Central Asia Journey

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-16232
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Operated in English

Starts Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ends Tashkent, Uzbekistan

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore historic Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan
Discover the ancient walled city of Khiva, a World Heritage Site
Journey to Registan Square and take in the minarets and medressas in Samarkand
Venture to the medieval city of Bukhara and enjoy memorable sightseeing
Marvel at the impressive archaeological site of Merv

Starting and ending in Tashkent, the tour "Central Asia Journey" is a guided adventure tour that takes 14 days. You will be traveling through Tashkent, Ashgabat, Samarkand and 3 other destinations in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. "Central Asia Journey" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

A journey through the epicentre of Silk Road history. A truly inspirational journey across Central Asia visiting important sites along the ancient Silk Route. We weave our way through the cultural highlights – including the famous museums of Tashkent, the Registan of Samarkand, the sprawling archaeological site of Merv, the magnificent Summer Palace of Bukhara and the ancient city of Khiva, with an opportunity to appreciate the contrasting desert and mountain landscapes that characterise this fascinating region. While appreciating the entwined history and rich legacies of the Silk Road there are also opportunities to have a night at the opera or ballet or visit the colourful markets and handicraft centers where the locals skillfully produce their wares.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Day 2 : In Tashkent, train to Samarkand
Day 3-4 : In Samarkand
Day 5 : Train to Bukhara
Day 6-7 : In Bukhara
Day 8 : Travel to Mary, Turkmenistan
Day 9 : Visit Ancient Merv, fly to Ashgabat
Day 10 : In Ashgabat
Day 11 : Flight to Dashoguz, drive to Khiva
Day 12 : In Khiva
Day 13 : Flight to Tashkent
Day 14 : Trip concludes in Tashkent

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

3 to 4 star accommodation on a twinshare basis except in remoter towns where the best available hotels are used

Meals

13 breakfasts, 9 lunches

Transport

Internal flights valued at approx. US$190
All internal transport by bus, jeep, car or train as listed in itinerary
Airport transfers in Tashkent

Guide

Local English speaking tour leaders in each country and local city guides

Others

Local sightseeing, including entrance fees to monuments
Assistance in arranging visas
Emergency medical kit

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International airfares
Visas
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Meals and beverages not indicated in the program
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol etc.
Tips and gratuities
Turkmenistan migration tax approximately US$14 per person, to be paid in USD Cash at Farab border (subject to change)
Tourist tax in Uzbekistan hotels of US$3 per person per night for additional pre/post tour nights (subject to change)
Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Anonymous
On Jun 20 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Turkmenistan through World Expeditions is one of the only ways to get a Turkmen entry visa Totally worth it. A once in a lifetime experience.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Central Asia Journey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 73 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 72 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 November 2024, a deposit of 328 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 72 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Central Asia Journey tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Central Asia Journey tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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