For exciting road trip aficionados and country collectors alike, YPT’s tour taking you around five of the countries in Central Asia, that is Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
As with all YPT group tours, this tour will be led by a western YPT guide to making sure it goes absolutely smoothly and this tour is run from our office in Almaty by guides with over 6 years experience in Central Asia
In this tour, we’ll be visiting the main highlights of these countries, giving you the opportunity to sample the flavor (and we do not only mean shashliks) of each of them as well as see the interactions between them.
The tour starts in Ashgabat, where you can opt for an optional city tour of the capital, before heading to Darvaza or the Gates of Hell, the burning crater of Turkmenistan. Then, we cross into Uzbekistan to visit the mythical cities of Bukhara and Samarqand. We’ll cross the border into Tajikistan and visit Dushanbe, Khujand, and the famous Iskanderkul Lake, situated in the Fann Mountains. We’ll then visit Tashkent and its post-soviet theme park as well as take in stunning natural sites. In Osh, we’ll take the best of Kyrgyzstan and its great vibe. The tour finishes in Almaty, the most hip city of Central Asia which is in complete contrast with the rest of the region!
This tour, in the same fashion as our now famous Eurasian Adventure Tour, has been conceived so that you can hop in and hop out or do it all and get massive Central Asian Cred’! If it wasn’t good enough, YPT returners discounts apply!
Group
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Start Date and Place
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End Date and Place
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Price (USD) |
Single Supplement (USD)
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Ashgabat Day Tour extension |
June 10th -Ashgabat |
June 10th – Ashgabat | +$180 | +$40 |
A | June 11th – Ashgabat | June 13th – Ashgabat | $395 | $100 |
B | June 13th – Ashgabat | June 17th – Dushanbe | $895 | $210 |
C | June 17th – Dushanbe | June 19th – Tashkent | $345 | $100 |
D | June 19th – Tashkent | June 22nd – Osh | $595 | $150 |
E | June 22nd – Osh | June 26th – Almaty | $895 | $190 |
Almaty Day Tour extension |
June 26th -Almaty |
June 26th -Almaty |
+$140 | N/A |
Full Tour |
June 10th – Ashgabat |
June 26th – Almaty |
$2395 | $750 |
Thursday 10th June – (Ashgabat Optional Extension)
Friday 11th June – Ashgabat/Gates of Hell (START OF GROUP A)
Saturday 12th June – Gates of Hell/Ashgabat
Sunday 13th June – Ashgabat/Turkmenabat/Bukhara (START OF GROUP B)
Monday 14th June – Bukhara/Samarqand
Tuesday 15th June – Samarqand
Wednesday 16th June – Samarqand/Dushanbe
Thursday 17th June – Dushanbe/Iskanderkul Lake/Khujand (START OF GROUP C)
Friday 18th June – Khujand/Tashkent
Saturday 19th June– Tashkent (START OF GROUP D)
Sunday 20th June– Tashkent/Parkent/Yangiabad
Monday 21st June– Yangiabad/Osh
Tuesday 22nd June– Osh/Kyzyl-Oi (START OF GROUP E)
Wednesday 23rd June – Kyzyl-Oi/Son Kol
Thursday 24th June– Son Kol/Bishkek
Friday 25th June– Bishkek/Almaty
Saturday 26th June– Almaty (OPTIONAL DAY TOUR OF ALMATY)
Want to extend your YPT adventure? Join one of our great tour extensions
• Letter of Invitation for Turkmenistan
• Registration in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
• A/C bus, A/C cars, 4×4’s, train tickets and domestic flights according to itinerary
• Local English speaking guides throughout the tour
• Western YPT guides throughout the tour
• Accommodation according to itinerary in twin/double share
• Breakfast at the accommodation every day
• Dinner at the homestay Days 12 & 13
• Photo/video fees at sites ($2-10 depending on the site or free)
• Tips for guides (not obligatory, and up to your personal discretion)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs and drinks
• Wine tasting at the Khovrenko Winery ($15)
• Activities not on the itinerary
• Transport to beginning and from the end of your tour
• Visas for all countries (we will provide you with information on this)
• Travel insurance
• Pre-tour accommodation ($120 twin, $90 single)
• Letter of Invitation other than Turkmenistan (not necessary for most passport holders, we can assist if needed)
• Turkmenistan immigration tax ($14)
• Meals other than those stipulated ($10 per meal)
• Single supplement (see chart)
• Entrance fees
We have expert guides ready to help answer any questions you may have.
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