
| Day 11 | Dushanbe | Flight to Dushanbe and city tour | flight | Full day |
| Day 12 | Zumrad Tourist Base / “Zumrad” at Iskanderkul | Fann Mountains and Iskanderkul Lake | vehicle | Active |
| Day 13 | Khujand | Istaravshan and Khujand via Shahristan | vehicle | Full day |
| Day 14 | Kokand | Khujand, Patar / Andarkhon border and Kokand | vehicle + border + transfer | Active |
| Day 15 | Fergana | Kokand, Rishtan, Kum-Tepe and Fergana | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 16 | Bishkek | Margilan, Dustlik / Dostuk, Osh and flight to Bishkek | vehicle + border + flight | Active |
| Day 17 | Bishkek | Ala-Archa National Park and Bishkek | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 18 | Karakol | Burana Tower, Skazka Canyon and Karakol | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 19 | Karakol | Altyn-Arashan from Karakol | special transport | Active |
| Day 20 | Almaty | Karkyra border, Charyn Canyon and Almaty | vehicle + border formalities | Active |
| Day 21 | Astana | Almaty, Medeu and flight to Astana | vehicle + flight | Full day |
| Day 22 | Astana | Astana city tour | vehicle + walking | Full day |
| Day 23 | Tour ends | Departure from Astana | airport transfer | Easy |
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | international flight | flight | Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport and completion of passport and baggage formalities. |
| Airport -> hotel | 25–45 min | private transfer | Meet the local team and transfer to the hotel. |
| Rest | evening | — | Time to settle in before the guided programme starts the next morning. |
What this day feels like: A calm arrival day before the main cross-country route begins.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Nisa | morning | vehicle + walking | Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Nisa fortress, the royal Parthian site outside Ashgabat. |
| Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque | late morning | vehicle | Continue to the large mosque near Ashgabat before returning to the city. |
| Central Ashgabat | day | vehicle + walking | See Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, the Carpet Museum, Wedding Palace, Constitution Monument, Neutrality Monument, Independence Monument and Ashgabat 2017 sites in a practical city route. |
| Turkmen dinner | evening | transfer | Dinner with Turkmen dishes. |
What this day feels like: A full city day with monumental architecture, history and the first cultural layer of Turkmenistan.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum | morning | vehicle | Visit the National Historical and Ethnographic Museum. |
| Ashgabat -> Karakum Desert | 4–5.5 h | jeeps / 4WD | Drive across the Karakum Desert toward Darvaza. |
| Yurt camp | afternoon | — | Arrive and settle into the desert camp. |
| Darvaza Gas Crater | evening | short walk / vehicle | Evening visit to the crater, dinner by the fire and overnight near Darvaza. |
What this day feels like: One of the emotional peaks of the route: desert, fire, dinner and an overnight near the Darvaza Gas Crater.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darvaza -> Dashoguz | several hours | Turkmen vehicle | Drive from the desert toward the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan border. |
| Dashoguz / Shavat border | depends on queues | border formalities | Pass passport control and customs personally while staying with your luggage. |
| Shavat side -> Khiva | approx. 60–70 km | Uzbek vehicle | Meet the Uzbek team after the border and continue to Khiva. |
| Khiva | evening | — | Hotel check-in near Ichan-Kala and dinner with Khorezm dishes. |
What this day feels like: The first overland border day: keep documents and luggage organized.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate / Kalta-Minor area | morning | walking | Start the old-city route around Kalta-Minor and Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah. |
| Kunya-Ark and Juma Mosque | late morning | walking | Continue to Kunya-Ark, the old fortress area, and Juma Mosque with its wooden columns. |
| Pahlavan Mahmud and Islam Khodja | day | walking | Visit Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the Islam Khodja complex. |
| Tash-Hovli and city walls | afternoon | walking | Finish the main route with Tash-Hovli Palace and the old walls of Ichan-Kala. |
| Folklore dinner | evening | transfer / walking | Dinner in Khiva with a folklore show. |
What this day feels like: A compact high-value architectural day inside one of the best preserved old cities of Central Asia.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure from Khiva | morning | vehicle | Leave Khiva after breakfast. |
| Kyzylkum Desert | 6–7 h | vehicle | Long road transfer through the Kyzylkum Desert with practical stops. |
