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The Five Stans of The Silk Road

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The Five Stans of The Silk Road

Overview

Destination:
Start:Bishkek,
Finish:Ashgabat,
Duration:21 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Tripcode:
113904
Travel Period
September 2025 - September 2025
Traverse mountains pocketed with turquoise alpine lakes, drive through lush fertile valleys and zip across dry and dusty desert plains by high-speed train. This is an all-encompassing, ever-changing journey through the 5 'Stans of Central Asia.

Fann Mountains - Walk amongst wild mountain scenery and snap the picture-perfect 'Seven Lakes'.
The Silk Road - Travel along ancient routes and discover the intricate architecture of Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand.
Darvaza - Peer into the 'Door to Hell', the underground cavern that's been aflame since 1971.

Highlights
An epic 3 week journey through the Silk Road highlights of the fabled Five Stans|Walk amongst wild mountain scenery in the Fann Mountains|Discover the ancient cities of Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand

Tour information
Transport: Bus, Flight, Train
Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader
Meals :Breakfast 20, Lunch 4 & Dinner 6

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Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Join trip in Bishkek and have an afternoon exploring the city

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Day 2 - Drive to Burana Tower and visit a stadium for horse games. Drive onto Chon Kemin and learn how to make Kyrgyz fried bread

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Day 3 - Drive onto Lake Issyk Kul to sleep in a yurt

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Day 4 - Explore Skazka Canyon on foot and then drive onto Karakol for a city tour

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Day 5 - Cross the border into Kazakhstan and explore Charyn Canyon before driving to Almaty

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Day 6 - Tour the wide boulevards and green parks of Almaty

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Day 7 - Morning flight to Dushanbe. Afternoon orientation tour of the city

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Day 8 - Further exploration of Dushanbe including Navruz Palace and the market

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Day 9 - Full day drive into the Fann Mountains. Picnic stop for a scenic lunch and walk to a waterfall

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Day 10 - Drive to the 'Seven Lakes' for a half day walk among the picturesque lakes

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Day 11 - Drive to historic Samarkand to discover Registan Square and Gur Emir Mausoleum

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Day 12 - More highlights of Samarkand and free time in the afternoon

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Day 13 - Morning train to Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history

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Day 14 - Another day exploring Bukhara

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Day 15 - Drive from Bukhara to Khiva

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Day 16 - A full day wandering the narrow streets of the 'Open Air Museum' of Khiva

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Day 17 - Free day in Khiva; Optional half day trip to the desert fortresses

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Day 18 - Cross the border into Turkmenistan and drive onto Darvaza to camp by the flaming crater

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Day 19 - Continue onto Ashgabat, stopping via the Erbent Desert community

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Day 20 - In Ashgabat, visit Nisa Fortress and Gypjak Mosque

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Day 21 - Trip ends in Ashgabat

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Travel Partner
Explore! is a leading adventure travel company offering small group tours across the globe. With expert local guides and a commitment to responsible travel, they provide unforgettable experiences from trekking and cycling to wildlife safaris

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