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Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

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Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

    Overview

    Destination:
    Kazakhstan, 
    Kyrgyzstan, 
    tajikistan, 
    Uzbekistan, 
    Start:Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
    Finish:Tashkent, Uzbekistan
    Duration:13 days
    Type:Group tour (max 16)
    Style:
    Adventure,
    Small group,
    Tripcode:
    136183
    Travel Period
    June 2026 - October 2027
    Trace the ancient Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia, where sweeping landscapes and centuries-old traditions collide in breathtaking fashion. Journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, discovering a region where nomadic heritage still shapes everyday life. Share home-cooked meals with Kyrgyz and Cossack families, explore surreal wonders like the sunken forest of Kaindy Lake and the towering cliffs of Charyn Canyon, and connect with locals whose stories bring the past vividly to life. With National Geographic Journeys, you’ll experience this remote crossroads of cultures through immersive encounters, expert insight and unforgettable moments that reveal the true spirit of the Silk Road.

    What's Included

    • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs with Local Historian and Professor, Cholpon-Ata Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Reina Kench Horse Farm, Karakol Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Tajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread Making, Dushanbe Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, Barskoon Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • Arrival Transfer
    • Bishkek City Tour
    • National History Museum Guided Tour
    • Free time in Bishkek
    • Kyrgyz Family Meal
    • Burana Tower Visit
    • Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch
    • Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
    • Kyrgyz Horse Farm
    • Karakol City Tour
    • Przhevalsky Museum
    • Yurt Building Workshop
    • Jety Oguz and the Broken Heart
    • Cossak Family Dinner
    • Charyn Canyon Visit
    • Almaty City Tour
    • Free time in Almaty
    • Dushanbe Orientation Walk
    • Guided City Tour of Dushanbe
    • Hisor Fortress
    • National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
    • Tajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread Making
    • Tajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread Making
    • Internal flights
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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    Your Itinerary

    Day 1 - BISHKEK

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    Day 2 - BISHKEK

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    Day 3 - BISHKEK/ ISSYK KUL

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    Day 4 - ISSYK KUL/ KARAKOL

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    Day 5 - KARAKOL

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    Day 6 - KARAKOL/ SATY

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    Day 7 - SATY/ ALMATY

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    Day 8 - ALMATY

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    Day 9 - ALMATY/ DUSHANBE

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    Day 10 - DUSHANBE

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    Day 11 - DUSHANBE

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    Day 12 - DUSHANBE/ TASHKENT

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    Day 13 - TASHKENT

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    Travel Partner
    G Adventures offers small-group tours that focus on authentic, sustainable travel experiences. With a commitment to responsible tourism, they provide unique itineraries that connect travelers with local cultures and communities. From trekking in the Andes to exploring the markets of Marrakech, G Adventures ensures an enriching and adventurous journey with expert guides and like-minded travellers.
    Tripcode: AYBNG
    Price from
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    per person*
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