| Amu Darya area | on the way | vehicle | Desert and river-area views on the road. |
| Bukhara | evening | — | Arrival, hotel check-in and dinner near the old city. |
What this day feels like: A long road day linking Khorezm with Bukhara.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samanid / Chashma-Ayub / Bolo-Hauz area | morning | vehicle + walking | Begin with the Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub and Bolo-Hauz Mosque. |
| Ark Fortress and Poi-Kalyan | late morning / day | walking + vehicle | Continue to Ark Fortress and the Poi-Kalyan ensemble. |
| Trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz | day | walking | Walk through the trading domes toward Lyabi-Hauz. |
| Puppet workshop and local dinner | evening | transfer | Visit the workshop area and enjoy dinner in a Bukharan house with a pilaf master class. |
What this day feels like: An atmospheric old-city day with architecture, trade domes and local food culture.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vabkent Minaret | on the way | vehicle + walking | Stop at the historic minaret. |
| Gijduvan ceramics | midday | workshop | Pottery workshop and local craft experience. |
| Lunch in Gijduvan | midday | — | Lunch with shashlik. |
| Drive to Samarkand | afternoon | vehicle | Continue to Samarkand for hotel check-in and dinner. |
What this day feels like: A road day strengthened by crafts, food and the approach to Samarkand.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registan Square | morning | walking | Visit Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs. |
| Gur-Emir | late morning | vehicle + walking | Continue to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum. |
| Bibi-Khanym and Siab Bazaar | day | vehicle + walking | Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the nearby bazaar. |
| Shah-i-Zinda / Afrasiab / Ulugbek Observatory | afternoon | vehicle + walking | Complete the main Samarkand route with Shah-i-Zinda, Afrasiab Museum and Ulugbek Observatory. |
| Samarkand pilaf | evening | transfer | Dinner and Samarkand pilaf master class. |
What this day feels like: One of the strongest visual days of the tour.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrosiyob train | morning | train | High-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent. |
| Khast-Imam | late morning | vehicle + walking | Start the Tashkent sightseeing with Khast-Imam complex. |
| Chorsu and old city | day | vehicle + walking | Continue to Chorsu Bazaar and the old-city area. |
| Tashkent metro and centre | day | metro + walking | Visit Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar metro stations, Amir Timur Square and Sayilgoh Street. |
| Dinner | evening | transfer | Dinner in Tashkent. |
What this day feels like: An efficient rail-and-capital day with a practical city route.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent -> Dushanbe | flight schedule | flight | Fly from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan. |
| Arrival and hotel | after arrival | transfer | Meet the Tajikistan team and transfer to the hotel. |
| Dushanbe city | day | vehicle + walking | Visit Navruz Palace, the Ethnographic Museum, Somoni Monument, Rudaki Park and Independence Park. |
| Rohat dinner | evening | transfer | Dinner with Tajik dishes. |
What this day feels like: The route changes from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to the Tajikistan section.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe -> Anzob area | morning | vehicle | Drive into the mountain route toward Iskanderkul. |
| Iskanderkul Lake | day | vehicle + walking | Visit the lake at about 2,195 m above sea level. |
| Waterfall and short walks | day | walking | Walk in the lake area and visit the waterfall. |
| Zumrad tourist base | evening | — | Dinner and overnight at Zumrad Tourist Base / “Zumrad”. |
What this day feels like: Comfort is simpler than in city hotels, but the mountain setting gives this day its value.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain road | morning | vehicle | Travel north through the Shahristan route. |
| Istaravshan | day | vehicle + walking | Visit Mug-Teppe, Kuk-Gumbaz Mosque and the crafts bazaar. |
| Drive to Khujand | afternoon | vehicle | Continue toward Khujand. |
| Khujand | evening | — | Hotel check-in and dinner with Tajik pilaf. |
What this day feels like: A northern Tajikistan day combining mountain roads, crafts and historic towns.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khujand visits | morning | vehicle + walking | Visit the Sogdiana Historical Museum, Muslihiddin Mausoleum and Panjshanbe Market. |
| Patar / Andarkhon border | depends on queues | border formalities | Walk about 260 m through the neutral zone with your luggage. |
