You asked for it and now you have it! For exciting roadtrip affictionados and country collectors alike, here is YPT’s first edition of a 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 make 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 flavour (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 |
November 17th -Ashgabat |
November 17th – Ashgabat | +$180 | +$40 |
A | November 18th – Ashgabat | November 20th – Ashgabat | $395 | $100 |
B | November 20th – Ashgabat | November 23rd – Dushanbe | $895 | $210 |
C | November 23rd – Dushanbe | November 25th – Tashkent | $345 | $100 |
D | November 25th – Tashkent | November 28th – Osh | $595 | $150 |
E | November 28th – Osh | December 2nd – Almaty | $895 | $190 |
Almaty Day Tour extension |
December 2nd -Almaty |
December 2nd -Almaty |
+$140 | N/A |
Full Tour |
November 17th – Ashgabat |
December 2nd – Almaty |
$2395 | $750 |
Tuesday November 17th – (Ashgabat Optional Extension)
Wednesday November 18th – Ashgabat/Gates of Hell (START OF GROUP A)
Thursday November 19th – Gates of Hell/Ashgabat
Friday November 2oth – Ashgabat/Turkmenabat/Bukhara (START OF GROUP B)
Saturday November 21st – Bukhara/Samarqand
Sunday November 22nd – Samarqand
Monday November 23rd – Samarqand/Dushanbe
Tuesday November 23rd – Dushanbe/Iskanderkul Lake/Khujand (START OF GROUP C)
Wednesday November 24th – Khujand/Tashkent
Thursday November 25th – Tashkent (START OF GROUP D)
Friday November 26th – Tashkent/Parkent/Yangiabad
Saturday November 27th – Yangiabad/Osh
Sunday November 28th – Osh/Kyzyl-Oi (START OF GROUP E)
Monday November 29th – Kyzyl-Oi/Son Kol
Tuesday November 30th – Son Kol/Bishkek
Wednesday December 1st – Bishkek/Almaty
Thursday December 2nd – 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
• 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
• 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
We have expert guides ready to help answer any questions you may have.
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