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About This Tour
A 27-day grand tour through five Central Asian countries, spending the most time in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Khiva, alongside real time in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan's Pamirs, Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert, and a first stop in Kazakhstan. This is a genuine five-country Central Asia trip, and the real night-by-night split is uneven: 10 nights in Uzbekistan (Fergana, Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Khiva), 7 nights in Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Kochkor, and Osh), 5 nights in Tajikistan (Khujand, Dushanbe, Iskanderkul Lake, and the Fann Mountains' Seven Lakes), 2 nights in Turkmenistan (Ashgabat and the Darvaza gas crater), and 2 nights in Kazakhstan (Almaty, where the trip begins). Every night's hotel is confirmed in whichever country you're actually in that day.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, where the trip begins.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Almaty!
Arrive in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, to begin the trip.
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Day 2 — Marvel at Charyn Canyon
A day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, often compared to a miniature Grand Canyon.
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Day 3 — Journey Toward Bishkek
Cross the border from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan, arriving in the capital, Bishkek.
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Day 4 — Ala-Archa Gorge
A hike through the Ala-Archa Gorge in the mountains above Bishkek.
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Day 5 — Into the Heart of Kyrgyzstan
Travel from Bishkek to the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake.
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Day 6 — The History of Karakol
Continue to Karakol, exploring its Russian Orthodox cathedral and Dungan mosque.
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Day 7 — Otherworldly Canyons
Travel from Karakol to Kochkor, stopping at scenic canyons along the way.
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Day 8 — Daily Life in Kochkor
Experience local life in Kochkor before continuing back toward Bishkek.
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Day 9 — On to Osh
Travel from Bishkek to Osh, in the south of Kyrgyzstan.
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Day 10 — Relax in Fergana, Uzbekistan
Cross into Uzbekistan, arriving in the Fergana Valley.
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Day 11 — Head for the Uzbek Capital
Travel from Fergana to Tashkent.
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Day 12 — Immerse in Tashkent's History
A full day exploring Uzbekistan's capital city.
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Day 13 — Khujand, Tajikistan
Cross into Tajikistan, traveling to the historic city of Khujand.
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Day 14 — Journey to Dushanbe
Travel from Khujand to Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe.
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Day 15 — The Heart of Dushanbe
A day exploring Dushanbe before heading into the Fann Mountains.
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Day 16 — Iskanderkul Lake
Travel from Dushanbe to the alpine Iskanderkul Lake.
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Day 17 — The Seven Lakes
Explore the Fann Mountains' Seven Lakes en route to Panjikent.
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Day 18 — The Ruins of Sarazm
Visit the ancient ruins of Sarazm before crossing back into Uzbekistan toward Samarkand.
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Day 19 — The Secrets of Samarkand
A full day uncovering Samarkand's Registan and other Silk Road landmarks.
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Day 20 — Shakhrisabz & Bukhara
A day trip to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Timur, before continuing to Bukhara.
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Day 21 — The Mystery of Bukhara
A full day exploring Bukhara's historic old town.
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Day 22 — Merv, Turkmenistan
Cross into Turkmenistan, visiting the ancient ruins of Merv before continuing to Ashgabat.
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Day 23 — The Heart of Ashgabat
Explore Turkmenistan's capital, then travel to the Darvaza gas crater.
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Day 24 — Kunya-Urgench to Khiva
Visit the ruins of Kunya-Urgench before crossing back into Uzbekistan to Khiva.
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Day 25 — The Heart of Khiva
A full day exploring Khiva's walled old town, Itchan Kala.
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Day 26 — One Final Adventure
Travel via Urgench back to Tashkent.
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Day 27 — Farewell to the Region
Departure from Tashkent.
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Departure
The trip ends in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with your international departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide throughout, across all five countries.
10 of the 26 nights are in Uzbekistan — the Fergana Valley, Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Khiva — more than any other single country on the route.
7 nights in Kyrgyzstan, 5 in Tajikistan's Fann Mountains and Pamir foothills, 2 in Turkmenistan around Ashgabat and the Darvaza gas crater, and 2 in Kazakhstan at the start of the trip in Almaty.
Five — from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan into Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan into Tajikistan, back into Uzbekistan, into Turkmenistan, and back into Uzbekistan to finish in Tashkent.
Requirements vary by nationality; Turkmenistan in particular requires visa support arranged in advance — your Voyzo agent will confirm exactly what's needed for your passport before booking.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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