| Andarkhon side -> Kokand | evening | Uzbek vehicle | Meet the Uzbek team and drive to Kokand. |
| Kokand dinner | evening | — | Dinner in a traditional teahouse. |
What this day feels like: Shorter by distance, but important logistically because of the border.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokand | morning | vehicle + walking | Visit Khudoyar Khan Palace, Modari Khan Mausoleum and Norbutabiy Mosque. |
| Rishtan ceramics | midday | workshop | Ceramics workshop in Rishtan. |
| Kum-Tepe Bazaar | day | walking | Visit the textile and clothing bazaar. |
| Fergana | evening | — | Hotel check-in and dinner. |
What this day feels like: Crafts, markets and the living culture of the Fergana Valley.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yodgorlik silk factory | morning | walking / on-site visit | See silk production in Margilan. |
| Quva | on the way | vehicle | Visit the Buddhist temple area. |
| Dustlik / Dostuk border | depends on queues | border formalities | Walk about 290 m through the neutral zone with your luggage. |
| Osh / Sulaiman-Too | day | Kyrgyz vehicle | Visit Sulaiman-Too before the flight. |
| Osh -> Bishkek | evening | flight | Fly to Bishkek, transfer to hotel and dinner. |
What this day feels like: One of the busiest operational days: silk, border, Osh and a domestic flight.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala-Archa | morning | vehicle + walking | Visit the national park about 40 km from Bishkek. |
| Ala-Too Square and centre | day | vehicle + walking | Tour the central square area and the historical core of Bishkek. |
| Oak Park and Victory Square | day | walking + vehicle | Continue through the green city centre and memorial area. |
| Kyrgyz dinner | evening | transfer | Dinner with Kyrgyz dishes. |
What this day feels like: A balanced day of mountain scenery and the Kyrgyz capital.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burana Tower | on the way | vehicle + walking | Visit the 11th-century tower and Balasagun heritage area. |
| Southern shore of Issyk-Kul | day | vehicle | Drive along the lake route toward Karakol. |
| Skazka Canyon | 1–2 h | walking | Walk among the coloured canyon formations. |
| Karakol | evening | vehicle + walking | Visit Dungan Mosque and the Karakol museum area, then check in and dinner. |
What this day feels like: A long but scenic road day to Karakol.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain road | morning | special transport | Travel into the Altyn-Arashan gorge. |
| Hot springs | day | walking | Enjoy the hot-spring area. |
| Short walks | day | walking | Time for walks and photographs in the mountain setting. |
| Return to Karakol | evening | special transport | Return to Karakol for dinner and overnight. |
What this day feels like: An active nature day in one of Kyrgyzstan’s strongest mountain settings.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karkyra border | morning | vehicle + border formalities | Cross from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan through the mountain checkpoint. |
| Charyn Canyon | day | vehicle + walking | Visit Charyn Canyon and walk the accessible paths. |
| Almaty | evening | vehicle | Arrive in Almaty, dinner and hotel check-in. |
What this day feels like: Kazakhstan starts with a mountain border and the canyon landscape.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty city | day | vehicle + walking | Visit Panfilov Park, the cathedral, Green Bazaar, Museum of Musical Instruments and Republic Square. |
| Medeu mountain area | day | vehicle + cable car | Continue to the mountain zone above Almaty. |
| Early dinner | evening | transfer | Dinner before the flight. |
| Almaty -> Astana | late flight | flight | Fly to Astana and transfer to the hotel. |
What this day feels like: City, mountains and the flight to Kazakhstan’s capital.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern centre | morning | vehicle + walking | Visit Atameken, Khan Shatyr, Baiterek and the Millennium Axis. |
| Museums | day | vehicle + walking | Visit the First President’s Museum and the National Museum. |
| Old-city and religious sites | day | vehicle | See the mosque, Orthodox cathedral and older city districts. |
| Farewell dinner | evening | transfer | Final dinner in Astana. |
What this day feels like: The final sightseeing day shows the modern face of Central Asia.
| Segment | Distance / time | Transport | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | morning | — | Breakfast at the hotel. |
| Check-out | hotel rules | — | Check out with luggage. |
| Airport transfer | 25–45 min | private transfer | Transfer to Astana International Airport for your flight home. |
What this day feels like: A calm departure day and the end of the route.
