Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, 15 Days
A journey through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan combines the architecture of the Silk Road, mountain landscapes, and desert oases. You will see Samarkand, Khiva, and Bukhara, get acquainted with the heritage of Sarazm and Panjakent, and visit Lake Iskanderkul. The tour concludes in Turkmenistan: ancient Merv, white-marble Ashgabat, Parthian Nisa, and an overnight stay near the Darvaza crater. The program combines excursions, road transfers, train rides, and flights. The dates, hotels, and pace of travel can be adapted to your wishes.
Trip Highlights
- Registan and the architecture of Samarkand
- Sarazm and ancient Penjikent
- Fann Mountains and Lake Iskanderkul
- Itchan Kala and the old quarters of Bukhara
- White-marble Ashgabat
- Evening at Darvaza and a night in a desert camp
Day-by-Day Itinerary
What's Included
- Letter of Invitation and visa support for Turkmenistan
- Professional guide throughout the entire route
- Accommodation as per the program, including a night at Darvaza
- Breakfasts and additional meals as per the program
- Transportation throughout the entire route, including transfers
- Train tickets and flights as per the program
- Entrance tickets to the program sites
Not Included
- International airfare
- Visa fee $70-80
- Meals not specified in program
- Personal expenditures
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
13 nights in hotels and boutique hotels along the route, 1 night in a camp at Darvaza. In Panjakent, accommodation in a guesthouse is possible. The list of hotels and the camp's living conditions are agreed upon during booking.
Transport
Car, minivan, or minibus depending on the group size; an SUV for the approach to Darvaza. Tashkent — Samarkand train and flights Dushanbe — Tashkent, Tashkent — Urgench, Mary — Ashgabat. At land borders, there is a change of transport and host team.
Good to Know
Entry requirements are checked according to the citizenship of each participant, including re-entry into Uzbekistan. The schedule of flights and trains is confirmed for the selected dates. Changes to the order of excursions are possible. The program includes long transfers, walking on uneven surfaces, and a night in a desert camp. Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and warm clothing for the mountains and evenings in the desert.