At overland borders, travelers complete passport control and customs personally, stay with their own luggage and meet the next local team after formalities.
| Day | Border | Countries | Luggage / neutral zone | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 4 | Dashoguz / Shavat | Turkmenistan -> Uzbekistan | Travelers stay with their own luggage. The practical format of walking, shuttle or local border transport is handled on the day. | The Turkmen team brings you to the checkpoint. After Uzbekistan entry, the Uzbek driver meets you. |
| Day 14 | Patar / Andarkhon | Tajikistan -> Uzbekistan | About 260 m on foot with your own luggage. | The Tajik team brings you to Patar. The Uzbek team meets you on the Andarkhon side. |
| Day 16 | Dustlik / Dostuk | Uzbekistan -> Kyrgyzstan | About 290 m on foot with your own luggage. | The Uzbek team brings you to Dustlik. The Kyrgyz team meets you on the Dostuk side. |
| Day 20 | Karkyra | Kyrgyzstan -> Kazakhstan | Mountain road checkpoint; order depends on season, road, weather and officer instructions. | The Kyrgyz team brings you to the checkpoint. The Kazakhstan side continues the route after formalities. |
Visa rules depend on citizenship and can change. CAJ.UZ checks requirements by passport and provides visa support for travelers whose citizenship requires it. This is especially important for travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, India, the UAE, Europe and other long-haul markets because the route includes five different border systems.
| Country | How it is handled | What we need from the traveler | Important point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | Visa support is prepared for travelers whose citizenship requires it; preparation should start early. | Passport data, photo, application details and visa collection point. | Turkmenistan usually needs the most preparation. |
| Uzbekistan | Checked by citizenship; many travelers may have visa-free or e-visa options. | Citizenship, passport and dates. | Rules should be checked before travel. |
| Tajikistan | Visa support is prepared for travelers whose citizenship requires it. | Passport and citizenship. | Rules depend on passport. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Checked by citizenship. | Passport and citizenship. | Rules can change. |
| Kazakhstan | Checked by citizenship. | Passport and citizenship. | Permitted stay depends on passport. |
Group terms are agreed before payment.
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You can send a request or start an order online. CAJ.UZ checks traveler details, date availability, hotels, flights, tickets, visas and border logistics before securing the booking.
The route lasts 23 days / 22 nights. It starts in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and ends with an airport transfer in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The tour includes Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
The 2026 rate shown on CAJ.UZ is $5,600 per person in a DBL/TWIN room and $6,200 per person in a single room, based on 2+ travelers and valid until 31 December 2026.
For 2027 departures, CAJ.UZ recalculates the final price before payment because hotel rates, flight tickets, train tickets, visas and local supplier costs may change.
No. A single room means private room accommodation within a booking based on at least 2 travelers. A true solo-traveler quote is calculated separately.
This is the broader and deeper route: 23 days instead of 14, more time in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and a calmer regional structure.
The published structure includes economy-class flights from Tashkent to Dushanbe, Osh to Bishkek and Bishkek to Astana.
The Samarkand to Tashkent train is included in economy class.
The Iskanderkul overnight is at Zumrad Tourist Base / “Zumrad”. It is a simple mountain-base stay near the lake, not a city hotel.
The route uses Dashoguz / Shavat, Patar / Andarkhon, Dustlik / Dostuk and Karkyra.
Yes. Travelers complete border formalities personally and stay with their own luggage during border procedures and neutral-zone walks or transfers.
Visa support for Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is included for travelers whose citizenship requires it. Visa costs and official fees are paid separately.
Yes. The tour is designed for international English-speaking travelers. Visa requirements are checked by passport and citizenship before booking is finalized.
This is an active 23-day route with long drives, flights, a train, overland borders, city walking, desert travel, mountains and nature sections.
The request or payment step creates the order first. The booking is secured after CAJ.UZ checks traveler data and reserves the key services.
If you cancel 24+ hours before the start, CAJ.UZ does not keep its own service fee. The final refundable amount depends on ticketed services, committed costs and supplier rules.
Yes. A 5% discount for each new participant on the same date and one free leader place for groups of 10+ is offered under the agreed group-booking terms.
Start early because this tour includes Turkmenistan, multiple borders, flights and visa checks. Earlier preparation gives more control over hotels, tickets and documents.
Send a request — the manager checks the date, price, visas, hotels, tickets and border logistics before payment. During working hours, the team usually replies the same day.
Cancellation and refunds
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